Remote I/O Scanner Hazardous Location Considerations This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D or non-hazardous locations only. The following WARNING statement applies to use in hazardous locations. EXPLOSION HAZARD WARNING • Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
I/O data required by your application program. The 1747-SN Series B or later RIO Scanner can be configured to transfer up to 64 words of data to a remote device via block transfer. Refer to publication 1747-6.6, Remote I/O Scanner User Manual, for information on...
Dip Switch Cable Tie Slots RIO Link Connector This 3-pin male connector connects the scanner to the RIO link. The Allen-Bradley replacement part number is 1746-RT29. Status LEDs The scanner has two LEDs, FAULT and COMM, which indicate its operating status.
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Remote I/O Scanner The table below explains the scanner and communication status as indicated by the FAULT and COMM LEDs. FAULT LED COMM LED Status Information Flashing Red Scanner configuration error. applicable No RIO link communication attempted. Duplicate scanner detected on RIO link. Major fault on scanner.
Remote I/O Scanner Baud Rate DIP Switch The figure below shows the location of the DIP switch and the DIP switch settings for the supported baud rates. For proper system operation, the baud rate of all devices on the IMPORTANT RIO link must be the same.
Remote I/O Scanner Installation Before installation, make sure that your modular SLC power ATTENTION supply has adequate reserve current capacity. The scanner requires 600 mA at 5V dc. Make sure you have set the DIP switch properly before installing the scanner. Before installation, make sure that your modular SLC power IMPORTANT supply has adequate reserve current capacity.
Remote I/O Scanner 4. Attach the RIO link cable to the connector on the front of the module, behind the door. Ground the cable’s shield wire to a chassis mounting bracket. Refer to the RIO link wiring illustration on page 9. 5.
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Remote I/O Scanner Terminating Resistor Last Physical Device End RIO Scanner RIO Link Connector RIO Link Terminating Resistor Scanner End Connector Shield Drain Wire (For Series A Retrofits) Ring Lug Chassis Mounting Shield Drain Wire Bracket (For New Series B Installations) For New Installations To ensure a proper earth ground of the cable shield, follow these steps: 1.
Remote I/O Scanner For Series A Scanner Retrofits Refer to the illustration on page 9. To eliminate the need to strip the cable back, follow these steps: 1. Attach the shield wire and a short piece of #20 AWG wire (dotted line) to the shield lug of the RIO link connector.
Remote I/O Scanner For More Information Refer to this Document Pub. No. A more detailed description on how to Remote I/O Scanner 1747-6.6 install, configure, and operate your Remote User Manual I/O Scanner. A more detailed description on how to SLC 500 Modular Hardware Style 1747-6.2 install and use your modular...