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Configuring a Genius NIU and I/O Station
This chapter explains how a Genius NIU and the modules in an I/O Station can be
configured. Configuration determines certain characteristics of module operation
and also establishes the program references that will used by each module in the
system.
This chapter describes:
S Using autoconfiguration or programmer configuration
The Genius NIU and I/O Station can be either autoconfigured or configured
from a programmer using the Remote I/O Manager configuration software.
S Configuring racks and slots
Even though a VersaMax I/O Station does not have a module rack, both
autoconfiguration and software configuration use the traditional convention of
“racks” and “slots” to identify module locations.
S Software configuration of the Genius NIU and I/O Station
Software configuration provides greater flexibility than autoconfiguration in
setting up an I/O Station. Software configuration is done using the Remote I/O
Manager configuration software.
S Autoconfiguration of the Genius NIU and I/O Station
Autoconfiguration provides a default configuration for the NIU and I/O
Station and does not require the use of a programmer. I/O modules that have
software-configurable features always use their default settings when
autoconfigured.
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