Parameter ‘Ignore Module’

All I/O devices provide the parameter “Ignore module”. This parameter can be used for simulation purposes and determines whether an I/O device is considered or ignored during a PLC configuration check.

This allows to use an existing Automation_Builder project/PLC configuration though some hardware devices are not physically available in a hardware installation.

Note

I/O devices with one byte input and output cannot be detected if they are configured but not connected to the CS31-Bus.

Example

The Automation_Builder project for machine A shall be used for machine B. However, the second DC523 device is missing in the hardware installation of machine B. Hence, for machine B the value for ‘Ignore module’ is set to ‘YES’.