2. Collection of System Messages
This section explains how to collect the System Messages by the PCPro.
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Automatic Output to the PCPro
System Messages can be output by Fault Scanning function.
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Output by DFTD command
System Messages can be output by DFTD command.
The figure below shows icons that are related to system message collection.
(a) To Activate Fault Scanning
STEP 1
To enable System Message Scan service, assign "1" to SYMSCAN parameter on AIOC com-
mand for IOC Port Number = 0.
STEP 2
Close all commands.
STEP 3
Click "Scan New Alarms/Traffic" and "Collect New Alarms" buttons to place these buttons into
pressed position (ON).
When the Fault Scanning is effective, PCPro can scan the System status by polling every 20 seconds. If the
System has faults, DFTD command is automatically activated and System Messages are output.
Buttons Related to System Messages
View Scan Log
Abort Data Collection
Collect New Alarms
Scan New Alarms/Traffic
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CHAPTER 3
System Messages
Alarms