Preface
Publication
17946.5.3 - May 1996
Using This Manual
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with this manual and to
learn how to use it properly and efficiently.
We assume that you have previously used an Allen–Bradley
programmable controller, that you are familiar with its features, and
that you are familiar with the terminology we use. If not, read the
user manual for your processor before reading this manual.
In this manual, we refer to:
• the individual adapter module as the “adapter.”
• the programmable controller as the “controller” or the
“processor.”
• input and output modules as the “module.”
The contents of this manual are as follows:
Table P. A
What This Manual Contains
Chapter Title What's
Covered
1
Overview of FLEX I/O and the Remote
I/O Adapter Module
Describes features, capabilities, and hardware
components.
2 Installing Your Remote I/O Adapter Procedures and guidelines for installing the module
3 Communicating with FLEX I/O Modules Hardware addressing and configuration options
4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting aids
Appendix Title What's
Covered
A Specifications Module specifications
Preface Objectives
Audience
Vocabulary
What This Manual
Contains