Preface
Publication 1203–5.1 –– July, 1997
Preface
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual.
This preface covers the following topics:
• who should use this manual
• the purpose of this manual
• safety precautions
• firmware support
• product compatibility
• terms and abbreviations
• conventions used in this manual
• Allen–Bradley support
Use this manual if you are responsible for designing, installing,
programming, or troubleshooting control systems that use the
Bulletin 1203 remote I/O communications module. You must have
previous experience with and a basic understanding of electrical
terminology, configuration procedures, required equipment, and
safety precautions.
To efficiently use this communications module, you must be able to
program and operate an Allen-Bradley programmable controller. In
particular, you must be familiar with remote I/O concepts and
configuration and be able to program block transfer instructions.
This manual provides you with the information you need to apply the
remote I/O communications module that is available for products
that include the SCANportt communications port. This manual
describes the procedures for installing, configuring, and
troubleshooting the remote I/O communications module. Block
transfer instructions are explained in a separate software
programming manual.
For information on specific product features, refer to the product
manual.
Important: Read this manual in its entirety before installing,
operating, servicing, or initializing the remote I/O
communications module.
Who Should Use this
Manual?
Purpose of this Manual