Rockwell Automation D17846.2.4 CONTROLNET KT EMULA - Manual (Page 3)

Publication 1784-6.2.4 - September 1997
Preface
Preface
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual.
This preface covers the following topics:
• why you should use this manual
• who should use this manual
• what reference material and previous exposure you should have
• what you receive with this package
• what terms and conventions you should know before you begin
the first chapter
Why You Should Use This
Manual You should use this manual if you:
• want to build a driver for the 1784-KTCX card that is specific to
your computer operating system.
Reference Material and
Previous Exposure You should have the following background and materials:
• ControlNet Network System Overview (Pub. 1786-2.12)
• ControlNet Cable System Planning and Installation Manual
(Pub. 1786-6.2.1)
• the programming manual for the target programmable
controllers.
• the hardware reference manual for the host personal computer or
workstation.
• a comprehensive knowledge of ControlNet network operations
and functions.
What You Receive with This
Package With this package you should receive:
• one Dual-Port Interface Specifications Reference Manual
(Publication 1784-6.2.4).
• software license