alarm condition

[Sisterlimonpot]

I have my dc 8 plugged into a different circuit then my ACIII. Can I program the ACIII to send an alarm when the power is lost at the dc8? I was reading through the unofficial guide and it suggests

If Power dc8 000 Then ALM On

But that doesn't work. There's an error. It leaves me with 2 conclusions.
1: the phrase, "power dc8" is wrong. Maybe "power a_dc8 " or "power a_dc_8"
2: this option wont work with the ACIII

Can someone clarify this for me?
Thanks

 

[Deleted member 143833]

The power command in the AC3 cannot be addressed to a specific device; that is a feature in the Apex. In the AC3 you can use a power statement to detect when the line power is lost at the controller but that is all. Detection happens when the main power connection looses power and the alternate power connection has power so the backup power connection must be connected to some power source that is not lost.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

I was afraid of that. Thanks Kenargo.