Object: KNX
The tab in the configurator of the KNX editor shows an overview of all communication objects. The I/Os of the communication objects are applied automatically to the I/O mapping.
Entries can be edited directly in the table or in the “Communication object” dialog. Existing entries can be copied via copy&paste. The next free channel number is used automatically in this case.
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“Add” |
Opens the “Communication object” dialog for adding objects |
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“Edit” |
Opens the “Communication object” dialog for editing objects |
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“Delete” |
Deletes the selected communication objects |
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“Export to ETS” |
Exports the list of communication objects in an XML file. This file can be imported by ETS5 if ETS5 has the DCA plug-in installed. Note: The command is also available in the context menu when the KNX node is selected. |
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“Export CSV” |
Exports the communication objects to a CSV file |
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“Import CSV” |
Imports the communication objects from a CSV file |
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“Identification” |
Checksum (CRC) of the communication object. This must be identical to the checksum in ETS5. |
Dialog 'Communication object'
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“Group Object Number” |
Unique channel number. Gaps in the numbering is permitted. If the channel number is already assigned, then an error text is displayed and the “OK” button is disabled. |
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“Type” |
Determines whether or not the object in CODESYS is used as “Input” or “Output”. |
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“Data point type” |
The data types (DPT = Data Point Types) are specified in the KNX standard. In CODESYS, a selection of the most common data types is available. Only the basic data type can be selected, without units (for example, DPT9.*). |
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“Group Object Name” |
Any object name. Depending on the data type, a predefined text is automatically added. |
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“Group Object Function” |
Any function name. Depending on the data type, a predefined text is automatically added. |
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“Watchdog Timeout” |
If a new message has not been received after this elapsed time, then the |