Allen-Bradley ControlNet PLC-5 User Manual page 11

Introduction
Audience
Contents
Preface
This manual describes how to install your programmable controller
and how to plan for, configure, and use the features of a
1785-L20C15, 1785-L40C15, 1785-L46C15 or 1785-L80C15
programmable controller that are unique to the ControlNet
When we refer to ControlNet PLC-5 programmable controllers (or
"processors") in this manual, we mean the phase 1.5 programmable
controllers:
• Catalog number 1785-L20C15 (or PLC-5/20C
• Catalog number 1785-L40C15 (or PLC-5/40C
• Catalog number 1785-L46C15 (or PLC-5/46C
• Catalog number 1785-L80C15 (or PLC-5/80C
For detailed information about features that the ControlNet PLC-5
processors share with Ethernet and Enhanced processors, see the
Enhanced and Ethernet PLC-5 Programmable Controllers User
Manual, publication 1785-6.5.12.
The information in this manual is intended for engineers and
technicians who are installing, programming, and maintaining a
control system that includes a ControlNet PLC-5 programmable
controller.
You should have a background in control-system applications and a
basic knowledge of:
• programmable real-time control systems
• the PLC-5
• your operation's required systems and applications
Installing your ControlNet PLC-5 processor
Setting switches
Installing communication links
Planning to use your ControlNet PLC-5 processor
Understanding ControlNet I/O
Using a ControlNet PLC-5 processor
Understanding the programming software used to configure your ControlNet
system
Programming your ControlNet system
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control system
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Chapter 3
Chapter 4
1785-UM022B-EN-P - February 2002