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Automation Builder can be used to configure the parameters of CI5xx devices.

Configuration of S500 I/O modules can be performed without CI5xx devices connected.

Adding CI5xx device to the device tree

  1. Right click the node “Slot1” or “Slot2” of the “Extension_Bus” in the device tree and click “Add object”.

    The window “Replace object : Slot <...>” opens.

  2. Select the “CM5xx master module” and click [Add object].

    The “CM5xx master” appears in the slot.

  3. Right click the “CM5xx master module” and click “Add object”.

    The window “Add object below : <...>_Master” opens.

  4. Select the “CI5xx” device and click [Add object].

    The “CI5xx” device appears in the device tree.

Adding S500 I/O modules

  1. Right click the “CI5xx” device and click [Add object].

    The window “Add object below:” opens.

  2. Select the I/O module and click [Add object].

    The I/O module is added.

Configure parameters

  1. Double-click the “CI5xx” device to open the editors and select the “CI5xx_IO Parameters” tab.

This editor shows the parameters that can be set for each device.