User Manual Manual

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Chapter 7
Linking Device Function Blocks
Introduction
The linking device supports two function blocks: resource and Logix. The
resource block controls the linking device itself. The Logix Block is used to
move data between F
OUNDATION Fieldbus devices on H1 segments and a
Logix controller.
The table shows the main topics in this section.
Parameter Attributes
The following table describes the attributes used to define each function block
parameter. If an attribute does not appear for a specific parameter, it is not
applicable to that parameter.
Topic Page
RES - Resource Block 106
LGX -Logix Block 112
Attribute Description
Index Number that defines a specific parameter, may be different in each block.
Parameter Parameter name.
Data Type (length) Structure in which data is presented.
Valid Range/Options Range or options in which the parameter can be configured.
Default Value Default value of the parameter.
Units Type of unit used.
Edit Mode Mode the block must be in to edit parameters.
Description Additional information describing the parameter.