1756-rio module as an adapter – Rockwell Automation 1756-RIO ControlLogix Remote I/O (RIO) Communication Interface Module Installation Instr User Manual
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8 ControlLogix Remote I/O (RIO) Module
Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-IN610B-EN-P - November 2010
1756-RIO Module as an Adapter
As an adapter, the 1756-RIO module lets the controller exchange data with or
monitor an existing scanner. The module supports the following features:
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Has one remote I/O channel
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Emulates one or more racks
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All remote I/O baud rates: 57.6, 115.2, 230.4 Kbaud
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Rack numbers from 0…76 octal
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All combinations of partial racks
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Block transfers at all possible locations
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Can monitor I/O on a network with an existing remote I/O scanner
(Monitor Mode)
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Transfers all I/O to the controller via produced/consumed connections
over the backplane to the controller.
IMPORTANT
The module firmware can be updated using the Windows utilities
software supplied with the module.