I have a project coming up that will be using a CompactLogix to replace a SLC including the I/O. That brings me to my question. Which of the above should I use? What are the advantages/disadvantages for using each? I have always used 1769 I/O with CompactLogix so I'm famililar with it. Not so with Point I/O. Here are some of the details:
1. All the I/O is local to the panel containing the processor.
2. We'll need the equivilant of (2) 1746-IA16, (2) 1746-OA, (1) 1746-IB8, (1) 1746-NO4I and (1) 1746-NIO4V.
3. The current SLC I/O goes to an existing vertical terminal strip.
Some Point I/O questions:
The I/O will be on Ethernet of course, but I'm confused as how the Point I/O is configured. I have read the manuals, just maybe not the right ones.
1. I understand that the Point I/O Ethernet adapter supplies the power. What or how is the power supllied to the aptapter?
2. How do I calculate the power supply needed?
3. Do I need to order the terminal bases separately?
4. When do you use the power extender?
5. Does the IAB software help with the config?
I'm sure I'll have more questions, but this is a start.
Thanks!
1. All the I/O is local to the panel containing the processor.
2. We'll need the equivilant of (2) 1746-IA16, (2) 1746-OA, (1) 1746-IB8, (1) 1746-NO4I and (1) 1746-NIO4V.
3. The current SLC I/O goes to an existing vertical terminal strip.
Some Point I/O questions:
The I/O will be on Ethernet of course, but I'm confused as how the Point I/O is configured. I have read the manuals, just maybe not the right ones.
1. I understand that the Point I/O Ethernet adapter supplies the power. What or how is the power supllied to the aptapter?
2. How do I calculate the power supply needed?
3. Do I need to order the terminal bases separately?
4. When do you use the power extender?
5. Does the IAB software help with the config?
I'm sure I'll have more questions, but this is a start.
Thanks!