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DiskCare=n
DiskCare=-n
The file "mbdde.ini" is evaluated when booting. The unused alarm files and the current log
file are located in the mmc2 directory. The names of these hidden files (attribute "hidden")
consist of an 8-digit hexadecimal number with the extension ".alr". The names of files in
which write errors are detected when booting also consist of an 8-digit hexadecimal number,
but with the extension ".al_".
Log file size
The size of the log file (ring buffer) can be defined in the MBDDE.INI file.
[Alarms]
Records = value ; size of log file
Default: 150
Minimum value: 18
Maximum value: 32000
Selecting alarms by feature
Filter entries in MBDDE.INI can be used to control the messages logged in the log file.
[PROTOCOL]
Filter=Expression
This expression is based on the following syntax:
Syntax
[IDENTIFIER][RELATION][FEATURE][OPERATORS]
● IDENTIFIER:
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Changes of the alarm state are written to the log file if no change
occurs in n seconds.
In addition, the following applies: The alarm log is saved on the hard
disk if it is displayed in the operator area "Diagnostics" of if the key
<Alarm CANCEL> is pressed.
n>1 specifies the number of parallel alarm files.
No. Alarm number
Prio Priority
Mode Message line/alarm line or dialog
Type Alarm type ( Power On, CANCEL, etc.)
From Source of alarm
AckVar Acknowledgment variable
With default value of 150, 75 alarms can be displayed. 2 records
are needed for each alarm.
Configuring the HMI system
2.1 Processing INI files
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