Modifying a Task Associated to an Analog Channel

At a Glance

This parameter defines the task through which the acquisition of inputs and the update of outputs are performed.

Depending on the type of module, the task is defined for a channel or for a series of 2 or 4 contiguous channels.

The available options are:

NOTE: The AUX0/3 tasks are only available with a TSX 57 5•4 processor.

WARNING

UNEXPECTED SYSTEM BEHAVIOR

Do not assign more than 2 analog modules to the FAST task, each with all 4 channels in use.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

NOTE: The FAST task may be assigned to input channels only when in Fast Cycle scanning mode.

Instructions

The following table provides step-by-step instructions allowing you to define the type of task assigned to an analog module's channels.

Step	Action
1	Access the hardware configuration screen for the appropriate module.
2	For the individual channel or group of channels you wish to configure, click on the Task scrolldown menu in the General Parameters area. Results: The following scrolldown list appears:
3	Select the appropriate task.
4	Validate the change with Edit → Validate.