QUICK START GUIDE APS 6.0 User Manual

Setting Up Y our Equipment
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Controller Styles
The SLC 500 comes in two different styles: modular and fixed. These styles are
illustrated below
. The modular controller consists of a chassis, power supply ,
processor (CPU), and Input/Output (I/O) modules. The fixed controller consists of a
power supply, processor (CPU), and a fixed number of I/O contained in a single
unit. An expansion chassis can be added to the fixed controller .
SLC 500 Modular Controller
Power Supply
Processor
Input Modules
Output Module
Output Terminals
Input
Terminals
Processor (CPU)
Power
Supply
SLC 500 Fixed Controller
slot 0
slot 0 1 2 3
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Further information on hardware is found in the Installation and Operation Manuals,
catalog number 1747-NI001 (fixed controllers) and publication number 1747-6.2
(modular controllers).