Rockwell Automation 1746-NI8 SLC 500 Analog Input Modules User Manual - Manual (Page 8)

Preface P–2
Publication 1746Ć6.8 - April 1997
Contents of this Manual
Chapter Title Content
Preface
Describes the purpose, background, and scope of
this manual. Also specifies the audience for whom
this manual is intended and gives directions to using
AllenĆBradley support services. Provides listing of
related documentation.
1 Overview
Provides a hardware and system overview. Explains
and illustrates the theory behind the input module.
2
Quick Start for Experienced
Users
Serves as a Quick Start Guide for the experienced
user.
3 Installation and Wiring
Provides installation information and wiring
guidelines.
4
Preliminary Operating
Considerations
Gives you the background information you need to
understand how to address and configure the
module for optimum operation as well as how to
make changes once the module is in a run state.
5
Channel Configuration,
Data, and Status
Examines the channel configuration word and the
channel status word, bit by bit, and explains how the
module uses configuration data and generates status
during operation.
6
Ladder Programming
Examples
Gives an example of the ladder logic required to
define the channel for operation. Also includes
representative examples for unique programming
requirements such as PID.
7
Module Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting
Explains how to interpret and correct problems that
may occur while using the module.
8 Application Examples
Examines both basic and supplementary
applications and gives examples of the ladder logic
necessary to achieve the desired result.
Appendix A Specifications
Provides physical, electrical, environmental, and
functional specifications for the module.
Appendix B Configuration Worksheet
Provides a worksheet to help you configure the
module for operation.
Appendix C
Converting from
1746ĆNI4 to 1746ĆNI8
Describes how to reconfigure a system using
1746ĆNI4 modules to one with that uses 1746ĆNI8
modules.
Appendix D
Two's Complement Binary
Numbers
Describes the two's compliment binary number
system.
Glossary Lists key terms and abbreviations.