Rockwell Automation 1792-OB8PLP INSTL INSTR 8 OUTPUT MODULE - Manual (Page 3)

ArmorBlock-LP 8 Output Module 3
Publication 1792-5.7 – December 1997
Install Your ArmorBlock-LP Module
Installation of the ArmorBlock-LP module consists of:
•
setting the node address and communication rate in the ArmorBlock
module
•
mounting the ArmorBlock module
•
connecting the wiring
•
communicating with your module
Set the Node Address
Each ArmorBlock-LP comes with its internal program set for node
address 63 and a communication rate of 125K bps. To set the node
address and communication rate, you need the following:
•
host computer with DeviceNet Manager Software (or similar
configuration software tool)
•
1770-KFD RS-232 module (or similar interface)
•
suitable cables to connect the 1770-KFD to your module and to
connect the 1770-KFD to your host computer
Set up a system (as shown below) to communicate with your
ArmorBlock module to set the node address and communication rate to
meet your system requirements.
30195–M
Host computer with
DeviceNetManager
software
Power from 9V dc power supply adapter
1770-KFD
RS-232 module
Power Supply Open style connector
to sealed mini–connector