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6.5.2
Configuring the interfaces
The interfaces for the sensors connected to the TDC device can be configured under the
Telemetry Elements
tab. As a general rule, digital and analog sensors can be detected
and configured along with those connected via a CAN bus.
Getting started
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Switch to the
Telemetry Elements
tab.
All of the device inputs are displayed in a tree structure. The configuration software
automatically detects which inputs are in use and issuing an input signal. Any inputs
issuing an input signal are identified in the tree structure by a green circle icon. A red
circle icon is used to indicate that an input is not in use.
6.5.2.1
What are telemetry elements?
At least one telemetry element needs to be set up for each interface to enable signal
values to be transmitted to the connected server.
A telemetry element contains details on the physical interface as well as details on the
logical processing of incoming signals.
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Details on the physical interface may include the type of signal, the type of sensor
connected, and the voltage supply source.
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Details on the logical processing of the sensor signal cover the conditions which have
to be met for a signal value to be transmitted and/or a real-time alarm to be triggered,
for example. The conditions are defined using so-called triggers.
By setting up several telemetry elements for an interface, it is possible to configure
various ways of processing one and the same sensor signal.
Note