Instruction manual

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Fieldbus Image
Tab
Each fieldbus protocol transfers data in a specific format. Often a fieldbus protocol
will bit-pack the data to optimize the data size. Consult your NIM Applications Guide
for details about the fieldbus image characteristics of your configuration.
The following figure is an example of the I/O Image Overview display with the
Fieldbus tab selected:
Each row is identified by as a numbered word. When you select a data bit, the field
in the center of the screen provides you with a description of the selection—the type
of module it is, whether it is a data bit or a status bit, its position in the input or output
data or status table and the module part number.