Preface; Who Should Use This Manual; Purpose Of This Manual - Allen-Bradley SLC 500 BASIC User Manual

Who Should Use This
Manual

Purpose of this Manual

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Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. This preface
covers the following topics:

• who should use this manual

• the purpose of this manual
• how to use this manual
• terms and abbreviations
• conventions used in this manual
• Rockwell Automation support
Use this manual if you are responsible for designing, installing, programming, or
troubleshooting control systems that use Allen-Bradley small logic controllers.
You should have a basic understanding of SLC 500™ products. You should
understand programmable controllers and be able to interpret the ladder logic
instructions required to control your application. If you do not, contact your local
Rockwell Automation representative for information on available training courses
before using this product.
This manual is a reference guide for the design and installation of the SLC 500
BASIC and BASIC-T modules. It describes the procedures for installing and using
the modules.
Chapter Title

Preface

1 Module and
Development
Software Overview
2 Component Selection
3 Installing and Wiring
your Module
4 Programming
Overview
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Worksheets
Appendix C Lithium Battery
Replacement,
Handling, and
Disposal
Contents
Describes the purpose, background, and scope of this
manual. Also lists related publications.
Explains the hardware and software features.
Explains and illustrates how to select memory modules,
network configurations, and modems for your
application.
Provides installation procedures and wiring guidelines.
Provides information needed to program your module.
Presents the modules' specifications.
Describes how to set the module for proper functioning.
Provides important information for the replacement,
handling, and disposal of lithium batteries.
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