Allen-Bradley 1203-GD1 Parts list manual

Getting
Started
Manual
Allen-Bradley
Bulletin 1203
Remote I/O
Communications
Module
Catalog Numbers
1203-GD1
1203-GK1
1336-GM1

Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this
publication, those responsible for the application and use of this
control equipment must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps
have been taken to assure that each application and use meets all
performance and safety requirements, including any applicable laws,
regulations, codes and standards.
The illustrations shown in this guide are intended solely for purposes
of example. Since there are many variables and requirements
associated with any particular installation, Allen-Bradley does not
assume responsibility or liability (to include intellectual property
liability) for actual use based upon the examples shown in this
publication.
Allen-Bradley publication SGI-1.1, Safety Guidelines for the
Application, Installation, and Maintenance of Solid-State Control
(available from your local Allen-Bradley office), describes some
important differences between solid-state equipment and
electromechanical devices that should be taken into consideration
when applying products such as those described in this publication.
Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication, in
whole or in part, without written permission of Allen-Bradley
Company, Inc., is prohibited.
Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety
considerations:
!ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices
or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or
death, property damage or economic loss.
Attention statements help you to:
•identify a hazard
•avoid the hazard
•recognize the consequences
Important: Identifies information that is critical for successful
application and understanding of the product.
PLC, PLC–2, PLC–3, and PLC–5 are registered trademarks of Allen–Bradley Company, Inc.
PLC–2/30, PLC–5/10, PLC–5/15, PLC–5/25, PLC–5/30, PLC–5/40, PLC–5/40L, PLC–5/60L, and PLC–5/250 are trademarks
of Allen–Bradley Company, Inc.
SCANport is a registered trademark of Allen–Bradley Company, Inc.
SLC 500, SLC–5/02, and PLC–5/15 are registered trademarks of Allen–Bradley Company, Inc.
DH+ is a registered trademark of Allen–Bradley Company, Inc.
Important User
Information

Summary of Changes
Publication 1203–5.1 – July, 1997
Summary of Changes
We would like to call your attention to the following changes to the
1203-5.1 manual which have occurred since the previous version
published in April, 1996. All references to page, table, and figure
numbers refer to the December publication. Page, table, and figure
numbers in the July, 1997 publication may not match the page, table,
and figure number references mentioned here due to omissions or
inclusions and, likewise, text and graphics shifting somewhat from
page to page.
•Page 1–1 was updated to include the 1336 IMPACT and 1397
drives.
•Figure 1.1 was changed to reflect a change in LED colors.
•Figure 1.2 was changed to reflect a change in LED colors.
•Figure 4.1 was changed to reflect a change in LED colors.
•Table 4.A was changed to reflect a change in LED colors.
•Table 5.A was changed to identify the column headings more
clearly.

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Preface
Who Should Use this Manual? P–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purpose of this Manual P–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents of this Manual P–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SafetyPrecautions P–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firmware Support P–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLC Product Compatibility P–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terms and Abbreviations P–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common Techniques Used in this Manual P–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allen–BradleySupport P–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Local Product Support P–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Product Assistance P–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1
ChapterObjectives 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AdapterDescription 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCANport Device Compatibility 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ConfigurationSwitches 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Datalinks 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SafetyPrecautions 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2
ChapterObjectives 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Module Configuration Switches 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch SW3 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch SW2 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch SW1 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting the Remote I/O Module 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Remote I/O Cable 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the TerminationResistor 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the SCANport Link 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1305 Drive 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1336 PLUS (7.5 – 500HP) and 1336 FORCE 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SMP 3 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SMC Dialog Plus 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Power Supply 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3
ChapterObjectives 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programmable Controller Data Table Use 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Transfer Through the Communications Module 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents
Overview
Installation
Configuration and
Interfacing

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Chapter 4
ChapterObjectives 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TroubleshootingTable 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5
ChapterObjectives 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ProductSpecifications 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programmable Controller Compatibility 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting
Specifications

Preface
Publication 1203–5.1 –– July, 1997
Preface
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual.
This preface covers the following topics:
•who should use this manual
•the purpose of this manual
•safety precautions
•firmware support
•product compatibility
•terms and abbreviations
•conventions used in this manual
•Allen–Bradley support
Use this manual if you are responsible for designing, installing,
programming, or troubleshooting control systems that use the
Bulletin 1203 remote I/O communications module. You must have
previous experience with and a basic understanding of electrical
terminology, configuration procedures, required equipment, and
safety precautions.
To efficiently use this communications module, you must be able to
program and operate an Allen-Bradley programmable controller. In
particular, you must be familiar with remote I/O concepts and
configuration and be able to program block transfer instructions.
This manual provides you with the information you need to apply the
remote I/O communications module that is available for products
that include the SCANporttcommunications port. This manual
describes the procedures for installing, configuring, and
troubleshooting the remote I/O communications module. Block
transfer instructions are explained in a separate software
programming manual.
For information on specific product features, refer to the product
manual.
Important: Read this manual in its entirety before installing,
operating, servicing, or initializing the remote I/O
communications module.
Who Should Use this
Manual?
Purpose of this Manual

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Contents of this Manual
This manual contains the following information:
Chapter: Title: Contents:
Preface Describes the purpose, background, and scope of this
manual as well as an overview of this product.
1 Overview Provides an overview of the adapter features,
configuration information, and diagnostic information.
2 Installation
Provides the procedures you need to mount the Bulletin
1203 remote I/O communications module, connect the
power, and configure the switches, as well as providing
cabling and hardware information.
3Configuration and
Interfacing Provides information such as addressing, information transfer, and sample programs.
4 Troubleshooting Provides information about the LED indications and
fault descriptions.
5 Specifications Provides the environmental, electrical, and
communications specifications.
Please read the following safety precautions carefully.
!ATTENTION: Only personnel familiar with
SCANport devices and the associated machinery
should plan or implement the installation, start-up,
configuration, and subsequent maintenance of this
remote I/O communications module. Failure to comply
may result in personal injury and/or equipment
damage.
!ATTENTION: This module contains ESD
(Electrostatic Discharge) sensitive parts and
assemblies. Static control precautions are required
when installing, testing, servicing, or repairing this
assembly. Component damage may result if ESD
control procedures are not followed. If you are not
familiar with static control procedures, reference
Allen-Bradley Publication 8000-4.5.2, Guarding
against Electrostatic Damage, or any other applicable
ESD protection handbook.
This manual supports communication module firmware versions
1.xx and 2.xx (the xx designator may vary). Features that work with
specific firmware versions will be denoted as such.
Safety Precautions
Firmware Support

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This adapter is designed to be used with the following Allen-Bradley
programmable controllers:
•PLC-2/30with SD2 (communications module version 1.02 or
later)
•PLC-3
•SLC 500twith 1747-SN scanner
•PLC-5/10t, PLC-5/15t, PLC-5/25tfamily
•PLC-5/30t, PLC-5/40t, PLC-5/40Lt, PLC-5/60t,
PLC-5/60Ltfamily, PLC-5/80t
•PLC5/250t
•PLCscanner modules and subscanners.
This adapter was tested with the current revision level of the PLC
processors listed. Earlier versions of the processors may not be
compatible.
The following terms and abbreviations are specific to this product.
For a complete listing of Allen–Bradley terminology, refer to the
Allen–Bradley Industrial Automation Glossary.
In this manual, we refer to the:
•remote I/O communications module as communications module
•variable frequency ac drive (1305, 1336 FORCE, or 1336 PLUS)
as the drive or SCANport device
•The programmable logic controller as the programmable
controller
•Allen–Bradley remote input/output network as remote I/O
•earth ground as Gnd
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
•Bulleted lists provide information, not procedural steps.
•Numbered lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical
information.
•Italic type is used for emphasis and chapter names.
We also use this convention to call attention to helpful information.
PLC Product Compatibility
"
Terms and Abbreviations
Common Techniques Used in
this Manual
"

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Allen–Bradley offers support services worldwide, with over 75
Sales/Support Offices, 512 authorized Distributors and 260
authorized Systems Integrators located throughout the United States
alone, plus Allen–Bradley representatives in every major country in
the world.
Local Product Support
Contact your local Allen–Bradley representative for:
•sales and order support
•product technical training
•warranty support
•support service agreements
Technical Product Assistance
If you need to contact Allen–Bradley for technical assistance, please
review the information in the Troubleshooting chapter first. If you
are still having problems, then call your local Allen–Bradley
representative.
Allen–Bradley Support