GE GFK0579B Scanner User Manual


 
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Preface
Content of this Manual
This book is a reference to installing, configuring, and using a GE Fanuc Series 90 –70
Remote I/O Scanner (IC697BEM733).
Chapter 1. Introduction: This chapter describes the Remote I/O Scanner and other
equipment that may be used with it. It discusses Genius bus operation as it relates to
the Remote I/O Scanner, and describes how the Remote I/O Scanner can be used in
redundancy systems. Chapter 1 also describes configurable features of a remote drop,
and explains configuration methods.
Chapter 2. Installation: Explains how to properly install the components of a remote
drop, including Series 90–70 racks, a Remote I/O Scanner, and other Series 90–70
modules. Chapter 2 also explains how to complete the Genius bus connections and how
to connect a programmer to the Remote I/O Scanner.
Chapter 3. Remote I/O Scanner Operation: Describes the memory and operating
modes of the Remote I/O Scanner, and explains its operation. This chapter also explains
how option modules such as the Programmable Coprocessor Module (PCM) could be
used in a remote drop.
Chapter 4. Configuration with Logicmaster 90–70: Explains configuration steps
using Release 4 of the Logicmaster 90–70 configuration software.
Chapter 5. Logicmaster 90 Operation with a Remote Drop: Explains how to set up a
Logicmaster 90 programmer to communicate with a remote drop. This chapter also
describes functional differences in LM90 when it communicates with a remote drop.
Chapter 6. Remote Drop Configuration with a Hand–held Monitor: Explains how to
configure a remote drop using a Genius Hand–held Monitor.
Chapter 7. Monitoring and Controlling Remote Drop Data: Explains how the I/O data
for a remote drop can be displayed on a Hand–held Monitor or programmer. Chapter 7
also describes how I/O circuits can be forced, toggled, or overwritten.
Chapter 8. Diagnostics and Fault Clearing: Explains how diagnostic information from a
remote drop can be displayed on a Hand–held Monitor or programmer, and how faults
can be cleared.
Chapter 9. Remote I/O Scanner Datagrams: Describes datagrams that can be sent to a
Remote I/O Scanner. Chapter 9 also shows the format of the Remote I/O Scanner’s
Report Fault datagrams.
Appendix A. Estimating the Maximum Number of Remote Drops for a Bus: Shows
how to roughly estimate how many remote drops can be on a bus with one Bus
Controller, one Hand–held Monitor, no Genius blocks, and no programmed
communications.
Appendix B. Finding the I/O Configuration Data Total of a Remote Drop: Gives
instructions for finding the amount of configuration data needed for the I/O modules in
a remote drop.