Siemens 125-3584T manual Tips for Using the FLN Device Editor

Chapter 10 - Create/Edit

FLN

device, then the pre-assigned Object ID must be provided. This field cannot be edited in an existing object.

The Network Number field allows you to enter the network number. If no value is provided, the controller will use the network number from the database.

The MAC Address field allows you to enter the MAC address. This field cannot be edited in an existing device.

The Initial Value Priority field allows you to provide the priority used for writing initial values.

The Save Relinquish Default Value options (Y/N) allow you to specify whether or not the relinquish default values of the device will be stored in the controller.

The Device Password field allows you to choose a password for the device, using up to 30 alphanumeric characters.

Tips for Using the FLN Device Editor

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.

Using the FLN Device Editor

Creating an FLN Device

1.Click the FLN icon from the Create/Edit bar.

The FLN DeviceEditor window displays.

2.Click Select a Panel at the top of the left pane of the FLN DeviceEditor window to display available panels.

3.Select the desired panel by clicking the panel name in the left pane of the FLN DeviceEditor window.

4.Click the + button at the bottom left of the FLN DeviceEditor window.

The Device Editor window displays a new FLN Device.

5.Enter the new FLN Device information.

6.Click Save.

The Save button becomes grayed out once the modifications are complete.

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