Module Specifications Dialog Box

Modifies specifications previously defined during the creation of a new module.

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Command entry: AEPLCDB

Click Module Specifications.

Module Controls

Specifies the Manufacturer, Series, Series Type, and Code (Catalog Number) for the module.

Note: These fields are not active since they are under the control of the tree structure in the PLC Selection window.

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:

Description	Describes the PLC module being defined.
Module Type	Gives an abbreviated type to the PLC module.
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.
Rating	Specifies the power rating value for the PLC module.
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.
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.

Spreadsheet to PLC I/O Utility Insertion Position

Specifies the insertion position for this module when inserted during the Spreadsheet to PLC I/O utility. Select from the list of options, Center, Left/Top, or Right/Bottom.

Center - inserted centered between the bus lines of the ladder.
Left/Top - inserted near the left or top bus line of the ladder.
Right/Bottom - inserted near the right or bottom bus line of the ladder.

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.