DT ConfigureAlarm.vi
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Generates an alarm configuration string using the specified alarm type and options.
Notes
- Passing empty strings to the "alarm test" or "alarm action" inputs will generate an error.
Error Message Generated
- DT LOWLEVEL ERROR: Invalid alarm test or action input.
Controls and Indicators
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alarm type: the type of alarm we are specifying. |
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single shot - the alarm action will only occur once when the alarm condition becomes true. |
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repeating - the alarm action will repeat, when the alarm condition becomes true, at the rate of the schedule. |
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alarm ID the alarm identifier, must be unique, and between 1 and the maximum limit your dataTaker datalogger will allow. |
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alarm test the conditional test that, when true, will cause the alarm to be set. |
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alarm action the actions to perform when the alarm is set. |
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The error in cluster can accept error information wired from VIs previously called. Use this information to decide if any functionality should be bypassed in the event of errors from other VIs.
The pop-up option Explain Error (or Explain Warning) gives more information about the error displayed. |
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The status boolean is either TRUE (X) for an error, or FALSE (checkmark) for no error or a warning. |
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The code input identifies the error or warning. |
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The source string describes the origin of the error or warning. |
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alarm config out the configured alarm string. |
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The error out cluster passes error or warning information out of a VI to be used by other VIs.
The pop-up option Explain Error (or Explain Warning) gives more information about the error displayed. |
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The status boolean is either TRUE (X) for an error, or FALSE (checkmark) for no error or a warning.
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The code input identifies the error or warning.
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The source string describes the origin of the error or warning.
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