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Configure the field devices, Configure pv with single format – Rockwell Automation 1788-EN2PAR EtherNet/IP and ControlNet to PROFIBUS PA Linking Device User Manual User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 1788-UM058B-EN-P - September 2014

Chapter 2

Set Up in the Studio 5000 Logix Designer Application

Configure the Field Devices

This section describes how to configure one PV and multiple PVs for a slot.

Configure PV with Single Format

Each field device can have multiple PVs, each with a different format. In most
cases the default configuration correctly configures each PV, but if you add,
remove, or change PVs, make sure to change the format if needed.

Table 2

shows

available PV format options.

Table 2 - Process Variable (PV) Format Options

To choose the PV format, follow these steps.

1.

From the Device pull-down menu, choose the device that you want to
configure.

2.

From the Slot pull-down menu, choose the type of PV.

3.

From the format options pull-down menu, choose the format for the PV.

4.

Click Ok to save the PV formats.

1 Byte

1 Byte with Status

2 Bytes

2 Bytes with Status

3 Byte

3 Byte with Status

4 Bytes

4 Bytes with Status

Real

Real with Status

IMPORTANT

If you are not certain about the format of the PV, refer to the user manual of the
field device being used.