Chapter 3 - ControlNet PCIC Card Installation
3.1.2
Component handling guidelines
NOTE
Electrostatic discharge
ESD
The PCIC card uses CMOS technology,
which is highly sensitive to electrostatic
discharge (ESD). ESD may be present
whenever you are handling the card. Handling
a card without any ESD protection can cause
internal circuit damage that may not be
apparent during installation or initial use.
Follow these guidelines when you handle a
card:
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Touch a grounded object to discharge
static potential,
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Wear an approved wrist-strap grounding
device,
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Do not touch the connector pins,
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Do not touch circuit components on the
card,
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If available, use a static safe workstation,
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When not in use, keep the card in its static
shield box or bag.
ATTENTION
Remember, a computer with ac power disconnected is not a grounded object.
3.1.3
About PCIC card drivers
The following releases of Rockwell Software's RSLinx include the device drivers for the PCIC card:
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RSLinx 2. 1 Service Pack 2 and later
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RSLinx 2. 2 and later
Refer to online Help in RSLinx for information on configuring the driver for the PCIC card. For more
information about RSLinx, visit,
http://www.software.rockwell.com.
3.2
Installing the PCIC Card
3.2.1
Prerequisites
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