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14 Configuration - Binary Inputs/Outputs
The binary inputs and outputs of the recorder are configured in this menu.
How to connect the inputs and outputs to the recorder is described in the
Installation Instructions 59488 (connectors 9, 11 or 13, depending on the
equipment level of the individual module slots).
14.1 Function … Alarm Configuration
Overview
Function This parameter determines whether a binary input or a binary output is to be
used.
Switching
action Switching action is only available if a binary output is used and determines
whether the output should operate as a make (SPST-NO) or break (SPST-NC)
contact.
Binary signal This parameter determines which binary signal is to be used as an operating
signal for the binary output.
Channel name
(designation) Short designation for the input or output, up to 7 characters. The channel
name is displayed in the individual visualization modes, together with the
channel designation.
Make (SPST-NO) The binary output is not switched (open) when the
operating signal is inactive, and closed when the
operating signal is active.
Break (SPST-NC) The binary output is closed when the operating signal is
inactive, and not switched (open) when the operating
signal is active.
A
If a binary input/output has been configured for the output, the
same signal may not be used as the operating signal.