User manual

1785-6.5.19 November 1998
Preface
Using This Manual
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual.
This preface covers the following topics:
• who should use this manual
• the purpose of this manual
• Allen-Bradley support
Use this manual if you are responsible for designing, installing,
programming, or troubleshooting control systems that use
Allen-Bradley programmable controllers or interface modules.
Who Should Use This Manual You should have a basic understanding of PLC-5 programmable
controller products and the following Ethernet-related topics:
• TCP/IP protocol
• Internet addressing
If you do not have an understanding of these areas, contact your local
Allen-Bradley representative for information on available training
courses before using this product.
Purpose of This Manual This manual:
• tells you what equipment you must provide for installing the
PLC-5 Ethernet Interface Module
• helps you install and configure the interface module
• helps you connect to an Ethernet link and communicate via the
interface module