Chapter 5 - Point Commander
Point Commander Application Overview
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Close the Commander window by clicking the X in the top right corner of the window.
The following fields and buttons are used in the basic Commanding window. If you do
not have access to a function, it will be grayed out.
The Command button at the bottom right of the window must be clicked to implement
any changes in the Commanding window.
Point Name and Description The point name, point type, data type, and instance ID are displayed in the header
of the Commanding window.
The object name and description are displayed in the field on the left side of the
Commanding window. The Object Name field shows the point name. The
Description field (optional) displays additional point information.
Command Options and Status The upper right section of the Commanding window displays command options.
The information in this section is only accessible to users with Command orhigher
access level to the point.
Present Value displays the current point value, and allows you to change the value
of commandable points.
The “At” field (@) displays the current priority and allows you to change the point
priority.
Reliability displays any faults detected. If none, then No Fault Detected displays.
Event State indicates the status of the point (Normal, Failed).
The Out of Service checkbox allows you to disable or enable commandable points.
When a point is disabled:
– alarm reporting capabilities for the point are disabled