ProSoft Technology PTQ-PDPMV1 - Manual (Page 96)

Configuring the Processor with Unity Pro PTQ-PDPMV1 ♦ Quantum Platform
User Manual PROFIBUS DP Master Network Interface Module for Quantum
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August 12, 2014
Refer to Mailbox Messaging Error Codes (page 180) for further information about
the valid status codes. The ReturnCode and FaultInformation output pins can be
used for mailbox status information.
3.5.7 SetSlaveAddress Mailbox
Function Block: SETADDRESS
Trigger Byte: SetAddress
Description: The SETADDRESS mailbox can be used to change the slave
address. Only specific PROFIBUS devices support this feature. The application
must set the CurrentSlaveAddress (current address) and NewSLAddress (new
address) input pins. It is also possible to deliver user data through the
MessageData input pin (the number of bytes must be set through the LengthIn
input pin). The SlaveIdentNumberIn input pin must be set with the Ident number
for the slave. The FaultInformation output pin can be check for mailbox status
information.