ArmorPoint DeviceNet Adapters, Series A Important User Information Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http://www.ab.com/manuals/gi) describes some important differences between solid state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices.
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Also, see the appropriate sections in this publication, as well as the Allen-Bradley publication 1770-4.1 ("Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines"), for additional installation requirements pertaining to this equipment.
ArmorPoint DeviceNet Adapters, Series A Preventing Electrostatic Discharge ATTENTION This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can cause internal damage and affect normal operation. Follow these guidelines when you handle this equipment: • Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
To reset the node address, use a small blade screwdriver to rotate the switches. Line up the small notch on the switch with the number Allen-Bradley Drives setting you wish to use and then cycle power. Publication 1738-IN014A-EN-E - June 2004...
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ArmorPoint DeviceNet Adapters, Series A The rotary switches are read periodically. If the switches have been changed since the last time they were read and they no longer match the on line address, a minor fault will occur, which is indicated by a flashing red Adapter Status LED.
Adapter Power - Adapter/Subnet - (1738-ADNX only) 43587 Pin 4 - User Power - Make sure all connectors and caps are securely ATTENTION tightened to properly seal the connections against leaks and maintain IP67 requirements. Allen-Bradley Drives Publication 1738-IN014A-EN-E - June 2004...
ArmorPoint DeviceNet Adapters, Series A Troubleshoot with the Indicators 1738-ADN18 Adapter Status Indicator DeviceNet Status Indicator PointBus Status Indicator System Power Indicator Adapter Power Indicator 43783 Indication Indication Probable Cause Adapter Status No power applied to device. Green Device is operating normally. Flashing Red Recoverable fault.
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Not active - Field power is off or dc-dc-converter problem. Green System power on - dc-dc converter active (5V). Adapter Power Not active - Field power is off. Green Power on, 24V present. Allen-Bradley Drives Publication 1738-IN014A-EN-E - June 2004...
175mA 1738-VHSC24M23 180mA 1738-232ASCM12 75mA 1738-485ASCM12 75mA DeviceNet Communication Rate 125K bit/s (500m maximum) 250K bit/s (250m maximum) 500K bit/s (100m maximum) DeviceNet Cable Allen-Bradley part number 1485C-P1-Cxxx Refer to publication DN-2.5 for more information Publication 1738-IN014A-EN-E - June 2004...
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4.41H x 2.83W x 2.56D (112H x 72W x 65D) Operating Temperature IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ad, Operating Cold), IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bd, Operating Dry Heat), IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Nb, Operating Thermal Shock): 20 to 60°C (68 to 140°F) Allen-Bradley Drives Publication 1738-IN014A-EN-E - June 2004...
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ArmorPoint DeviceNet Adapters, Series A General Specifications Storage Temperature IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ab, Un-packaged Non-operating Cold), IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bb, Un-packaged Non-operating Dry Heat), -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) Relative Humidity IEC 60068-2-30 (Test Db, Un-packaged Non-operating Damp Heat): 5-95% non-condensing Shock IEC60068-2-27 (Test Ea, Unpackaged Shock):...
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ArmorPoint DeviceNet Adapters, Series A Notes: Allen-Bradley Drives Publication 1738-IN014A-EN-E - June 2004...
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