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Event: When selected, the output is controlled directly from the corresponding event on the
Events screen. When the event is selected, the output turns on. When the event is
not selected, the output turns off.
NOTE: Outputs can be assigned to specific events in the MCT configurator. If an
output is assigned as a system event in the configurator, the output function
will not be able to be changed. Consult your OEM configuration for output
assignments.
Program is in Operation:
When selected, the output will turn on when a ramp/soak program is active. The
operating condition is defined as a ramp, soak, guaranteed soak or wait for condition.
The output will not be on if the program is in autostart, since it has not yet started, or
when it is placed in hold by an operator.
Program Paused:
When selected, the output will turn on when the program is in hold. When the
program is in any other condition, the output will be off.
Step Change: When selected, the output will provide a one-shot pulse each time the program
changes steps. This also includes an output pulse each time the program is manually
advanced to the previous or next step while in hold. When used in conjunction with
the delay stop time, this can be used for a brief audible/visual alert signal to tell
operators that a step of the process has completed and the next one is starting.
NOTE: When a program is started, the output will pulse when the first step of the
program is entered.
*Remote Alarm (NO): When selected, the output acts as a general fault output. Any alarm in the MCT will
activate this output. A common use would be for connection to an audible/visual
alarm to alert operators of a problem. When the alarm ‘Reset’ button is pressed on
the Alarm screen, the output will be turned off. When used in conjunction with the
repeat time setting, the output will automatically turn back on, after the repeat time
period, if any alarm condition is still present.
Analog Input Alarm:
When selected, the output can be controlled directly by a loop/monitor alarm. The
alarm must be configured to control the output. See section 0