User guide

8–6 Reference
Publication 1395.5.37 – March, 1999
Parameter Descriptions The format used to provide information about CNA board parameters
is as follows:
Parameter AAA [Parameter name]
BBB [Parameter name]
Use:
Parameter Type:
Program Terminal Units:
Minimum Value:
Maximum Value:
Default Value:
Description:
Parameter AAA – The parameter number if the Adapter is installed
in Port A.
Parameter BBB – The parameter number if the Adapter is installed
in Port B.
[Parameter name] – The parameter name as viewed on a program
terminal.
Use – A brief description of the parameter function.
Parameter Type – Specifies the type of parameter. Two types are
available on the CNA board:
Configuration parameters – These parameters contain real time
information. They can be linked to Drive
parameters or other CNA board parameters.
Setup parameters – These parameters are used to control CNA board
functions and features.
Program Term Units – The engineering units used when displaying a
parameter on a program terminal.
Minimum Value – The minimum allowable value for a
parameter. If no minimum value is given, the
parameter has not been assigned a minimum
limit. This value is displayed on program
terminals.
Maximum Value – The maximum allowable value for a
parameter. If no maximum value is given,the
parameter has not been assigned a maximum
limit. This value is displayed on program
terminals.
Default Value – The default parameter value stored in the
Drive. The default values replace present
values when a System Initialize command is
given to the Drive.
Description – A detailed description of the use and
operation of the parameter.