User manual

Chapter 1 Series 1700 Introduction

1-10 ADVANCED MICRO CONTROLS INC

Module Setup Parameters (continued)

Single Transfer Length

The Single Transfer Length parameter is a new parameter used to specify either a 16 or 32

bit transfer. This parameter is only available if you have selected single transfers with the

Transfer Type parameter. If you selected block transfers, the PLC Program parameter is shown

instead.

hýThe Single Transfer Length default is 16 bit. This allows the transfer of position data

only. Setting the parameter to 32 bit allows the transfer of both the position and

tachometer data.

hýThe Single Transfer Length parameter is only programmable from the keyboard.

1)If the Single Transfer Length parameter is set to 16 bit, the chassis can be

configured for 2-slot, 1-slot, or ½-slot addressing. If the parameter is set to

32 bit, you must use 1-slot or ½-slot addressing.

2) After changing this parameter, you must cycle power to the module to re-

initialize the A-B backplane interface chip.

-08 option

Prior to hardware revision H, customers could order modules with 32 bit single transfer by

adding “-08” to the end of the part number. This practice has been eliminated because 32 bit

single transfer is now standard on the modules. If your module is a replacement for an older

“-08” module, it will work correctly if the Transfer Type parameter is set to single and the

Single Transfer Length parameter is set to 32 bit.

Resolver Type

The Resolver Type parameter is a new parameter that makes most Autotech transducers

compatible with the Series 1700 modules.

hýThe Resolver Type default value is AMCI, resolver 1. If you are using Autotech

transducers, set this parameter to resolver 2.

hýThe Resolver Type parameter is only programmable from the keyboard.

If you plan to use both AMCI and Autotech resolvers with a single module you

must set the Resolver Type to AMCI,

resolver 1

. You will need an RM-3

Reference Module to interface the Autotech transducers with the card. See

Chapter 3, pg. 3-13,

Using AMCI and Autotech Transducers Together

for more

information on using an RM-3.