Specifications

Publication 1747-SG001E-EN-E - February 2013
System Overview 7
SLC 500 System Checklist
Use the following Checklist as a guide to completing your own system specification.
✓ Step See
1 Select I/O Modules
• consider using an interface module or pre-wired 1492
cables
• use a spreadsheet to record your selections
page 9
2 Select Communication Modules/Devices
• determine your network communication requirements
and select the necessary communication
modules/devices
• include appropriate communication cables
• record your module/device selections on the system
spreadsheet
page 51
3 Select an SLC 500 Processor
• choose a processor based on memory, I/O, performance,
programming requirements, and communication options
page 69
4 Select an SLC 500 Chassis
• determine the number of chassis and any interconnect
cables required based on the physical configuration of
your system
page 75
5 Select an SLC 500 Power Supply
• use the power supply loading worksheet to ensure
sufficient power for your system
• consider future system expansion when selecting a
power supply
page 79
6 Select Programming Software
• select the appropriate package of RSLogix 500
Programming Software for your application
page 91