Chapter 4
Feature Set Description
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4-3
Configurable Power-Up Method
With the configurable power-up state feature, you can define the power-up
configuration on a module-by-module basis. You do not need to set any of
the channels to the desired power-up state, as you would with the Snapshot
feature. But you could use the configurable power-up method to adjust
previously stored Snapshot information.
1.
In FieldPoint Explorer, right-click an I/O module and select
Edit this
device
.
2.
Click
Channel Configuration
, then enter range, attribute, and output
values for each channel.
3.
Click
OK
twice.
4.
Right-click the FP-20
xx
in the left pane of FieldPoint Explorer, and
select
Edit this device
.
5.
Clear the
factory configuration
checkbox and click
OK
.
6.
Select
File»Save
.
Inserting, Removing, and Replacing
I/O Modules (HotPnP)
The HotPnP feature simplifies system installation, configuration, and
maintenance. You can remove I/O modules and insert I/O modules into
empty terminal bases even while the system is engaged in network activity.
You do not need to power down the bank or the system. In addition, you do
not need to change the operation of the host computer or software in order
to use the HotPnP feature. I/O modules already working in the bank remain
fully operational and accessible on the network.
When you insert an I/O module with the power on, it is automatically
recognized and made available on the network with the appropriate
configuration. To see the new module in FieldPoint Explorer, click
Find
Devices
in the Comm Resource Configuration dialog box, and select
File»Save
.
Note
Clicking
Find Devices
removes any tags that have been renamed or added manually.
To avoid losing tags, add the new I/O module manually.
Caution
Do
not
add or remove terminal bases while power is applied to the bank.