ABB XIO-00 - Add and Export the IO Interface Application

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Figure 4-81: TFIO to XIO connections
Legend: TFIO to XIO connections
ID
Name
ID
Name
1
Side of TFIO
4
Side view of connections
2
Face of TFIO
5
Face view of connections
3
XIO
IMPORTANT NOTE
: To remove TFIO modules, insert a small, slotted screwdriver between the
connector and the housing and gently pry the module away from the XIO.
4.9.2 Add and export the I/O Interface application
The I/O Interface application, which handles communication with TFIO modules, may not be already
added or enabled from the factory.
The I/O Interface application is required, whether the TFIO modules are controlled locally by an XIO
application or remotely by an RMC application.
This procedure adds the I/O Interface on the XIO and sets it to export. Export of the I/O Interface is
required when the XIO TFIO modules are controlled by remote applications. Exporting the I/O Interface
allows control and management of the TFIO modules from the RMC. If not exported when required, the
XIO may issue an alarm.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
It is assumed that the majority of installed XIOs will be used to expand the
I/O or serial capability of
an RMC, and therefore TFIO modules will be controlled remotely. In some
cases,
however, the XIO may be used as a standalone controller and the TFIO modules would be
driven
locally by XIO applications. In this case, the export of the I/O interface is not required. For
local control, the Enable Watchdog on an XIO must be set to
Module Control mode.