Virtual I/O Modules (VIM) > Configure VIM serial cards and ports

Configure a port for VIM

  1.  In DeltaV Explorer right-click a card port and select Properties. 
  2. On the Port tab, select the Enabled check box and enter a description, if desired. 
    Note

    Enable only the ports you are using. Do not enable unused ports.

  3. Open the Advanced tab.
  4. On the Advanced tab:
    • In the Mode field, select Master.
    • Select values for the Retry count, Message timeout, and Transmit delay fields. For most applications configure the port as shown above.
    • Do not select the Send outputs on startup check box.
  5. Open the Communications tab. The fields on the Communications tab are not used. Accept the default values and click OK.