Perle Systems SCS8C DC User Manual

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Serial Port Profiles

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 for information about the 

 tab.

Configure the following parameters:

Provide a description of the channel, making it easier to identify. 
Data Options: Maximum 20 characters, including spaces

Latches (remembers) the activity transition (active to inactive or inactive to 
active). 
Data Options: None, Inactive-to-Active, Active-to-Inactive
Default: None

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

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

When enabled, automatically clears the alarm when the trigger condition 
changes; for example, if the 

 is 

 and the alarm is triggered, once 

the input becomes active again, the alarm will automatically be cleared 
Default: Enabled

When enabled, a triggered alarm must be manually cleared. 
Default: Disabled