Module description, Introduction chapter 1 – Rockwell Automation 1770-KF2 Data Highway or Highway Plus Interface Module User Manual User Manual

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Introduction

Chapter 1

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Figure 1.1 shows the 1770-KF2 module’s hardware features:

Diagnostic Indicators
Connectors for Data Highway and RS-232-C Devices
Communication Option Switches
On/Off Switch, Power Plug, Fuse, and Voltage Select Switch

Figure 1.1
1770-KF2 Communication Interface Module

XMTG RCVG RDY

ACTV

CPU

PWR

ALLEN–BRADLEY

DATA HIGHWAY
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE

A KF2 also features extensive self-diagnostics. At power-up, tests are run
on internal memory, timers, and firmware integrity. Any failure causes
the red front-panel CPU indicator to flash. Also, the module continuously
checks the memory and firmware during operation.

Module Description

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