Spectrum Controls 1746sc-CTR8 Owner's manual

User’s Manual Pub. 0300181-07 Rev. A

ii SLC 500™ 50 kHz Counter/Flowmeter Input Module

User’s Manual Pub. 0300181-07 Rev. A

Important Notes

1. Please read all the information in this owner’s guide before installing the

product.

2. The information in this owner's guide applies to hardware and firmware

version 1.00 or later.

3. This guide assumes that the reader has a full working knowledge of the

relevant processor.

Notice

The products and services described in this owner's guide are useful in a wide

variety of applications. Therefore, the user and others responsible for applying

the products and services described herein are responsible for determining their

acceptability for each application. While efforts have been made to provide

accurate information within this owner's guide, Spectrum Controls, Inc. assumes

no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information

herein.

Under no circumstances will Spectrum Controls, Inc. be responsible or liable for

any damages or losses, including indirect or consequential damages or losses,

arising out of either the use of any information within this owner's guide or the

use of any product or service referenced herein.

No patent liability is assumed by Spectrum Controls, Inc. with respect to the use

of any of the information, products, circuits, programming, or services referenced

herein.

The information in this owner's guide is subject to change without notice.

Limited Warranty

Spectrum Controls, Inc. warrants that its products are free from defects in

material and workmanship under normal use and service, as described in

Spectrum Controls, Inc. literature covering this product, for a period of 1 year.

The obligations of Spectrum Controls, Inc. under this warranty are limited to

replacing or repairing, at its option, at its factory or facility, any product which

shall, in the applicable period after shipment, be returned to the Spectrum

Controls, Inc. facility, transportation charges prepaid, and which after

examination is determined, to the satisfaction of Spectrum Controls, Inc., to be

thus defective.

This warranty shall not apply to any such equipment which shall have been

repaired or altered except by Spectrum Controls, Inc. or which shall have been

subject to misuse, neglect, or accident. In no case shall the liability of Spectrum

Controls, Inc. exceed the purchase price. The aforementioned provisions do not

extend the original warranty period of any product which has either been repaired

or replaced by Spectrum Controls, Inc.

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................................................................................... II

MODULE OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................... 1-1

SECTION 1.1 GENERAL FEATURES AND BENEFITS ............................................................................................................. 1-1

SECTION 1.2 INCREASED ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY ....................................................................................................... 1-2

SECTION 1.3 REDUCED SYSTEM COSTS ........................................................................................................................... 1-2

SECTION 1.4 STATE- OF-THE-ART PERFORMANCE ............................................................................................................ 1-2

SECTION 1.5 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 1-3

SECTION 1.6 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 1-5

Diagnostic LEDs ......................................................................................................................................... 1-5

SECTION 1.7 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................... 1-5

SECTION 1.8 SYSTEM OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 1-5

SECTION 1.9 MODULE OPERATION ................................................................................................................................ 1-6

INSTALLATION AND WIRING ............................................................................................................. 2-1

SECTION 2.1 PREVENT ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE .......................................................................................................... 2-2

SECTION 2.2 EMC DIRECTIVE ....................................................................................................................................... 2-2

SECTION 2.3 POWER REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 2-2

SECTION 2.4 SELECTING A RACK SLOT ............................................................................................................................ 2-3

SECTION 2.5 SELECTING A LOCATION ............................................................................................................................. 2-3

SECTION 2.6 INSERTING YOUR MODULE INTO THE RACK ................................................................................................... 2-3

SECTION 2.7 WIRING YOUR MODULE ............................................................................................................................ 2-5

SECTION 2.8 PREPARING AND WIRING CABLES ................................................................................................................ 2-7

SECTION 2.9 LABELING AND RE-INSTALLING THE TERMINAL BLOCK ...................................................................................... 2-9

CONFIGURING THE 1746SC-CTR4/CTR8 ............................................................................................ 3-1

SECTION 3.1 MODULE ID CODE .................................................................................................................................... 3-1

SECTION 3.2 MODULE ADDRESSING ............................................................................................................................... 3-1

SECTION 3.3 OPERATING MODES .................................................................................................................................. 3-3

SECTION 3.4 INPUT CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 3-3

SECTION 3.5 MODES................................................................................................................................................... 3-5

SECTION 3.6 CHANNEL TURN-ON, TURN-OFF, AND RECONFIGURATION TIMES ..................................................................... 3-6

SECTION 3.7 RESPONSE TO SLOT DISABLING .................................................................................................................... 3-6

CHANNEL CONFIGURATION, DATA, AND STATUS ............................................................................. 4-1

SECTION 4.1 CONFIGURING EACH INPUT CHANNEL .......................................................................................................... 4-1

SECTION 4.2 OUTPUT REGISTER – SCALE AND LIMIT DATA VALUES ...................................................................................... 4-8

SECTION 4.3 INPUT REGISTERS - CHANNEL DATA ............................................................................................................ 4-10

PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES ............................................................................................................. 5-1

SECTION 5.1 SIMPLE LINEAR COUNTER (10,000 LIMIT)..................................................................................................... 5-1

SECTION 5.2 RING COUNTER SAMPLE ............................................................................................................................ 5-2

SECTION 5.3 SIMPLE RING COUNTER WITH FLATS (20 K LIMIT) .......................................................................................... 5-2

SECTION 5.4 USING PRESET VALUES WITH EXTENDED MODE ............................................................................................ 5-3

SECTION 5.5 USING SCALING WITH COUNT AND RATE OUTPUTS ........................................................................................ 5-4

SECTION 5.6 APPLICATION METER PROVING.................................................................................................................... 5-4

SECTION 5.7 APPLICATION NOTE: FACTOR DATA ERRORS .................................................................................................. 5-5

TESTING YOUR MODULE ................................................................................................................... 6-1

INSPECTING YOUR MODULE .................................................................................................................. 6-1

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DISCONNECTING PRIME MOVERS ........................................................................................................... 6-1

POWERING UP ................................................................................................................................... 6-2

INTERPRETING THE LED INDICATORS ...................................................................................................... 6-2

CODES .............................................................................................................................................. 6-3

NO SIGNAL ........................................................................................................................................ 6-4

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................. 6-4

CHAPTER 7 MAINTAINING YOUR MODULE AND ENSURING SAFETY ................................................................... 7-1

SECTION 7.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................. 7-1

SECTION 7.2 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 7-1

SECTION 7.3 GETTING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE .......................................................................................................... 7-2

SECTION 7.4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................................................................................................ 7-3

APPENDIX A FLOATING POINT RATE MODE ........................................................................................................A-1

OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................ A-1

CONFIGURING EACH INPUT CHANNEL FOR FLOATING POINT RATE ...................................................................................... A-1

INPUT REGISTERS – CHANNEL DATA ............................................................................................................................... A-1

SETTING THE RATE LIMIT/R FACTOR: .............................................................................................................................. A-2

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NPUT

R

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:

CHANNEL DATA ................................................................................................................................... A-2

L

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Preface

Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. This preface

covers the following topics:

• Who should use this manual

• What This Manual Covers

• Related documentation

• Technical Support

• Documentation

• Conventions used in this manual

• Terms and abbreviations you should know

Who Should

Use This Manual

Use this guide if you design, install, program, or maintain a control system that

uses Allen-Bradley Small Logic Controllers.

You should have a basic understanding of SLC 500 products. You should also

understand electronic process control, and the ladder program instructions

required to generate the electronic signals that control your application. If you do

not, contact your local Allen-Bradley representative for the proper training before

using these products.

What This

Manual Covers

This guide covers the 1746sc-CTR4 and 1746sc-CTR8 Counter/Flowmeter input

modules. It contains the information you need to install, wire, use, and maintain

these modules. It also provides diagnostic and troubleshooting help should the

need arise.

The table below provides a listing of publications that contain important

information about Allen-Bradley PLC systems.

Refer to this Document Allen-Bradley

Pub. No.

SLC 500 System Overview

1747-2.30

Application Considerations for Solid

State Controls

SGI-1.1

Allen-Bradley Programmable Controller

Grounding and Wiring Guidelines

1770-4.1

Installation & Operation Manual for

Modular Hardware Style Programmable

Controllers

1747-6.2

Installation & Operation Manual for

Fixed Hardware Style Programmable

Controllers

1747-NI001

Allen-Bradley Advanced Programming

Software (APS) User Manual

1747-6.4

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Refer to this Document Allen-Bradley

Pub. No.

Allen-Bradley Advanced Programming

Software (APS) Reference Manual

1747-6.11

Getting Started Guide for Advanced

Programming Software (APS)

1747-6.3

SLC 500 Software Programmers’ Quick

Reference Guide

ABT-1747-TSG001

Allen-Bradley HHT (Hand-Held

Terminal) User Manual

1747-NP002

Getting Started Guide for HHT (Hand-

Held Terminal)

1747-NM009

Allen-Bradley Publication Index SD499

Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation

Glossary

AG-7.1

Technical

Support

For technical support, please contact your local Rockwell Automation

TechConnect Office for all Spectrum products. Contact numbers are as follows:

• USA 1-440-646-6900

• United Kingdom 01-908-635-230

• Australia 1-800-809-929

• Mexico 001-888-365-8677

• Brazil 55-11-3618-8800

• Europe +49-211- 41553-630

or send an email to

support@spectrumcontrols.com

Documentation

If you would like a manual, you can download a free electronic version from the

Internet at www.spectrumcontrols.com.

Conventions

Used in This

Manual

The following conventions are used throughout this manual:

• Bulleted lists (like this one) provide information, not procedural steps.

• Lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical information.

• Italic type is used for emphasis.

• Bold type identifies headings and sub-headings:

WARNING

Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to

personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss. These

messages help you to identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the

consequences.

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ATTENTION

Actions ou situations risquant d’entraîner des blessures pouvant être

mortelles, des dégâts matériels ou des pertes financières. Les messages «

Attention » vous aident à identifier un danger, à éviter ce danger et en

discerner les conséquences.

NOTE

Identifies information that is critical for successful application and

understanding of the product.

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Module Overview

The 1746sc-CTR4 and the 1746sc-CTR8 are 4 and 8 channel Counter/ Flow

Meter modules. The modules are suitable for general purpose counter and flow

meter applications that require a large number of input channels and high

accuracy. The module supports both AC and DC input signal types. The counter

functions include programmable control of the counter including start, stop,

reset, preset control and user defined flags. The input levels for the counter

mode are 5, 12, and 24 volts DC. The Flow Meter mode is compatible with

variable reluctance AC input. This differential AC input will count AC zero

crossing signals from 50 mV to 75 V peak.

Read this chapter to familiarize yourself further with your isolated analog module

(shown above). This chapter covers:

• General features and benefits.

• Detailed specifications.

Section 1.1

General Features

And Benefits

• 8 Input Channels or 4 Channels of Quadrature Encoders.

• 4 External Counter enable inputs.

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• Input voltage ranges: AC (50mv–75V peak), 5 Vdc, 12 Vdc, 24 Vdc.

• Input frequency: AC 50 kHz Max, DC 50 kHz Max.

• Maximum count value: ±32 K or ±8 M.

• Programmable Scaling, K, M, R Factor.

• Channel update time of 4 msec/channel.

• Rate output mode (Integer and Floating Point).

• Counter logic level state.

• Programmable Counter functions: start/stop/reset/present.

• Programmable counter Alarm flags and zero flags.

• 3 Selectable filters: 15 kHz, 30 kHz, 50 kHz.

• Channel to back Plane isolation of 1000 VDC.

Section 1.2

Increased Accuracy

and Reliability

The counter module offers ±1 count accuracy and ±1% or better frequency

measurement accuracy. Programmable functions allow the user to define counter

ranges and flags to accommodate process-specific requirements. Full speed

counter operation of over 50kHz is possible.

Section 1.3

Reduced System

Costs

High Channel density allows for lower resource usage. Eight channels consume

the resources associated with a standard two channel module.

Section 1.4 State-

of-the-Art

Performance

These modules incorporate state of the art Programmable Gate Array technology

that allows high circuit density and functionality. The module uses proprietary

Allen-Bradley technology, so they operate and perform like the latest Allen-

Bradley products. They also provide high resolution, user-programmable range

settings, continuous temperature compensation (no field calibration), software

configuration, programmable output limits, and programmable safe states in case

of a fault.

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Section 1.5

Detailed Specifications

Table 1-1. Thermocouple Temperature Ranges

Specification

Description

Configuration 4/8 Channel of differential counter inputs 2/4 Channels of quadrature

encoding 2/4 Input enable Control lines

Input Modes DC counter, AC flow meter

Voltage Range AC 0-30 VP 5 VDC 12 VDC 24 VDC

VIL -50 mV 1 V 3 V 5 V

VIH +50 mV 3.5 V 9 V 13 V

Vmax (CE) ±75 V ±75 V ±75 V ±75 V

Vmax (UL) ±100 V ±100 V ±100 V ±100 V

Current Range

5 mA maximum at 120 V

Input Impedance Rin greater than 10 ohms when within -10 V to +12 V range.

Rin = 25 Kohms when outside of -10 V to +12 V range

Cin 100 pF Input Filter Off

Cin 1000 pF Input Filter On

Counter Speed DC Inputs 0 Hz to 50 kHz

AC Inputs 0 Hz to 50 kHz

Input Frequency DC Inputs 1 Hz to 50 kHz

AC Inputs 1 Hz to 50 kHz

Counter Enable Input VIL 1.0 V maximum

VIH 3.5 V minimum

Vmax 75 V

Input impedance

25 Kohms

Input Filter:

Digital Filter

Analog Filter

50 kHz (Default)

30 kHz

15 kHz

Min Pulse Time:

DC mode

External Enable/Disable

8 us

Enable and Disable setup time = 20 us

Channel Update Time:

Counter Output

Rate Output:

Rate Instantaneous Mode

Rate Average Mode

Scaling OFF ON

4.00 5.6 (msec per channel)

1.00 1.00 (sec per channel)

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Specification Description

Accuracy:

Count mode

Rate (Instant)

Rate (Average)

± 1 Count

± 1% at 50 kHz, .001% at 1 Hz

± 1 Hz

Maximum Count Value Low Range -32,768 to +32,767

High Range -8,388,608 to +8,388,607

Fault detection Over and under range status bits, for all modes.

Data Format:

Counter mode

Rate mode

Max Binary Value: -8,388,608 to +8,388,607

Max Binary Value: -32,768 to +32,767

Isolation:

Channel to Rack

Channel to Channel

1000 VDC Continuous Optical and magnetic

0 VDC

Input Protection Maximum input voltage ±100 VDC, 150 VAC peak-to-peak

Maximum input current ±5 mA at 100 VDC

Power Requirements: CTR4 CTR8

Internal rack +5 V 17 5mA 225 mA

Internal rack +24 V 75 mA 125 mA

Table 1-2 Physical Specifications

Specification Description

LED Indicators

Module Status

The Module Status LED indicates the status of the power up self-test.

The LED is on when the module is ready. Any self -test error is

indicated with a blink code.

Channel Status CTR4 - 4 Green LEDs

CTR8 - 8 Green LEDs

The 8 Channel LEDs indicate that a channel is enabled.

Terminal Block 24-pin removable connector.

Wire Size

One 12 AWG to 28 AWG wire

Torque 0.5 Nm, (4.5 lb.-in)

Table 1-3 Environmental Specifications

Specification Description

Operating Temperature -0 ºC to 60 ºC (32 ºF to 140 ºF)

Storage/Non-Operating

Temperature -40 ºC to 85 ºC (-40 ºF to 185 ºF)

Operating Humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing

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Section 1.6 Regulatory Requirements

Compliance

Standards Industry Standards

UL Safety

UL 61010-2-201 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for

Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 2-201: Particular

Requirements for Control Equipment (NRAQ, NRAQ7)

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-12 (Safety Requirements for Electrical

Equipment for Measurement, Control,

and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General Requirements)

UL Hazardous

Locations

ANSI/ISA–12.12.01 Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I,

Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations (NRAG)

CSA C22.2 No. 213-M1987 - Non-incendive Electrical Equipment for use in

Class I Division 2 Hazardous Locations - March 1987 (NRAG7)

Temp code T4 or better, Pollution degree 2, gas groups A, B, C, and D

CE EMC Directive

EN 61131-2 Programmable Controllers: Third Edition 2007-02, Clause 8,

Zones A&B

EN 61000-6-2: Generic Industrial Immunity

EN 61000-6-4: Generic Industrial Emissions

UKCA

Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016

BS EN 61131-2, BS EN 61000-6-4, BS EN 61000-6-2

FCC 27 CFR Part 15, Class A

ROROC Arrêté ministériel n° 6404-15 du 29 ramadan 1436 (16 juillet 2015)

NM EN 61131-2, NM EN 61000-6-4, NM EN 61000-6-2

Diagnostic LEDs

The module contains diagnostic LEDs that help you identify the source of

problems that may occur during power-up or during normal operation. Power-up

and channel diagnostics are explained in Chapter N, Testing Your Module.

Section 1.7

System Overview

The module communicates with the SLC 500 processor and receives +5 VDC

and +24 VDC power from the system power supply through the parallel

backplane interface. No external power supply is required. You may install as

many modules in the system as the power supply can support.

Section 1.8 System Operation

At power-up, the module checks its internal circuits, memory, and basic

functions. During this time the module status LED remains off. If the module

finds no faults, it turns on its module status LED.

After completing power-up checks, the module waits for valid channel

configuration data from your SLC ladder logic program (channel status LEDs are

off). After channel configuration data is transferred and channel enable bits are

set for one or more channels, the module turns on its channel status LEDs. Then

it continuously converts the inputs to the data format you selected for the

channel.

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Section 1.9 Module Operation

The module’s input circuitry consists of four or eight single ended inputs. Inputs

are expected to be digital, but are built using comparators, so can operate with

analog signals. Hysteresis is built into the level detection circuit, so even very

slowly varying inputs can be digitized. Inputs have the option to be filtered with

a single pole RC filter, if the filter has been enabled by the user in their

application. The user is also expected to set the threshold level for their

application. Inputs are tolerant of the full input range regardless of the threshold

selected.

To use a channel, the corresponding input enable must be wired to a positive

voltage (see Specifications for input voltage range). It is recommended that

unused inputs have both the channel input pin and the enable pin wired to

ground.

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Installation and Wiring

This chapter will cover:

• Avoiding electrostatic damage.

• Determining power requirements.

• Selecting a rack slot.

• Inserting your module into the rack.

• Wiring your module.

NOTE

Although your module has a jumper on its printed circuit board, this

jumper is for the manufacturer’s use only. Your module was calibrated by

the manufacturer, so no further calibration is required.

NOTE

For UL and CUL compliance, power and input/output (I/O) wiring must

be in accordance with Class I, Division 2, wiring methods [Article 501-4

(b) of the National Electrical Code , NFPA 70] and in accordance with the

authority having jurisdiction. Also, you must observe the warnings shown

below. Failure to observe these warnings can cause personal injury.

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

• Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I,

Division 2.

• Do not replace components or disconnect equipment unless power

has been switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.

Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential.

• Do not connect or disconnect components unless power has been

switched off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.

• This product must be installed in an IP54 rated enclosure.

• All wiring must comply with N.E.C. article 501-4(b).

The following documents contain information that may help you as you install

and wire your module:

• National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection

Association of Boston, MA

• IEEE Standard 518-1977, Guide for the Installation of Electrical

Equipment to Minimize Electrical Noise Inputs to Controllers from

External Sources

• IEEE Standard 142-1982, Recommended Practices for Grounding of

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Industrial and Commercial Power Systems

• Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems, by Henry W. Ott;

published by Wiley-Interscience of New York in 1976

Section 2.1

Prevent

Electrostatic

Discharge

WARNING

Electrostatic discharge can damage integrated circuits or semiconductors if

you touch analog module card bus connector pins or the terminal block on

the module. Follow these guidelines when you handle the module:

• Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential.

• Wear an approved wrist-strap grounding device.

• Do not touch the bus connector or connector pins.

• Do not touch circuit components inside the module.

• If available, use a static-safe workstation.

• When it is not in use, keep the module in its static-shield bag.

Section 2.2

EMC Directive

This product is tested to meet Council Directive 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic

Compatibility (EMC) and the following standards, in whole or in part,

documented in a technical construction file:

• EN 61000-6-4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)–Part 6-4: Generic

standards–Emission standard for industrial environments.

• EN 61000-6-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)–Part 6-2: Generic

standards–Immunity for industrial environments.

UKCA Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016

• BS EN 61131-2, BS EN 61000-6-4, BS EN 61000-6-2.

This product is intended for use in an industrial environment.

Section 2.3

Power Requirements

The module receives its power through the SLC-500 chassis backplane from the

fixed or modular +5 VDC and +24 VDC chassis power supply. The maximum

current drawn by the module is shown in the table below:

Model

Voltage (VDC)

Current (mA)

1746sc-CTR8 5 225

24 125

1746sc-CTR4 5 175

24 75

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When using the module in a modular system, add the values shown above to the

requirements of all other modules in the SLC to prevent overloading the chassis

power supply.

Section 2.4

Selecting a

Rack Slot

Two factors determine where you should install your module in the rack:

ambient temperature and electrical noise. When selecting a slot for your module,

try to position your module:

• In a rack close to the bottom of the enclosure (where the air is cooler).

• Away from modules that generate significant heat, such as 32-point

input/output modules.

• In a slot away from AC or high-voltage DC modules, hard contact

switches, relays, and AC motor drives.

• Away from the rack power supply (if using a modular system).

Remember that in a modular system, the processor always occupies the first slot.

of the rack.

Section 2.5

Selecting a

Location

Most applications require installation in an industrial enclosure to reduce the

effects of electrical interference. Analog inputs are highly susceptible to

electrical noise. Electrical noise coupled to the analog inputs will reduce the

performance (accuracy) of the module. Group your modules to minimize adverse

effects from radiated electrical noise and heat. Consider the following conditions

when selecting a location for the analog module. Position the module:

• Away from sources of electrical noise such as hard-contact switches,

relays, and AC motor drives.

• Away from modules which generate significant radiated heat. Refer to

the module’s heat dissipation specification.

In addition, route shielded, twisted-pair, analog input wiring away from any high

voltage I/O wiring.

Section 2.6

Inserting your

Module into

the Rack

WARNING

POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Before installing or removing your module, always disconnect power from

the SLC 500 system and from any other source to the module (in other

words, do not “hot swap” your module), and disconnect any devices wired

to the module.

Failure to observe this precaution can cause unintended equipment

operation and damage.

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When inserting your module into the rack, you do not need to remove the

supplied terminal block from the module. If, however, you do remove the

terminal block, apply the supplied write-on label to the terminal block, and use

the write-on label to identify your module’s location and type:

To remove the terminal block, unscrew the two retaining screws at the top and

bottom of the terminal block, and using a screwdriver or needle-nose pliers,

carefully pry the terminal block loose.

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To insert your module into the rack, follow these steps:

1. Align the circuit board of your module with the card guides at the top

and bottom of the chassis.

Figure 2-1. Module Insertion into a Rack

2. Slide your module into the chassis until both top and bottom retaining

clips are secure. Apply firm even pressure on your module to attach it to

its backplane connector. Never force your module into the slot.

3. Cover all unused slots with the Card Slot Filler, Allen-Bradley part

number 1746-N2.

4. To remove your module, press the retaining clips at the top and bottom

of your module and slide it out.

Section 2.7

Wiring Your

Module

WARNING

POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Never reach into a machine to actuate a switch. Also, remove all electrical

power at the main power disconnect switches before checking electrical

connections or inputs/ outputs causing machine motion.

Failure to observe these precautions can cause personal injury or equipment

damage.

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To wire the terminal block, you need:

• A small, flat-blade screwdriver.

• Belden 8761 (shielded, twisted pair) cable or equivalent.

WARNING

Remove power before removing or inserting this module. When you

remove, or insert, a module with power applied, an electrical arc may

occur. An electrical arc can cause personal injury or property damage by:

• Sending an erroneous signal to your system’s field devices,

causing unintended machine motion.

• Causing an explosion in a hazardous environment.

• Electric arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both the

module and its mating connector and may lead to premature

failure.

Before wiring the terminal block, take some time to plan your system:

• Power, input, and output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class

1, Division 2 wiring methods [Article 501-4(b) of the National Electrical

Code, NFPA 70] and in accordance with the authority having

jurisdiction.

• Peripheral equipment must be suitable for the location in which it is

used.

• Ensure that the SLC 500 system is installed in a NEMA-rated enclosure

and that the SLC 500 system is properly grounded.

• Route the field wiring away from any other wiring and as far as possible

from sources of electrical noise, such as motors, transformers, contactors,

and AC devices. Generally, allow at least 6 in. (about 15.2 cm) of

separation for every 120 V of power.

• Routing the field wiring in a grounded conduit can reduce electrical

noise further.

• If the field wiring must cross AC or power cables, ensure that they cross

at right angles.

• There is one shield pin for every two input channels. All shields are

internally connected, so any shield terminal can be used with any

channel.

• Ground the shield drain wire at only one end of the cable. The preferred

location is at the shield connections on the terminal block. (Refer to

IEEE Std. 518, Section 6.4.2.7 or contact your sensor manufacturer for

additional details.)

• Keep all unshielded wires as short as possible.

• To limit overall cable impedance, keep input cables as short as possible.

• Tighten screw terminals with care. Excessive tightening can strip a

screw.

• Follow system grounding and wiring guidelines found in your SLC 500

Installation and Operation Manual.

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