Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of
electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application,
Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (publication SGI-1.1
available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com
) describes some important
differences between solid state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical
devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the wide variety of
uses for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this
equipment must satisfy themselves that each intended application of this
equipment is acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for
indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of
this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative
purposes. Because of the many variables and requirements associated with
any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume
responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to
use of information, circuits, equipment, or software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without
written permission of Rockwell Automation, Inc., is prohibited.
Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware
of safety considerations.
WARNING
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause
an explosion in a hazardous environment, which may lead to personal
injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
IMPORTANT
ATTENTION
Identifies information that is critical for successful application and
understanding of the product.
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead
to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize
the consequence
SHOCK HAZARD
Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or
motor, to alert people that dangerous voltage may be present.
BURN HAZARD
Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or
motor, to alert people that surfaces may reach dangerous
temperatures.
Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley, TechConnect, RSLogix500, SLC, SLC 500, and SLC 5/02 are trademarks of Rockwell
Automation, Inc.
Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies.
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual.
This preface covers the following topics:
• Who should use this manual
• The purpose of this manual
• Terms and abbreviations
• Conventions used in this manual
• Allen-Bradley support
This manual is a reference guide for the 1746-NR4 RTD/Resistance
Input Module. The manual:
• gives you an overview of system operation.
• explains the procedures you need to install and wire the module
at the customer site.
• provides ladder programming examples.
• provides an application example of how this input module can
be used to control a process.
Who Should Use This
Manual
Use this manual if you are responsible for designing, installing,
programming, or troubleshooting control systems that use
Allen-Bradley small logic controllers.
You should have a basic understanding of SLC 500 products. You
should understand programmable controllers and be able to interpret
the ladder logic instructions required to control your application. If
you do not, contact your local Allen-Bradley representative for
information on available training courses before using this product.
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6 Preface
Additional Resources
The following documents contain information that may be helpful to
you as you use Allen-Bradley SLC products.
ResourceDescription
SLC 500 Systems Selection Guide, publication 1747-SG001
SLC 500 Module Hardware Style User Manual, publication
1747-UM011
SLC 500 Instruction Set Reference Manual, publication
1747-RM001
SLC 500 4-Channel Analog I/O Modules User’s Manual, publication
1746-UM005
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication
1770-4.1
Application Considerations for Solid-State Controls. publication
SGI-1.1
National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection
Association of Boston, MA
An overview of the SLC 500 family of products
A description on how to install and use your modular SLC 500
programmable controller
A description on how to install and use your fixed SLC 500
programmable controller
A reference manual that contains status file data, instruction set,
and troubleshooting information about the software
A resource manual and user’s guide containing information about
the analog modules used in your SLC 500 system.
In-depth information on grounding and wiring Allen-Bradley
programmable controllers
A description of important differences between solid-state
programmable controller products and hard-wired
electromechanical devices
An article on wire sizes and types for grounding electrical
equipment
Conventions
You can view or download publications at
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com
. To order paper copies of
technical documentation, contact your local Rockwell Automation
distributor or sales representative.
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
• Bulleted lists such as this one provide information, not
procedural steps.
• Numbered lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical
information.
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Chapter
1
Quick Start
This chapter presents an overview of installation and start-up
procedures to help you get the module working quickly.
It refers to full procedures in corresponding chapters of this manual or
in other SLC documentation that may be helpful if you are unfamiliar
with programming techniques or system installation.
We recommend that you use this chapter in either of two ways.
• Use as a fast installation and start-up guide for the experienced
users.
• Use as an overview for using the entire manual for the first-time
user.
Required Tools and
Equipment
IMPORTANT
Have the following tools and equipment ready.
• Medium flat-head screwdriver
• Medium Phillips-head screwdriver
• Wire strippers
• Utility knife
• Hot-air blower
• Shrink wrap
• Belden 8761 cable or equivalent
• Analog I/O devices for your application
• I/O modules (1746-FIO4I and/or 1746-FIO4V)
• Programming software
If you have any questions about the abbreviated procedures
presented in this chapter, always read the referenced chapters
and other recommended documentation before trying to apply
the information.
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Procedures
Follow these steps to get your module running in your SLC system.
1. Plan the inclusion of analog I/O modules in your SLC system.
If a new system, specify the type of processor, number of I/O
racks, I/O modules, and power supply. If adding to an existing
system:
• assign modules to slot locations in the I/O rack.
• verify that the power supply for the I/O rack can handle the
increased load.
See SLC 500 Systems Selection Guide, publication 1747-SG001,
for more information.
2. Configure module input channels for current or voltage
operation.
Locate the 2-switch assembly on the module’s circuit board, and
set each channel as follows.
Current (ON)
12
O
N
Switch 1 = Channel 0
Switch 2 = Channel 1
Voltage (OFF)
3. Connect I/O devices with cables.
IMPORTANT
• Connect only one end of the cable shield to earth ground.
• Channels are not isolated from each other. All analog commons are
connected together internally.
• The module does not provide loop power for analog inputs.
• Use a power supply that matches the transmitter (sensor)
specifications.
Refer to Install and Wire the Modules on page 11.
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For Differential Inputs
+
Analog
Sensor
–
Earth
Ground
Load
For Single-ended Input
with 3-wire Transmitter
+
Power
–
Supply
Transmitter
GND
Important: Jumper
unused inputs.
Important: Do not
jumper unused outputs.
SignalSupply
Earth
Ground
Quick Start 9
Module
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Module
3
4
5
IN 0 +
IN 0 –
ANL COM
IN 1 +
IN 1 –
ANL COM
Not Used
OUT 0
ANL COM
Not Used
OUT 1
ANL COM
IN +
IN –
ANL COM
4. Configure the system I/O and module ID.
With the software, configure the processor, I/O racks, slots, and
I/O modules.
When assigning an I/O module to a slot location, select the
module from the displayed list. If not listed, select OTHER at the
bottom of the list and enter the module’s ID code at the prompt.
ID code for 1746-FIO4I is 3224
ID code for 1746-FIO4V is 3218
5. Understand A/D & D/A converter resolution on input and
output words.
The module’s I/O channel converters limit bit usage to less than
a full 16-bit word.
The input channel converter resolution is 12 bits, where the
highest four bits are always zero.
The output channel converter resolution is 14 bits, where the
lowest two bits are never used.
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The lowest two bits have no effect on the output value.
Refer to Processor and Module Considerations on page 29 for
more information.
SLC 500 Processor
Data Files
Input Image
(2 words)
Output Image
(2 words)
Address
I:1.0
I:1.1
lsb
Channel 0 Input Word
Channel 1 Input Word
Address
O:1.0
O:1.1
0000
Bit 15Bit 11Bit 0
Channel 0 Output Word
Channel 1 Output Word
(variable input data)msb
variable output data)msblsb
Bit 15Bit 2 Bit 0
6. Write ladder logic to process the module’s analog data.
We provide several programming examples that include the
following:
• Clear the output when changing mode or cycling power
• Detect an out-of-range input
• Scale analog outputs
• Scale offsets
• Scale and range-check analog inputs and outputs
• PID control with analog I/O scaling
X
X = not used
X
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Study these examples to understand how to program the
module.
Refer to Write Ladder Logic on page 39.
7. (Optional) Write ladder logic to maintain calibrated inputs.
We show you how to write ladder logic that provides a
calibrated input reference during runtime, and lets you
periodically calibrate module inputs. We suggest that you modify
the logic examples to suit your application and add them to your
application program.
Refer to Calibrate the Module on page 61 for more information.
Chapter
2
Install and Wire the Modules
This chapter describes procedures to install fast analog I/O modules in
an SLC 500 system. The procedures include the following tasks.
• determine the module’s power requirements
• determine compatibility with other I/O modules
• configure input channels
• select the I/O rack slot
• install the module
• consider when wiring
– using system wiring guidelines
– grounding the cable
– determining cable length
• minimize electrical noise interference
• wire the module
• minimize ground loops
• label the terminal block
Determine the Module’s
Power Requirements
Analog modules require power from the 5V dc and 24V dc backplane
power supplies of the SLC 500 system. This table shows the backplane
power requirements for fast analog I/O modules.
Current Load
Catalog NumberCurrent at 5V dcCurrent at 24V dc
1746-FIO4I55 mA150 mA
1746-FIO4V55 mA120 mA
Use this table to compute the module’s portion of total load on the
modular system power supply.
For more information, refer to SLC 500 Systems Selection Guide,
publication 1747-SG001.
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Determine Compatibility
with Other I/O Modules
Use the I/O Compatibility chart when using the expansion rack of a
fixed controller (1747-L20, 1747-L30, and 1747-L40). The chart
determines compatibility of other I/O modules with fast analog
modules. Compatibility is solely based on current drawn from the
backplane.
For more information, refer to the SLC 500 Fixed Hardware Style
Installation and Operation Manual, publication 1747-6.21.
I/O Compatibility
1746-FIO4I1746-FIO4V1746 Module
FIO4I
FIO4V
(1)
•
••IB8, IB16
••IB32
••IG16
••IM4, IM8, IM16
•IA4, IA8, IA16
••IN16
••IO4
•IO8
IO12
••ITB16, ITV16
••IV8, IV16, IV32
NIO4I, NIO4V
(2)
∇
••NR4
••NT4
••OA8
••OB8
••OG16
∇
•OBP16
NO4I, NO4V
NI4
OA16
OB16, OB32
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••OV8
•OV16
OV32
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I/O Compatibility
1746-FIO4I1746-FIO4V1746 Module
•OW4
OW8, OW16
•BASIC
•KE
(1)
The • symbol indicates an allowable combination of 1746 I/O modules.
(2)
The ∇ symbol indicates an auxiliary 24V dc power supply may be needed.
OX8
BASn
DCM
HS
KEn
Configure Input Channels
Your fast analog I/O modules have a two-switch assembly to
configure the input channels for either current or voltage operation.
The switches are on the module’s circuit board. Switch orientation is
shown on the nameplate of the module.
Switch Orientation
ON – Configures channel for current input
OFF – Configures channel for voltage input
Switches labeled 1 and 2 control the input mode of channels 0 and 1
respectively.
Channels 0 and 1 Input Mode
Current (ON)
12
O
N
Voltage (OFF)
Switch 1 = Channel 0
Switch 2 = Channel 1
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Select the I/O Rack Slot
Install the Module
Two factors determine where you should locate the module in the
I/O rack: ambient temperature and electrical noise. Consider the
following conditions when selecting an I/O rack slot for the module.
Position the module:
• in a slot away from ac or high voltage dc modules.
• away from the rack power supply if installed in a modular system.
• in the I/O rack lowest in the enclosure for a cooler ambient.
When installing the module in an I/O rack, you do not need to remove
the terminal block from the module. However, if the terminal block is
removed, use the write-on label located on the side of the terminal
block to identify the module location and type. To remove the terminal
block, grasp it on the top and bottom and pull outward and down.
ATTENTION
Never install, remove, or wire modules with power applied to
the I/O rack. Rid yourself of electrostatic charge before
handling the module. Electrostatic discharge can degrade
module performance or destroy analog circuitry.
IMPORTANT
Follow these steps when installing or removing the module.
1. Verify that input configuration switches 1 and 2 are set correctly.
ATTENTION
2. Align the module’s circuit board with the rack’s card guide.
See Installing the Module on page 15.
3. Slide the module in until top and bottom retaining clips are
secured.
Do not tamper with the module’s factory-sealed potentiometer.
It does not require any adjustments.
Take care to avoid connecting a voltage source to a channel
configured for current input. This could result in improper
module operation or damage to the module.
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4. To remove the module, press the retaining clips at the top and
bottom of the module and slide the module out.
Installing the Module
Card Guide
Self-locking tabs secure the
module in the I/O rack.
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Considerations When
Wiring
This section provides guidelines on wiring the system, grounding the
cables, determining cable length.
ATTENTION
Before wiring the module, disconnect SLC system power, I/O
rack power, and module power.
System Wiring Guidelines
Use the following guidelines in planning the system wiring to the
module.
• Analog common terminals (ANL COM) are electrically
interconnected inside the module, but not internally connected
to earth.
• Voltages on IN+ and IN– terminals must be within 0…20V with
respect to ANL COM to ensure proper input channel operation.
This is true for current and voltage input channel operation.
• Voltage outputs (OUT 0 and OUT 1) of the 1746-FIO4V module
are referenced to ANL COM. Load resistance (R1) for a voltage
output channel must be equal to or greater than 1 KΩ.
• Current output channels (OUT 0 and OUT 1) of the 1746-FIO4I
module source current that returns to ANL COM. Load resistance
(R1) for a current output channel must be within 0…500 Ω.
• Input connections for single-ended or differential input are the
same.
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Ground the Cable
Signal cable such as Belden cable #8761 (or equivalent) has two signal
wires (black and clear), one drain wire, and a foil shield. The drain
wire and foil shield must be grounded at only one end of the cable,
not at both ends.
Typical Signal Cable
Foil Shield
Insulation
Shrink Wrap
Clear Wire
Drain Wire
Black Wire
IMPORTANT
Ground the cable shield at one end having a good earth-ground
connection, such as at an I/O chassis mounting bolt or nearest
ground bus in the I/O enclosure. Make this connection as short
as possible. Do not ground the cable at the module’s terminal
block.
Determine Cable Length
When you determine the length of cable required to connect an I/O
device, remember to include additional length to route the drain wire
and foil shield to earth ground. Route your cable long enough to
avoid areas of high radiated electrical noise, but short enough to avoid
signal attenuation.
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Minimize Electrical Noise
Interference
Wire the Module
Because high-speed analog signals are particularly vulnerable to
electrical noise, take precautions when routing your signal cables. To
help reduce the effects of electrical noise on analog signals, we
recommend that you do the following:
• Install the SLC 500 system in a NEMA rated enclosure.
• Make sure that the SLC 500 system is properly grounded.
• Use Belden cable #8761 (or equivalent) for signal wiring.
• Ground the cable properly.
• Route signal cables away from other wiring or in grounded
conduit.
• Group these modules away from ac or high-voltage dc modules.
We recommend re-checking system operation after installing new
machinery or other sources of electrical noise near the system.
For additional information on this subject, refer to Industrial
Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1.
Follow this procedure when wiring your modules.
ATTENTION
Before wiring a module, disconnect power from the SLC 500
system and from any other source to the module.
1. Strip about 7.6 cm (3 in.) of casing to expose the wires at each
end of the cable.
2. Twist the drain wire and foil shield together and bend them
away from the cable at the grounded end of the cable.
Grounded End
Ungrounded End
Casing
Casing
Shrink Wrap
Shrink Wrap
Twisted Foil Shield and Drain Wire
Black Wire
Clear Wire
Black Wire
Clear Wire
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3. Apply shrink wrap where wires leave the casing with the hot-air
blower.
4. Cut off the drain wire and foil shield at the other end of the
cable.
5. Apply shrink wrap to the junction where wires leave the casing.
6. Trim the signal wires to 5 cm (2 in.) lengths. Strip about
4.76 mm (3/16 in.) of insulation away to expose the copper
strands for your connections.
7. Decide where you will connect the cable to earth ground, and
ground it.
Refer to Ground the Cable on page 17.
8. Connect signal wires (black and clear) to the terminal block and
to the input or output device.
Wiring Diagram for Module, Sensor, and Load (showing differential inputs)
Important: Channels are not isolated from each other.
All analog commons are connected together internally.
+
Analog
Sensor
–
Load
Earth
Ground
Important: Jumper
unused inputs.
Earth
Ground
Important: Do not
jumper unused outputs.
0
IN 0 +
1
IN 0 –
2
ANL COM
3
IN 1 +
4
IN 1 –
5
ANL COM
6
not used
7
OUT 0
8
ANL COM
9
not used
10
OUT 1
11
ANL COM
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IMPORTANT
Single-ended inputs are less immune to noise than are
differential inputs.
Wiring Schematic for Single-ended Current-loop Analog Input Connections
Important: The module does not provide loop power for analog inputs.
Use a power supply that matches the transmitter specifications.
2-wire Transmitter
Transmitter
+
Power
–
Supply
3-wire Transmitter
+
Power
–
Supply
4-wire Transmitter
+
Power
Supply
–
+
Transmitter
GND
Transmitter
+
–
–
SignalSupply
SignalSupply
+
–
Module
IN +
IN –
ANL COM
Module
IN +
IN –
ANL COM
Module
IN +
IN –
ANL COM
Minimize Ground Loops
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9. Repeat steps 1…6 for each channel. For each unused input
channel, jumper together the plus (+), minus (–), and common
(ANL COM) terminals. For each unused output channel, do not
connect terminals.
To keep the ground-loop currents of input circuits to a minimum, we
recommend that you:
• use the same power supply to power both input channels of a
module.
• otherwise, tie together the grounds of separate power supplies.
See Wiring Schematic for Single-ended Current-loop Analog Input
Connections for more information.
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Label the Terminal Block
The terminal block has a write-on label. Use it to ensure that you
install the correct terminal block on the corresponding module.
Termin a l B l ock
Note: The black dot on the label
indicates the position of terminal 0.
SLOT ____ RACK ____
MODULE _____
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Chapter
3
Access Files to Configure I/O
There are two ways to configure the SLC Chassis for a 1746-FIO4I/V
module. You can either click and drag items from the list or you can
use the Read IO Config method.
Click and Drag
Configuration
Follow these steps to configure the SLC chassis by clicking and
dragging modules.
1. Double-click the menu item to open the IO Configuration menu
in RSLogix500 software.
2. Place the 1746-FIO4I/V module into the correct slot by clicking
and dragging from the list.
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The I/O Configuration is now complete. Each slot shows the
corresponding module that is located on the rack. In this
example the 1746-FIO4V is in slot 1.
Read IO Config Method
Follow these steps to configure the SLC chassis by using the Read IO
configuration method.
1. Double-click the menu item to open the IO Configuration menu
in RSLogix500 software.
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2. Place the 1746-FIO4I/V module into the correct slot by clicking
Read IO Config.
The following screen appears.
3. Select either the driver and processor node number or use the
Who Active button to browse for the device.
• If you selected the driver and node number, proceed to step 5.
• If you clicked Who Active, the following screen appears.
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The Who Active screen lets you browse for the SLC device.
4. Locate the SLC Chassis under the appropriate driver and click
OK.
You are brought back to the Read IO Config screen.
5. Click Read IO Config and the rack is populated automatically.
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The I/O Configuration is now complete. Each slot shows the
corresponding module on the rack. In this example the
1746-FIO4V is in slot 1.
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Chapter
Processor and Module Considerations
This chapter describes concepts that you need to understand to
program the fast analog I/O module in an SLC 500 system.
The following are processor considerations.
• Update processor analog I/O data
• Monitor analog I/O data
• Address I/O image words
The following are module considerations.
• Resolve data of the module’s I/O channel converters
• Convert analog input data
• Compute the analog input signal level
• Convert analog output data
• Compute the analog output
• Filter input channel
• Compute time delay for A/D conversion
• Determine response to slot disable
• Determine safe state for outputs
• Enter module ID code
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