Allen Bradley 1203-FM1 SCANport Communication Module

FAQ

Q1. What is the 1203-FM1 used for?
It is a SCANport communication module used in Allen-Bradley FLEX I/O systems to interface with legacy drive equipment.

Q2. What communication protocol does it support?
It supports SCANport, a legacy Allen-Bradley drive communication protocol.

Q3. Where is it installed?
It must be installed on a dedicated 1203 terminal base unit in a FLEX I/O system.

Q4. Is it hot-swappable?
Yes, it can be removed and inserted under power, but doing so may cause faults on connected devices.

Q5. How many channels does it have?
It supports 2 SCANport communication channels.

Q6. What is its power requirement?
It runs on 5 V DC from the FLEXbus adapter with low power consumption (~0.8 W).

Q7. Is it still widely used today?
No, it is a legacy module mainly found in older installed automation systems.

Q8. What is the weight of the module?
Approximately 0.07–0.15 kg, depending on packaging and revision.

1203-FM1 Allen Bradley

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