Configuring the maq20 discrete input/output module – Impulse MAQ20-940 Quick Start Guide User Manual
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MAQ
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Quick Start Guide
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3.3.4
Configuring the MAQ20 Discrete Input/Output Module
To access the configuration and perform basic operations for the Discrete Input/Output module,
select any cell in the row where the MAQ20-DIOL module is listed and then click the Configure
Module button. The following configuration window will open.
Figure 7: MAQ20-DIOL Configuration Window
The state of a discrete output channel is changed by selecting the Status box next to the channel
and then clicking the Toggle button. Discrete input channel states are shown in the Status boxes
next to the channel. In addition to standard discrete I/O, this module performs advanced special
functions including Pulse/Frequency Counter with or without de-bounce, Waveform Measurement,
Time Between Events, Frequency Generator, PWM Generator, and One-Shot Pulse Generator.
Alarms can be set on the discrete input channels. Refer to the MAQ20-DIOx Hardware User
Manual for details.
For further details on software operation and functionality, refer to the MAQ
®
20 Configuration
Software Tool User Manual.