Create a Monitoring Point
BluSKY URL: https://blusky.blub0x.com/en-US/MercuryMonitoringPoint/Create
Overview
Monitoring Points are used to configure constant monitoring of specific Input. These Monitoring Points can then be used as a part of a Trigger to cause an event in the system. This article provides instructions on How to Create Monitoring Points in System Setup.
Instructions
- Log in and navigate to Monitoring Points. Main Menu-> Setup-> System Setup-> Monitoring Points-> Create
- Use the
icon in the lower-left side to create a new Monitoring Points. - Next, the the Controller managing the Input.
- Note: Using Retain checkbox will keep the field the same for subsequent configurations
- Then, select the SIO Board the Input is connected.
- Note: In some case, the Controller and the SIO Board may be the same.
- Give the Monitoring Point a Name.
- Select the Input from the Input drop-down menu.
- Note: If the entry does not appear, recheck that the SIO Board and Controller are correct.
- Set the entry and exit delay using the Delay Entry Seconds and Delay Exit Seconds fields.
- Select the Monitoring Point Mode from the drop-down menu.
- Next, choose the Log Function Code from the drop down menu.
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Select the Monitoring Point activation behavior. You have four options, Create an Alarm that must be cleared from the System, Create an Event that can be used for a Rule, Do Nothing or inherit from the Facility. For more see our guide on Inherited Monitoring Point Behavior.
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When finished use the
button to finish or the 
to continue configuring Monitoring Points.
