Device definition - Overview view parameters

The
Overview
 view in
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 512 characters. If the description exceeds the maximum length, the software ignores any extra characters.
Slot
Specifies the slot number where the device resides.
Series
Specifies the series of the device.
Revision
Specifies the device firmware revision, including the major and minor revision levels.
Electronic keying
Reduces the possibility of using the wrong device in a control system. Available options are:
  • Exact Match
  • Compatible Module
  • Disable Keying
Connection
Determines these values for the device type you configure:
  • Available configuration parameters
  • Type of data that is transferred between the device and the controller
  • Members that are generated when configuration is complete
Available options are:
  • Data
  • Data with Events
  • Listen Only
  • Listen Only with Events
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