# Creating a General Fieldbus Configuration

When a new fieldbus module is installed in the controller, General Fieldbus Configuration settings can be setup directly via the GUI, without the need of using ToolsTalk 2.

For configurations related to the fieldbus frame and connecting a fieldbus configuration to a Virtual Station, ToolsTalk 2 will still be needed.

1. Go to the Settings menu, and then select Fieldbus.

2. Select the Create Config button.

   If no Fieldbus module is installed this button will not be visible.

3. Configure the following parameters:

   - Set by network: OFF/ON

   - Read result handshake: OFF/ON

   - Lock tool when fieldbus offline: OFF/ON

   - Sync on task selected: OFF/ON

     - OFF - Task changes made in the Virtual Station are ignored.

     - YES - Task changes made in the Virtual Station are synced with the Fieldbus module.

4. Depending on the installed module type, enter the Fieldbus communication specific settings:

   - IP Address

   - Subnet mask

   - Gateway

5. A new Configuration is created.

If a Fieldbus configuration already exists on the controller, this will have to be removed before creating a new configuration. When the configuration has been removed, instead of a Remove button there will be a Create Config button.