User manual

Publication CNET-UM001C-EN-P - November 2005
4-12 Control I/O
3. Configure the distributed I/O module. Depending on the distributed
I/O type, the configuration screens differ. The example below shows
screen for a 1794-IB16XOB16P/A digital combo module.
For more information on configuring distributed I/O modules over
ControlNet, see the modules’ individual technical documentation and
the RSLogix 5000 software online help.
The Comm Format selection you make when you add distributed I/O
modules is based on whether you want rack optimized or direct connections to
each distributed I/O module. In general, use this table to select distributed
I/O formats.
To Do This
Use the
module’s
default
configuration.
Specify the general
information about the module,
such as name, comm format,
RPI and click Finish.
Customize the
configuration.
Specify the general
information about the module
such as name, comm format,
RPI. Then click Next to step
through subsequent screens
to configure such parameters
as filter times and fault
actions.