
3-14 Series 90™-30 CPU with Embedded PROFIBUS Interface – November 2004 GFK-2334A
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Configuring Module Data Areas
To configure module data areas, right click the module node in the Hardware
Configuration, and choose Configure. The Parameter Editor window for the module
appears.
The values for read-only parameters are supplied from the GSD text file that defines the
Profibus module's characteristics. Most devices have one data area with inputs, outputs or
both. Some devices have multiple data areas that are shown as additional rows.
Data Area Parameters
Area
This value is an index beginning at 1. Read-only.
Type
Specifies whether the data is input or output as well as type, digital or analog. Value can be Digital
In, Analog In, Digital Out, or Analog Out.
Ref Address
Specifies the memory area that is used to map the data area. Regardless of the reference type
used, input areas are considered as consumed and cannot overlap, while output areas are
considered as produced and may overlap.
Allowable Ranges: %AI, %AQ, %I, %Q, %G, %R, %T, %M.
If the number of bytes is odd, analog memories are not allowed and selections are limited to: %I,
%Q, %G, %M
Length
Specifies the length of the reference. Includes the entire data area by default. If set to 0, the data
area is not mapped.
For discrete memories, the allowable range is [0, 8, 16, …, X]
For analog memories, the allowable range is [0, 1, 2, …, X]
Swap Bytes
The swap bytes field is used to manipulate the byte order. Because PROFIBUS devices often do
not follow the standard, the ability to change byte ordering is provided. The analog areas travel in
MSB and should be swapped if LSB is required.
■ If Type is Digital and the module has an odd number of bytes, Swap Bytes is set to False (no
swapping) and read-only.
■ If Type is Digital and the module has an even number of bytes, default is set to False. Setting
Swap Bytes to True causes the LSB and MSB to be swapped before the data is mapped into
PLC memory.
■ If Type is Analog, default is set to False. Setting Swap Bytes to True causes the LSB and
MSB to be swapped before the data is mapped into PLC memory.
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