Installation manual
1 Publication 1394-IN002B-EN-P — February 2004
Preface
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. 
The preface covers the following topics:
• Who Should Use this Manual
• Purpose of this Manual
• Contents of this Manual
• Product Receiving and Storage Responsibility
• Related Documentation
• Conventions Used in this Manual
• Allen-Bradley Support
Who Should Use this 
Manual
Use this manual for designing, installing, and wiring your 1394 
SERCOS interface Multi-Axis Motion Control System. The manual is 
intended for engineers or technicians directly involved in the 
installation and wiring of the 1394.
If you do not have a basic understanding of the 1394, contact your 
local Allen-Bradley representative for information on available training 
courses before using this product.
Purpose of this Manual
This manual provides the mounting, wiring, and connecting 
procedures for the 1394 and standard Rockwell Automation/Allen-
Bradley motors recommended for use with the 1394.
For power up procedures, troubleshooting, and system integration 
with the ControlLogix and SoftLogix SERCOS module/PCI card 
(see table below) refer to the 1394 SERCOS Interface Integration 
Manual (publication 1394-IN024x-EN-P). Manuals are available 
electronically (as a .pdf) or in hardcopy from 
www.theautomationbookstore.com.
Interface ControlLogix Module SoftLogix PCI Card
SERCOS interface 1756-MxxSE 1784-PM16SE










