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Figure 3-8 – Micromod Micro-DCI: EP1000A E-Port User Manual

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EP1000A E-Port Instruction Manual

Configuration Parameters 39

The Communication Counters provide the following data:

Figure 3-8. E-Port Statistics Display

Total DataLink
Transactions

The total number of transactions performed on the E-
Port’s DataLink since the E-Port was powered up.

Total DataLink
Errors

The total number of errors on the E-Port’s DataLink
since the E-Port was powered up. DataLink errors
indicate a problem in the network wiring or the
instrument’s DataLink.

It is normal for errors to be detected:

when a master E-Port to Backup E-Port
switchover occurs, or

when an instrument is disconnected, or

when an instrument address is changed

DataLink Status

Indicates whether the DataLink is in Active or Standby
mode. An E-Port will be in Standby mode if it is part of
a Master Backup E-Port configuration, and the other
associated E-Port is in Active mode.