Manual

EP1000A E-Port Instruction Manual
Configuration Parameters 39
The Communication Counters provide the following data:
Figure 3-8. E-Port Statistics Display
Total DataLink
Transactions
The total number of transactions performed on the E-
Port’s DataLink since the E-Port was powered up.
Total DataLink
Errors
The total number of errors on the E-Port’s DataLink
since the E-Port was powered up. DataLink errors
indicate a problem in the network wiring or the
instrument’s DataLink.
It is normal for errors to be detected:
• when a master E-Port to Backup E-Port
switchover occurs, or
• when an instrument is disconnected, or
• when an instrument address is changed
DataLink Status Indicates whether the DataLink is in Active or Standby
mode. An E-Port will be in Standby mode if it is part of
a Master Backup E-Port configuration, and the other
associated E-Port is in Active mode.