Rockwell Automation 1798-IB4 FlexArmor User Manual - Manual (Page 9)

1 Publication 1798-UM001B-EN-P - November 2002
Chapter
1
Install Your DeviceNet Adapter Module
Chapter Objectives This chapter describes the FlexArmor system, the DeviceNet Adapter
and the procedures for installing your DeviceNet adapter module. The
sections in this chapter include:
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the FlexArmor system
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adapter components
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power requirements
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mount the adapter
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set the adapter address switches
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install the adapter module
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connect the external wiring
About the
FlexArmor System FlexArmor is a small, modular block I/O system for distributed
applications that performs all of the functions of rack-based I/O. The
FlexArmor system contains the following components:
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Baseplate, 1798-BP2, -BP4, -BP6, or -BP8
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DeviceNet adapter/power supply, 1798-ADN - powers the
internal logic for as many as eight I/O modules
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I/O modules contain the bus interface and circuitry needed to
perform specific functions related to your application. These I/O
modules include:
– Input modules, 1798-IB4 or -IB8, -IB4D, and -IE4
– Output modules, 1798-OB4E or -OB8E, and OE2
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Field Termination Plug (FTP), 1798-DFTP1 or -DFTP2
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Filler module, 1798-N2