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AFC1500 Multi-2 Unit Hardware Manual (Rev2.1)
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Chapter 5: Control Interfaces
5.10 Allen-Bradley Remote I/O Interface
The Allen Bradley (AB) Remote I/O communication interface allows slave connection to an AB Remote
I/O network. FEC has licensed (Lic. #
199906006 ) the use of the AB Remote I/O interface board (through
HMS Fieldbus Systems). AB Remote I/O is a proprietary Fieldbus of Allen Bradley. AB - RIO allows
industrial devices to be controlled over a network architecture enabling device connection at various
locations in the field. This “Fieldbus” technology reduces hardwiring/cabling & provides ease of
installation. The network can have up to 240 nodes with valid rack addresses of 0-59. Maximum I/O
data is 128 inputs & 128 outputs (Full Rack). 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 & Full rack configuration is supported. (Default
config. is 1/2 Rack 64In/64Out)
FEC integrates the AB Remote I/O board manufactured by HMS Fieldbus Systems into the Multi-Unit
modular I/O board. For further technical information on the AB Remote I/O interface see the AnyBus -
DT reference found at the end of this chapter or go to the HMS website. (
www.hms.se )
Further AB Remote I/O information can be found through Allen Bradley’s website. ( www.ab.com )
Item Description
1 Application Connector
2 Remote I/O Connector
3 Baud Rate / Station Number Setting Switch
4 Terminator Switch
5 Status LEDs (3)
6 Watchdog LED
Red - (flashing @ 2Hz) - ASIC and FLASH ROM check fault.
Green (flashing @ 2Hz) - module not initialized.
Green (flashing @ 1Hz) - module initialized and running OK.
Red (flashing @ 1Hz) - RAM check fault.
Red (flashing @ 4Hz) - DPRAM check fault.
5
3
2
1
6
4
- Represents switch position