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G files, Editing g file data – Rockwell Automation 1747-BSN Backup Scanner Module User Manual

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Publication 1747-UM010B-EN-P - September 2003

M0-M1 Files and G Files B-9

G Files

Some specialty I/O modules use G (configuration) files (indicated in
the specific specialty I/O module user’s manual). These files can be
thought of as the software equivalent of DIP switches.

The content of G files is accessed and edited offline under the I/O
Configuration function. Data you enter into the G file is passed on to
the specialty I/O module when you download the processor file and
enter the REM Run or any one of the REM Test modes.

Configuring G Files

The G file is configured as part of the I/O configuration procedure for
the processor file. After you have assigned the specialty I/O module to
a slot (the procedure is the same as assigning other modules), you
may click on the advanced configuration button in order to configure
the number of G file words.

Editing G File Data

Data in the G file must be edited according to your application and
the requirements of the specialty I/O module. You edit the data
offline under the I/O configuration function only.

IMPORTANT

Word 0 of the G file is configured automatically by
the processor according to the particular specialty I/O
module. Word 0 cannot be edited.