How to use the FP-DO-AC120 module on Field Point?

[acr]

Hi,
I am trying to use a FP-DO-AC120 (discrete output module) as a relay to switch of an equipment I control via Field Point 2000. This FP-DO-AC120 is connected to a FP-TB10 terminal base along with some other modules. When I try to use the “write” function on MAX (Measurement and Automation Explorer), it doesn’t allow me to do so and the “this item is read only” pops up. Checking the channel type to where the module is plugged in it shows that is a discrete input channel. I’ve tried to change it to a discrete output type, but when I do so, the status of that slot is “empty base or terminal”. I don’t understand what is going on here. Could anyone please advise?
Thanks for the help.
Adriana

[Otis]

Adriana,

I found a similar discussion forum thread that addresses the same issue.

My FP-DO-AC120 module is being read as DI in FP Explorer, Why?

This is an older post, so keep in mind that all the functionality of FieldPoint Explorer is now included in MAX.

[acr]

Hi Otis,
I did some of the steps the thread was suggesting with MAX instead and the module is now working as an Discrete Output.
Thanks a lot for your help, we really appreciated.
Best,
Adriana