RMTE I/O - SCANPRT MNT INFCE 1203-GD1 Remote I/O (115/230V AC Powered) Bulletin 1203 Serial Communications Module Chapter 1 provides an overview of the Remote I/O communications module (1203-GD1 module, 1203-GK1 module, and 1336-GM1 board). In this chapter, you will read about the following: • Function of the module. • Features of the module. • Compatible SCANport products and programmable controllers. • Parts and hardware of the module. • Steps for setting up the module. • Required tools and equipment The 1203-GD1 module, 1203-GK1 module, and 1336-GM1 board let you connect SCANport products to Remote I/O links and devices. These modules feature the following: • DIP switches let you configure how the Remote I/O module operates before connecting it to the link. • User-configurable fault action DIP switches let you customize the module actions when communication errors occur. • LEDs report link, module, and SCANport product health. • Datalinks are supported in the module. Datalinks are a SCANport mechanism for transferring information between a controller and SCANport device. Each enabled datalink uses two words in the I/O image table unless it is truncated.