Bandwidth Checking
Original instructions
Introduction
The BMX NOE 01x0 communication modules and BMX P34 20x0 CPUs provide a service for checking the implemented bandwidth.
Bandwidth Tab
To access the Bandwidth page from the index page:
Step
Action
Comment
1
Configure the I/O scanning tab.
This step is required for the BMX NOE 01x0 modules.
2
3
Select the Bandwidth tab.
See the illustration below.
4
Select the appropriate Ethernet Environment zone for the BMX P34 20x0 CPUs.
These parameters are not available (or visible) for the BMX NOE 01x0 modules.
5
Enter the estimate for the Global Data information zone.
This is an estimate of the number of publication periods. The value entered must be the estimated average publication frequency of the distribution (local and remote) group stations.
6
Enter the estimate for the Messaging information zone.
This is an estimate of the number of transactions per second.
7
If the module overflows, the message "The maximum number of messages for the Extended Ethernet network must not exceed 2000 messages" appears.
NOE configuration screen:
CPU configuration screen:
NOTE: An explanation of Isolated, Mastered, and Open are discussed earlier in this manual.