Rockwell Automation 9323-PA1E QUICK START GUIDE APS 6.0 - Manual (Page 30)

Preface
APS Quick Start for New Users
3–2
Configuration of SLC 500 Controllers
The following paragraphs briefly describe SLC 500 controllers and indicate the
location of catalog numbers on the devices. This information will help you when
you create a processor file and enter the specific controller configuration that will
run the file.
To make the best use of this manual, you should have access to an SLC 500
Demonstration Unit, which includes completely wired external inputs and outputs.
For the exercises in this manual, we arbitrarily assumed that you are using a Demo
unit using a modular controller with the components listed on page 3–5.
Controller Styles
As previously mentioned, SLC 500 controllers are available in two styles-the fixed
controller and the modular controller. Examples are shown in the figure below.
SLC 500 Modular Controller SLC 500 Fixed Controller
7ĆSlot Chassis
Slot 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Processor &
Power Supply
Expansion Chassis
1 2 Slot 0
Processor
Power Supply
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The fixed controller combines a power supply, processor (CPU), and a fixed number
of I/O points in a single unit. You have the option of adding a 2-slot expansion
chassis if you want to add I/O points.
The modular controller consists of a power supply, 1–3 I/O chassis, a processor
module which you insert in slot 0 of the first chassis, and various I/O modules
which you insert in the remaining slots of the chassis.