Rockwell Automation 1771-DCM USER MANUAL 1771-DCM - Manual (Page 4)

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To Our Customers
The following information may be helpful when using this manual:
The purpose of this manual is to help you understand the intended
application of your Direct Communication Module (cat. no.
1771-DCM) and operate your 1771-DCM correctly in the shortest
possible time. We show you how to:
Select Module Options to Fit your Application Chapter 3
Install and Connect Your 1771-DCM Chapter 4
Use Status Bits to Detect Faults Chapter 5
Program the Transfer of Data between Processors Chapter 6
Compute the Transfer Time between Processors Chapter 7
Troubleshoot Module or System Malfunctions Chapter 8
We assume you are familiar with installing and using Allen-Bradley
programmable controllers and that you have written ladder diagram
programs. If not, we suggest that you study the Programming and
Operations Manual of your processor(s) listed below under Related
Publications.
We have written this manual using current programmable controller
terminology and have attempted to keep it free of jargon. If you
encounter terms that you do not understand, we suggest that you obtain
the current booklet, Programmable Controller Terms, listed below under
Related Publications.
You should be able to install and operate your 1771-DCM without the
need for additional publications. If not, the following publications may be
of interest to you:
To Our Customers
Manual's Purpose
Intended Audience
Terminology
Related Publications