Setting analog output switches – Rockwell Automation 1771-QB Linear Pos. User Manual

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Installing the Linear Positioning Module

Chapter 5

5Ć2

Electrostatic Discharge

Under some conditions, electrostatic discharge can degrade performance or
damage the module. Observe the following precautions to guard against
electrostatic damage:

use a static-free workstation if one is available

touch a grounded object to discharge yourself before handling the module

don’t touch the backplane connector or connector pins

when you set the analog output switches, don’t touch other circuit

components inside the module

keep the module in a static-shielded bag when it’s not in use

You set the analog output DIP switches to define the range of output voltage or
output current for the analog output of each control loop.

There are two switch assemblies for each control loop: a single switch assembly
that selects voltage or current output and a dual switch assembly that sets the
current range. The current range switch has no effect if you choose a voltage
output. You must limit the voltage range through the analog range word in the
parameter block if you require a voltage range of less than +10 VDC. (See
Chapter 7.)

If the analog output will be controlling a current controlled device, such as a
servo valve, set the single switch for current and set the current range to match
the device. If your device requires a range that falls between those provided,
select the next higher range and reduce the range using the analog range word in
the parameter block.

Important: Although you can set the current range with the analog range word
in the parameter block, you’ll improve analog output resolution by first limiting
the range with the current range DIP switch.

To set the switches:

1. Lay the module on its side and locate the switches using Figure 5.1. All

switches are accessible from the right edge of the module without
removing the module cover.

Setting Analog Output

Switches

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