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Preface
Using This Manual
Preface Objectives
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with this manual and to
learn how to use it properly and efficiently.
Important:
You must use a series D or later adapter to
IMPORTANT communicate with FLEX Integra analog modules. You
must use a series E or later adapter to communicate
with 32 point FLEX modules.
Audience
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.
Vocabulary
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.”
What This Manual
Contains
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
A
Specifications
B
Differences Between Series A, B, C, D
and E Remote I/O Adapters
C
Safety Approvals
What's Covered
Module specifications
Publication 1794ĆUM009C-EN-P - March 2003