Rockwell Automation 1203 Serial Communications Module Series B - Manual (Page 5)

Preface
1203–5. 5 September 1995
Preface
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual.
This preface covers the following topics:
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who should use this manual
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the purpose of this manual
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terms and abbreviations
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conventions used in this manual
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safety precautions
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Allen–Bradley support
Use this manual if you are responsible for setting up and servicing
the Serial Communications Module. You must have previous
experience with and a basic understanding of communications
terminology, configuration procedures, required equipment, and
safety precautions.
To use this Serial Communications Module efficiently, you must be
able to program and operate serial communications devices, as well
as have a basic understanding of the parameter settings and functions
of the device to which you are communicating.
This manual is an installation and user guide for the Serial
Communications Module. The Serial Communications Module is
available for products that include the SCANport

communications
port.
This manual provides you with the following:
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an overview of the Serial Communications Module
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the procedures you need to install, configure, and troubleshoot the
Serial Communications Module
For information on specific features of Allen–Bradley products
mentioned within this manual, refer to the user manual for that
product.
Important: You should read this manual in its entirety before
installing, operating, servicing, or initializing the Serial
Communications Module.
Who Should Use this
Manual
Purpose of this Manual