Module Properties - General for ControlNet Modules

Use this tab to create/view module properties for all ControlNet modules created under a 1756-CNB module. This includes:
  • Allen-Bradley 1395 Digital DC drives
  • Allen-Bradley 1336T AC Vector drives
  • Reliance GV 3000 AC drives
  • FlexPak 3000 DC drives
  • 1407-CGCM Combination Generator Control Module
  • Supported PanelView Operator Terminals
On this tab, you can:
  • view the type and description of the module
  • view the vendor of the module
  • view the name of the parent module
  • enter the name of the module
  • enter a description for the module
  • select the node number
  • select the communication formats: non-I/O modules for the module
  • select the minor revision number of your module
  • select Electronic Keying
  • view the status the controller has about the module (you can only view the status while online)
Parameters
Type
Displays the type and description of the module being created (read only).
Vendor
Displays the vendor of the module being created (read only).
Parent
Displays the name of the parent module (read only).
Name
Enter the name of the module.
The name must be IEC 1131-3 compliant. This is a required field and must be completed; otherwise you receive an error message when you exit this tab. An error message is also displayed if a duplicate name is detected, or you enter an invalid character. If you exceed the maximum name length allowed by the software, the extra character(s) are ignored.
IEC-61131 Name Standard
(The names are composed per IEC-61131, section 2.1.2.)
An identifier is a string of letters, digits, and underline characters that begin with a letter or underline character. Underlines are significant in identifiers (for example, A_BCD is interpreted differently than AB_CD). Multiple leading or multiple (consecutive) embedded underlines are not allowed, trailing underlines are not allowed, and letter case is not considered significant.
TIP:
In Logix Designer, most component names are limited in length to 40 characters or less.
Description
Enter a description for the module here, up to 128 characters. You can use any printable character in this field. If you exceed the maximum length, the software ignores any extra character(s).
Comm Format
Select the communication format for the module. This field lists the available communication formats for the module.
TIP:
For most modules, once you create the module, you cannot change the communication format. To change configuration, you must delete and recreate the module. You can change the comm format offline for 1756-CNB®, -ENBT, and -ENET modules.
Node
Select the node number.
The Node is constrained by the available Nodes on the ControlNet network between 1 and 99.
Revision
Select the minor revision number of your module.
The revision is divided into the major revision and minor revision. The major revision is used to indicate the revision of the interface to the module. Valid values are in the range from 0 to 127. The minor revision is used to indicate the firmware revision. Valid values are in the range from 0 to 255, with 1 being the default value.
Electronic Keying
Electronic Keying
Electronic Keying reduces the possibility of using the wrong device in a control system. Electronic Keying compares the device defined in the project to the installed device. If keying fails, a fault occurs.
These attributes are compared:
Attribute
Description
Vendor
The device manufacturer.
Device Type
The general type of the device, for example, digital I/O module.
Product Code
The specific type of device. The
Product Code
 maps to a catalog number.
Major Revision
A number that represents the functional capabilities of a device.
Minor Revision
A number that represents behavior changes in the device.
For more information on Electronic Keying, see Electronic Keying in http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/at/logix-at001_-en-p.pdf Control Systems Application Technique, publication LOGIX-AT001.
Status
Displays the status the controller has about the module:
This status:
Indicates:
Standby
a transient state that occurs when shutting down
Faulted
the controller is unable to communicate with the module
When the status is Faulted, the Connection tab displays the fault.
Validating
a transient state that occurs before connecting to the module
Connecting
a state that occurs while the connection(s) are being established to the module
Running
the module is communicating and everything is working as expected
Shutting Down
the connections are closing
Inhibited
the connection to the module is inhibited
Waiting
a connection to this module has not yet been made due to one of the following:
  • its parent has not yet made a connection to it
  • its parent is inhibited
  • its parent is faulted
Offline
you are not online
OK
Click this button to accept your edits and close the dialog.
Cancel
Click this button to cancel your edits and close the dialog.
Apply
Click this button to apply your edits and continue editing.
Help
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