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4.2.3 MDC Source
Selects which measuring value is mapped to the MDC channel and is then available via the process data-IN
path. When SSC1, SSC2 or SSC4 is selected the number of switches detected by the channel is shown.
Parameter name
Short Description
Rights
Unit / Allowed values
MDC Selection.Source
Select the process value that is
shown on the MDC channel
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- Distance (Default)
- Switch Counter SSC1
- Switch Counter SSC2
- Switch Counter SSC4
4.2.4 MDC Unit Code
Parameter name
Short Description
Rights
Unit / Allowed values
MDC Descriptor.Unit
code
Indicates the unit of the selected
MDC source
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4.2.5 MDC Setpoint limit
This parameter allows to read out the limits of the measuring range of the sensor.
Parameter name
Short Description
Rights
Unit / Allowed values
MDC Descriptor.Lower
limit
Lower value of measuring range, if
value is below out of range is
shown
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A0: 50 mm
MDC Descriptor.Upper
limit
Upper value of measuring range, if
value is above out of range is
shown
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A0: 1500 mm