Specifications

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SLC 500 Programmable Controllers and I/O Modules
7 Steps to
Successfully
Configuring
an SLC 500
System
Step 1: Review the Family
of Products and Determine
Your Communication Requirements
The SLC family has a wide variety of products offers some of the best
communication options available for a small PLC. Take a couple of minutes
to review the SLC product offerings.
Step 2: Choose a CPU
The SLC family offers five designs of CPUs, the SLC 5/01, 5/02, 5/03,
5/04, and 5/05. Please take time to understand the specifications of each
CPU. Consider the system’s needs for communications, memory, speed,
and functionality.
Step 3: Choose the I/O Modules
There are over 40 I/O modules available for the SLC system. It is important
to review the detailed specifications for all modules that will be used in
your system.
Step 4: Choose the I/O Configuration
It is important to understand how the I/O system can be configured.
The flexibility of the SLC offers several different types of configurations,
such as: Local I/O, Expansion I/O, Remote I/O.
Step 5: Choose Necessary Accessories
Step 6: Choose Your Power Supply
After you have chosen your system components, total your 5V dc and
24V dc currents and choose the appropriate chassis power supply.
This is an extremely important step to help ensure proper system operation.
See “Power Supply Selection Example” on page 51 for the power supply
selection procedure.
Step 7: Call your local
Allen-Bradley representative