User Manual

Preface
Who Should Use this Manual? P–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purpose of this Manual P–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents of this Manual P–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Precautions P–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SLC Product Compatibility P–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terms and Abbreviations P–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common Techniques Used in this Manual P–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allen–Bradley Support P–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Local Product Support P–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Product Assistance P–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1
Chapter Objectives 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is the SLC to SCANport Module? 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Functions Does the SLC to SCANport Module Provide? 1–2. . . . .
Chapter 2
Chapter Objectives 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Install the Module 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Determine the Length of the SCANport Cable(s) 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Determine the Placement of the SCANport Cables 2–2. . . . . . . . . . .
Locate the DIP Switch 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the SLC to SCANport Module 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the SLC to SCANport Module 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where Do I Go From Here? 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3
Chapter Objectives 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Does Basic Mode Provide? 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the SLC to SCANport Module for Basic Mode 3–1. . . . . . . .
Transferring Data 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Channel Status Input Image Definitions 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Channel Command Output Image Definitions 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example of Basic Mode Data Transfer 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents
Overview
Installing the SLC to
SCANport Module
Using Basic Mode