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This option lets you configure GPP polling list entries and their
alarm points. Below is the GPP Polling List screen:
To configure a polling list:
1.
In the MAP field, type in the MAP address. Acceptable values are
1-128.
Here are brief descriptions of the command keys that you can
use while the cursor is in the Addr field:
F1 - GOTO - Goes directly to any entry.
F2 - Point Definition - Sets MAP points for each entry. Refer
to MAP POINT CONFIGURATION/To edit MAP points later
in this section.
F3 - Blank - Deletes the current entry.
F8 - Exit and Save - Saves the polling list and returns to
entry MAP field.
2.
Press Enter.
3.
In the Display field, type in the display number. Valid entries are
1-64.
It is important to understand the different ways in which
different DCPF devices report their alarm displays. Most DCPF
devices that the Status Monitor will poll report up to 32 displays
of alarms for each address entered in step 1. Some devices
report up to 64 displays of alarms with displays 1-32 reporting
as one address and displays 33-64 as another address. With
these devices, configure the Status Monitor to poll the first 32
displays as the first address and displays 1-32. The second group
of 32 displays is configured as the second address but still
displays 1-32. Still others, (a Multiple Alarm Processor equipped
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