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The
Automatic program run/abort function will start the currently loaded program from step 1 if not already
running, upon activation of the input (an off to on transition). Deactivating the input (an on to off transition) will
stop the program if it is currently running.
The
Automatic program hold/resume function will place a currently running program into hold when the input
is activated (an off to on transition). The program will resume operation and return to the run mode when the
input is deactivated (an on to off transition).
The
Automatic program run/hold function will start the currently loaded program from step 1 if not already
running, upon first activation of the input (an off to on transition). Deactivating the input (an on to off transition)
will then cause the program to go into hold. The input must then be reactivated in order for the program to
resume operation.
The
Alarm input function allows the input to be used for alarm indication. When the input is activated, the
Input Alarm Message/Annotation (see following section 4.8.2) is displayed on the alarm screen in the runtime
application and the audible alarm sounds.
The
Data logging annotation functions allows the input to be used to write an annotation (operator event) to
the running data log file. When the input is activated, the Input Alarm Message/Annotation (see following
section 4.8.2) is written to the data file.
The
Math/logic input only function allows the input to be used as an input for math/logic equations only. See
section 4.6 Math/Logic Configuration for more information.
NOTE: In order for the alarm and annotation input functions to operate properly, the input must be activated
for at least five seconds. If the input is not activated for the minimum time period, the input status
may not be captured and the alarm or annotation will not be posted. In order for the input to reset
and capture the next input status, the input must also remain off for at least five seconds.
4.8.2 Input (8-23) Alarm Message/Annotation
When the input function is set to alarm input or data logging annotation, the Input Alarm Message/Annotation
entry (for the corresponding numbered input) allows the user or OEM to assign the message that will be shown
on the alarm screen in the runtime application for alarm operation, or the operator event that will be written to
the data log file for annotation operation. The message can be up to 25 characters long.