Rockwell Automation 1756-RIO ControlLogix Remote I/O Communication Interface Module User Manual - Manual (Page 168)

168 Publication 1756-UM534B-EN-P - November 2010
Appendix E Quick Start
9. Enter the module name and slot number.
See page 24 .
10. Click the Change button in the Module Definition section. Select your
desired mode, scanner or adapter.
The module ships in scanner mode. Note the number of input/output
tags. If this number is not the same after you map your data with the
configuration tool, you will have to return to this screen and change
them to match your configuration. You can specify independently the
number of input and output tags within the range of 1…10. Each tag
you create will create a block of 248 integers. For example, a value of 2
will create 2x248, or 498 integers.
11. When done, click OK on the Module Definition dialog box.
See page 25.
12. Select the Connection tab on the Module Properties dialog box.
13. Set the Requested Packet Interval (RPI).
See page 27.
14. Click on the Remote I/O tab, name the RIO file, and click the OK
button.
15. Choose Yes on the Create dialog box.
See page 31 .
This will close the Module Properties dialog box. You will need to
double-click on the 1756-RIO module in the controller organizer to re-
open the Module Properties dialog box.
16. Click on the Configure Remote I/O Devices button on the Module
Properties dialog box to launch the configuration tool.
17. In the configuration tool, if needed, under the Tools menu, select Set
1756-RIO Module Scanner/Adapter Mode command to match the RIO
module functionality to match your application, Scanner or Adapter.
See pages 33 .
18. Configure the RIO module to match your application. In scanner mode,
add the desired racks to scan, and any block transfer modules. In adapter
mode, configure the desired racks to be emulated, or monitored, and
add any block transfer modules. Map all entries, either manually, or by
using the Automap command.
See pages 51 and 76 .