Rockwell Automation 1734-IT2I Thermocouple and RTD Input Module User Manual - Manual (Page 27)

17 Publication 1734-UM004F-EN-E - December 2012
Chapter
3
Configure Your Module
Overview This chapter describes how to configure your thermocouple input module
with RSNetWorx.
Configuration Overview Configuring POINT I/O modules is as easy as point and click. RSNetWorx
lets you identify the network and configure the I/O modules
with Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) files - just point to the field and click your
selection.
To obtain EDS files for use in configuration, go to
http://www.ab.com/networks/eds .
In this chapter, you learn how to do the following.
• Add the adapter to the system.
• Commission individual modules in the system.
• Set the individual modules parameters.
Commissioning a Node Here are the methods for commissioning nodes.
• Use the RSNetWorx commissioning pull-down dialog.
• Use the Sequential Auto Addressing feature.
• Use third-party configuration software.
Topic Page
Configuration Overview 17
Commissioning a Node 17
Add the Adapter to Your Network 19
Set the Thermocouple Input Module Parameters
Using RSNetWorx 22
Configure Your Thermocouple Input Module 24
Set the RTD Input Module Parameters Using
RSNetWorx 29
Configure Your RTD Input Module 31
Check I/O Status and View the EDS File 36
Chapter Summary 37