Configuration Screen for the Generic Protocol Function
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General Points
The configuration screen is used to set up the necessary parameters for the Generic Protocol function.
Illustration
The figure below represents a configuration screen.
Description
The following table shows the various elements of the configuration screen and their functions.
Number
Element
Function
1
Tabs
The tab in the foreground indicates which mode is currently in use (Config in this example). Select each mode by clicking on the corresponding tab. The available modes are:
  • Configuration
  • Debug: can be accessed only in online mode
  • Fault: can be accessed only in online mode
2
Module area
Uses LEDs to provide a reminder of the module and module status in online mode.
3
Channel area
Is used:
  • By clicking on the device reference number, to display the tabs:
    • Description: gives the characteristics of the device
    • I/O Objects: used to presymbolize the input/output objects
    • Fault: shows the device faults (in online mode)
  • To select the channel you wish to configure
  • To display the Symbol, name of the channel defined by the user (using the variable editor)
4
General parameters area
Enables you to choose the general parameters associated with the channel:
  • Function: : The Generic Protocol function is proposed. By default, No function is configured.
  • Task: Defines the MAST task in which the channel implicit exchange objects will be exchanged.
5
Configuration area
Used to configure the channel configuration parameters (%KW).
Each value can be entered in decimal, hexadecimal or binary format, depending on the selection made in the Base window.
For information on the meaning of the %KWs, refer to the PCMCIA card supplier documentation.