User manual

Publication 1738-SG001B-EN-P

ArmorPoint I/O

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Follow these steps as you specify your ArmorPoint I/O system:

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1 Select a communication interface

Choose the interface module for your operating system.

NetLinx™ architecture 6

Selecting a network 7

Selecting the DeviceNet

communication interface 8

2 Select I/O devices based on field devices

y Location of the device

y Number of ArmorPoint modules needed

y Appropriate catalog number

y Number of I/O available per module

y Number of modules

Digital I/O modules 12

Analog, thermocouple,

and RTD I/O modules 15

Specialty I/O modules 20

Counter I/O modules 23

3 Select optional power components

Choose optional components to extend backplane power or

change the field power distribution source.

Field power distributor 26

Expansion power unit 27

Typical configurations 29

4 Select optional accessories

Choose expansion cable units, if necessary.

Accessories, Cables, and Cordsets 30

5 Determine mounting requirement

Determine necessary dimensions based on the

communication interface chosen.

Placing ArmorPoint I/O modules 33

Mounting the ArmorPoint I/O system 35