Prerequisites
This procedure assumes that the relevant sensor has been connected to the MS70 Processor Unit. The connection has been made using a serial or Ethernet line. All the relevant communication parameters have been defined. The external sensor is powered up, and transmits data.
Procedure
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Select the Setup icon.
The icon is located under the Main menu. It is used to open the Setup menu.
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On the Setup menu, select Install.
Observe that the Install submenu opens.
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Select I/O Setup to open the dialog box.
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Verify that each input line is functional.
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Click on a communication line to select it. |
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Select Monitor to open the Port Monitor dialog box. |
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Verify that the data flow on the input line (Rx Data text field) is operational.
In order to monitor this data flow, the peripheral system must be active and transmitting information to the MS70.
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Select OK to close the Port Monitor dialog box.
If the data flow is not present, we suggest the following actions:
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Check that the peripheral system has been switched on. |
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Check that the peripheral system is in fact transmitting information. |
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Check that you have made the physical connection to the communication port that you are monitoring. |
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Verify that each output line is functional.
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Click on a communication line to select it. |
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Select Monitor to open the Port Monitor dialog box. |
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Verify that the data flow on the output line (Tx Data text field) is operational.
In order to monitor this data flow, your MS70 must be active and transmitting information to the peripheral system.
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Select OK to close the Port Monitor dialog box.
If the data flow is not present, we suggest the following actions:
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Check that the appropriate output data in your MS70 has been set up to the correct port, and enabled. |
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Select the [X] in the top right corner of the Port Monitor dialog box to close it. |
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Select OK to close the I/O Setup dialog box. |