QUICK START GUIDE APS 6.0 User Manual

Preface
APS Quick Start for New Users
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Hardware Requirements
To perform the tasks provided in this manual we recommend the following
hardware:
• An SLC 500 modular or fixed controller with external inputs and outputs. An
SLC 500 demo unit would be ideal. The programs and examples used in this
manual are based on using a modular controller demo unit (catalog number
1747-DEMO 3 or 1747-DEMO 4).
• A compatible personal computer (PC). Refer to the Advanced Programming
Softwar
e User Manual for more information.
• An RS-232/DH-485 Interface Converter (catalog no. 1747-PIC).
• A communications cable for connecting the Interface Converter to the controller
(catalog number. 1747-C10). This cable is supplied with the Interface
Converter.
• A compatible printer, if you choose to use the “Print Reports” capability
described in chapter 5.