Kernel Parameters

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Kernel Parameters

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

• Do not use the Kernel for normal CitectSCADA operation. The Kernel is only for diagnostics and debugging purposes.

• Configure your security so that only approved personnel can view or use the Kernel.

• Do not view or use the Kernel unless you are an expert user of CitectSCADA and Cicode, or are under the direct guidance of Technical Support for this product.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

The citect.ini file contains the following Kernel parameters:

[Kernel]BufPoolProtect - Enables buffer pool debugging.
[Kernel]ErrorBuffers - The maximum number of error buffers available for logging to the syslog.dat file.
[Kernel]ExceptionWatchdog - Determines if the Unhandled exception handler has been reset by a third party dll, and set it back to the Citect Exception Mailer.
[Kernel]Idle - Determines how many of the CitectSCADA Kernel tasks to run before releasing the CPU to other Windows programs.
[Kernel]Queue - The number of Kernel queues.
[Kernel]Retries - Determines the number of Kernel queues.
[Kernel]Task - The number of Kernel tasks.
[Kernel]Watchdog - Determines of the Kernel is working.
[Kernel]WatchdogTime - Determines the number of seconds between watchdog checks.
[Kernel]WinShutdown - Determines whether Windows can shutdown while CitectSCADA is running.