Rockwell Automation 1771-OFE/B Analog Output Module User Manual - Manual (Page 5)

Preface
Publication 1771Ć6.5.30 - November 1998
Preface
This manual shows you how to use the analog output module with an
Allen-Bradley programmable controller. It describes methods for
installing, programming, calibrating, and troubleshooting your
module.
To make efficient use of your module, you must be able to program
and operate an Allen-Bradley programmable controller. In
particular, you must be able to program block transfer instructions.
In this manual we assume that you know how to do this. If you do
not, refer to the appropriate programming and operations manual for
the processor that you are using.
In this manual we refer to the:
•
Analog Output Module (cat. no. 1771-OFE) as the “output
module”
•
Programmable Controller as the “processor” or “controller.”
The manual is divided into seven chapters. The following chart
shows each chapter with its corresponding title and a brief overview
of the topics covered in that chapter.
Chapter Title Topics Covered
1
Overview of the Analog Output
Module
Description of the module, including general and
hardware features. How modules communicate with
programmable controllers
2 Module Installation
Power requirements, keying, module location and hardĆ
ware configuration
3 Module Configuration
Software configurations, output range selection, data
format and data scaling
4 Module Programming
Writing data to the module, and other programming
considerations (default block length, block transfer
boundary word, and watchdog timer)
5 Module Status and Input Data Reading data from the module
6 Calibrating Your Output Module Calibration procedures
7 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide for problem diagnosis
Manual's Purpose
Audience
Vocabulary
Manual Organization