Rockwell Automation 1203-CN1 ControlNet Communications Module 1203-CN1 - Manual (Page 13)

Publication 1203-5.13 – February, 2002
Preface P-3
Safety Precautions Please read the following safety precautions carefully.
Terms and Abbreviations The following terms and abbreviations are specific to this product.
For a complete listing of Allen-Bradley terminology, refer to the
Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation Glossary, Publication AG-7.1.
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ATTENTION: Only personnel familiar with
SCANport devices and the associated machinery should
plan or implement the installation, start-up,
configuration, and subsequent maintenance of the
1203-CN1 module. Failure to comply may result in
personal injury and/or equipment damage.
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ATTENTION: The 1203-CN1 ControlNet
communications module contains ESD (Electrostatic
Discharge) sensitive parts. Static control precautions are
required when installing, testing, or servicing this
module. Device malfunction may occur if you do not
follow ESD control procedures. If you are not familiar
with static control procedures, refer to Allen-Bradley
publication 8000-4.5.2, Guarding Against Electrostatic
Damage, or other applicable ESD protection handbook.
Term: Definition
ControlNet An open network that provides deterministic I/O control and
unscheduled messaging through a time division multiplexing scheme.
ControlNet offers a redundant media option.
SCANport A standard peripheral communications interface for various
Allen-Bradley drives and power products.
SCANport
Peripheral A device that provides an interface between SCANport and a
network. It is often referred to as an adapter. For example, the
1203-CN1 module is a SCANport peripheral.
SCANport
Product A device that uses the SCANport communications interface to
communicate with one or more peripheral devices. For example, a
motor drive such as a 1336 PLUS is a SCANport product.
1203-CN1
ControlNet
Communications
Module In this manual, it is also called “1203-CN1 module” or “module.”