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- Table of Contents4
- Who Should Use this Manual12
- How to Use this Manual13
  - Contents of this Manual13
  - Related Documentation14
- Allen-Bradley Support15
- Conventions Used in this Manual15
Chapter 1 Quick Start for Experienced16
- Required Tools and Equipment16
- Procedures17
Chapter 2 Selecting Your Hardware20
Components20
- European Union Directive Compliance24
  - EMC Directive24
- What Your SLC 500 Controller Can Do for You25
- Overview of Your Modular Control System25
  - Principles of Machine Control26
- Selecting Chassis26
- Selecting Modular Processors27
- Selecting Discrete I/O Modules33
- Selecting Specialty I/O Modules33
- Selecting Power Supplies34
- Selecting Enclosures38
- Selecting Operator Interfaces38
- Selecting a Memory Module for the SLC 5/01 and SLC 5/02 Processors41
  - EEPROM and UVPROM Memory Modules41
- Selecting a Memory Module for41
- Selecting a Memory Module for SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04, and SLC 5/05 Processors43
- EEPROM Burning Options44
- Selecting Isolation Transformers45
- Special Considerations46
Chapter 3 System Installation52
- Typical Installation52
- Spacing Your Controllers53
- Preventing Excessive Heat54
- Grounding Guidelines54
- Master Control Relay58
  - Emergency-Stop Switches59
- Power Considerations59
- Safety Considerations62
AB Plcs63
- Preventive Maintenance63
Chapter 4 Mounting Your SLC 50064
- Mounting Modular Hardware Style Units64
Chapter 5 Identifying the Components of Your Processor71
- SLC 5/01 Processor Hardware Features71
- SLC 5/02 Processor Hardware Features73
- SLC 5/03 Processor Hardware Features75
- SLC 5/04 Processor Hardware Features78
- SLC 5/05 Processor Hardware Features81
- Keyswitch for the SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04, and SLC 5/05 Processors84
Chapter 6 Installing Your Hardware86
- Installing Your Processor86
- Installing Modules87
- Installing Your Memory Module88
  - Removing the Memory Module89
  - SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04, and SLC 5/05 Operating System Memory Module89
    - Communicating Via DF1 Full-Duplex to an SLC 5/04 Processor with DF1 to DH+ Passthru Enabled90
    - Component Placement92
- Installing Your Power Supply93
- Installing Your Chassis Interconnect Cable95
Chapter 7 Wiring Your I/O Modules96
- Defining Sinking and Sourcing96
  - Contact Output Circuits — AC or DC97
  - Sinking Device with Sourcing Input Module Circuit98
- Preparing Your Wiring Layout99
- Recommendations for Wiring I/O Devices100
- Features of an I/O Module101
- Wiring Your I/O Modules102
- Octal Label Kit Installation103
- Using the Removable Terminal Block (RTB)105
  - Removing the RTB105
  - Installing the RTB106
Chapter 8 Starting up Your Control107
- Procedures for Starting up the Control System107
- Inspect Your Installation108
- Disconnect Motion-Causing Devices108
- Initialize and Test Your Processor109
- Test Your Inputs111
  - Input Troubleshooting Steps112
- Test Your Outputs113
  - Output Troubleshooting Steps114
- Enter and Test Your Program115
- Observe Control Motion117
- Conduct a Dry Run118
Chapter 9 Maintaining Your Control119
- Handling and Storing Battery, Catalog Number 1747-BA119
- Installing and Replacing the Battery of the122
- Replacing Your SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04, or SLC 5/05 Battery123
- Replacing Retainer Clips on an I/O Module124
  - Removing Damaged Retainer Clips124
  - Installing New Retainer Clips125
- Replacing a Fuse on the Power Supply126
Chapter 10127
- Calling Allen-Bradley for Assistance127
- Tips for Troubleshooting Your Control System128
- Troubleshooting the SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04, and SLC 5/05 Processors137
- Identifying Processor Errors While Downloading an Operating System147
  - Returning the SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04, and SLC 5/05 Processors to "Initial Factory Conditions151
- Troubleshooting Your Input Modules152
  - Input Circuit Operation152
  - Troubleshooting Your Input Modules153
- Troubleshooting Your Output Modules154
  - Output Circuit Operation154
  - Troubleshooting Your Output Modules155
Chapter 11 Replacement Parts158
- Replacement Terminal Blocks158
Appendix A159
- Network Description159
- DH-485 Network Protocol159
- DH-485 Network Initialization159
- Devices that Use the DH-485 Network159
- DH-485 Token Rotation160
- 1747-AIC Isolated Link Coupler for162
- Example System Configuration163
  - Configuring the SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04, and SLC 5/05 Channel 0 for DH485164
- Important Planning Considerations165
Appendix B175
- And SCADA Applications175
- Communication Interface Overview175
- SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04, and SLC 5/05 Processors and RS-232 Communication176
- SLC 500 Devices that Support RS-232 Communication177
- DF1 Protocol and the SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04, and SLC 5/05 Processors178
- ASCII Communication181
- DF1 Communication Protocol Modems Overview181
  - DTE Pinout182
- Wiring Connectors for RS-232 Communication182
- Applications for the RS-232 Communication Interface194
Communication Interface175
Appendix C195
- Data Highway Plus Communication Protocol Overview195
- SLC 5/04 Processors and DH+ Communication196
  - DH+ Channel 1 3-Pin196
  - DH+ Channel 1 8-Pin196
- Wiring Connectors for DH+ Communication for SLC 5/04 Processors197
- Typical DH+ Network Configuration198
Appendix D Control Networks199
- Allen-Bradley Remote I/O Network199
  - Remote I/O Passthru200
- Devicenet Network201
  - Devicenet Network Length202
Appendix E Power Supply Worksheet203
- Use this Table to Calculate the Power Supply Loading203
Appendix F207
Calculating Heat207
- Definition of Key Terms207
- Module Heat Dissipation: Total Watts Vs. Calculated Watts207
- Use this Table to Calculate Heat Dissipation208
- Use These Graphs to Determine the Power Supply Dissipation211
- Example Heat Dissipation Calculation212
  - Example Worksheet for Calculating Heat Dissipation213
  - Worksheet for Calculating Heat Dissipation214
Appendix G Communicating with215
- SLC 5/05 Processors and Ethernet Communication215
- SLC 5/05 and PC Connections to the Ethernet Network216
  - Ethernet Network Topology216
  - Ethernet Channel 1 8-Pin 10Base-T Connector217
- SLC 5/05 Performance Considerations216
- Ethernet Connections218
- Configuration Using Rslogix500 Programming Software219
- Configuration Via BOOTP219
  - Using Dos/Windows BOOTP220
    - Install the Dos/Windows BOOTP Server221
    - Edit the Dos/Windows BOOTP Configuration File221
  - Run the Boot Server Utility223
    - Running the DOS-Based Utility224
    - Running the Windows-Based Utility224
- Configuring the Ethernet Channel on the SLC219
- Using Subnet Masks and Gateways225
  - Manually Configuring Channel 1 for Processors on Subnets226
  - Using BOOTP to Configure Channel 1 for Processors on Subnets227
Glossary230
Index234

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