Manual
Configuration and Characterization 4-23
" NOTE If the Periodic procedure is not found when the periodic timer expires, the Event Monitor
displays the "Periodic (or Periodic1, Periodic2…) should have been run, but none found”
warning message. Production continues.
4.8.3 AutoStart
The AutoStart feature allows ECNT to start production without operator intervention. The AutoStart
Delay Timer starts when ECNT finishes loading and prevents production from starting until the timer
runs out, giving the operator a chance to cancel the AutoStart.
To enable AutoStart and set a delay:
1. Click on
Configure > Production.
! The Configure Production dialog box appears. See Figure 4-14.
2. Click on
AutoStart.
! A check mark appears in the box when AutoStart is enabled.
3. In the AutoStart Delay field, enter the desired number of seconds.
To cancel AutoStart:
To cancel AutoStart during a production run, click on the AutoStart Delay Timer box overlaying the
Operator Screen before the delay timer runs out.
" NOTE You can create a procedure called Startup. This procedure will execute when ECNT is
loaded. Refer to 5.6.1 Reserved Procedures for more information.
4.9 Log Configuration
Log Configuration allows you select the Event, Warning, and Error messages displayed on the Event
Monitor and written to the log file.
1. Click on
Configure > Log to display the Log Configuration dialog box.
2. Click on the Display tab to select the messages that will be displayed on the Event Monitor.
3. Click on the File tab to select the messages that will be written to the log files.
4. Select the level of message you want displayed and written.
! The selected level has a black dot in the button.
5. Select the sources of the messages you want displayed and written. Selections are indicated
by check marks.