5.6 Setting the Alarm Function
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Connect the 8997 Alarm Unit when you want to use the alarm function. This
alarm function is for outputting an alarm signal (open collector) from the channel
of the 8997 Alarm Unit to an external device when the alarm condition set for the
alarm function and the measurement value of a certain channel match. The out-
put channel allows for an alarm condition to be set for any input channel.
1. Configure the common settings for the alarm on the alarm settings page.
Alarm Hold: This sets whether to hold output when the alarm condition of a cer-
tain alarm channel is satisfied, and the alarm is output.
Event: Set a specific action to execute when an alarm is output.
2. Use the narrow down feature to select the instruments to set.
5.6 Setting the Alarm Function
Selectable Items Explanations
OFF Stop alarm output when the alarm condition is no longer satisfied.
ON Hold alarm output until measurement ends.
Selectable Items Explanations
Notify by Sound
Play any audio file (WAV format) when an alarm is output. Specify
the location of the file.
External Program
Execute any external program when an alarm is output. Specify
the location of the file.
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