Rockwell Automation 1797-OE8H FLEX Ex HART Analog Modules User Manual - Manual (Page 69)

1797-6.5.3 - March 2006
Chapter
4
Input, Output and Configuration Files
for the Analog I/O Modules on the
ControlNet Network
What This Chapter Contains Read this chapter to familiarize yourself with input, output and configuration
files for analog I/O modules on the ControlNet network.
In this chapter, you will learn about:
• Using software to configure the FLEX Ex I/O modules
• ControlNet Ex Adapter
• I/O structure
• Fault state data
• Communication fault data
• Idle state behavior
• Input data behavior upon module removal
For See
Using Programming Software in Your FLEX Ex
Application 4-2
About the ControlNet Ex Adapter 4-2
Communication Over the FLEX Ex Backplane 4-3
I/O Structure 4-5
Fault State Data 4-7
Device Actions 4-7
Chapter Summary 4-8
IMPORTANT
This chapter provides a brief description of the steps you
must take in your programming software to configure
FLEX Ex I/O modules and an overview of what occurs during
configuration.
For a full explanation of how to use your programming
software to perform module configuration, use the software
online help.