Computed channel generic parameters

  • Name: Enter a name for the channel. The name must be unique and contain valid characters (invalid characters are single and double quotes, '\', '@', '#', '&', '<' and '>'). Invalid channel names are 'true' and 'false' (case sensitive).
  • Collect: Select the Collect checkbox to write the channel data to the SIE data file during a test run.
  • Description: Enter an optional detailed description of the computed channel.
  • Input channel with sample rate: Set the desired input channel. In the edit dialog, the channel sample rate is displayed in S/s.
  • Measurand: Enter the quantity being measured or the type of measurement associated with the computed channel.
  • Units: Enter the physical units of measurement for the computed channel.
  • Data type: The format of the channel data output (read only).
  • Custom column information: For each column to be used, enter a unique name for the column header. Select either the “Text” or the “Numeric” sorting option.
  • Range min and Range max: Enter the expected extreme values of the computed channel output.
  • Alarm min / Alarm max: Enter the desired values for min and/or max alarms as a physical units value or as a % of Range min/max value.
  • Warning min / Warning max: Enter the desired values for min and/or max warnings as a physical units value or as a % of Range min/max value.
  • Chart type: Set the default chart type for the channel. Not in edit dialog.
  • Decimals: Select the default decimal places for channel displays. Use the “Auto” option to apply the settings defined in the User Preferences. See User preferences > General > Decimal point handling for more information.