Module Properties - General for 1785, 1756, SERCOS
Use this tab to create/view module properties. On this tab, you can:
- view the type and description of the module being created
- view the vendor of the module being created
- enter the name of the module
- enter a description for the module
- select the network node number of the module on the network (for 1785-PLC5C, 1756-CNB, or 1756-CNBR), or SERCOS node number for a drive module (Ultra3000 SERCOS motion modules only)
- select the base node number of the drive module (1394C-SJT05/10/22-D SERCOS drive modules only)
- select the minor revision number of your module
- select Exact Match, Compatible Module, or Disable Keying
- view the status the controller has about the module (you can only view the status while online)
Parameters
Type
Displays the type and description of the module being created (read only).
Vendor
Displays the vendor of the module being created (read only).
Name
Enter the name of the module.
The name must be IEC 1131-3 compliant. This is a required field and must be completed; otherwise you receive an error message when you exit this tab. An error message is also displayed if a duplicate name is detected, or you enter an invalid character. If you exceed the maximum name length allowed by the software, the extra character(s) are ignored.
Description
Enter a description for the module here, up to 128 characters. You can use any printable character in this field. If you exceed the maximum length, the software ignores any extra character(s).
Node
Select the network node number of the module on the network or the SERCOS node number of the drive module. Valid values include those nodes not in use between 1 and 99.
TIP:
You can determine the SERCOS node number of the SERCOS motion module from the module’s rotary switch.
Base Node (for 1394C-SJT05/10/22-D drive modules only)
Select the base node number of the drive module. You can determine this number by multiplying the node number from the module's rotary switch (1 to 9) by a factor of 10. In other words, valid base node numbers are 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, or 90.
Revision
Select the appropriate revision information for your module.
The revision is divided into the major revision and minor revision. The major revision is used to indicate the revision of the interface to the module. Valid values are in the range from 0 to 127. The minor revision is used to indicate the firmware revision. Valid values are in the range from 1to 255, with 1 being the default value.
TIP:
You can change the Major Revision for a 1756-CNB or 1756-CNBR module offline or online; when you do this, the revision information is immediately changed (i.e., you do not need to click Apply).
Slot
Enter the slot number in which the module resides.
Electronic Keying
Electronic Keying
Electronic Keying reduces the possibility of using the wrong device in a control system. Electronic Keying compares the device defined in the project to the installed device. If keying fails, a fault occurs.
These attributes are compared:
Attribute | Description |
Vendor | The device manufacturer. |
Device Type | The general type of the device, for example, digital I/O module. |
Product Code | The specific type of device. The Product Code maps to a catalog number. |
Major Revision | A number that represents the functional capabilities of a device. |
Minor Revision | A number that represents behavior changes in the device. |
Displays the status the controller has about the module:
This status: | Indicates: |
Standby | a transient state that occurs when shutting down |
Faulted | the controller is unable to communicate with the module When the status is Faulted, the Connection tab displays the fault. |
Validating | a transient state that occurs before connecting to the module |
Connecting | a state that occurs while the connection(s) are being established to the module |
Running | the module is communicating and everything is working as expected |
Shutting Down | the connections are closing |
Inhibited | the connection to the module is inhibited |
Waiting | a connection to this module has not yet been made due to one of the following:
|
Offline | you are not online |
OK
Click this button to accept your edits and close the dialog.
Cancel
Click this button to cancel your edits and close the dialog.
Apply
Click this button to apply your edits and continue editing.
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