Rockwell Automation 1746-NR4 SLC RTD/Resistance Input Module User Manual - Manual (Page 8)

Publication 1746-UM008B-EN-P - December 2006
8 Preface
Contents of this Manual
Chapter Title Contents
Preface Describes the purpose, background, and
scope of this manual. Also specifies the
audience for whom this manual is intended
and defines key terms and abbreviations used
throughout this book.
1 Overview Provides a hardware and system overview.
Explains and illustrates the theory behind the
RTD input module.
2 Quick Start Guide Provides a general procedural roadmap to
help you get started using the RTD module.
3 Install and Wire Provides installation procedures 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 with your RTD module.
8 Application Examples Examines both basic and supplementary
applications and gives examples of the ladder
programming necessary to achieve the
desired result.
Appendix A Specifications Provides physical, electrical, environmental,
and functional specifications for the RTD
module.
Appendix B RTD Standards Provides physical, electrical, environmental,
and functional specifications for the RTD and
potentiometer.
Appendix C Configuration Worksheet
for RTD/Resistance Module Provides a worksheet to help you configure
the module for operation.
Appendix D I/O Configuration Contains information on the I/O configuration
procedure for RSLogix 500 Version 6.0 and
later software.