To simplify input channel configuration, SomatXR MX modules support TEDS sensors.
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TEDS sensors can be programmed using HBM catman®AP or MX Assistant. For more information, refer to the software documentation.
TEDS sensors are shown in both the Hardware and Input channels pages.
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When a new MX module is connected or rebooted, the system runs through a TEDS discovery process indicated by the TEDS discovery icon (). This may take several seconds.
When a channel is added to a connector with a TEDS sensor connected, the channel parameters are configured based on the TEDS information. Channel parameters can be manually edited, which is indicated by the TEDS edited icon (). If a TEDS sensor is connected that conflicts with an existing channel in the setup, the channel is shaded red.
To reset the channel parameters to the TEDS sensor definition, navigate to the Input channels page, select the channel and click Sync TEDS.
When a test is running, TEDS discovery is disabled to preclude the possibility of an TEDS edited channel being synced. When a test run stops, TEDS discovery is re-enabled which may take several seconds.
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By default, the TEDS enabled option in System preferences is selected. If the measurement system does not include any TEDS sensors, it is recommended that this option be disabled to eliminate the short delay that occurs when TEDS discovery is enabled after a test run. Disabling TEDS discovery is indicated by the TEDS disabled icon ().
Occasionally, there are errors in TEDS information, which is indicated by the TEDS error icon ().