Connection tab – Rockwell Automation 1756-XXXX ControlLogix Analog I/O Modules User Manual

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Configure ControlLogix Analog I/O Modules Chapter 10

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 module 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.

Field Name

Description

Requested Packet Interval (RPI)

Enter an RPI value or use the default.

See

Requested Packet Interval (RPI)

in

Chapter 2 for more information.

Inhibit Module

Check the box to prevent
communication between the
owner-controller and the module. This
option allows for maintenance of the
module without faults being reported to
the controller.

See

Module Inhibiting

in Chapter 3 for

more information.

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
module while in Run mode.

For important information on this
checkbox, see ‘Configure a Major Fault
to Occur’ in the Logix5000 Controllers
Information and Status Programming
Manual, publication

1756-PM015

.

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