Rockwell Automation 1732E-OF4M12R ArmorBlock Dual-Port EtherNet/IP 4-Point Analog Input/Output - Manual (Page 41)

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Configure Your Analog Input and Output Modules with RSLogix 5000 Software Chapter 3
Connection Tab
The Connection tab on the Module Properties dialog box lets you enter a
requested packet interval (RPI), inhibit a module, and set a connection fault
when the controller is in Run mode. The RPI provides a defined, maximum
period of time when data is transferred to the owner-controller.
1. Choose from the options on the Connection tab.
Connection Available options are Data and Listen Only, with Data as default.
Calibration and Configuration options are not available for Listen Only
option.
Listen Only specifies a dependent connection where a device receives
inputs from the target device, but does not send configuration data with
the target device. A Listen Only connection only functions properly when
another non-Listen Only connection exists to the same target device. A
Listen Only connection does not send outputs; it only receives inputs. You
can specify multiple Listen Only connections to the target device from
different originators.
Connection Tab Fields
Field Description
Requested Packet Interval
(RPI) (ms) A user-defined rate at which the module updates the information sent
to its owner-controller.
This interval defines the slowest rate at which a module sends its
data to the owner-controller. The time ranges from 2.0…750 ms and
is sent to the module with all other configuration parameters.
Inhibit Module Check the box to prevent communication between the ownercontroller
and the module. This option allows for maintenance of the module
without faults being reported to the controller.
Major fault On Controller If
Connection Fails While in
Run Mode Check the box to create a major fault if there is a connection failure
with the controller while in Run mode.
Use Unicast Connection
over EtherNet/IP This option is enabled by default.
Unicast connections are point to point transmissions between a
source node and destination node on the network. A Frame is sent to
a single destination.
Module Fault The fault box is empty if you are offline. The type of connection fault
appears in the text box if a fault occurs when the module is online.
General Tab Field Description
Field Name Description