aceEdge-NrioDevice

NrioDevice (an implementation of the ace-AceDynamicComp component) represents a specific device. Map Nrio16Device and Nrio34Device components to the corresponding physical IO-R modules. Configure properties to address the device.

You can map the NrioDevice component to a specific IO-R module via the Match window.

This component is found in the ACE Catalog, AceNrio folder.

Figure 7.   Nrio34Device properties (same for Nrio16Device)
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In addition to common AceDynamicComp and health properties, the following configurable properties are present.

Name Value Description
devAddress    
enableCommLossDefaults true, false (default)  
enableStartupDefaults true, false (default)  
commLossTimeout 8 (default)  
startupTimeout 15 (default)  
devVersion    

Actions

Following are right-click menu options for Nrio16Device and Nrio34Device components

  • Force Read
  • Wink — toggles the digital output (DO1) of the selected device. This action is enabled when the device status is “OK”.
  • Ping — checks on whether the NrioDevice is in service. This action is enabled when the device is matched.
  • Match — opens the Match window, triggering the match and discovering process for the NrioDeivce. This action is enabled when the device status is not “OK”.