Device definition - Overview view parameters

The
Overview
 view in the
Device definition
 dialog box includes these parameters:
TIP: The available parameters vary depending on the device being configured and the specified connection type.
Parameter
Description
Device type
Displays the type of the device being configured.
Name
Specifies an IEC 61131 compliant device name. The name must be a unique name without any invalid characters.
Description
Specifies the device description.
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. This option is only available for the Standard connection.
Enable Network Address Translation (NAT)
Enables the safety communications 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.
Vendor
Specifies the vendor of the device being configured.
Product type
Specifies the product type of the device.
Product code
Specifies the product code of the device.
Major revision
Specifies the major device firmware revision level. The major revision is used to indicate the revision of the interface to the device. Valid values are in the range from 1 through 127.
Minor revision
Specifies the minor device firmware revision level. The minor revision indicates the firmware revision. Valid values are in the range from 1 through 255. The default value is 1.
Electronic keying
Reduces the possibility of using the wrong device in a control system. The valid values are:
  • Exact Match
  • Compatible Module
Connection
Determines these elements for the configured device type:
  • Available input data and output data options.
  • Type of data that is transferred between the device and the controller.
  • Members that are generated when configuration is complete.
The valid values are:
  • Standard
  • Standard with Status
  • Safety
  • Safety and Standard
  • Safety and Standard with Status
Input data
Determines the type of input connection for the device. Available options depend on the input and output selections made for
Connection
.
Output data
Determines the type of output connection for the device. Available options depend on the input and output selections made for
Connection
.
Data format
Determines the format of data exchanged between the parent and the device.
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