IOtech MultiScan 1200, User Manual

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TempScan / MultiScan User's Manual Chapter 12: System Configuration 165
System Configuration 12
Introduction……165
Memory Allocation……166
Measuring Modes (MultiScan/1200 Only)……166
Line-Cycle Integration / High-Speed Multi-Channel Mode……167
Single-Channel High-Speed Burst Mode……169
Required Configuration……170
Channel Configuration……171
Scan Configuration……173
Acquisition Configuration……177
Trigger Configuration……180
Additional Configuration……182
Alarm Configuration……183
Stamp Configuration……186
Data Format Configuration……190
Power-Up Configuration……196
Introduction
The primary function of the TempScan/1100 or MultiScan/1200 system is to scan and digitize
transducer signals, typically thermocouples. Most of the system features are programmable, allowing
you to change settings and configurations from the controlling computer.
The API command set of the TempScan/1100 or MultiScan/1200 unit provides access to these
programmable features. Issuing commands to the unit changes its internal state and its operating
configuration. Most operating states have a default value. If no commands are sent to alter its original
state, the default value will be used. Sending commands to the unit is necessary only if the default
values are not desired.
For experts who prefer to program, the following text discusses the configuration of the
TempScan/1100 and MultiScan/1200 systems without the use of ChartView or TempView. ChartView
and TempView are Windows-based setup and acquisition applications, either of which is included with
your TempScan/1100 or MultiScan/1200 package and provides an easy-to-use alternative to
programming. For more information on ChartView, see chapter
ChartView . For more information on
TempView, see chapter TempView .