Specifications

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The SI7 I/O Driver Features
In addition to performance improvements, the SI7 driver:
• Supports OLE for Process Control (OPC).
• Lets you automatically create Datablocks from FIX Database Manager.
• Lets you configure custom COM/OLE automation applications.
• Supplies a new, easy-to-use graphical user interface.
• Provides remote configuration and control.
• Provides exception-based processing.
• Incorporates secondary poll rates.
• Provides phasing.
• Lets you enable or disable individual channels, devices, and datablocks.
• Provides QuickFail logic.
• Provides simulation mode.
• Provides latched data.
• Provides a time/date stamp for data and alarms.
• Supports running as a Windows service.
• Supports block writes.
• Provides advanced diagnostics.
• Provides digital pictures of sample configurations.