System Sentry Port Configuration

About this task

When the System Sentry is activated, CIMPLICITY automatically installs a System Sentry:

  • Protocol called PERFREAD.
  • Port icon called MASTER_PR0 in the Workbench Ports area.

Procedure

  1. Open the CIMPLICITY Workbench.
  2. Click the Ports icon in the Workbench left pane.
  3. Double-click MASTER_PR0 in the Workbench right pane.

    The Port Properties dialog box opens.

  4. Select the General tab.
  5. Enter the following:
    Option Description
    Description Descriptive identifier for the System Sentry device communication.
    Scan rate Interval length between scans. The time type options are:
    • Seconds
    • Minutes
    • Hours
    Default 2 seconds
    Retry count Use the default.
    Default 1
    Enable Check to activate the port. Note: The port is automatically created for System Sentry.
    Default Checked.
    1. Note: There is no configuration on the Default tab of the Port Properties dialog box.