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The DataSerialClock plug-in controls a clock through a serial port connection.

Note: This plug-in is located in: Plugins -> Container plug-ins -> Data

Information: DataPool plug-ins only work properly on a single channel on the same machine.

DataSerialClock Properties

  • DP Variables Prefix: Adds prefix to a set of fixed names, based on time scale, for different time variables. The prefix is used to distinguish one set of time parameters from the other. The default prefix is CD1. For example, if Prefix is set to DDay, the corresponding variables are:

    DDay_DAYS
    DDay_HOURS
    DDay_HOURS_TOTAL
    DDay_MINS
    DDay_MINS_TOTAL
    DDay_SECS
    DDay_SECS_TOTAL
    DDay_SIGN (i.e + for future and: for past)

  • Port (COM) Number: Defines the serial communication port for information.

  • Leading Zero: Adds a leading zero to all single digit numbers (0-9) when set to On.