Device definition dialog box parameters

The
Device definition
dialog box includes these parameters.
Parameters
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.
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.
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 number LOGIX-AT001.
Connection
Specifies the connection type between the controller and the device. The available values depend on the adapter’s Comm Format.
Receive mode
Specifies the receive mode for the device.
Transmit mode
Specifies the transmit mode for the device.
Data format
Specifies the data format for the input and output data.
Maximum number of receive characters
Specifies the maximum number of receive characters.
Valid values are from 1 through 127. The default value is 20.
Maximum number of transmit characters
Specifies the maximum number of transmit characters.
Valid values are from 1 through 127. The default value is 20.
Maximum number of transmit characters
is only available when
Connection
is set to
Data
or
Enhanced Rack Optimization
.
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