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Procedure: Creating a New iBox Device, continued
iBox Device Once you have created the iBox device, follow the procedures below for setting the
Properties iBox device properties.
Procedure: To set the iBox device properties:
Setting iBox
Step
Device
Properties
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New Device After you complete these steps, an iBox icon, representing your new device, appears in the main proje
Icon window. The new iBox device is now ready to be configured.
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Hardware Tab
In the iBox Device Wizard window, click the Hardware tab.
Click the Memory Model tab. You should not need to change the Base
System and Global Variable Area settings. If necessary, change the
NVRAM Area value to suit your specific system.
On the Serial I/O tab, configure each com port for RS-232 or RS-485
communications.
Note: The 2W/4W selection in SGConfig only affects the interface's
internal software control (handshaking). It does not change the
physical characteristics of the communication ports.
Processor Tab
Click the Processor tab.
On the Firmware tab, click the Select button to display the available
firmware definitions.
In the Use Firmware Type field, select the firmware definition that
matches your iBox's applications.
Result: The Name field shows the name of your firmware selection.
From the Memory Model tab, check that Derive From iBox
Hardware Setting is selected.
Click Close to complete the creation of the new iBox device.
The wizard closes.
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