Connection View
Use Connection to define controller-to-device behavior.
IMPORTANT:
For PointMax safety I/O modules, you set the RPI on the Safety view.
- Select Unicast or Multicast connection to use on the EtherNet/IP network. For more information, see Unicast or Multicast Connection.
- View the reason for a connection fault.TIP:If there is a connection fault, the Module Fault area displays the error code with a description that helps you to troubleshoot the module. For more information, see Troubleshoot Your Module.
- Inhibit the module. For more information, see Module Inhibiting.Configure whether a connection failure while the controller is in Run mode causes a major or minor fault.
- Enable or disable Automatic Diagnostics.ATTENTION:If you do not enable Automatic Diagnostics, the device does not publish diagnostics to FatoryTalk Alarms and Events.
Connection View Example
Connection over EtherNet/IP
PointMax I/O safety modules support the Connection over EtherNet/IP parameter.
- With safety input data, you can choose Unicast or Multicast.
- With safety output data, the connection is set to Unicast and N/A is shown. You cannot change this parameter.
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