Rockwell Automation 198 Series C Modular DeviceNet Starter Auxiliary User Manual - Manual (Page 11)

Publication 198-UM002A-EN-P December 2001
Chapter
1
Product Overview
Chapter Objectives
This chapter contains the following information:
• System description
• DeviceNet compatibility
• European Union Directive compliance
System Description
The Bulletin 198 Modular DSA I/O System is a cost-effective, glandular I/O system
designed specifically for Distributed Starters (Figure 1.2) and general starter panels. The
Modular DSA I/O System consists of a DeviceNet module followed by up to 16 I/O
modules. The modules can be arranged in any combination and appear as one node on a
DeviceNet network. Since the Modular DSA I/O System was designed specifically for
Distributed Starters, it not only provides the ability to control and monitor devices such as
motor starters, sensors, solenoids and load feeders, but also provides for cable connections to
those devices, eliminating the expense and problems of traditional wiring.