Nematron Pointe Controller - Manual (Page 4)

Table of Contents Pointe Controller User Guide
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3.12 Setting Breakpoints ........................................................................................................................ 66
Chapter 4: System Design and Installation ......................................................70
4.1 Safety Guidelines............................................................................................................................. 71
4.2 Getting to Know the Pointe Controller Base .......................................................................... 73
4.2.1 PTC-5800 Pointe Controller Technical Description ................................................. 74
4.3 Supplying Power to the Pointe Controller............................................................................... 76
4.4 Installing the PointeControl Software ...................................................................................... 77
4.5 Addressing the Pointe Controller ............................................................................................... 78
4.5.1 IP Address ........................................................................................................................... 78
4.5.2 Modbus Address............................................................................................................... 82
4.6 Overview of OptiLogic I/O ............................................................................................................ 83
4.6.1 Digital Inputs..................................................................................................................... 84
4.6.2 Digital Outputs ................................................................................................................. 87
4.6.3 Analog Inputs.................................................................................................................... 89
4.7 Determining Your I/O Needs........................................................................................................ 93
4.7.1 Available I/O Modules..................................................................................................... 93
4.7.2 Available Operator Panels............................................................................................. 94
4.7.3 Calculating Your Power Budget .................................................................................. 94
4.8 Installing I/O Modules in the Controller ................................................................................... 96
4.8.1 Slot Numbering................................................................................................................. 96
4.8.2 Installing Modules............................................................................................................ 97
4.9 Mounting Guidelines ..................................................................................................................... 98
4.9.1 Mounting the Base .......................................................................................................... 98
4.9.2 Mounting the Controller Base to an Operator Panel ............................................ 99
4.10 Connecting the Pointe Controller to Your Network...........................................................101
4.10.1 Point-to-Point Connection...........................................................................................101
4.10.2 Single Hub and Switched Connections ....................................................................102
4.11 Ethernet Connection Guide .......................................................................................................103
4.11.1 UTP Cable Characteristics.............................................................................................103
4.11.2 Cable Connectors ...........................................................................................................103
4.11.3 10Base-T Connections ...................................................................................................104
4.11.4 Straight-through Patch Cable.....................................................................................104
4.11.5 Crossover Patch Cable...................................................................................................104