Rockwell Automation 1203 Serial Communications Module Series B - Manual (Page 7)

Preface P–3
1203–5.5 September 1995
The following terms and abbreviations are specific to this product.
For a complete listing of Allen–Bradley terminology, refer to the
Allen–Bradley Industrial Automation Glossary, Publication Number
ICCG–7.1. In this manual, we refer to the:
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Variable Frequency AC Drive (Bulletin 1305, 1336 FORCE,
1336 PLUS

, 1395, 1557, SMC, SMC Plus, or SMC dialog) as
the drive or SCANport device.
•
Programmable Logic Controller as the Programmable Controller
or PLC.
•
Earth Ground as GND.
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
•
Bulleted lists such as this one provide information, not procedural
steps.
•
Numbered lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical
information.
•
Italic type is used for emphasis.
•
Text in this font indicates words or phrases you should type.
This manual supports communications module firmware versions
2.xx (the “xx” designator may vary). Features that work with
specific firmware versions will be denoted as such.
!
ATTENTION: Only personnel familiar with
SCANport devices and associated machinery should
plan or implement the installation, start–up,
configuration, and subsequent maintenance of the serial
communications module. Failure to comply may result
in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
!
ATTENTION: This module contains Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD) sensitive parts and assemblies. Static
control precautions are required when installing,
testing, servicing, or repairing this assembly.
Component damage may result if ESD control
procedures are not followed. If you are not familiar
with static control procedures, refer to Allen–Bradley
Publication 8000–4.5.2, Guarding Against Electrostatic
Damage or any other applicable ESD protection
handbook.
Terms and Abbreviations
Conventions
Firmware Support
Safety Precautions