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2.1.1 Adding intelligent function module data
2 COMMON OPERATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT FUNCTION MODULES
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2.1 Operations of Intelligent Function Module Data
This section explains how to set the intelligent function module data.
Adding an intelligent function module to a project, the data settings (parameter and switch settings) of the
intelligent function module become available.
2.1.1 Adding intelligent function module data
Add the intelligent function module data to the project being edited.
The installation slot number and start XY address of the added intelligent function module are reflected
to the I/O assignment setting of the PLC parameter.
Screen display
Select [Project] ⇒ [Intelligent Function Module] ⇒ [Add New Module].
Operating procedure
1. Set the items on the screen.
Item Description
Module Selection −
Module Type Select the type of the intelligent function module to be added.
Module Name Select the model of the intelligent function module to be added.
Mount Position −
Base No.
*1
Specify the base number where the intelligent function module is mounted.
Mounted Slot No. Set the slot number of the intelligent function module.
Specify start XY address Set the start XY address of the intelligent function module.
Occupied I/O points
information
For QCPU (Q mode), displays the number of occupied slots and the number of
occupied I/O points of the module selected for "Module Name".
For LCPU, displays the number of logically-occupied modules and the number of
occupied I/O points of the module selected for "Module Name".
Title Setting −
Title
Set the title.
(The number of applicable characters is 32)
*1 : QCPU (Q mode) only
Occupied I/O
points information
< QCPU (Q mode) >
Occupied I/O
points information
< LCPU >