Error/alert notification – Proface APL3000B - Node Box PC User Manual

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Chapter 3 PS-A Monitoring Features

3-3

„ Error/Alert Notification

Also, when either the one of the above mentioned error/alert occurs, or an external signal input is received, the

following types of alarm processing output signals and features are supported by the PS-A.

Use the included System Monitor feature (utility software) to enable/disable the monitoring features and to set

the alarm processing details.

In addition, you can use the included dynamic link library (API-DLL) to access the RAS features from user-

created applications.

External Output
Signal

General-Purpose Output (DOUT 2-bit)

Various Processing
Functions

• LED Indicator (3 colors, 1 lamp)

The three-color LED on the front face is used to indicate the PS-A system
conditions. It is also used as a power ON/OFF indicator.

• Pop-up Message Output

This feature displays the system status via a Windows

®

pop-up message.

• Buzzer Output

This feature uses the PS-A unit’s built-in speaker to alert the operator
about the system status.

• System Shutdown

This feature shuts down the PS-A unit’s OS.

• System Reset

This feature resets the system when the Watchdog Timer reaches “time
up”.

SEE

3.3 Monitoring the PS-A Status (page3-11)

SEE

Otasuke Pro! “PS-3650A/PS-3651A Series Reference Manual”

http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/

SEE

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External Input Signals (page3-6)

SEE

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LED Indicator (page3-5)

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