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Chapter 2 Configuration Using Composer
Configuring Pluggable Flex Modules
This data logger can have up to six Flex Modules (FM) installed in the chassis. The presence of
each FM must be confirmed and accepted using Composer
®
software. FMs can be fully config-
ured as installed hardware or the user can type in a valid FM part number for later installa-
tion. For more detail regarding the module installation process, see the Installation and Trou-
bleshooting User's Guide for the data logger in use.
Note:
Typing in a valid part number without the presence of the module is intended for the sole
purpose of building the FBD (connecting function blocks on the canvas). Errors may be
generated and all outputs will be off until the module is inserted.
Topics discussed in this section follow:
Screen Orientation
:
detailed description of the Pluggable Module configuration screen and as-
sociated characteristics.
Symbols Related to Pluggable Modules:
description of the symbols that may be displayed when
using Composer software.
configuration process described.
Entering FM Information Before Module Installation:
detailed description of the why and how
a user would do this prior to acquiring the module.
Note:
The graphic below represents a data logger that first had its flex modules installed with
the data logger and then being connected to a computer. Because of this scenario each
slot appears with no
expected
modules. This screen and symbols that are displayed will
look different using a different scenario.
Navigate to Pluggable Modules screen:
1. From any screen click on the
Device Menu tab to drop down a submenu.
2. Click the
Pluggable Modules button.
Pluggable Flex Modules - Screen Orientation
①
Module Slot - Location
• The blue box (on the right)
and the slot highlight will
move with the mouse to bring
focus to the slot/module.
②
Use Detected Part Number
• Click this button to accept
the module that the system
sees as being present in the
slot and displayed in the field
identified as "Detected Part
Number".