Rockwell-automation 1792-IB8/B INSTL.INST ARMOR BLOCK 8 INPUT User Manual

ArmorBlock is a trademark of Allen-Bradley Co. Inc.Publication 1792-5.2 – October 1996 Cat. No. 1792-IB8 Series BTo: See page

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module10Publication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Communicate with Your ArmorBlock ModuleThis ArmorBlock module acts as a slave in a mast

11 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Configure Your Armor Module Offline Using theDeviceNet Manager Configuration ToolT

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module12Publication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Adding a Device to the NetworkAction ResponseAt the network screen, click on the“add de

13 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Configure your Device ParametersAfter adding the devices to the network, you must confi

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module14Publication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Configuring the ParametersDefault settings for the 8 input module are:autobaud when ena

15 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 19963. For help about a specific parameter, click on . A screensimilar to this will appear

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module16Publication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Saving to a File1. To save those parameters to a file, click on the button.You see thi

17 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 19962. Choose the file name, file type (.TXT), directory and drive to whichyou want to save

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module18Publication 1792-5.2 – October 19962. The configuration screen for your selected driver appears. You can:• set the node ad

19 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Add the Device to the NetworkAction ResponseAt the network screen, click on the“add dev

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module2Publication 1792-5.2 – October 1996European Union Directive ComplianceIf this product is installed within the European Unio

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module20Publication 1792-5.2 – October 19964. Click once on the device you wish to configure on the project screenand choose .The

21 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 19965. Load parameters.If you want to load parameters ChooseFrom a fileYou see this screen.

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module22Publication 1792-5.2 – October 19966. Modify the parameter.If you want to ChooseModify a parameterYou see a screen similar

23 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 19967. Save parameters to a file, to the device, or print to a file.If you want to ChooseSa

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module24Publication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Monitoring Parameters OnlineYou can monitor parameters at the Device Configuration scre

25 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Reset FaultsThere are various ways to reset faults on an ArmorBlock module.• cycle powe

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module26Publication 1792-5.2 – October 1996The device configuration screen appears. Select the Reset Faulted I/Oparameter.After se

27 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Reset Faults using Explicit Message Program ControlYou can also reset inputs using the

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module28Publication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Configure Your Armor Module Using EDS FilesCurrent versions of DeviceNet Manager s

29 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 1996$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Param1 =

3 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Install Your ArmorBlock ModuleInstallation of the ArmorBlock module consists of:• settin

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module30Publication 1792-5.2 – October 1996$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Param4 =

31 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 19960, $ reserved6, $ Link Path Size”20 08 24 03 30 03”, $ Link Path to Input 3 value attri

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module32Publication 1792-5.2 – October 19960x0030, $ No support for settable path, scaling, or scaling$ links.$ Value is gettable

33 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 1996$ Value is gettable only.$ Enumerated strings are supported.8, $ Data Type – unsigned s

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module34Publication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Troubleshoot with the IndicatorsThe ArmorBlock I/O module has 3 types of indicators:• M

35 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Specifications8 Input Module – Cat. No. 1792-IB8Input SpecificationsInputs per Block 8

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module36Publication 1792-5.2 – October 1996General SpecificationsEnvironmental ConditionsOperational TemperatureStorage Temperatur

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module4Publication 1792-5.2 – October 19962. Using DeviceNet Manager Software, go online using the “SetupOnline Connection” select

5 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 19965. The bar at the bottom of the screen will tell you when you go online.6. At the utilit

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module6Publication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Mount the ArmorBlock ModuleMount the block module directly to the machine or device. Com

7 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Mounting Dimensions6.242.632.57.741.903.0554 mounting holesfor #10 screws(77.6)(48.3)(15

ArmorBlock 8 Input Module8Publication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Connect the Wiring to the ArmorBlock ModuleThe block module uses quick disconnect, screw

9 ArmorBlock 8 Input ModulePublication 1792-5.2 – October 1996Connecting the Input WiringConnect input wiring to the micro connectors which screw into