National Instruments NI-FBUS - Manual (Page 20)

Chapter 1 NI-FBUS Configurator Overview
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To change the execution time for a loop, click the execution time next to the
loop icon and type in the new time.
Device Window
The device window shows the device ID and address of the host device
or field device you select. From this window, you can view and change
advanced parameters. You can view the values in hex or decimal
representation.
You can open the device window in the following ways:
• Double-click the Host icon to open the device window for a host
device, which is the device that hosts the NI-FBUS Configurator
(the PC).
• Double-click the Device icon to open the device window for a field
device. The icon is followed by the device tag and its unique serial
identifier.
• Double-click the HSE/H1 Linking Device icon to open the device
window for a linking device. The icon is followed by the device tag and
its unique serial identifier.
Tip The Host device only occurs in the H1 segment, and the HSE/H1 Linking Device
only occurs in the HSE segment.
• This icon represents the H1 segment.
• This icon represents the HSE segment.
Network Parameters Window
The network parameters window lets you change the low-level (advanced)
configuration parameters for the link. To open the network parameters
window, double-click the Network Parameters icon in the configuration
tree. The network parameters window appears floating over the main
window.
Caution This feature is disabled in the HSE segment. Do not modify these parameters
without good reason. If you must modify parameters for certain devices, the device
manufacturer will recommend settings. Modifying these parameters can have an adverse
affect on data throughput rates. If settings are incorrectly modified, some devices may
disappear off the bus.