Chapter 3 PLC System Configuration & Settings 3.7 Parameter Settings for Modules 3.7.1 Setting Internal Parameters for AH5x0 and AH5x1 Modules Users can set the parameters in every module configured in HWCONFIG. The functions and characters of every module depend on the setting of the parameters. (The parameter setting of AH560 redundant system series is based on AH5x1 series.) If users want to set the parameters in a module, they can double-click the module in the system configuration area. The system will automatically open the Parameter Setting window. The setting windows of various models are a bit different. The parameters are set according to the functions supported by the module.
Before users set the parameters, they have to refer to AH500 Module Manual for more information. To prevent damage to the system or staff, the users have to make sure of the effect that the parameters which are set have on the module and the whole system. There are two tabs in the setting window of AH5x0 and AH5x1 Modules. They are the MDS Information tab and the Normal Exchange Area tab. If users click the MDS Information tab, the version of the MDS document will be displayed. The number of parameters which can be set in the module and the range of setting values depend on the version of the MDS document.
Besides, if the parameters in HWCONFIG in a project are created by a newer MDS document, the system will ask users to update the MDS document when the users open the HWCONFIG window in the project. 3-231