The following topics describe how to use Control Expert to select and configure a generic device DTM for a remote device, including properties that define:

  • the connection between the remote device and the controller

  • the degree to which the actual remote device must match the remote device described in the Control Expert project configuration

NOTE: If using a vendor-specific DTM, consult the documentation the vendor provides for that device.

For an example of how to configure a Schneider Electric DTM for the STBNIC2212 communication module, refer to the chapter Implicit Messaging.

Generic DTM Types

For an M580 project, the following generic DTMs are available:

  • Advanced Generic DTM

  • Generic Device DTM

  • Generic Device Explicit Message DTM

  • Generic Safety DTM

NOTE: The following topics address non-safety generic DTMs. For more information about M580 Safety DTMs, refer to the Modicon M580 Safety Manual topic Configuring Safety Device DTMs,