Chapter 10 - Create/Edit
FLN
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The Object Name field allows you to name the FLN Device using up to 30
alphanumeric characters. This field is required for the creation of an FLN Device
and cannot be edited in an existing device.
The Description field allows you to describe the FLN Device using up to 16
alphanumeric characters. This field is optional for FLN Device creation and can be
edited.
The Application Number field allows you to specify the application number. If no
value is entered, the controller will query the device for the active application
number. This field cannot be edited in existing devices.
The Master/Slave options allow you to select the type of device being created.
– When an MS/TP device is added as a Master device, either the Instance ID or
the MAC Address must be specified. If the device is added as a Slave device,
then both the Instance ID and the MAC Address need to be specified.
– When an MS/TP device is added as a Master device, then the Network number
and the MAC Address are not editable.
– When an MS/TP device is added as a Slave device, then the Network number
and the MAC Address are editable.
NOTE: Red asterisks denote mandatory fields.
The Instance Number field displays the device identification number. If the FLN
Device is a Master device, and you do not enter a value, the controller will
automatically enter the next available Object ID. If the FLN Device is a Slave