Installation Instructions ArmorPoint I/O RS-232 ASCII Module, Series A (Cat. No. 1738-232ASCM12) The ArmorPoint I/O family (Cat. no. 1738) consists of modular I/O modules. The sealed IP67 housing of these modules requires no enclosure. (Note that environmental requirements other than IP67 may require an additional appropriate housing.) The I/O connector is a sealed M12 (micro) style. The mounting base ships with the module. The 1738-232ASCM12 module is shown below.
ArmorPoint I/O RS-232 ASCII Module, Series A Important User Information Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http://www.ab.com/manuals/gi) describes some important differences between solid state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices.
ArmorPoint I/O RS-232 ASCII Module, Series A ATTENTION 3 Environment and Enclosure This equipment is intended for in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in IEC publication 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 meters without derating. This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment according to IEC/CISPR Publication 11.
ArmorPoint I/O RS-232 ASCII Module, Series A Preventing Electrostatic Discharge ATTENTION This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can cause internal damage and affect normal operation. Follow these guidelines when you handle this equipment: • Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static. • Wear an approved grounding wriststrap. • Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards. • Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
ArmorPoint I/O RS-232 ASCII Module, Series A 5 Install the mounting base as follows: 1. Lay out the required points as shown above in the drilling dimension drawing. 2. Drill the necessary holes for #8 (M4) machine or self-tapping screws. 3. Mount the base using #8 (M4) screws. 4. Ground the system using the ground lug connection. (The ground lug connection is also a mounting hole.
ArmorPoint I/O RS-232 ASCII Module, Series A Install the ArmorPoint RS-232 ASCII Module To install the ArmorPoint RS-232 ASCII module, proceed as follows. 1. Using a bladed screwdriver, rotate the keyswitch on the mounting base clockwise until the number 2 aligns with the notch in the base. 2. Position the module vertically above the mounting base. The module will bridge two bases. Module will bridge two bases. 1738-232ASCM12/A ASCII Interface MOD NET TxD RxD 43800 3.
ArmorPoint I/O RS-232 ASCII Module, Series A Wire the RS-232 ASCII Modules 7 Following are wiring instructions for the ArmorPoint RS-232 ASCII module. 1738-232ASCM12 (view into connector) Pin 1 - No Connect Pin 2 - Tx + Pin 3 - Rx + Pin 4 - Common Pin 5 - No Connect 43664 IMPORTANT ATTENTION The 1738-232ASCM12 module has earth grounded metal rings. This should be considered when choosing shielded cables and grounding techniques.
ArmorPoint I/O RS-232 ASCII Module, Series A Communicate With Your Module The ASCII module operates as the PointBus front-end to your serial device. Data can be exchanged with the master through a polled, cyclic, or change of state connection. The module produces and consumes 4 to 132 bytes of data.
ArmorPoint I/O RS-232 ASCII Module, Series A Indication 9 Probable Cause Network Status Off Device is not on line: - Device has not completed dup_MAC_ID-id test. - Device not powered - check module status indicator. Flashing Green Device is on line but has no connections in the established state. Green Device is on line and has connections in the established state. Flashing Red One or more I/O connections in timed-out state. Red Critical link failure - failed communication device.
ArmorPoint I/O RS-232 ASCII Module, Series A Specifications ArmorPoint 1738-232ASCM12 Module Inputs per Module Input Voltage “0”, Asserted, ON, Space, Active “1”, Disasserted, OFF, Mark, Inactive Indicators Keyswitch Position PointBus Current, Maximum Power Dissipation, Maximum Thermal Dissipation, Maximum Isolation Voltage (continuous-voltage withstand rating) External dc Power Supply Voltage Voltage Range Supply Current Serial Port Parameters Serial Character Framing Serial Port Comm Speed Serial Po
ArmorPoint I/O RS-232 ASCII Module, Series A Consume on DeviceNet from Master Consume String Data Type Transmit Swap Mode DeviceNet Record Header Mode Consume Assembly Size Serial Port Transmit/Explicit Messages Transmit Serial Data String Transmitted Serial Data Length Transmit Transaction ID Status General Specifications Dimensions Inches (Metric) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity Shock Vibration ESD Immunity Radiated RF Immunity EFT/B Immunity Surge Transient Immunity Cond
ArmorPoint I/O RS-232 ASCII Module, Series A General Specifications (continued) Certifications: (when product is marked) c-UL-us UL Listed Industrial Control Equipment, certified for US and Canada CE2 European Union 89/336/EEC EMC Directive, compliant with: EN 61000-6-4; Industrial Emissions EN 50082-2; Industrial Immunity EN 61326; Meas./Control/Lab.
ArmorPoint I/O RS-232 ASCII Module, Series A 13 Notes: Publication 1738-IN009A-EN-E - June 2004
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