Sub-Module Parameters (GSDML Tab)
The GSDML tab displays the device's GSDML parameters, which cannot be edited.
4.2.7
Viewing / Editing IO-Device Properties
In addition to the parameter configuration described on the previous pages, all IO-Devices
(PNS modules and third-party devices) have other configurable properties. These properties
are displayed in the Proficy Machine Edition Inspector pane when the device is selected in
the Navigator.
In the Inspector, properties that are not grayed-out can be used as is or edited as
appropriate.
Device Number: A number automatically assigned to the device in the configuration.
Update Rate: The period between PROFINET cyclic data transfers between an IO-Controller
and an IO-Device. It defaults to 32ms for VersaMax PNS modules, and 128ms for other
devices. To change the update period of the PROFINET production cycle for the IO-Device,
use the drop-down list to select 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512ms:
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