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Creating a Custom Analog Sensor

You can create a customized analog sensor model by entering customized settings.
  1. Click the Custom Library main tab.
  2. Click +Create on the lower left part of the page.

    The Create a custom model dialog opens.

  3. Enter the custom model settings:
    Field Setting
    Select model type Select either 4-20 mA Sensor or 0-10 V Sensor.
    Create model

    Select the basis for the new custom model:

    • New

    Type Enter the name of the new custom model, or accept the default name, either Sensor 4-20mA_Custom or Sensor 0-10V_Custom, depending on the selected model type.
    Default value of commodity Select a default commodity the new model measures.
    Default value of usage Select a default value for how the new model is used
  4. Click Create.

    The dialog closes, and the newly created custom model properties page opens for initial configuration.

  5. Configure the sensor properties.

    Each pulse output presents the following measure properties:

    Field

    Description

    Element

    Select a monitoring element from the list, or select Custom and enter a personalized name into the Custom element field.

    Unit Select a monitoring unit from the list, or select Custom and enter a personalized unit into the Custom unit field.
    LowerBound The value mapped as the minimum monitored value.
    UpperBound The value mapped as the maximum monitored value.

Measurements Table

The monitoring property selections you make, including customized properties, are reflected in the measurements table.

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