Allen-Bradley 1784-KT/B - Page 3

Communication Interface Module
Cat. No. 1784KT/B
Installation Data
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ATTENTION: With any complex communication system you
need to identify potential application-related communication
problems and make provisions in the system design to prevent
hazardous or undesired consequences if a problem occurs.
These problems include, but are not necessarily limited to, the
possibility of:
unexpected loss of communication
erroneous or incomplete data being supplied to the network
and passed on to your application
Your 1784-KT Communication Interface Module is an ISA half-size 8-bit
card that can be inserted into any 8- or 16-bit ISA expansion slot. The
1784-KT provides the following features:
Makes your personal computer an active node on Data Highway Plus
networks
Increases application response time by removing the RS-232 bottleneck
Provides single cable connection to a PLC-2, PLC- 3, or PLC-5
family programmable controller
Is address selectable; may be used with other option boards installed in
your personal computer
When combined with 6001-F1E software or INTERCHANGE
software, allows you to create your own custom interface to Data
Highway Plus networks
Supported by the following software:
- 6001-FIE software
- 6200 software
- INTERCHANGE software
- Advisor PC (series E or later)
- ControlView software
Features of the 1784KT