Status DI external
State inputs can be configured under Devices > Status DI external. The inputs can be used, for example, by a "WAGO I/O System". This is necessary to be able to process alarms later via the digital input signals. Examples of DI external states include medium-voltage switchgear, UPS fault messages, and door contacts.
Add a new DI external state
Prerequisites
The basic configuration of your blue'Log has been completed. See Getting started.
Your blue'Log is connected to the network and the device connection has been established.
The device is compatible with blue'Log. See Compatibility check. If the type is not supported, contact Sales.
All blue'Log updates have been performed. See Update.
Add-on modules, if required, are connected. See Add-on modules.
Steps
Go to Devices > Status DI external.
Using the drop-down menus, select the manufacturer (Vendor) of the device you are scanning for.
Alternatively, using the drop-down menus, select the device type (Series) of the device.
Select an interface. The interface settings will depend on the connection type. See the table below for explanations of the abbreviations.
Adjust the interface settings.
To scan for a device, select Start scan. Select the Show details window to display the scan log.
The devices found appear under Installed devices.
Interface Abbreviation | Meaning |
---|---|
BM | Base module |
MX | MX module |
MI | Multi-input |
DO | Digital output |
e.g. MX-1: RS485-2 means RS485-2 interface of the first connected MX module |
Table: Interface abbreviations and meanings
Note
In most cases, interface settings can be found in the manufacturer documentation or the device itself. If you do not know the bus address, you can activate the Use range toggle to scan the blue'Log bus. For questions regarding the best baud rates to choose for a device, please contact the manufacturer.
Info
If the signal of a status input does not correspond to the configured normal state, an alarm is triggered. To configure alarms, go to Cockpit > Alarms/State > Alarm. The error description corresponds to the text in the Error message field. With the option State only, the signals are recorded. You will not receive any active notification of the alarm.