Rockwell Automation 1203-CN1 ControlNet Communications Module 1203-CN1 - Manual (Page 21)

Publication 1203-5.13 – February, 2002
Chapter
2
Installation
Chapter Objectives Chapter 2 provides the information that you need to install the
1203-CN1 ControlNet communications module. This information
includes:
• A list of tools and equipment needed for the installation.
• A discussion of available cables for SCANport and ControlNet
connections.
• Instructions for installing the module.
• Instructions for removing the module.
After installing the module, refer to Chapter 3, Getting Started, for
procedures on how to configuring the module’s parameters and refer
to Chapter 4, Configuring a Controller to Communicate with the
1203-CN1 Module, for information on configuring the module on the
ControlNet network.
Required Tools and Equipment To install your 1203-CN1 module, you will need the following tools
and equipment:
• Grounding wrist strap.
• 1203-CN1 ControlNet communications module.
• 35 x 7.5 mm DIN rail A (Allen-Bradley part number 199-DR1;
46277-3; EN 50022).
• 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) flathead screwdriver.
• Blunt, pointed instrument (not pen or pencil) for setting the node
address.
• Appropriate cables for SCANport and ControlNet connections.
Refer to the Selecting Cables section in this chapter.
• Ohm meter.
Selecting Cables To connect the 1203-CN1 module to the SCANport product and the
ControlNet network, you must select an appropriate SCANport cable
and one or two ControlNet cable tap(s). Use the following
information to select appropriate cables for each connection.