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Viewing / Editing IO-Device Properties
In addition to the parameter configuration described on the previous pages, all IO-Devices (PNS
modules and third-party devices) have other configurable properties. These properties are displayed
in the Machine Edition Inspector pane when the device is selected in the Navigator.
In the Inspector, properties that are not grayed-out can be used as is or edited as appropriate.
Device Number:
a number automatically assigned to the device in the configuration.
Update Rate:
The period between PROFINET cyclic data transfers between an IO-Controller and an
IO-Device. Defaults to 32ms for VersaMax PNS modules, and 128ms for third-party devices. To
change the update period of the PROFINET production cycle for the IO-Device, use the drop-down
list to select 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512ms: