SNAP-AIV-72 Configuration
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TECHNICAL NOTE
Form 1783-091103
SNAP-AIV-72 Configuration
Configuring SNAP-AIV-72 Modules
for Use with PAC Control Software
This technical note explains how to configure the SNAP-AIV-72
module for use with PAC Control software. To prevent problems,
follow these steps exactly:
1. On the Strategy Tree, right-click the Points folder for the I/O unit
holding the module. Select Add from the pop-up menu to
open the Configure I/O Points dialog box.
2. In the Configure I/O Points dialog box, double-click the mod-
ule’s position number to open the Add Module dialog box
3. At the top of the dialog box, select Analog Input. From the
Module list, choose SNAP-AIV, as shown:
4. Click OK to close the Add Module dialog box. Back in the Con-
figure I/O Points dialog box, click the plus sign next to the new
module.
5. Double-click the lower-numbered channel on the module to
open the Add Analog Point dialog box. Complete the Name
field. From the Module drop-down list, choose SNAP-AIV: -10-
+10 VDC (Scalable). Leave default scaling. Click OK.
6. Double-click the higher-numbered channel on the module.
Complete the Name field. Again choose SNAP-AIV: -10-+10
VDC (Scalable) from the Module drop-down list. Set the scaling
values as shown below.
7. Click OK to exit the dialog box. The new points appear in the
Configure I/O Points dialog box, as shown:
8. Click Close.
Both channels will read properly in the range of 0 to 10 volts. Above
10 volts, the lower-numbered channel will go into an over-range
condition, but the higher-numbered channel will continue to read
correctly.
If you have questions, please contact Opto 22 Product Support at
the phone number listed at the bottom of this page.
