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Magelis XBT N/R/RT
Connecti ng XBT Ter minals
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Connecting XBT Terminals
Overview
XBT terminals can be connected to different equipment to perform the following
tasks:
z For exchanging software configuration data with Vijeo-Designer Lite, connect the
XBT terminal with a PC where Vijeo-Designer Lite is running.
z For controlling an automation system, connect the XBT terminal with a PLC.
z For printing alarms as a data stream, alarm log files or a list of current alarms,
connect the XBT terminal with a printer.
The following sections describe how to connect your XBT terminal to the different
equipment and provides safety information concerning the cabling.
What’s in this Chapter?
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section Topic Page
8.1 Grounding and Safety 58
8.2 Connecting XBT Terminals to a PC 60
8.3 Connecting XBT Terminals to a PLC 68
8.4 Connecting XBT N401 / R411 / RT511 Terminals to a Printer 80