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Default Exchange
Values
The contents of the list of enterable values in this section changes based on the
currently selected protocol. (The example above is for DNP3.) The list provides
the ability to enter default values for key protocol message components such as
Device Address, Group Number, Point Number, and so on
Message Times Controls values to use when transmitting messages containing date and time
information, typically for time synchronization and sequence of events. The
default is to use system (PC) time, but each component (hour, minute, etc.) can
be set to a specic value
Force Errors The contents of this section change based on the currently selected protocol
and dene a list of errors the ASE2000 can generate in message compilation
and transmission. This feature is useful for verication that a given device can
process an errant message correctly. The last item in the list is always “Randomly
Select From Those Checked”. If selected, the ASE2000 will occasionally send
a message with one type of error selected from all those checked. If “Randomly
Select From Those Checked” is not checked, then an errant message is sent
every time and will include errors corresponding to all checked items.
Point Properties
Point Tab
The Point Tab allows customization of input and output point interpretation parameters. For
the most part, information in this section is set according to the rules of the active protocol and
changes may cause the ASE2000 to process point data incorrectly. The user should not change
information in this menu unless absolutely certain that the change is correct. Changes should not
be made as a “guess” to correct a perceived problem.