Module Properties - General for 1794-AENT/A Adapter

Use this tab to create/view module properties for the 1794-AENT/A module as an adapter.
On this tab, you can:
  • view the type and description of the module being created
  • view the vendor of the module being created
  • view the name of the parent module
  • enter the name of the module
  • enter a description for the module
  • enter the minor revision for the module
  • select Exact Match, Compatible Module, or Disable Keying
  • enter the IP address and host name for the module
  • 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.
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.
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).
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
Select one of these keying options for your module during initial module configuration:
  • Exact Match - all of the parameters described below must match or the inserted module will reject the connection.
  • Compatible Module
    The following criteria must be met, or else the inserted module will reject the connection:
    • the Module Types, Catalog Number, and Major Revision must match
    • the Minor Revision of the physical module must be equal to or greater than the one specified in the software
  • Disable Keying - the controller will not employ keying at all.
    WARNING:
    DANGER:
     Changing the RPI and Electronic Keying selections may cause the connection to the module to be broken and may result in a loss of data.
WARNING:
DANGER:
 Be extremely cautious when using this option; if used incorrectly, this option can lead to personal injury or death, property damage or economic loss.
When you insert a module into a slot in a ControlLogix chassis, the
Logix Designer
 application compares the following information for the inserted module to that of the configured slot:
  • Vendor
  • Product Type
  • Catalog Number
  • Major Revision
  • Minor Revision
This feature prevents the inadvertent insertion of the wrong module in the wrong slot.
IP Address
Enter the IP address of the module.
TIP:
You must enter either an IP address for the module OR a host name. You do not have to enter both. These items are mutually exclusive; once you choose one, the other will be disabled.
Host Name
Enter host name for the module.
TIP:
You must enter either an IP address for the module OR a host name. You do not have to enter both. These items are mutually exclusive; once you choose one, the other will be disabled.
TIP:
The
Host Name
 parameter is not available when you configure safety devices. Host names require DNS lookup, which is not allowed for safety devices.
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