Rockwell Automation 1756-RIO ControlLogix Remote I/O Communication Interface Module User Manual - Manual (Page 31)

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The 1756-RIO Module-Getting Started Chapter 1
Launch the 1756-RIO Configuration Tool
Follow these steps to launch the configuration tool and to set the mode in the
configuration tool.
1. On the Module Properties dialog box, click the Remote I/O tab.
2. On the Remote I/O tab window, in the RIO File (.rio): field, type a file
name, or use the Browse button.
The file name can include a path. If the file or directory does not exist, it
is created.
3. Click OK.
The following dialog box appears.
The Configure Remote I/O
Devices button is not active.
ATTENTION
When you create a file, the default location is the project
directory. If you enter a path or file that does not exist, it is
created. The file is not created until you run the configuration
tool. You can use the browse button to select a location. If you
change the path, you must click Apply before you can use the
Configure Remote I/O Devices button.