Important user information, Overview – Rockwell Automation 1746-XXXX SLC 500 Digital I/O Modules Installation Instructions User Manual

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2 SLC 500 Digital I/O Modules

Publication 1746-IN027D-EN-P - December 2012

Important User Information

Overview

In addition to providing the module’s electrical specifications, this document tells you how to:

• install the module into a chassis.
• wire the module’s terminal block.
• install the Octal Filter Label.

Solid-state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines
for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication

SGI-1.1

available from your local Rockwell

Automation sales office or online at

http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/

) describes some important differences

between solid-state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the
wide variety of uses for solid-state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment must satisfy themselves that
each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.

In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use
or application of this equipment.

The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and
requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for
actual use based on the examples and diagrams.

No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits, equipment, or software
described in this manual.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation, Inc., is
prohibited.

Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.

WARNING: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a
hazardous environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.

ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or
death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard and
recognize the consequences.

SHOCK HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment (for example, drive or motor) to alert people
that dangerous voltage may be present.

BURN HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment (for example, drive or motor) to alert people
that surfaces may reach dangerous temperatures.

IMPORTANT

Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.

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