Gauges And Swatches - Eagle Tree Systems Vector User Manual

USER GUIDE
Alarm Type for Readout: If you would like to set an alarm for this readout, first decide whether you want the
alarm to be a high alarm (alarm will trigger if the readout's value is higher than the alarm threshold, such as
with distance or altitude), or a low alarm (alarm will trigger if the readout's value is below the alarm threshold,
such as with voltages). Then, set the item accordingly.
Alarm Trigger Threshold: This item lets you set the point at which the alarm will trigger for the readout (see
above).
Alarm Msg: This item lets you program a custom text message that will appear in the notification area when
the alarm for this readout (if set) is triggered. See the "Onscreen label" item above for instructions on how to
use the sticks to edit the message.
Switch to Screen if Alarm?: If you have set up multiple screens of readouts, setting this item to "Yes" will
cause the OSD to switch to the screen containing this readout, when an alarm for it is triggered.
Speak Readout if Alarm?: Setting this item to "Yes" will cause the readout to be spoken via the Vector's audio
output, when the alarm triggers.
Periodically Speak Value: Setting this item to "Yes" will cause the readout to be spoken periodically via the
Vector's audio output (interval selected below).
Speech Interval in Seconds: This item chooses the interval between speaking this readout's value (maximum
107 seconds). If you want this readout to be spoken once a minute, set this item to 60.
Speak Readout's Units?: If you have enabled this readout to be spoken either on alarm, or periodically,
setting this item to "Yes" will result in the readout's units (if applicable) to also be spoken. For example
"Altitude 2-8-8-6 Feet".
Display Readout's Units?: If this item is set to "Yes", the units of the readout (if any) will be displayed to the
right of the readout.

7.1.2 Gauges and Swatches

Most of the numeric readouts can be displayed in gauge and swatch format, as well as numeric format.
Gauge format – In this mode, the readout can be displayed in bar graph format, with up to 5 colors indicating
the present status of the readout's value.
Swatch format – In this mode, the readout is a simple colored square, with programmable color changes,
letting you easily see when readout needs your attention. You can also display the numeric value of the
readout next to the swatch, if desired.
7.1.2.1 Gauge and Swatch Colors and Thresholds
The reading and color of a gauge (and the color of a swatch) is programmed by
selecting the numeric thresholds for which a color change will occur, and selecting
the total number of colors to choose from. For example, if you wanted a gauge that
reads empty, and is red, when a readout reaches "10" or below, and that reads full,
and is green, when the value reaches 20 or higher, you would set the number of
colors to be 2, and you would set a threshold where you wanted the color change to
occur (presumably 15, the midway point between the range of the readings).
7.1.2.2 Configuring Gauges and Swatches
To configure a readout as a gauge or swatch, first select the readout in the
Advanced Numeric Readouts menu as described above, and select the type of
display desired for that readout in the "Display parameter as" item. Then, navigate
to the "Set Up Gauge/Swatch" menu.
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