Monitored Channels

Overview

The Monitored Channels lists channels that should be processed even when not being used by any gauges on the current page.

Some special channels such as Calibration Factor Channel can be added to the monitor channels list to ensure that it is persisted during power-off of the display.

Normally a given output is only monitored if used by a gauge on the currently displayed screen. In certain circumstances however, it is necessary to monitor some outputs irrespective of whether or not they are used by the currently displayed screen page.

For example, if the maximum coolant temperature is used only by gauges (or derived outputs), switching screens deletes the output as the screen changes and recreates it if necessary. The maximum output is then be reset and its’ information is lost. By adding this output to the Monitored Channels it is created when the display module is switched on. Changing screens has no effect on the output and the data is not reset unless a reset signal is received.

Furthermore, outputs added to the Monitored Channels are automatically stored in non-volatile memory. The values of a min, max or average output added to the Monitored Channels are preserved even when the screen is powered off. Consequently, it is important to make sure a reset method is set for such channels added to the Monitored Channels.

Adding / Removing channels

Use the and buttons to the bottom right of the channel list to add or remove. Predefined channels may not be removed.