User´s Manual - I+ME ACTIA GmbH

DPID Signals
CAT is able to interpret the DPID response data bytes as signals.
When creating or editing a DPID of the DPID List there is access to the dialog box shown below. CAT
allows editing or removing already existing Signals assigned to this DPID. The user can also create new
Signals using CAT.
Note: The DPID Signals describe how to interpret the node respond data that are assigned to the
DPID.
New Signal
Click on Create to build up a new Signal. The Signal Definition ... window will appear (see below).
Input any Signal Name up to 32 characters. Choose type and format and put in the position inside the
DPID frame by choosing the starting Bit & Byte and the Data Length.
You may define an Embedded ID by location (Byte) and Value. Depending on the Signal Type &
Format you may add Offset, Resolution and Unit or even interpreted value. Click on OK to
acknowledge the input.
Edit Signal
Choose the Signal you want to edit from the Signal List. Then click on Edit to change the definition of
the Signal. The Signal Definition ... window will appear (see below). Input any Signal Name up to 32
characters. Choose type and format and put in the position inside the frame by choosing the starting Bit
& Byte and the Data Length.
You may define an Embedded ID by location (Byte) and Value. Depending on the Signal Type &
Format you may add Offset, Resolution and Unit or even value corresponding units. Click on OK to
acknowledge the input.
Remove Signal
Choose the Signal you want to remove from the Signal List. Click on Remove to erase the Signal.
There will be a warning asking if the Signal really shall be removed.
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