Installation Data
Communication Interface Module
Cat. No. 1784-KT2/B
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Allen–Bradley publication SGI–1.1, “Safety Guidelines for the
Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Control”
(available from your local Allen–Bradley office) describes some important
differences between solid–state equipment and electromechanical devices
which should be taken into consideration when applying products such as
those described in this publication.
Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication, in whole or
in part, without written permission of Allen–Bradley Company, Inc. is
prohibited.
WARNING: With any complex communication system you
need to identify potential application–related communication
problems and make provisions in the system design to prevent
hazardous or undesired consequences if a problem occurs.
These problems include, but are not necessarily limited to, the
possibility of:
unexpected loss of communication
erroneous or incomplete data being supplied to the network
and passed on to your application
The 1784-KT2 Communication Interface Module is an IBM PS/2
MicroChannel card that you can insert into any 8- or 16-bit IBM PS/2
expansion slot. The 1784-KT2 provides the following features:
makes your PS/2 computer an active node on Data Highway Plus
provides single cable connection to a PLC-2, PLC- 3, or PLC-5 family
programmable controller
operates with 6200 programming software
is address selectable; you can use with other option boards installed in
your PS/2 computer
when combined with Allen-Bradley 6001-F1E2 software, allows you to
create your own custom interface to Data Highway Plus
The 1784-KT2 has been verified for operation with the following
computers:
Allen-Bradley 6123, 6124
IBM PS/2 7541, 7561, 8550, 8555, 8560, 8570, 8580
Features of the 1784KT2
Compatibility
