Basic features of option adapters – Schneider Electric Processor Adapter User Manual
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Option Adapters
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Section 2.1
Introducing the Momentum Option Adapters
Basic Features of Option Adapters
Introduction
This section describes the basic features of all Option Adapters:
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Batteries
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A time-of-day (TOD) clock
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Communication port(s)
Batteries
The batteries back up the CPU’s user program and state RAM.
Time-of-Day
Clock
The time-of-day clock allows you to use the date and time as an element in your
user program.
Communication
Ports
The three Momentum Option Adapters are distinguished by the communications
ports they offer, as shown in the table below:
Option Adapter
Communication Port(s)
172 JNN 210 32
Software-selectable RS232/RS485 serial port
172 PNN 210 22
One Modbus Plus port
172 PNN 260 22
Two Modbus Plus ports for a redundant (back-up) cable run