“User Parameters” Tab
User parameters appear on this tab if they are defined in the EDS file of the device. The parameters are transferred to the device once during the phase of the startup process provided for this and serve to configure/parameterize the device (see also “Explicit Messaging”).
Parameter | Description | |
|---|---|---|
Name | Name of the user parameter | |
Write |
| The user parameter is transferred to the device. Note: Please note that writing is only performed if the “User Parameter” option is also enabled in the fieldbus configurator, on the “Communication Settings” Tab (enabled by default). |
| The user parameter is not transferred to the device. | |
Value | Value of the user parameter | |
Unit | Unit of the user parameter | |
Data Type | Data type of the user parameter | |
Min | Minimum value of the user parameter | |
Max | Maximum value of the user parameter | |
Information | Bit size of the user parameter | |
Comments | Input field for comments | |
Note: As far as possible, use the displayed user parameters, if they are available for your device. Editing or adding new user parameters is mainly used for “Generic_EtherNet/IP_Adapter.” Changes can also be made for EDS-based devices, but these are advanced settings that require very good knowledge of the device and are not required for common applications.
Button | Description |
|---|---|
[Add] | Opens a dialog for adding user parameters; see Adding or Editing User Parameters |
[Edit] | Opens a dialog for modifying user parameters; see Adding or Editing User Parameters |
[Delete] | Deletes the selected user parameter |