Rockwell Automation 1784-PKTX_PKTXD Communication Card User Manual - Manual (Page 3)

Publication 1784-UM527B-EN-P - October 2003
Preface
Introduction
This manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the 1784-PKTX and
-PKTXD network interface cards. Throughout the manual, we refer to this product as the
PKTx card. When one card differs from the other, this document individually calls out the
cards by name.
Contents of Your Package
With this package you should receive:
• one 1784-PKTx network interface card
• one 1784-PKTx Network Interface Card User Manual, publication
1784-UM527B-EN-P
If you are missing any of these pieces, contact your Allen-Bradley distributor.
Abbreviations
Throughout this manual, we abbreviate some terms. Use this table to become familiar with
our terminology.
This is the abbreviation for
BIOS Basic Input/Output System
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
IRQ Interrupt Request
ISA Industry-Standard Architecture
NIC Network Interface Card
ORB Outside Retaining Bracket
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
PC Personal Computer
RIO Remote I/O