Configuring the MK8000
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4.10 Setting up the diagnostic log
The MK8000 will record all system activity in a log file, which can be accessed for
troubleshooting and debugging purposes. If you want to modify any of the default
settings for this log, you can do it now, or wait until you have an immediate need
for it.
Fig. 64 Setting the diagnostic log options
Item: Choose:
1
Where the file will be located.
2
What the file will be called. Default name is MK8000.log.
3
How large the file can get before data is written over. Can range from 1-100 MB.
4
Which log column separator to use when exporting data.
5
The level of detail recorded (see table below for explanation of choices).
6
Whether the file will be backed up or not at each MK8000 start-up. If yes, the existing log is
backed up and a new empty log file is created at each start-up (in the same folder).
7
If you choose yes, choose the maximum number of backup files to be kept. Value can be 1-
10. Note that the size parameter (see 3) applies to each individual file.
Detail level
Explanation
None
No log at all
Low
Logs: start-up, shutdown, configuration changes, critical errors and diagnostic mes-
sages
Medium
In addition to what is logged in ‘low’, operator command actions, messages and warn-
ings about the system function are logged.
High
In addition to what is logged in ‘medium’, OPC messages are logged.
Debug
All messages are logged.
