Rockwell Automation 1732E-OB8M8SR EtherNet/IP Dual Port 8-Point SOE Input and Scheduled Output Modules UM - Manual (Page 57)

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Chapter
7
Common Features of the 1732E-IB8M8SOER
and 1732E-OB8M8SR Modules
Introduction This chapter describes the features common to both the 1732E Sequence of
Events Input and Scheduled Output modules.
To learn more about the features specific to the two modules, see:
• Specific Features of the 1732E-IB8M8SOER Sequence of Events Input
Module on page 53
• Specific Features of the 1732E-OB8M8SR Scheduled Output Module on
page 59
Communications Format The communications format determines what operational mode your module
uses and, consequently, what tags RSLogix 5000 generates when configuration is
complete. Once a module is created, you cannot change the communications
format unless you delete and recreate the module.
The communication format determines:
• what type of configuration options are made available.
• what type of data is transferred between the module and its owner-
controller.
• what tags are generated when the configuration is complete.
Once a module is created, you cannot change the communication format unless
you delete and recreate the module. The communication format also defines the
connection between the controller writing the configuration and the module
itself. The number and type of choices varies depending on what module you are
using and whether it is in a local or remote chassis.
Topic Page
Communications Format 47
Electronic Keying 48
Module Inhibiting 49
Module Fault Reporting 50
Fully Configurable via Software 50
Producer/Consumer Model 51
Status Indicator Information 51
Agency Certifications 51