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Spectrum Controls 1769sc-IT6I User Manual

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C-2

Compact™ IO Isolated Thermocouple Module

User’s Manual Pub. 0300244-01 Rev. A

For example, to obtain the general status of channel 2 of the module located in slot e, use
address I:e.6/2.

Note: The end-cap does not use a slot address.

C.1.1 1769sc-IT6I Configuration File

The configuration file contains information you use to define the way a specific channel
functions. The configuration file is explained in more detail in Configuring Channels on
page 4-2.

The configuration file is modified using the programming software configuration screen.
For an example of module configuration using RSLogix 500, see Configuring the
1769sc-IT6I in a MicroLogix 1500 System on page C-2.

Table C-1 (Software Configuration Channel Defaults)

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Parameter Default

Setting

Filter Frequency

10 Hz

Display CJC Temperature No
Open-Circuit Response

Upscale

Temperature Units

Input Type

J Type Thermocouple

Data Format

Raw/Proportional

Disable/Enable Channel

Enable

Section C.2
Configuring the
1769sc-IT6I in a
MicroLogix 1500
System

This example takes you through configuring your 1769sc-IT6I Isolated thermocouple/mV
input module with RSLogix 500 programming software, assumes your module is
installed as expansion I/O in a MicroLogix 1500 system, and that RSLinx™ is properly
configured and a communications link has been established between the MicroLogix
processor and RSLogix 500.

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May be overridden by the software.