Rockwell Automation 1788-FFCT NI-FBUS Configurator User Manual - Manual (Page 36)

Publication 1788-UM052B-EN-P - April 2002
4-8 Using the NI-FBUS Configurator
Resetting a Device
to Factory Defaults You can clear a device so that it is reset to a state appropriate for
shipping. To do so, right-click on the device name in the Project
window and select Set to Factory Defaults from the popup menu
that opens.
The NI-FBUS Configurator clears the device and function block tags,
along with the device address. In addition, it clears all communication
information in the device.
Formulating a Control
Strategy The Function Block Application Editor, shown in Figure 4.2, is the
graphical interface you use to create your fieldbus control strategy in
the NI-FBUS Configurator.
Figure 4.2 Function Block Application Editor
You can open the Function Block Application Editor by
double-clicking on its icon in the Project window.
The toolbar at the top of the Function Block Application Editor,
shown in Figure 4.3, displays the various tools used for function
blocks.
Figure 4.3 Function Block Application Editor Toolbar