Rockwell Automation 1784-PCM4B User Manual

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About This Document

Use this document to install the 1784-PCM4/B cable. This cable connects the 1784-PCMK/B card to an SLC 5/01t, 5/02t, or 5/03t processor or a 1747-AIC link coupler for DH485 communication.

Verify Package Contents

Make sure that you have these items before you discard any packing material.
1784-PCM4/B Cable
RJ45
Connector
If any item is missing or incorrect, contact your local Allen-Bradley of
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Attach the Wedges

ATTENTION: You must attach the wedge that is provided with your cable to the computer. This wedge
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1. Slide the wedge into the slot on the bottom of the cable’s electronics
pod as shown below.
provides strain relief for the cable and secures the cable to the computer so the cable is not accidently disconnected. If you do not use the wedge and the cable disconnects, it can damage the connector on the cable and the card.
electronics pod
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2. Position the assembly on the computer so the narrow end of the
wedge is closest to the PCMCIA slot. When you find the best location for the wedge, use a pencil to mark the location on the computer.
length
of cable from connector to electronics pod is 17.8 cm (7 in.)
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3. Separate the wedge from the electronics pod.
4. Remove the paper backing from the wedge.
ATTENTION: The adhesive on the wedge is very strong.
Once you remove the protective paper and attach the
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wedge to the computer, you cannot remove the wedge. Be sure you are confident about the position of the wedge before you secure it.
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5. Place the wedge on the computer where you marked the location.
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Connect the Cable

Important: When installing your 1784-PCM4/B cable, make sure you:
securely attach the cable connector to the 1784-PCMK/B card (check
this connection if you are experiencing communication problems)
use the wedges to support the weight of the pod
do not bump the cable or connected hardware and inadvertently
disconnect the cable
1. Slide the cable’s electronics pod onto the wedge on the computer.
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2. Attach the cable to the 1784-PCMK card.
The
silver side should face the
top of the card.
3. Attach the cable to the processor.
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DH485 RS232
1784-PCM4/B
1784-PCMK
1747-AIC
SLC 5/02
SLC 5/03SLC 5/01
Important: If you are connecting the 1784-PCMK card directly
to an SLC 5/01, 5/02, or 5/03 processor, your DH485 link can have only two nodes, the SLC processor and the notebook computer with the 1784-PCMK card installed. Connect the 1784-PCMK card through a 1747-AIC link coupler to use the 1784-PCMK card on a DH485 link with more than two nodes.
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4. Verify that you can go online with the 1784-PCMK card and your
application software.

Removing the Cable

If you need to remove the cable:
1. Verify all communication software has been stopped.
2. Remove the cable by gently pinching the side bars and pulling the
connector toward you.
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