Preface

Who Should Use this Manual

Purpose of this Manual

Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. It provides information concerning:

•who should use this manual

•the purpose of this manual

•related documentation

•conventions used in this manual

•Rockwell Automation support

Use this manual if you are responsible for designing, installing, programming, or troubleshooting control systems that use Allen-Bradley Controllers on Ethernet.

You should have a basic understanding of Allen-Bradley programmable controllers and Ethernet networking. You should understand programmable controllers and be able to interpret the ladder logic instructions required to control your application. If you do not, contact your local Allen-Bradley representative for information on available training courses before using this product.

This manual is a reference guide for the Ethernet Interface (ENI). It describes the procedures you use to install and configure the ENI.

This manual:

•gives you an overview of the ENI

•explains the procedures you need to install and use an ENI

Publication 1761-UM006A-EN-P - January 2001