Diagnostics
RM Web L3E
Release
6.0
07/2010
9.8
Signal contact
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9.8 Signal contact
The signal contacts are used for
X controlling external devices by manually setting the signal contacts,
X monitoring the functions of the device,
X reporting the device state of the device.
9.8.1 Manual setting
Select the tab page "Alarm 1" or "Alarm 2" (for devices with two signal
contacts).
In the "Signal contact mode" field, you select the "Manual setting" mode.
With this mode you can control this signal contact remotely.
Select "Opened" in the "Manual setting" frame to open the contact.
Select "Closed" in the "Manual setting" frame to close the contact.
Application options:
X Simulation of an error during SPS monitoring.
X Remote control of a device via SNMP, such as switching on a camera.
9.8.2 Function monitoring
Select the tab “Signal contact 1” or “Signal contact 2” (for devices with two
signal contacts).