Configuring Properties in the Devices Window
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Overview
Use the Devices window, in the Control Expert EtherNet/IP configuration tool, to display and configure properties for the EtherNet/IP communication module and other devices on your EtherNet/IP network.
To configure properties, double-click on the Devices window node associated with the properties you want to configure.
For example, to configure the EtherNet/IP communication module network channel properties, double-click on the channel icon to display the Channel Properties window. When the window first opens, it displays 2 tabbed pages:
Note that the Channel Properties window can also display 2 additional pages:
Displaying Property Values
Most property windows let you display a description of a selected property. Select a property in the Name column to display a brief description of the selected property in the Description area at the bottom of the window:
Property Types
Properties can be either read/write or read-only, as indicated by its icon:
This icon...
Indicates the property is...
Read-only. This property value is locked and cannot be edited.
Read-write. This property value can be edited.
Editing Property Values
To edit a read-write property value, follow these steps:
Step
Action
1
Select a read-write property.
2
There are two ways to perform an edit:
  • Double-click the left mouse button on the property name.
  • Click the ellipsis ( ... ) button located at the right of the list header bar, then select Properties in the popup menu.
A window opens—in this case for the Baud Rate property—where you can edit the parameter value:
Note: Some other properties are editable by typing in a value within a stated range.
3
After completing your edits click OK to close the Properties window and save your edits.