Allen-Bradley ControlNet PLC-5 User Manual

1785-UM022B-EN-P - February 2002
Preface
Preface
Introduction This manual describes how to install your programmable controller
and how to plan for, configure, and use the features of a
1785-L20C15, 1785-L40C15, 1785-L46C15 or 1785-L80C15
programmable controller that are unique to the ControlNet
™
network.
When we refer to ControlNet PLC-5 programmable controllers (or
“processors”) in this manual, we mean the phase 1.5 programmable
controllers:
• Catalog number 1785-L20C15 (or PLC-5/20C
™
)
• Catalog number 1785-L40C15 (or PLC-5/40C
™
)
• Catalog number 1785-L46C15 (or PLC-5/46C
™
)
• Catalog number 1785-L80C15 (or PLC-5/80C
™
)
For detailed information about features that the ControlNet PLC-5
processors share with Ethernet and Enhanced processors, see the
Enhanced and Ethernet PLC-5 Programmable Controllers User
Manual, publication 1785-6.5.12.
Audience The information in this manual is intended for engineers and
technicians who are installing, programming, and maintaining a
control system that includes a ControlNet PLC-5 programmable
controller.
You should have a background in control-system applications and a
basic knowledge of:
• programmable real-time control systems
•the PLC-5
®
control system
• your operation’s required systems and applications
Contents
If you want to read about: Go to:
Installing your ControlNet PLC-5 processor
Setting switches
Installing communication links
Chapter 1
Planning to use your ControlNet PLC-5 processor
Understanding ControlNet I/O
Using a ControlNet PLC-5 processor
Chapter 2
Understanding the programming software used to configure your ControlNet
system
Chapter 3
Programming your ControlNet system Chapter 4
AB Drives

Allen-Bradley ControlNet PLC-5 Specifications

General

Brand	Allen-Bradley
Model	ControlNet PLC-5
Category	Controller
Language	English