Rockwell Automation 1787-GEN2SKIT, -2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -7 DeviceNet Starter Kit User Manual - Manual (Page 45)

Publication DNET-UM003A-EN-P - August 2000
Construct Your Starter Kit 2-23
Set up the 1784-PCIDS for
SKIT7 The 1784-PCIDS is part of the I/OLinx family of real-time hardware
drivers for Allen-Bradley NetLinx scanner modules. The 1784-PCIDS
communication interface card, with appropriate software, is a
peripheral component interconnect (PCI) open-bus interface card that
provides DeviceNet configuration and I/O scanner capabilities. The
IOLinx Application Programming Interface (API) lets software-based
control applications read and write I/O data in real-time to PC
hardware and scanners.
Install the 1784-PCIDS Card
You need a Phillips-head or a flat-head screwdriver, depending on
your system.
To install the card:
1. Gain access to the computer’s expansion slots.
2. Insert the card into an open PCI slot in the computer
IMPORTANT
Be certain that you know how to:
•
install hardware in your computer
•
configure the computer’s options before you
install the 1784-PCIDS
Consult your computer’s documentation for specific
information.