Wheatstone E-SAT, Technical Manual

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E-Series Network / Apr 2007
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Salvo Definition
Macro control of the E-WHEATNET is accomplished by creating and
firing Salvos. A Salvo is simply a group of cross connects, disconnects and “do
nothings” that occur when the selected Salvo is fired. Each Salvo has a unique
name and can be programmed to be visible to any XY controller.
To define a Salvo, use the Configuration GUI and enter Salvo Edit Mode by
selecting the View / Mode / Edit Salvos menu. The operator may then choose
to modify the grid connections in an existing Salvo, or use the Salvo toolbar
icons to rename an existing Salvo or to create a new one. By making and
breaking connections on the crosspoint grid, the operator builds up a Salvo
definition. The order in which Salvo actions are created determines the
“playback” order. It is important to disconnect a source routed to a destination
signal that has logic attached before routing the source to a new destination to
avoid illegal logic state conditions.
When completed, the operator leaves Salvo Edit Mode, at which point the
newly defined Salvos are available for use. If the application is connected to a
switch (ONLINE mode) the new Salvo definitions are automatically sent to the
switch. It is a good idea to save the newly created Salvos on the PC by choosing
File / Save... from the main menu.
Note that clicking on the Delete Salvo icon in the Salvo Toolbar will
initially delete all the connections defined in a Salvo; a subsequent click on this
button will delete the Salvo from the Salvo list. This is a useful way to clear out
an existing Salvo and then redefine the connections within that Salvo. To cancel
changes made to a Salvo select View / Mode / Cancel Salvo Edits from the main
menu.
An example of Salvo Edit mode is shown below.
Caution!
A yellow line through a con-
nection means the connec-
tion will be switched OFF
when the Salvo is fired.
<-Salvo Tool Bar
• Rename Salvo
• New Salvo
• Clear/Delete Salvo
Note: If the Salvo Tool
Bar is not visible, select
View / Tools / Salvo from
the main menu.