Controlling system functions
You can use control objects to send commands from Vista to a node.
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unintended equipment operation
| ● | Do not use the software to control time-critical functions. |
| ● | Do not use the software to control remote equipment without proper access control and status feedback. |
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
Each control object in your user diagram is configured to perform a single function. When you click a control object, it performs the specified function. For example, you could click a control object to clear an energy accumulator, toggle a relay, reset a counter, or adjust the value of an analog output device.
The default appearance of a control object depends on the function it has been configured to perform:
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| Boolean | Pulse | Numeric |
Regardless of their appearance, all control objects are used the same way—to use a control object, click it.
NOTE: For information on configuring the message, appearance and access level of control objects, see Customizing the action for a control object and Customizing the display of a control object.
When you click on a control object, one of the following happens, depending on how the control object is configured:
- Vista performs the specified action immediately.
- Vista displays a confirmation message. Click Yes to proceed or No to cancel the operation.
- Vista requests a password. Type the logon password then click OK to proceed.
Depending on the function, a dialog prompting for the meter password may also open. If so, type the meter password then click OK to proceed.
NOTE: There can be a time delay until Vista displays a new control value or state after it has been written to the device.