channel

Hardware path on which a DCM receives process variable and profile data. For analog channel and thermocouple source types, the channel field refers to the analog channel where the input signal is physically connected. The channel must match the analog channel number (inside the DCM) where this input is connected. For Engels, this field refers to the valid channel number for the Engel group being used. For simulated source types, the channel field refers to the type of signal to be simulated. For BetaMux sources, the channel field refers to the channel on the Gage Multiplexer which is currently selected.