Creating a Custom Analog Sensor
- Click the Custom Library main tab.
- Click +Create on the lower left
part of the page.
The Create a custom model dialog opens.
- 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
orSensor 0-10V
, depending on the selected model type._Custom
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 - Click Create.
The dialog closes, and the newly created custom model properties page opens for initial configuration.
- 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.