Rockwell Automation 1792-IB4/B INSTL.INST ARMORBLOCK 4 INPUT - Manual (Page 3)

3 ArmorBlock 4 Input Module
Publication 1792-5.1 – October 1996
Install Your ArmorBlock Module
Installation of the ArmorBlock module consists of:
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setting the node address in the ArmorBlock module
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mounting the ArmorBlock module
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connecting the wiring
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communicating with your module
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configuring the parameters
Set the Node Address
Each ArmorBlock comes with its internal program set for node address
63. To set the node address, you need the following:
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host computer with DeviceNet Manager Software (or similar
configuration software tool)
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1770-KFD RS-232 module (or similar interface)
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suitable cables to connect the 1770-KFD to your module and to
connect the 1770-KFD to your host computer
Set the node address to meet your system requirements as follows:
1. Set up a system (as shown below) to communicate with your
ArmorBlock module.
Power from 9V DC Power-Supply Adapter
power supply
open style connector to
sealed mini-female cable
RS-232 module
host computer with the
DeviceNet Manager software
1770-KFD