FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011)

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4.SlotServer Installation

The SlotServer plugs directly into the AB1756 ControlLogix rack. Take note of the slot number used for the SlotServer as this will be needed when configuring the I/O in the RSLogix software.

4.1.SlotServer Ports and Displays

Note that there are several hardware ports available on the SlotServer card, but that this SlotServer model only makes use of a select few. The ports and displays of interest are as shown in the diagram below:

Scrolling display shows card messages

Card Status Indicators show general card status

Service Pin for LonWorks Commissioning

Communications Status LED’s show status of communications and card software.

TP/FT10 LonWorks Connection

Ethernet Port. Used for configuration and

Ethernet Protocols.

RS-485 Port. Specify as R1 in the configuration.

Scrolling Display

This will Display an OK status when the SlotServer has powered up successfully.

Card Status Indicators:

The Comm and OK lights will indicate green successfully. The Sys indicator will indicate communicating properly; and red otherwise.

when the SlotServer has powered up green if the external nodes are all

Service Pin

To be used for commissioning the SlotServer into a LonWorks network

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FieldServer FS-RA-CLX-BAS instruction manual SlotServer Installation, SlotServer Ports and Displays

FS-RA-CLX-BAS specifications

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