Rockwell Automation 1794-OE8H FLEX I/O HART Analog Modules User Manual - Manual (Page 61)

1794-UM063A-EN-P - 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 I/O modules.
• the ControlNet Adapter.
• I/O structure.
• fault state data.
• communication fault data.
• idle state behavior.
• input data behavior upon module removal.
For Information On See Page
Use Programming Software in Your FLEX I/O
Application 4-2
About the ControlNet Adapter 4-2
Communication Over the FLEX I/O
Backplane 4-3
I/O Structure 4-4
Fault State Data 4-6
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 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.