Device Definition
The Device Definition dialog is used to select:
- The module's Revision
- The Electronic Keying
- The Block Format for the I/O connection
Major Revision
Specifies the module's Major Revision.
This field is not available when online.
Minor Revision
Specifies the module's Minor Revision. The valid range is 1..255.
This field is not available when in Run mode or when Electronic Keying is set to Disable Keying.
Electronic Keying
The electronic keying being used for the module. Electronic keying compares the module defined in the project to the installed module. If keying fails, a fault occurs.
Valid values are Exact Match, Compatible Module, and Disable Keying.
See Electronic Keying for more details.
Block Format
The data format of the I/O connection. The format may be set to one of the following values:
Block Format | Description |
2-Block | The 2-Block format is useful for lean systems or older PLCs that have limitations on the number of devices and the amount of data. |
4-Block | The 8-Block format provides more cyclical data to the automation system at a time (e.g. provide gross weight, net weight and tare weight all in one cycle). |
IMPORTANT:
The Block Format selected in the Device Definition dialog must match the Block Format
configured in the IND500x.
The Block Format is configured in the IND500x in the Communications → PLC → Data Format
setup menu.
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