Some clarification on the Ultemp.dat file
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 7:42 am
Hello,
I am creating an interface that I want to monitor the states of the outputs on the BCS system. Per the API i am monitoring the Ultemp.dat file because the api states "Read only variables that are monitored frequently". So I figure this would be the best place to monitor the outputs inputs and process states.
So here is where I am lost. When all outputs are off the value that returns in location 1 is 0. This makes sense. But if turn on Output0 ,Output2, and Output5 I get a return of 37 in that location. This is where I am lost. What does the 37 mean? The api doc has a description of "Discrete Outputs (17:0)" which I cannot figure out the relation as well.
Thanks for the help.
Kick Ass product by the way. I love it.
I am creating an interface that I want to monitor the states of the outputs on the BCS system. Per the API i am monitoring the Ultemp.dat file because the api states "Read only variables that are monitored frequently". So I figure this would be the best place to monitor the outputs inputs and process states.
So here is where I am lost. When all outputs are off the value that returns in location 1 is 0. This makes sense. But if turn on Output0 ,Output2, and Output5 I get a return of 37 in that location. This is where I am lost. What does the 37 mean? The api doc has a description of "Discrete Outputs (17:0)" which I cannot figure out the relation as well.
Thanks for the help.
Kick Ass product by the way. I love it.