Rockwell Automation 1757-FFLDC4 FOUNDATION Fieldbus System User Manual - Manual (Page 71)

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RSFieldbus Communication Chapter 4
Assign Tags This section describes how to assign unique tags to each device to differentiate
between similar devices on the network.
1. In the H1 window, right-click the linking device and choose Attributes.
The Bridge dialog box appears.
2. Type a device tag name.
3. Click OK.
4. Right-click the linking device icon and choose Assign Tags.
5. Click OK when you are asked if you want to assign a new tag.
The Assign Tag dialog box appears and the tag is sent to the device.
6. Repeat step 1 through step 5 in the H1 window for all devices in
the project.
7. You also can assign tags to all the devices at one time rather than
individually by right-clicking HSE Network and choosing Assign All Tags.
ATTENTION: During this procedure, control of the associated devices
and anything linked to them will be lost.
IMPORTANT If this procedure is not done, the device tag in the project and the online
device tag will not match and the project cannot be downloaded.
TIP You must give each tag its own unique name so a tag cannot be
duplicated in the same project.
ATTENTION: Be sure the tags used in your RSFieldbus projects on
the same HSE Server are unique or your project may not function
properly.
Tags cannot include a ’.’ (period). If a separator is needed, use an
’_’ (underscore). Spaces are allowed, but not recommended.