Device definition dialog box parameters

The
Device definition
 dialog box includes these parameters.
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Some parameters in the
Device definition
 dialog box are not available for all device types.
Parameter
Description
Device type
Displays the device catalog number and type.
Name
Specifies the device name.
The name must be IEC_61131 compliant. If an invalid character is entered in this field or if the name exceeds 40 characters, the software ignores the character.
Description
Specifies the description for the device.
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. Only slots between 1 and the maximum number of I/O devices are valid depending on the platform.
When the device is created, the slot number defaults to the first available slot position.
When the controller is changed to one supporting a smaller maximum I/O count, the current slot value may no longer be valid.
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.
Connection
Sets the Connection Type or the Communication Format.
For detailed information on
Rack Connection
, see Rack Connection.
Configured By
Displays the entity that configures the device.
Valid values include:
  • This Controller
  • External Means
The available values depend on the host software. Values that are not supported by the software are hidden.
Input Data / Output Data
Select the input or output data type for the device.
Output Mode
Defines the output mode of the device.
Counters
Select the counter number for the device.
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 fully qualified domain name, such as device.yourcompany.com.
Enable Network Address Translation (NAT)
Enables safety communication to a device addressed through NAT.
Actual device address
Specifies the device's IP address on the Private Network of the NAT. It is the same IP address found in the
Internet Protocol
 view.
This parameter is available when the
Enable Network Address Translation (NAT)
 checkbox is selected.
Chassis size
Sets the chassis size of the rack that contains the adapter bridge device. Only the valid chassis sizes are displayed.
The chassis size cannot be set to a size that is less than the last device in the chassis.
This parameter is only available when the device is an adapter in the topology.
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