B3000-B Serial Brains User’s Guide
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Chapter 1
1: Introduction
DROP-IN REPLACEMENT FOR A B3000 BRAIN
The B3000-B is a serial brain designed as a drop-in
replacement for the obsolete B3000. Two models are
available:
•
Choose the
B3000-B
if you are replacing a B3000
that uses the
mistic
protocol. This model is
compatible with FactoryFloor controllers running
OptoControl strategies and SNAP B-series mounting
racks. The B3000-B has the same functionality as the
B3000 but supports
mistic
only
.
•
Choose the
B3000-B-OMUX
if you are replacing a
B3000 that uses the Optomux protocol. This model is
compatible with SNAP B-series mounting racks and
contains firmware suited for an Optomux system.
From a hardware standpoint the two models are identical,
but they contain different firmware.
Make sure to order
the correct part number
for your application
and
update the brain with the correct firmware.
Migrating to Newer Systems
A B3000-B can be connected to a SNAP PAC S-series controller, and it can be migrated with other
mistic
I/O
units to PAC Project. However, if you are building a new SNAP PAC system with distributed I/O, you should use
SNAP-PAC-SB1 and SB2 serial brains instead of the B3000-B.
For more information on:
•
SNAP PAC SB-series brains, see form 1690, the
SNAP PAC Brains User’s Guide
.
•
Obsolete B3000 serial brain, see form 0787, the
SNAP Analog/Digital Mistic/Optomux Brain Data Sheet
.
•
Migrating to the SNAP PAC System, see form 1688, the
SNAP PAC System Migration Technical Note
.
All documents are available on our website,
. The easiest way to find them is to search on
the form number.
