FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011)

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3.Steps for implementation of a SlotServer Project

3.1.Read the SlotServer Instruction Manual

This provides guidelines for getting started with the SlotServer, and is very useful for first time implementation of a SlotServer application.

3.2.Install the SlotServer in a ControlLogix Rack.

Refer to Section 4 for information on installation.

3.3.Write the SlotServer configuration.

Refer to the FieldServer configuration manual for instruction on writing a FieldServer configuration.

Refer to Section 6 for assistance on managing the Logix driver Parameters

Refer to the desired protocol driver supplement for assistance on managing the protocol parameters.

3.4.Install the FieldServer Utilities

Insert the supplied Utilities CD into the CD drive of the PC to be used for configuration and follow the install instructions.

3.5.Load the SlotServer Configuration into the SlotServer

Refer to the FieldServer Utilities manual for information on the FieldServer Remote User Interface.

3.6.Program the ControlLogix CPU to communicate with the SlotServer.

The sections that follow highlight a few examples on how this is done.

3.7.Commission the third party network.

Refer to standard commissioning guidelines for the protocol in question.

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FieldServer FS-RA-CLX-BAS Steps for implementation of a SlotServer Project, Install the SlotServer in a ControlLogix Rack

FS-RA-CLX-BAS specifications

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