Additional settings for devices

When assigning a Variable with a Source set to Device, you must specify this information:

Gauge Type

The type of measuring device. Possible values:

• Gauge With Properties
• Generic
• Weigh Scale

Gauge Configuration

The device used to collect the measure data. This list is controlled by Infor and therefore require Infor’s assistance.

Gauge Connection

The arguments to be sent to a measuring device to acquire data. Refer to the device definition for precise information. Use a comma separated list to define the port name, buffer flushing, and channel reference. For example:

• “COM4” specifies that the device must use port COM4.
• “COM4,1” specifies that the device must use COM4 and the read buffer.
• “COM4, 1,2” specifies that the device must use COM4, flush the read buffer, and use channel 2.

Manual Intervention

Whether any manual intervention is required to trigger or accept values from the device. Possible values:

• None: No intervention is required.
• Manually Trigger Each Request: The user is required to trigger each request.
• Manually Confirm Streamed Data: The user is required to confirm the received data.