Owner's manual

Preface
Using This Manual
Preface Objectives
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual.
In this preface, you will read about the following:
• Intended audience for this manual.
• Purpose of this manual.
• Firmware supported by this manual.
• Terms and abbreviations.
• Safety precautions.
• Rockwell Automation support.
Audience for This Manual
Use this manual if you are responsible for setting up and using a
Remote I/O communications module (Bulletin numbers 1203-GD1,
1203-GK1, or 1336-GM1). You must have previous experience with
and a basic understanding of communications terminology,
configuration procedures, required equipment, and safety precautions.
To use this Remote I/O communications module efficiently, you must
be able to program and operate programmable controllers as well as
have a basic understanding of the parameter settings and functions of
the SCANport™ product with which you are communicating.
Purpose of This Manual
This manual is an installation and user guide for the Remote I/O
communications module. The 1203 Remote I/O communications
modules are available for products that include SCANport.
This manual provides the following information:
• An overview of the Remote I/O communications module.
• Procedures that you need to install, configure, and troubleshoot
the Remote I/O communications module.
• Example ladder logic programs for controlling a product and
using block transfer messages.
Important:
You should read this manual in its entirety before
configuring, installing, operating, or troubleshooting the
Remote I/O communications module.
Firmware Support
This manual supports firmware versions 1.xx to 4.xx (the “xx”
designator may vary). Features that work with specific firmware
versions will be identified.