Add a Board

Topology > I/O Devices > Configure I/O Device Communications > Add a Board

The properties of a board depend on the type of board installed in the I/O server computer. Common scenarios are:

You should confirm that the I/O server is enabled to support the necessary communications method. This may involve installing and configuring any communications hardware and/or software necessary for communications.

Note: The term "Board" is a legacy term from the time when ports on a computer were provided by additional boards. For example, an Ethernet card. The logical board concept is still useful even though a physical board may not exist (it may be software).

To add a board:

In the Topology activity, select Components & Mapping.
On the menu below the Command Bar, select Boards.
Add a row to the Grid Editor.
Type the required information in each column, or in the Property Grid (see below for a description of the properties).

For a description of the properties, see below.

Click Save.

Board Properties

General Properties

Property	Description
Server Name	The name of the I/O server that hosts the board.
Board Name	A name for the board. 16 characters maximum. For example Server1_Board1. If you have more than one board in your I/O Server computer, the name of each board needs to be unique. If you have multiple I/O Servers, the board name need only be unique within each server. For example, Server1_Board2.
Board Type	The type of board. 16 characters maximum. If you are using a serial board or your computer's COM port, enter COMx.
Address	The starting address of the Board. For example 0xCC00. 8 characters maximum. You need to specify the address to match the switch settings on the board when it was installed in your computer. If you are using a serial board or your computer's COM port, enter 0 as the address. Note: If more than one board is installed in the same computer, use a different memory address for each board.
I/O Port	The I/O port address of the Board. 8 characters maximum. You need to specify the address to match the switch settings on the board when it was installed in your computer. Note: If you are using your computer's COM port there is no need to enter the port address here. Specify the port number in the Ports form.
Interrupt	The interruptAn external event indicating that the CPU should suspend its current task to service a designated activity. number used by the Board. This is not necessary if using your computer's COM port.
Special Opt	Any special options supported by the board. 32 characters maximum. Please check the Hardware Arrangements Help Topic for your specific I/O Device to see if specific options are necessary.
Comment	Any useful comment. 48 characters maximum.

Project Properties

Property	Description
Project	The project in which the board is configured.