As described in the PLC Developer’s Guide section, the data that you exchange with your PLC and a given depends on the mode of the module and how you want to use it. The I/O data to be exchanged are arranged in register Assemblies and depending on the assembly, will dictate whether you can connect using the EDS file method or the Generic Ethernet Module method.
| Assembly Pair | Available from EDS File Installation | Available as Generic Ethernet Module |
|---|---|---|
| ZPA Mode Assembly Inputs ZPA Mode Assembly Outputs |
✔ | ✔ |
| ZPA Mode Assembly Inputs with Reset Protection ZPA Mode Assembly Outputs with Reset Protection |
✔ | ✔ |
| Reduced Size ZPA Mode Assembly Inputs Reduced Size ZPA Mode Assembly Outputs |
✔ | |
| Reduced Size ZPA Mode Assembly Inputs with Reset Protection Reduced Size ZPA Mode Assembly Outputs with Reset Protection |
✔ | |
| PLC I/O Mode Assembly Inputs PLC I/O Mode Assembly Outputs |
✔ | ✔ |
| PLC I/O Mode Assembly Inputs with Reset Protection PLC I/O Mode Assembly Outputs with Reset Protection |
✔ | ✔ |
| Reduced Size PLC I/O Mode Assembly Inputs Reduced Size PLC I/O Mode Assembly Outputs |
✔ | |
| Reduced Size PLC I/O Mode Assembly Inputs with Reset Protection Reduced Size PLC I/O Mode Assembly Outputs with Reset Protection |
✔ | |
| ConveyLogix Assembly Inputs ConveyLogix Assembly Outputs |
✔ | ✔ |