Preface, Manual objectives, Intended audience – Rockwell Automation 198 Series C Modular DeviceNet Starter Auxiliary User Manual User Manual
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Publication 198-UM002A-EN-P December 2001
Preface
Manual Objectives
The purpose of this manual is to provide you with the necessary information to apply the
Bulletin 198 Modular DeviceNet
Starter Auxiliary (Modular DSA I/O System). Described
in this manual are methods for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting the Bulletin 198
System of components.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for qualified personnel responsible for the setup and service of these
devices. You must have previous experience with and a basic understanding of
communications terminology, configuration procedures, required equipment, and safety
precautions.
You should understand the DeviceNet
network operations, including how slave devices
operate on the network and communicate with a DeviceNet
master.
You should be familiar with the use of the RSNetWorx
for DeviceNet
Software (Cat.
No. 9357-DNET L3) for network configuration. This software package is referred to often in
this manual.
IMPORTANT
Read this manual in its entirety before installing, operating, servicing,
or configuring the Bulletin 198 Modular DSA I/O System.
IMPORTANT
Read the DeviceNet
Cable System Planning and Installation
Manual, Pub. No. 1485-6.7.1, in its entirety before planning and
installing a DeviceNet
System. If the network is not installed
according to this document, unexpected operation and intermittent
failures can occur.
If this manual is not available, please contact either the local
Allen-Bradley Distributor or sales Office to request a copy. Copies
may also be ordered from the Rockwell Automation Bookstore. The
Bookstore can be contacted via the Internet from the Allen-Bradley
home page at http://www.ab.com.