Modifying the Terminal Block Detection Function for Analog Modules
(Original Document)
At a Glance
This performs the Terminal Block Detection function to determine whether there is one or several Sub-D connectors or wiring terminals, and returns an error when the terminal block is missing.
NOTE: For modules equipped with 2 Sub-D connectors, a terminal block error is reported if at least one channel is used while the corresponding connector is missing.
Instructions
The following table provides specific instructions for selecting the type of Terminal Block Detection.
Step
Action
1
Access the hardware configuration screen for the appropriate module.
2
Check the box Terminal block detection in the General parameters area.
3
Validate the change with Edit → Validate.