Overview, The flex system, Chapter 1 – Rockwell Automation 1794-IRT8XT FLEX I/O Thermocouple/RTD /Millivolt Input Module User Manual User Manual

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Chapter

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Overview of FLEX I/O and Your Thermocouple,
RTD, and Millivolt Input Module

Overview

This chapter provides a description of the FLEX I/O Thermocouple, RTD,
and Millivolt Input module and an overview of how it communicates with
programmable controllers.

The FLEX System

FLEX I/O is a small, modular I/O system for distributed applications that
performs all of the functions of rack-based I/O. The FLEX system contains
the following components shown below:

• Adapter – transfers read and write configuration data to and from the

I/O module

• Terminal base – contains a terminal strip to terminate wiring for two- or

three-wire devices

• I/O module – contains the bus interface and circuitry needed to

perform specific functions related to your application

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The FLEX System

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Types of Modules

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What the FLEX I/O Input Module Does

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The FLEX I/O Module in a Logix Control System

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Physical Features of Your Module

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Chapter Summary

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I/O module

Terminal base

Adapter

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