Rockwell Automation 1732E-OF4M12R ArmorBlock Dual-Port EtherNet/IP 4-Point Analog Input/Output - Manual (Page 9)

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Chapter
1
Overview of the 1732E ArmorBlock Analog
Input and Output Modules
Overview This chapter provides an introduction to the features and functionalities of the
1732E ArmorBlock Analog Input and Output Modules, 1732E-IF4M12R and
1732E-OF4M12R. It includes the following sections:
Module Features ArmorBlock analog I/O modules are interface modules that convert analog
signals to digital values for inputs and convert digital values to analog signals for
outputs. Controllers can then use these signals for control purposes.
By using the producer/consumer network model, ArmorBlock analog I/O
modules produce information when needed.
Some of the module features are as follows:
• multiple preset ranges of voltage or current inputs/outputs
• process alarms and limits
• overrange and underrange detection
• digital filter for 1732E-IF4M12R
For more information about module features, see Configurable Features for the
Analog Input and Output Modules on page 43 .
You must use RSLogix 5000 to configure these features. For a more detailed how-
to-configure guide, read the chapter,
Configure Your Analog Input and Output
Modules with RSLogix 5000 Software on page 13 .
Topic Page
Module Features 1
Physical Features of Your Modules 2
Types of Modules 3
Hardware/Software Compatibility 3
Input and Output Types 3
Alarms/Limits 3
Digital Filters 5