ID
This value is generated automatically by the database and cannot be changed.
Order
This value indicates the order of the display within the same level of the plant tree.
Name
The name of the asset (e.g. plant, aggregate group, aggregate, etc.) can be changed here.
Comment
The Comment field is used to enter comments about an asset. The input field can be enlarged by dragging (bottom right).
Data type
List of data types (e.g. REAL). It is important to compare this arrangement for the sender and receiver and to make sure that they are the same.
Unit
The physical unit for the TCP/IP channel.
Aggregate
This field shows the aggregate association of the TCP/IP channel. The value is automatically adopted when the channel is dragged to an aggregate in the plant tree. However, you can drag a different aggregate into this field to assign the TCP/IP channel to that aggregate.
Channel manipulation (manipulation of telegram values x)
The CMU is able to manipulate data received via TCP/IP after receipt. A possible example would be a motor, which changes its rotational direction during operation, resulting in negative speed values being sent via TCP/IP. If you are only interested in the absolute speed value, channel manipulation is very useful. Some manipulation rules require entry of a parameter.
The following manipulation rules are supported for receipt telegrams:
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Rule |
Description |
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Abs |
Calculates the absolute value of the received value. The Abs function can be used in two different ways. If an additional manipulation parameter “p” is not specified, or the specified manipulation parameter is equal to “0”, the absolute value of the received TCP/IP channel is calculated in the normal way. If a manipulation parameter greater than “0” is specified, the value of the received TCP/IP channel is first multiplied by this parameter and the absolute value is then calculated. |
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Add |
Adds the value specified as the manipulation parameter to the received value. |
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Div |
Divides the received value by the value specified as the manipulation parameter. |
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Mul |
Multiplies the received value by the value specified as the manipulation parameter. |
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Sub |
Subtracts the value specified as the manipulation parameter from the received value. |
Manipulation parameters
A suitable parameter for the above manipulation rule can be entered here. The rule Abs (absolute value) naturally requires no parameter.
TCP/IP telegram
This field shows the TCP/IP telegram to which this TCP/IP channel is linked. Information on configuration of the link can be found at