Rockwell Automation 57C570 AutoMax PC3000 User Manual - Manual (Page 10)

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4.2.4 Determining Your Remote I/O Racks 4Ć10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.5 Addressing Summary 4Ć10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 Designing a Remote I/O Link 4Ć11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.1 Deciding on a Data Communication Rate 4Ć12 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.2 Determining the Required Cable Lengths and
Terminating Resistors 4Ć12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4 Determining Remote I/O Scan Times 4Ć13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.1 Determining the Effect on the Remote I/O Scan Time
by the Data Communication Rate 4Ć14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.2 Determining the Effect on the Remote I/O Scan Time
by BlockĆTransfer Requests 4Ć14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.3 Calculating the WorstĆCase Remote I/O Scan Time 4Ć15 . . . . .
4.5 Optimizing System Performance 4Ć15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6 AllenĆBradley Remote I/O Installation Considerations 4Ć16 . . . . . . . . .
4.6.1 About Remote I/O System Wiring 4Ć17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6.1.1 Categorizing Conductors 4Ć17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6.1.2 Routing Conductors 4Ć17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6.2 About Remote I/O System Grounding 4Ć18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6.3 Recommended Switch Settings 4Ć18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.7 What to Do Next 4Ć19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.0 Installing the AutoMax PC3000 Processor and Serial Cards 5Ć1 . . .
5.1 Handling the Cards 5Ć1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 Installing the AutoMax PC3000 Processor Card 5Ć2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.1 Preparing the Computer 5Ć2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.2 Installing the AutoMax PC3000 Processor Card 5Ć2 . . . . . . . .
5.3 Installing the AutoMax PC3000 Driver 5Ć4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4 Configuring the AutoMax PC3000 for Use with the AutoMax
Programming Executive Software 5Ć4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.1 Adding the AutoMax PC3000 Processor to the
Device Manager 5Ć4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.2 Adding the PC3000 Processor Card's Address to the
SYSTEM.INI File 5Ć5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.3 Adding the PC3000 Processor Card's Address to the
CONFIG.SYS File 5Ć6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.5 Installing the Optional AutoMax PC3000 Serial Card 5Ć6 . . . . . . . . . .
5.5.1 Preparing the Computer 5Ć7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.5.2 Configuring Port A for RSĆ232 or RSĆ422 Communication 5Ć7
5.5.3 Configuring the AutoMax PC3000 Serial Card for Use
in a PC Chassis 5Ć8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.5.4 Installing and Connecting the Card 5Ć8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.6 Wiring Considerations 5Ć9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.7 Manually Configuring the Processor Card When Device Conflicts
Are Present 5Ć10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.8 Installing Multiple PC3000 Processor Cards in a PC 5Ć12 . . . . . . . . . .
5.8.1 Accessing the Device Manager List 5Ć12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.8.2 Adding the Processor Card 5Ć12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.8.3 Adding the PC3000 Processor Card's Address to the
SYSTEM.INI File 5Ć13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.8.4 Adding the PC3000 Processor Card's Address to the
CONFIG.SYS File 5Ć14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.9 What to Do Next 5Ć14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .