User guide
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Using This Manual
This chapter tells you how to use this manual efficiently.
This manual shows you how to use your 8-bit Analog Input Module with
an Allen-Bradley programmable controller. It helps you install, program,
calibrate, and troubleshoot your module.
We assume that you know how to program and operate an Allen-Bradley
programmable controller. In particular, you should know how to program
block transfer. If you do not, refer to the appropriate programming and
operations manual before you use the 8-bit Analog Input Module.
This manual contains warnings and cautions. A warning tells where you
may be injured if you use your equipment improperly. Cautions tell
where equipment may be damaged from misuse.
You should read and understand cautions and warnings before performing
the procedures they precede.
For a list of publications with information on the Allen-Bradley line of
modules and programmable controllers, consult our publication index
(SD499).
You will find the following terms or concepts described as follows:
Block Transfer Programs Page 4-1
Calibration Page 5-1
Configuration Switches Page 3-9, 5-3
External Power Supply Page 3-2
Input Channel Ranges Page 2-2
Input Data Format Page 2-4
Specifications Page 2-6
Status Bits Page 2-5
Wiring/Grounding Page 3-4, 3-8
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Audience
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