Device definition parameters

Device Definition
 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 128 characters. If the description exceeds the maximum length, the software ignores any extra characters.
Ethernet Address
Specifies the IP configuration for the device. Possible options include:
  • Private network
     - Select the value from 1 to 254.
  • IP address
     - Enter a unique IP address to identify each node on the IP network.
  • Host name
     - Enter a full qualified domain name, such as device.yourcompany.com.
Advanced Ethernet Settings
Select this checkbox to enable safety communications to a device addressed through Network Address Translation (NAT).
Module and controller communicate through Network Address Translation (NAT) devices.
This parameter is available when the Logix Designer application is in offline mode.
  • Actual module address
     - Enter the IP Address of the module being configured. This is the IP address on the Private Network of the NAT. This address is required if the module is communicating to the controller through NAT. If you update the IP address for Actual module address, the IP address on the Overview tab is automatically updated.
Tip
: Actual module address is not available when the Advanced Ethernet Settings checkbox is unchecked.
Series
Specifies the series of the device.
Revision
Specifies the major and minor revisions of the device. The valid range for minor revision is from 1 through 255.
Electronic keying
Defines 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).
Input Data / Output Data
Select the input or output data type for the device.
Output Data is available for devices with firmware revision 3 or later.
Counters
Select the counter number for the device.
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