Rockwell Automation 1747-L5xx SLC 500 Modular Hardware Style User Manual - Manual (Page 40)

Publication 1747-UM011G-EN-P - June 2008
40 Selecting Your Hardware Components
Selecting Enclosures The enclosure protects the equipment from atmospheric
contamination. Standards established by the National Electrical
Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) define enclosure types, based on
the degree of protection an enclosure will provide. Use a fan to
circulate the air of sealed enclosures that use convection cooling to
dissipate heat. Select a NEMA-rated enclosure that suits your
application and environment. The enclosure should be equipped with
a disconnect device. To calculate the heat dissipation of your
controller, see appendix H.
Selecting Operator
Interfaces Use an operator interface to program and/or monitor your SLC 500
controller. You can choose from several Allen-Bradley operator
interface devices.
Programming with a Personal Computer
Contact Rockwell Software or your local Allen-Bradley distributor for
specifications and availability of software packages available to
program the SLC 500 Modular Controllers.
AIC+ Advanced Interface Converter (1761-NET-AIC)
The AIC+ advanced interface converter provides communication links
between various networked devices. It has three communication
ports: one for DH-485 and two for RS-232. The AIC+ converter is
compatible with a variety of SLC and MicroLogix controllers and
peripherals.
1747-PIC RS-232/DH485 Interface Converter
For communication with a SLC 5/01, SLC 5/02, or SLC 5/03 processor,
you can use an RS-232/DH-485 interface convertor (catalog number
1747-PIC) between the computer and SLC controller. The converter
includes a 279.4 mm (11 in.) ribbon cable, already attached to the
converter, for connection to the computer serial port and a catalog
number 1746-C10 cable for connection to the controller.
If you are using an SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04, or SLC 5/05 processor, you do
not need the 1747-PIC interface. You can program via the RS-232
channel using DF1 full-duplex protocol or DH485 protocol and RS-232
program cable (catalog number 1747-CP3).