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Rockwell Automation 1792D-88HC High Current 8 Input/8 Output ArmorBlock I/O Module Series B User Manual

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4 High Current 8 Input/8 Output ArmorBlock I/O Module Series B

Publication 1792D-IN005D-EN-P - February 2002

Install Your High Current I/O Module

To install the module you must:

• Set the node address
• Mount the module
• Connect the cable assembly to the module
• Connect the DeviceNet cable to the module
• Communicate with your ArmorBlock I/O module

More detailed information about each of these steps is in the

following procedures.

Set the Node Address

Valid node addresses are 00 to 63.

Set the node address using the rotary switches, RSNetWorx for
DeviceNet™, DeviceNetManager

™, or another software configuration

tool. Setting the switches between 64 and 99 lets the software have
address control.

Each module is shipped with the node address set to 63 in the
module’s memory. The rotary switches are set for position 99 at
shipment. The switches are located on the bottom of the module.

ATTENTION

!

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic
discharge, which can cause internal damage and
affect normal operation. Follow these guidelines
when you handle this equipment:

• Touch a grounded object to discharge

potential static.

• Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.

• Do not touch connectors or pins on

component boards.

• Do not touch circuit components inside the

equipment.

• If available, use a static-safe workstation.

• When not in use, store the equipment in

appropriate static-safe packaging.