Add a Board
- Last UpdatedJul 18, 2023
- 2 minute read
The properties of a board depend on the type of board installed in the I/O server computer. Common scenarios are:
You should confirm that the I/O server is enabled to support the necessary communications method. This may involve installing and configuring any communications hardware and/or software necessary for communications.
Note: The term "Board" is a legacy term from the time when ports on a computer were provided by additional boards. For example, an Ethernet card. The logical board concept is still useful even though a physical board may not exist (it may be software).
To add a board:
-
In the Topology activity, select Components & Mapping.
-
On the menu below the Command Bar, select Boards.
-
Add a row to the Grid Editor.
-
Type the required information in each column, or in the Property Grid (see below for a description of the properties).
For a description of the properties, see below.
-
Click Save.
Board Properties
General Properties
|
Property |
Description |
|---|---|
|
Server Name |
The name of the I/O server that hosts the board. |
|
Board Name |
A name for the board. 16 characters maximum. For example Server1_Board1. If you have more than one board in your I/O Server computer, the name of each board needs to be unique. If you have multiple I/O Servers, the board name need only be unique within each server. For example, Server1_Board2. The field is not case-sensitive. |
|
Board Type |
The type of board. 16 characters maximum. If you are using a serial board or your computer's COM port, enter COMx. |
|
Address |
The starting address of the Board. For example 0xCC00. 8 characters maximum. You need to specify the address to match the switch settings on the board when it was installed in your computer. If you are using a serial board or your computer's COM port, enter 0 as the address. Note: If more than one board is installed in the same computer, use a different memory address for each board. |
|
I/O Port |
The I/O port address of the Board. 8 characters maximum. You need to specify the address to match the switch settings on the board when it was installed in your computer. Note: If you are using your computer's COM port there is no need to enter the port address here. Specify the port number in the Ports form. |
|
Interrupt |
The interrupt number used by the Board. This is not necessary if using your computer's COM port. |
|
Special Opt |
Any special options supported by the board. 32 characters maximum. Please check the Hardware Arrangements Help Topic for your specific I/O Device to see if specific options are necessary. |
|
Comment |
Any useful comment. 48 characters maximum. |
Project Properties
|
Property |
Description |
|---|---|
|
Project |
The project in which the board is configured. |