Using this manual, Preface – Rockwell Automation 1794-ASB/E Remote I/O Adapter Module User Manual User Manual

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Preface

Publication 1794ĆUM009D-EN-P - April 2004

Using This Manual

Read this preface to familiarize yourself with this manual and to
learn how to use it properly and efficiently.

Important:

IMPORTANT

You must use a series D or later adapter to

communicate with FLEX Integra analog modules. You

must use a series E or later adapter to communicate

with 32 point FLEX modules.

We assume that you have previously used an Allen–Bradley
programmable controller, that you are familiar with its features, and
that you are familiar with the terminology we use. If not, read the
user manual for your processor before reading this manual.

In this manual, we refer to:

the individual adapter module as the “adapter.”

the programmable controller as the “controller” or the
“processor.”

input and output modules as the “module.”

The contents of this manual are as follows:

Table P. A

What This Manual Contains

Chapter

Title

What's Covered

1

Overview of FLEX I/O and the Remote

I/O Adapter Module

Describes features, capabilities, and hardware

components.

2

Installing Your Remote I/O Adapter

Procedures and guidelines for installing the module

3

Communicating with FLEX I/O Modules

Hardware addressing and configuration options

4

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting aids

Appendix

Title

What's Covered

A

Specifications

Module specifications

B

Differences Between Series A, B, C, D

and E Remote I/O Adapters

C

Safety Approvals

Preface Objectives

Audience

Vocabulary

What This Manual

Contains

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