Rockwell Automation 1395 Node Adapter Board - Manual (Page 5)

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Before You Begin
Objective This manual contains the information necessary to perform the following
functions on the Bulletin 1395 Node Adapter Board:
❏ Install and Set-up the Node Adapter board
❏ Configure the Drive for control by a PLC Controller
❏ Maintain and Troubleshoot the board
Audience This manual is intended for use by expert personnel familiar with the
functions of solid state drive equipment. You must be thoroughly familiar
with the Bulletin 1395 and its hardware before attempting to setup or
troubleshoot a Node Adapter Board.
To make efficient use of this Adapter Board you must be able to operate
and program an Allen-Bradley PLC controller. If you cannot, refer to the
appropriate programming and operations manual for your PLC controller
and obtain training from the support division before attempting to setup
and program the Node Adapter board.
Vocabulary In this manual we also refer to the Node Adapter board as simply the
“Adapter”.
The Remote Input/Output interface is referred to as the “RIO”.
The Programmable Logic Controller is referred to as a “PLC
®
”.
A Block Transfer Read operation is referred to as a BTR and a Block
Transfer Write as a BTW.
Node Adapter
Compatibility & Features
The Node Adapter board provides a sophisticated interface between
external devices and the Main Control Board. This adapter has the
following features:
❏ Capable of being configured as an Allen-Bradley Remote I/O (RIO)
interface.
❏ Compatible with Allen-Bradley PLC3 TM or PLC5 TM family
Safety Precautions The following types of precautionary statements will be found in this
manual.
ATTENTION: Identifies particular areas of concern for correct board,
processor or drive operation, or; tells you where machinery may be
damaged or economic loss can occur if procedures are not followed
properly, or; tells you where people may be hurt if procedures are not
followed properly.
PLC
®
is a registered trademark of Allen-Bradley Company Inc.