CTEK Automation Control Application APN007 - Manual (Page 40)

Application Note – Automation Control Application
APN007 25 July, 2014
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Log and Logging
Set Up and Management
The Automation Control application maintains a log file of events and thresholds in near real time
as they occur. Logging is enabled on the unit configuration screen. The unit configuration also
allows the user to specify the frequency at which they wish to receive log files and the frequency
at which events will be logged.
If enabled the log is transmitted to one or more email recipients based on the schedule defined in
the unit configuration screen. The log is also available for online viewing from the Automation
Control menu.
The log file transmitted by email is formatted as a comma separated (CSV) file. It can be read
and manipulated on your desktop using standard spreadsheet applications. Many database
applications can also import CSV files. When the log is emailed to designated recipients the log
information from the previous interval is left on the SkyRouter for online viewing. As an example,
if the log is sent every day one day’s information is left online. If the log is sent every other day
two days information remains on the system.
Logging Rules
Each output has a pull down to enable or disable logging. Input pins have a logging field that
allows the user to specify in seconds the frequency at which the pin will be logged.The rules
governing when events are logged are as follows:
Digital Inputs
Digital Inputs are logged each time they change state and every logging interval as defined on the
individual input’s set-up screen.
Analog, Pulse, and Numeric Inputs
Analog, Pulse, and Numeric inputs are logged whenever a defined threshold is reached and
every logging interval as defined on the individual input’s set-up screen.
Digital Outputs
Digital Outputs are logged each time they change state.
Numeric Outputs
Numeric Outputs are logged each time that the value changes.