Remote transmitter error up or down, High low error level, Input filter cutoff – Rockwell Automation 1797-OE8 FLEX Ex Analog Modules User Manual User Manual
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Publication 1797-6.5.1 - May 2005
Understanding Configurable FLEX Ex Analog Module Features 2-3
Remote Transmitter Error Up or Down
A second feature of your input modules that affects use of the Remote Fault 
alarm is the Remote Transmitter Error Up or Down feature. Used in 
conjunction with the High Low Error level, this feature designates whether 
remote faults are displayed with input signal readings beyond the high or low 
signal levels normally used by the module.
When setting the Remote Transmitter Error Up or Down feature in your 
programming software, set this feature’s bit to 0 to select up. Set the bit to 1 to 
select down.
For more information on Remote and Local Fault alarms, see page 1-5.
High Low Error Level
High Low Error level sets the high and low signal levels at which your input 
modules will indicate a signal fault. This feature works in conjunction with the 
Remote Transmitter Error Up or Down.
If the Remote Fault Alarm feature is enabled and a remote fault occurs, the 
module will detect and report the fault, depending on how the High Low 
Error level is configured.
Use your programming software to set the high or low error levels.
Input Filter Cutoff
Eight available input filter settings allow you to choose the best rolloff 
frequency for input channels on your I/O module. When choosing a filter, 
remember that time filter selection affects your input signal’s accuracy.
For example, if you choose the highest frequency of 1200Hz (filter 0), signal 
noise is more likely to affect the reading, but the slowest frequency
of 0.5Hz (filter 7) provides the most accurate signal due to incoming
noise filtering. 
See Table 2.2 to decide which input filter to use in your FLEX Ex
analog I/O application:
Choose the best input filter cutoff in your programming software.
Table 2.2 Input Filter Frequency
Filter:
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Frequency:
0.5Hz (2s)
1Hz (1s)
2Hz (500ms)
4Hz (250ms)
10Hz (100ms)
20Hz (50ms)
40Hz (25ms)
1200Hz (0.8ms)
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Frequency:
Reserved