NOTE: In the initial nrio release, only a specialized type of Nrio network component was used: the M2mIoNetwork, which supports
the integral onboard I/O on an M2M JACE (JACE-202 Express). Later, remote I/O modules (T-IO-16-485) became available. And in
Niagara 4.3 and later, there is added support for IO–R–16/IO–R–34 remote I/O modules connected to a JACE-8000. These multiple Nrio access paths require multiple Nrio networks in the station (using NrioNetwork components). Essentially,
a separate path (network) is required for each of the following: any JACE onboard I/O; remote I/O modules wired to the JACE’s onboard RS-485/power connector; remote I/O modules wired to any RS-485 option card port; or remote I/O option modules connected
to the JACE’s onboard RS-485 port.Any Nrio network should reside in the station’s Drivers Container. The simplest way to add an NrioNetwork is from the Driver Manager view, using the New command. Or, you can simply copy an M2mIoNetwork or NrioNetwork from the nrio palette into Drivers. This is the recommended method for an M2M JACE station.
Any Nrio network should reside in the station’s Drivers Container. The simplest way to add an NrioNetwork is from the Driver Manager view, using the New command. Or, you can simply copy the network component from the nrio palette into Drivers.
NOTE: The JACE platform must have the nrio module installed. Otherwise, an error occurs explaining that the nrio module is missing. If this occurs, install the nrio module in that JACE and repeat the operation.
An Nrio network component has the typical collection of slots and properties as most other network components.