Chapter 1
Introduction
Manual Organization
Chapter
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Safety Precautions
1-2
This manual is divided into chapters as detailed in Table 1.A.
Table 1.A
Manual Organization and Topics
Title
Introduction
Product Description
Installation
SCANport Datalink Operation
Configuration and Interfacing
Troubleshooting
Specifications
ATTENTION: Only personnel familiar with SCANport devices
and associated machinery should plan or implement the
installation, start-up, configuration, and subsequent maintenance of
the serial communications module. Failure to comply may result in
personal injury and/or equipment damage.
ATTENTION: This Module contains ESD (Electrostatic
Discharge) sensitive parts and assemblies. Static control
precautions are required when installing, testing, servicing, or
repairing this assembly. Component damage may result if ESD
control procedures are not followed. If you are not familiar with
static control procedures, reference Allen-Bradley Publication
8000–4.5.2, Guarding Against Electrostatic Damage or any other
applicable ESD protection handbook.
Topics Covered
Manual objectives, audience, vocabulary,
firmware support information, manual
organization, safety precautions, and serial
device compatibility
Communications Module features,
configuration, and diagnostics
Mounting, power connections, switch
configuration, cabling, and hardware
Configuring SCANport device Datalinks,
Datalink operation
Addressing, information transfer, and sample
programs
LED indications and fault descriptions
Environmental, electrical, and communications
specifications
Related Tasks