Channels

Field Descriptions

Configure the following parameters:

Description

Provide a description of the channel, making it easier to identify.

 

Data Options: Maximum 20 characters, including spaces

Input Mode

When selected, the channel will be reading the status of the line (input). The

 

internal jumpers must match the software configuration; the internal jumpers

 

are factory configured for Input Mode.

 

Default: Input Mode

Latch

Latches (remembers) the activity transition (active to inactive or inactive to

 

active).

 

Data Options: None, Inactive-to-Active, Active-to-Inactive

 

Default: None

Invert Signal

When enabled, inverts the actual condition of the I/O signal in the status;

 

therefore, an inactive status will be displayed as active.

 

Default: Disabled

Trigger

When the trigger condition is met, triggers the specified alarm action.

 

Data Options:

 

z Disabled—No alarm settings. This is the default.

 

z Inactive—When the expected Digital input is active, going inactive will

 

trigger an alarm.

 

z Active—When the expected Digital input is inactive, going active will

 

trigger an alarm.

 

Default: Disabled

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