MTS Series 793 - Manual (Page 177)

matches the dimension of the signal in the Station Builder application, you cannot edit the signal or
the device scaling setting.
Description Item
Select from a list of previously created messages. Each
input/output must be assigned to a message. The message Message
is used to transmit input/output data to various CAN devices.
Messages can include multiple inputs/outputs.
Defines the data type of the field. Field Type
Defines the offset (bits) where the value starts. Bit Offset
The total number of bits in the field, starting at offset, that
defines the field. Field Size
Station Manager software uses the signal and device scaling
values that you enter to convert between Series 793 Signal
values and CAN bus Device values. Scaling settings
CAN Outputs—Convert a Series 793 Signal value into a
Device value that can be interpreted by a CAN bus device.
CAN Inputs—Convert a CAN bus Device value into a Series
793 Signal value with the appropriate units.
For example, a tachometer may output a Device signal that
ranges from 0 to 2000 which must be converted to a Series
793 Controller “velocity” signal with units of mph and a range
of -30 mph to 160 mph.
MTS Series 793 Control Software 177
Station Manager Application