A Point Update Event occurs when value of the point identified in the Point ID field is updated. The rate at which the point is updated is a function of its Update criteria, which will be one of the following:
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Update Criteria |
The point is updated: |
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On Scan |
At each scan interval. |
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On Change |
When its value changes. |
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On Demand |
On request by a CIMPLICITY process. |
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On Demand On Scan |
The point is updated at each scan interval while it is being requested by a CIMPLICITY process. |
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On Demand On Change |
When its value changes while it is being requested by a CIMPLICITY process. |
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Poll Once |
When the point is polled, which is once at startup. |
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Unsolicited |
Whenever the device determines that an update is needed. |
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Field |
Description |
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Point ID |
ID of a point that will trigger this event when the point value updates. |
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Opens the Point browser. |
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Displays Popup menu to create a new point, browse for or edit an existing point. |
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Enabled |
Checked |
Enables the event. |
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Clear |
Disables the event. |
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Note: Point value changes to and from
the unavailable value are also Point Update events.
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Step 3.1. Create an event. |
