Rockwell Automation 1440-VLF02-01RA XM-121 Absolute Shaft Module - Manual (Page 11)

Publication GMSI10-UM014D-EN-P - May 2010
Introduction 3
Using this Manual This manual introduces you to the XM-121 Absolute Shaft module. It is
intended for anyone who installs, configures, or uses the XM-121 Absolute
Shaft module.
Organization
To help you navigate through this manual, it is organized in chapters based on
these tasks and topics.
Chapter 1 "Introduction" contains an overview of this manual and the
XM-121 module.
Chapter 2 "Installing the XM-121 Absolute Shaft Module" describes how to
install, wire, and use the Absolute Shaft module. It also provides instructions
on how to install the Absolute Shaft firmware.
Chapter 3 "Configuration Parameters" provides a complete listing and
description of the Absolute Shaft parameters. The parameters can be viewed
and edited using the XM Serial Configuration Utility software and a personal
computer.
Appendix A "Specifications" lists the technical specifications for the Absolute
Shaft module.
Appendix B "DeviceNet Information" provides information to help you
configure the module over a DeviceNet network.
Appendix C "DeviceNet Objects" provides information on the DeviceNet
objects supported by the XM-121 Absolute Shaft module.
Appendix D "Guidelines for Setting the Full Scale Value" provides guidelines
for determining the optimal Full Scale value in the XM-121 Absolute Shaft
module.
For definitions of terms used in this Guide, see the Glossary at the end of the
Guide.
Document Conventions
There are several document conventions used in this manual, including the
following: