Returns the number of channels on the column of a matrix or scanner. If the switch module is a scanner, this property returns the number of input channels.

The Wire mode property affects the number of available columns. For example, if your switch module has eight input lines and you use the 4-wire mode, then the number of columns available is two.

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Remarks

The following table lists the characteristics of this property.

Short Name Number of Columns
Data type ci32.png
Permissions Read Only
Channel-based No
Resettable No