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:
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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