Manual

Publication 1793-6.5.1 - April 1999

Chapter

Overview of FLEX Integra and your

Analog Modules

Chapter Objectives In this chapter, we tell you about:

• what the FLEX Integra system is and what it contains

• types of FLEX Integra analog modules

• how FLEX Integra analog modules communicate with programmable

controllers

• the features of your analog modules

The FLEX Integra System FLEX Integra is a small, modular I/O system for distributed applications

that performs all of the functions of rack-based I/O. The FLEX Integra

system contains the following components shown below:

• adapter/power supply – powers the internal logic for as many as eight

I/O modules

• I/O module with integral wiring terminals– contains the bus interface

and circuitry needed to perform specific functions related to your

application and connection terminals for connecting wiring.

Adapter

Integra Module

Remote I/O

Connector

24V dc field power

connection terminals

(externally provided)

Field wiring terminals

41480

Flexbus connector