Defines the module descriptions and parameters.
Find
Command entry:
AEPLCDB
Click New Module.
New Module Controls
Specifies the Manufacturer, Series, Series Type, and Code (Catalog Number) for the new module. Select from the list or enter the name in the edit box.
PLC Selection Expanded Description Listing Controls
These controls display as an expanded description when the module is highlighted in the tree structure of the PLC Selection dialog box. They include:
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Description |
Describes the PLC module being defined. |
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Module Type |
Gives an abbreviated type to the PLC module. |
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Base Addressing |
Specifies whether the PLC module addressing follows an industry standard. Select from Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal, and Prompt. Prompt asks you at module insertion time for Octal, Decimal, and Hexadecimal. |
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Rating |
Specifies the power rating value for the PLC module. |
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Terminals |
Specifies the total number of terminals defined on the PLC module.
Note:
It is not active since it is under the control of the total number of terminals listed in the Terminal Type grid control. |
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Addressable Points |
Specifies the total number of termination points on the PLC module that receives the PLC address attributes. |
AutoCAD Block to insert
Specifies an AutoCAD block file to insert directly below the last I/O point inserted parametrically. They are typically used for block files that represent DIP switch settings and notes on how to configure the PLC module.
AutoLISP file to run at module insertion time
Specifies an AutoCAD Lisp routine to run after the program executes the parametric build of the PLC module. They are typically used for inserting groups of symbols and wires, or modifying attributes on symbols to accommodate a more custom PLC module build.
Module Box Dimensions
Opens a dialog box for defining the outer box dimensions of the module. The box dimensions are calculated from the insertion point of the parametrically built PLC symbols.
Module Prompts
Opens a dialog box for defining up to nine prompts to use at the time of module insertion. You can specify the prompt number and the accompanying text, or you can remove prompts from this dialog box.