![background image](http://html2.mh-extra.com/html/ifm/ac1401/ac1401_device-manual_3883231068.webp)
AS-i Gateway with Profinet device interface
68
>
Adjust device cycle
41546
NOTICE!
A device cycle that is too short can have undesirable effects on the correct transmission of
the process and control data between the PLC and peripheral devices (higher-level PLC, AS-i
slaves).
If a device cycle that is too long is selected, the connection between the device and the
higher-level Profinet master can be interrupted.
>
Risk of material damage to the machine/plant!
► Select a device cycle between 1.5 to 2 milliseconds!
If the PLC is disabled, the device operates with a fixed cycle time of
0.7 ms
.
To set the device cycle:
1 Select menu page
►
>
►
Select the [System settings] tab.
2 Set the device cycle
►
Set the following parameters as required:
Parameter
Description
Possible values
[Device cycle]
Active
→
Gerätezyklus
.
[1.5 ms]
1.5 milliseconds
[2.0 ms]
2.0 milliseconds
[2.5 ms]
2.5 milliseconds
[3.0 ms]
3.0 milliseconds
3 Save changes
►
Activate the [Accept selection] button.
>
Selected value is applied.