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If configuring a Hop Address, you must also enter a Location Multiplier. The hops are used in sequential order, and the first pair that has a zero in either the hop address or location multiplier marks the end of the hop path. |
Scheduled Scan Interval
Default = Interval 1. Select the desired collection interval relating to the Schedule object assigned on the Connection tab. Collection occurs on the frequency of this interval.
Scheduled Scan Priority
- Low.Queues up with other Low priority items.
- Medium (Default). Interrupts Low priority items, and queues up with other Medium priority items.
- High. Interrupts Medium and Low priority items, and queues up with other High priority items.
Enable Enhanced Logging Mode
Default = Not selected. Selecting this will configure the polling engine to log additional traffic status information for outgoing and incoming messages to facilitate troubleshooting for difficult communication situations. Only use this feature for short term troubleshooting as it can increase log size considerably.
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An example of the information that is logged when ‘Enable Enhanced Logging Mode’ is enabled is shown below: MSGDBG Item: "AnalogCalibration.Value2 - Digital Value #1"; Value: "819"; Quality = 192; Type = 0x0012; Offset: 3; Length: 2; Hex: 03 33 This Includes:
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Template Tab
Template Name
Click 
to select or create a Template. See the Template section for more details.
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Template objects are created in ACM just like any other ACM object type. Once created, the template xml file is imported into the template object and stored in ACM’s configuration database, so the template xml file is not needed for ACM to run and communicate with Hex Repeater devices. |
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Enable Time Synchronization
Default = Not selected. Enable Select this to configure and allow requests time syncs to be made. performed, either on a scheduled interval or using the "Time Sync" command.
Time Synchronization Configuration
Click to select or create the Connection Time Sync Object assigned to this device. See the Time Synchronization section for more details.
Time Synchronization Interval
Select the desired Time Synchronization Interval relating to the Schedule object assigned on the Connection tab. Time Synchronization checks occur on the frequency of this interval.
Time Synchronization Priority
- Low. Queues up with other Low priority items.
- Medium (Default). Interrupts Low priority items, and queues up with other Medium priority items.
- High. Interrupts Medium and Low priority items, and queues up with other High priority items.
Timezone
Specifies the time zone the device's clock uses. Default = UTC-06:00 Central Time (US & Canada).
Archive Collection Tab
Maximum Records per Poll
Default = 24. This limits the number of history records retrieved at one time from any given log during a poll cycle.
Enable the appropriate Event Log Collections.
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Event log collection is typically disabled and only enabled for major central delivery points. RTU event log data is published as FLOWCAL CFX string event data and is not required for CFX numeric events. |
Meter Runs Tab
Meter 1-4
Click to select or create the Meter Object assigned to the selected meter run. See the Meter section for more details.
Station Meter
Click to select or create the Meter Object assigned to the device at the Station level. All historical log data is associated with a meter object in ACM. For data that is not specifically EFM-related, a ‘Station Meter’ is used as the meter object. The Hex Repeater uses the Station Meter for logs such as Production Cycle and Control Logs. See the Meter section for more details.
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No Advanced Meter Configuration object is necessary and the settings in the Meter object can be blank. However, a Meter object must be assigned for publishing to work. |
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