User manual

Publication 1797-6.5.1 - April 1999
Preface
Using This Manual
Why Read this Manual
This manual shows you how to use your FLEX Ex analog modules with
the ControlNet Ex
 products and ControlNet network. The manual helps
you install, program, and troubleshoot your module.
Who Should Read this Manual
You must be able to program and operate a ControlNet Ex product and
ControlNet
 network to make efficient use of a FLEX Ex module.
About the Vocabulary
In this manual, we refer to the:
• 1797-IE8 as the “input module”.
• 1797-OE8 as the “output module”.
What this Manual Contains
The following chart lists each chapter with its corresponding title and a brief
overview of the topics covered in that chapter.
Chapter Title Contents
1 About the FLEX Ex Analog Modules Describes module functionality
and physical features
2 Understanding Module Features Describes configurable module
features and configuration bits
3 How to Install Your Analog Module How to install and wire the module
4 Input, Output and Configuration Files
for the Analog I/O Modules on the
ControlNet network
Describes how to use these I/O
modules over the ControlNet
network
5 Calibrating Your Module Lists the tools needed, and the
methods used to calibrate the
module
6 Applying FLEX Ex Analog I/O
Modules to the System
Describes how FLEX Ex is different
from traditional control systems
7 Troubleshooting Your Module How to use the indicators to
troubleshoot your module
Appendix Title Contents
A About the Specifications Outlines module specifications and
accuracy
B Programming the FLEX Ex I/O
Modules Using RIO
Explains how to program the
1797-IE8 and 1797-OE8 modules