Overview view parameters

In the
Device definition
dialog box, the
Overview
view includes these parameters:
Parameter
Description
Device type
Displays the device catalog number and type.
Name
Enter an IEC 61131 compliant device name.
If an invalid character is entered in this field, or if the name exceeds 40 characters, the software ignores the character.
Description
Enter the description of the device.
Tip
: The description must be within 512 characters. If the description exceeds the maximum length, the software ignores any extra characters.
Slot
Specify the slot number where the device resides.
Series
Specifies the series of the device.
Revision
Specifies the device's major revision and minor revision. The valid range for minor revision is from 1 through 255.
Electronic keying
Displays the electronic keying used for the device. Electronic keying compares the device defined in the project to the installed device. If keying fails, a fault occurs.
Valid values include:
  • Exact Match
  • Compatible Module
  • Disable Keying
For detailed information on electronic keying, see Electronic Keying in Logix5000 Control Systems Application Technique, publication LOGIX-AT001.
Connection
Shows the connection between the controller and the device as data.
Channel 0/1
Specifies the protocol used by the channel to transmit data to and receive data from a serial device.
This field is not available when online.
Available options for
Channel 0
when the device is added under Remote/Local Chassis and for
Channel 1
when the device is added under Remote Chassis are:
  • Disabled
  • Generic ASCII
  • Modbus Master
  • Modbus Slave
Available options for
Channel 1
when the device is added under Local Chassis:
  • Disabled
  • Generic ASCII
  • Modbus Master
  • Modbus Slave
  • DF1 Point to Point
  • DF1 Master
  • DF1 Slave
  • DF1 Radio Modem
  • DH485
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