User guide

P–2
1203–5.5 September 1995
Contents of this Manual
Chapter Title Contents
Preface
Describes the purpose, background, and scope of
this manual. Also specifies the audience for whom
this manual is intended.
1 Product Description
Explains the Serial Communications Module’s
features, configuration, and diagnostics.
2 Installation
Provides procedures for mounting, connecting
power, configuring switches, cabling, and
connecting hardware.
3
SCANport Datalink
Operation
Provides information for configuring SCANport
device datalinks and datalink operation.
4
Configuring and
Interfacing
Provides information about addressing, information
transfer, and sample programs.
5
Block Transfer Emulation
Instructions
Provides information for using the block transfer
emulation instructions.
6 Troubleshooting
Explains how to interpret and correct problems with
your Serial Communications Module.
7 Specifications
Provides environmental, electrical, and
communications specifications.
Related Documentation
The following documents contain additional information concerning
Allen–Bradley SLCt and PLC products. To obtain a copy, contact
your local Allen–Bradley office or distributor.
For Read This Document
Document
Number
Information about the DH–485 network
Data Highway/Data Highway Plus/DH–485
Communication Protocol and Command Set
1770–6.5.16
Additional information about setting up the DH–485 network on
your SLC 500
SLC 500 Modular Hardware Style
1747–NI002,
Series A
A complete listing of current Allen–Bradley documentation,
including ordering instructions. Also indicates whether the
documents are available on CD–ROM or in multi–languages.
Allen–Bradley Publication Index SD499
A glossary of industrial automation terms and abbreviations Allen–Bradley Industrial Automation Glossary AG–7.1
Information about the MSG block Instruction Set Reference 6200–6.4.11
Information about configuring the PLC–5 channel 0 hardware Hardware Installation Manual 1785–6.6.1
Information about configuring the PLC–5 channel 0 driver Software Configuration and Maintenance 6200–6.4.6