Appendix DI/O Configuration Contains information on the I/O configuration
procedure for RSLogix 500 Version 6.0 and
later software.
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Additional Resources
The following documents contain additional information on Rockwell
Automation products.
Common Techniques Used
in This Manual
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
•Bulleted lists such as this one provide information, not
procedural steps.
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Number
An overview of the SLC 500 family of productsSLC 500 Systems Selection Guide1747-SG001
A description on how to install and use your modular SLC 500
programmable controller
SLC 500 Module Hardware Style User Manual1747-UM011
A description on how to install and use your fixed SLC 500
programmable controller
Installation & Operation Manual for Fixed
Hardware Style Programmable Controllers
1747-UM009
A reference manual that contains status file data, instruction set,
and troubleshooting information.
SLC 500 Instruction Set Reference Manual1747-RM001
A resource manual and user’s guide containing information about
the analog modules used in your SLC 500 system.
SLC 500 4-Channel Analog I/O Modules User’s
Manual
1746-UM005
In-depth information on grounding and wiring Allen-Bradley
programmable controllers
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding
Guidelines
1770-IN041
A description of important differences between solid-state
programmable controller products and hard-wired
electromechanical devices
Application Considerations for Solid-State
Controls
SGI-IN001
A glossary of industrial automation terms and abbreviationsAllen–Bradley Industrial Automation GlossaryAG-QR071
An article on wire sizes and types for grounding electrical
equipment
National Electrical CodePublished by the
National Fire
Protection
Association of
Boston, MA
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Chapter
1
Overview
This chapter describes the four-channel 1746-NR4 RTD/Resistance
Input Module and explains how the SLC controller gathers RTD
(Resistance Temperature Detector) temperature or resistance-initiated
analog input from the module. Included is:
•a general description of the module’s hardware and software
features.
•an overview of system operation.
For the rest of the manual, the 1746-NR4 RTD/Resistance Input
Module is referred to as simply the RTD module.
Description
The RTD module receives and stores digitally converted analog data
from RTD units or other resistance inputs such as potentiometers into
its image table for retrieval by all fixed and modular SLC 500
processors. An RTD module consists of a temperature-sensing element
connected by two, three, or four wires that provide input to the RTD
module. The module supports connections from any combination of
up to four RTD units of various types (for example: platinum, nickel,
copper, or nickel-iron) or other resistance inputs.
The RTD module supplies a small current to each RTD unit connected
to the module inputs (up to 4 input channels). The module provides
on-board scaling and converts RTD unit input to temperature (°C, °F)
or reports resistance input in ohms.
Each input channel is individually configurable for a specific input
device. Broken sensor detection (open- or short-circuit) is provided
for each input channel. In addition, the module provides indication if
the input signal is out-of-range.
For more detail on module functionality refer to System Overview
page18.
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Simplified RTD Module Circuit
RTD
µP Circuit
RTD
0
Sense
Return
I
C=
0.5
or
2
mA
Constant Current Source
A/D
Conversion
Digital Data
Backplane
RTD
1
RTD
2
RTD Module
RTD
3
Digital Data
RTD
Sense
Return
RTD
Sense
Return
RTD
Sense
Return
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RTD Compatibility
The following table lists the RTD types you can use with the RTD
module and gives each type’s associated temperature range,
resolution, and repeatability specifications.
RTD Unit Temperature Ranges, Resolution and Repeatability
RTD Unit TypeTemperature Range
(0.5 mA excitation)
(1)
Temperature Range
(2.0 mA excitation)
(1)
ResolutionRepeatability
Platinum (385)
(2)
100 Ω-200…850 °C
(-328…1562 °F)
-200…850 °C
(-328…1562 °F)
0.1 °C
(0.2 °F)
±0.2 °C
(±0.4 °F)
200 Ω-200…850 °C
(-328…1562 °F)
-200…850 °C
(-328…1562 °F)
0.1 °C
(0.2 °F)
±0.2 °C
(±0.4 °F)
500 Ω-200…850 °C
(-328…1562 °F)
-200…850 °C
(-328…1562 °F)
0.1 °C
(0.2 °F)
±0.2 °C
(±0.4 °F)
1000 Ω-200…850 °C
(-328…1562 °F)
-200…240 °C
(-328…464 °F)
0.1 °C
(0.2 °F)
±0.2 °C
(±0.4 °F)
Platinum (3916)
(2)
100 Ω-200…630 °C
(-328…1166 °F)
-200 …630 °C
(-328…1166 °F)
0.1 °C
(0.2 °F)
±0.2 °C
(±0.4 °F)
200 Ω-200…630 °C
(-328…1166 °F)
-200…630 °C
(-328…1166 °F)
0.1 °C
(0.2 °F)
±0.2 °C
(±0.4 °F)
500 Ω-200…630 °C
(-328…1166 °F)
-200…630 °C
(-328 …1166 °F)
0.1 °C
(0.2 °F)
±0.2 °C
(±0.4 °F)
1000 Ω-200…630 °C
(-328…1166 °F)
-200…630 °C
(-328…446 °F)
0.1 °C
(0.2 °F)
±0.2 °C
(±0.4 °F)
Copper (426)
(2)(3)
10 Ω
Not allowed
(4)
-100…260 °C
(-148…500 °F)
0.1 °C
(0.2 °F)
±0.2 °C
(±0.4 °F)
Nickel (618)
(2)(5)
120 Ω-100…260 °C
(-148 …500 °F)
-100…260 °C
(-148…500 °F)
0.1 °C
(0.2 °F)
±0.1 °C
(±0.2 °F)
Nickel (672)
(2)
120 Ω-80 …260 °C
(-112 …500 °F)
-80 …260 °C
(-112 …500 °F
0.1 °C
(0.2 °F)
±0.1 °C
(±0.2 °F)
Nickel Iron (518)
(2)
604 Ω-100…200 °C
(-148…392 °F)
-100…200 °C
(-148…392 °F)
0.1 °C
(0.2 °F)
±0.1 °C
(±0.2 °F)
(1)
The temperature range for the 1000 Ω RTD is dependant on the excitation current.
(2)
The digits following the RTD type represent the temperature coefficient of resistance (∝), which is defined as the resistance change per ohm per °C. For
instance, Platinum 385 refers to a platinum RTD with ∝ = 0.00385 Ω/Ω -°C or simply 0.00385 /°C.
(3)
Actual value at 0 °C (32 °F) is 9.042 Ω per SAMA standard RC21-4-1966.
(4)
To maximize the relatively small RTD unit signal, only 2 mA excitation current is allowed.
(5)
Actual value at 0 °C (32 °F) is 100 Ω per DIN standard.
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This table shows the accuracy and temperature drift.
IMPORTANT
The exact signal range valid for each input type is dependent
upon the excitation current magnitude that you select when
configuring the module.
For details on excitation current, refer to page119.
Accuracy and Temperature Drift Specifications
RTD Unit TypeAccuracy
(0.5 mA excitation)
(1)
Accuracy
(0.2 mA excitation)
(1)
Temperature Drift
(0.5 mA excitation)
(2)
Temperature Drift
(0.2 mA excitation)
(2)
Platinum (385)
(3)
100 Ω±0.1 °C
(±2.0 °F)
±0.5 °C
(±0.9 °F)
±0.034 °C/°C
(±0.061 °F/°F)
±0.014 °C/°C
(±0.025 °F/°F)
200 Ω±0.1 °C
(±2.0 °F)
±0.5 °C
(±0.9 °F)
±0.034 °C/°C
(±0.061 °F/°F)
±0.014 °C/°C
(±0.025 °F/°F)
500 Ω±0.6 °C
(±1.1 °F)
±0.5 °C
(±0.9 °F)
±0.017 °C/°C
(±0.031 °F/°F)
±0.014 °C/°C
(±0.025 °F/°F)
1000 Ω±0.6 °C
(±1.1 °F)
±0.5 °C
(±0.9 °F)
±0.017 °C/°C
(±0.031 °F/°F)
±0.014 °C/°C
(±0.025 °F/°F)
Platinum (3916)
(3)
100 Ω±1.0 °C
(±2.0 °F)
±0.4 °C
(±0.7 °F)
±0.034 °C/°C
(±0.061 °F/°F)
±0.011 °C/°C
(±0.020 °F/°F)
200 Ω±1.0 °C
(±2.0 °F)
±0.4 °C
(±0.7 °F)
±0.034 °C/°C
(±0.061 °F/°F)
±0.011 °C/°C
(±0.020 °F/°F)
500 Ω±0.5 °C
(±0.9 °F)
±0.4 °C
(±0.7 °F)
±0.014 °C/°C
(±0.025 °F/°F)
±0.014 °C/°C
(±0.025 °F/°F)
1000 Ω±0.5 °C
(±0.9 °F)
±0.4 °C
(±0.7 °F)
±0.014 °C/°C
(±0.025 °F/°F)
±0.014 °C/°C
(±0.025 °F/°F)
Copper (426)
(3)(4)
10 Ω
Not allowed.
(5)
±0.6 °C
(±1.1 °F)
Not allowed.
(5)
±0.017 °C/°C
(±0.031 °F/°F)
Nickel (618)
(3)(6)
120 Ω±0.2 °C
(±0.4 °F)
±0.2 °C
(±0.4 °F)
±0.008 °C/°
(±0.014 °F/°F)
±0.008 °C/°C
(±0.014 °F/°F)
Nickel (672)
(3)
120 Ω±0.2 °C
(±0.4 °F)
±0.2 °C
(±0.4 °F)
±0.008 °C/°
(±0.014 °F/°F)
±0.008 °C/°C
(±0.014 °F/°F)
Nickel Iron (518)
(3)
604 Ω±0.3 °C
(±0.5 °F)
±0.3 °C
(±0.5 °F)
±0.010 °C/°
(±0.018 °F/°F)
±0.010 °C/°C
(±0.018 °F/°F)
(1)
The accuracy values assume that the module was calibrated within the specified temperature range of 0…60 °C (32…140 °F).
(2)
Temperature drift specifications apply to a module that has not been calibrated.
(3)
The digits following the RTD unit type represent the temperature coefficient of resistance (∝), which is defined as the resistance change per ohm per °C. For instance,
Platinum 385 refers to a platinum RTD with ∝ = 0.00385 Ω/Ω -°C or simply 0.00385 /°C.
(4)
Actual value at 0 °C (32 °F) is 9.042 Ω per SAMA standard RC21-4-1966.
(5)
To maximize the relatively small RTD unit signal, only 2 mA excitation current is allowed.
(6)
Actual value at 0 °C (32 °F) is 100 Ω per DIN standard.
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When you are using 100 Ω or 200 Ω platinum RTD units with 0.5 mA
excitation current, refer to the following important information about
module accuracy.
IMPORTANT
Module accuracy, using 100 Ω or 200 Ω platinum RTD units with 0.5 mA
excitation current, depends on the following criteria:
•Module accuracy is ±0.6 °C (±33.08 °F) after you apply power to the
module or perform an autocalibration at 25 °C (77 °F) ambient with
module operating temperature at25 °C (77 °F).
•Module accuracy is ±(0.6 °C + ΔT x 0.034 °C/°C) or
±(33.08 °F + ΔT x 32.06 °F/°F) after you apply power to the module or
perform an autocalibration at 25 °C (77 °F) ambient with the module
operating temperature between 0…60°C. (32…140 °F).
Where ΔT is the temperature difference between the actual
operating temperature of the module and 25 °C (77 °F) and
0.034 °C/°C (32.06 °F/°F) is the temperature drift shown in the table
above for 100 Ω or 200Ω platinum RTD units.
Module accuracy is ±1.0 °C (±33.80 °F) after you apply power to the
module or perform an autocalibration at 60 °C (140 °F) ambient with
module operating temperature at 60°C (140 °F).
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Resistance Device Compatibility
The following table lists the resistance input types you can use with
the RTD module and gives each type’s associated specifications.
Hardware Overview
The RTD module fits into a single-slot of an SLC 500 chassis.
•Modular system, except the processor slot (0)
•Fixed system expansion chassis (1746-A2)
The module uses eight input words and eight output words.
The module contains a removable terminal block (item 3) providing
connection for any mix of four RTD sensors or resistance input
devices. There are no output channels on the module. Module
configuration is done via the user program. There are no DIP
switches.
Resistance Input Specifications
Input TypeResistance Range
(0.5 mA excitation)
Resistance Range
(2.0 mA excitation)
Accuracy
(1)
Temperature
Drift
ResolutionRepeatability
Resistance
150 Δ0…150 Δ0…150 Δ
(2)(3)
0.01Δx 0.04 Δ
500 Δ0…500 Δ0…500 Δx 0.5 Δx 0.014 Δ/°C
(x 0.025 Δ/°F
0.01Δx 0.2 Δ
1000 Δ0…1000 Δ0…1000 Δx 1.0 Δx 0.029 Δ/°C
(x 0.052 Δ/°F
0.01Δx 0.2 Δ
3000 Δ0…3000 Δ0…1900 Δx 1.5 Δx 0.043 Δ/°C
(x 0.077 Δ/°F
0.01Δx 0.2 Δ
(1)
The accuracy values assume that the module was calibrated within the specified temperature range of 0…60 °C (32 …140 °F).
(2)
The accuracy for 150 Ω is dependant on the excitation current:
x 0.2 Ω at 0.5 mA
x 0.15 Ω at 2.0 mA
(3)
The temperature drift for 150 Ω is dependant on the excitation current:
x 0.006 Ω/°C at 0.5 mA
x 0.004Ω at 2.0 mA
IMPORTANT
If the RTD module resides in a remote configuration with a
SLC500 Remote I/O Adapter Module (1747-ASB), use block
transfer for configuration and data retrieval. Block transfer
requires a 1747-SN Remote I/O Scanner (series B) or PLC
processor.
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RTD Module Hardware
General Diagnostic Features
The RTD module contains diagnostic features that can be used to help
you identify the source of problems that may occur while you turn on
the power or during normal channel operation.
The power and channel diagnostics are explained in Chapter 7,
Module Diagnostics and Troubleshooting.
SLC 500
CAT
SERIAL NO.
INPUT
RTD/resistance INPUT MODULE
INPUT SIGNAL RANGES
RESISTANCE:
CHL 1
SHIELD
SHIELD
CHL 0
RTD
SHIELD
SER
FRN
)
U
L
LISTED IND. CONT. EQ.
FOR HAZ. LOC. A196
CLASS I, GROUPS A, B, C AND D, DIV.2
OPERATING
)
SA
RTD TYPES:
TEMPERATURE
CODE T3C
MODULE STA
TUS
0
1
2
3
CHANNEL
STATUS
RTD/resistance
1746 NR4
NR4±xxx x
RTD
CHL 0
SENSE
CHL 1
SENSE
CHL 0
RETRN
CHL 1
RETRN
SHIELD
CHL 3
CHL 2
RTD
RTD
CHL 2
SENSE
CHL 3
SENSE
CHL 2
RETRN
CHL 3
RETRN
SHIELD
SHIELD
PLATINUM, COPPER
NICKEL, NICKEL±IRON
150W,500W,1000W,3000W
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Hardware Features
FeatureDescription
1Channel Status LED Indicators
(green)
Display operating and fault status of
channels 0, 1, 2, and 3
2Module Status LED (green)Displays module operating and fault status
3Removable Terminal BlockProvides physical connection to input devices
4Cable Tie SlotsSecure wiring from module
5Door LabelProvides terminal identification
6Side Label (Nameplate)Provides module information
7Self-locking TabsSecure module in chassis slot
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System Overview
The RTD module communicates to the SLC 500 processor through the
parallel backplane interface and receives +5V dc and +24V dc power
from the SLC 500 power supply through the backplane. No external
power supply is required. You may install as many RTD modules in
your system as the power supply can support.
RTD Module Configuration
Each individual channel on the RTD module can receive input signals
from two, three or four wire RTD sensors or from resistance input
devices. You configure each channel to accept either input. When
configured for RTD input types, the module converts the RTD
readings into linearized, digital temperature readings in °C or °F.
When configured for resistance inputs, the module provides a linear
resistance value in ohms.
IMPORTANT
The RTD module is designed to accept input from RTD sensors
with up to three wires. When using 4-wire RTD sensors, one of
the two lead compensation wires is not used and the 4-wire
sensor is treated like a 3-wire sensor. Lead wire compensation
is provided via the third wire.
See NR4 Wiring Considerations on page40 for more
information.
RTD Modules
SLC Processor
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System Operation
The RTD module has three operational states.
•Cycle power
•Module operation
•Error (module error and channel error)
Cycle Power
When you cycle the module’s power, the RTD module checks its
internal circuits, memory, and basic functions via hardware and
software diagnostics. During this time the module status LED indicator
remains off. If no faults are found during the diagnostics, the module
status LED indicator is on.
After the checks are complete, the RTD module waits for valid
channel configuration data from your SLC ladder logic program
(channel status LED indicators off). After configuration data is written
to one or more channel configuration words and their channel enable
bits are set by the user program, the channel status LED indicators go
on and the module continuously converts the RTD or resistance input
to a value within the range you selected for the enabled channels. The
module is now operating in its normal state.
Each time a channel is read by the module, that data value is tested by
the module for a fault condition, for example, open circuit, short
circuit, over range, and under range. If such a condition is detected, a
unique bit is set in the channel status word and the channel status
LED indicator blinks, indicating a channel error condition.
The SLC processor reads the converted RTD or resistance data from
the module at the end of the program scan or when commanded by
the ladder program. The processor and RTD module determine that
the backplane data transfer was made without error and the data is
used in your ladder program.
Module Operation
Each input channel consists of an RTD connection, which provides:
•excitation current.
•a sense connection, which detects lead-wire resistance.
•a return connection, which reads the RTD or resistance value.
Each of these analog inputs are multiplexed to one of two analog
convertors.
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The A/D convertors cycle between reading the RTD or resistance
value, the lead wire resistance, and the excitation current. From these
readings, an accurate temperature or resistance is returned to the user
program.
The RTD module is isolated from the chassis backplane and chassis
ground. The isolation is limited to 500V dc. Optocouplers are used to
communicate across the isolation barrier. Channel-to-channel
common-mode isolation is limited to X 1 volt.
LED Indicator Status
The following figure shows the RTD module LED indicator panel
consisting of five LED indicators. The state of the LED indicators (for
example, off, on, or blinking) depends on the operational state of the
module.
See the LED Indicator Status table on page21.
LED Indicators
The purpose of the LED indicators is to provide:
•Channel Status - One LED indicator for each of the four input
channels indicates if the channel is enabled, disabled, or is not
operating as configured, due to an error.
•Module Status - If OFF at any time, other than when you cycle
module power, this LED indicator indicates that non-recoverable
module errors (for example, diagnostic or operating errors) have
occurred. The LED indicator is ON if there are no module errors.
MODULE STATUS
INPUT
02
13
CHANNEL
STATUS
RTD/resistance
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The status of each LED indicator, during each of the operational states
(for example, powerup, module operation and error), is depicted in
the following table.
Module to Processor Communication
The RTD module communicates with the SLC processor through the
backplane of the chassis. The RTD module transfers data to and
receives data from the processor by means of an image table. The
image table consists of eight input words and eight output words.
Data transmitted from the module to the processor is called the input
image (for example, Channel Data Words and Channel Status Words).
Conversely, data transmitted from the processor to the module is
called the output image (for example, Channel Configuration Words
and Scaling Limit Words).
Details about the input and output images are found in Module
Addressing on page 52 and 53.
Communication Flow
LED Indicator Status
LED IndicatorCycle
Power
Module Operation
(No Error)
Module ErrorChannel
Error
Ch 0 Status
Off
(1)
(1)
Module is disabled while you cycle module power.
On/Off
(2)
(2)
Channel status LED indicator is ON if the respective channel is enabled and OFF if the channel is disabled.
OffBlinks
Ch 1 Status
Off
(1)
On/Off
(2)
OffBlinks
Ch 2 Status
Off
(1)
On/Off
(2)
OffBlinks
Ch 3 Status
Off
(1)
On/Off
(2)
OffBlinks
Mod. Status
Off
(1)
OnOffOn
Channel Data Words
Channel Status Words
Scaling Limit Words
Channel Configuration Words
SLC 500
Processor
1746-NR4
Input
Module
RTD/
resistance
Analog
Signals
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The Channel Configuration Words (output image) contain
user-defined configuration information for the specified input channel.
This information is used by the module to configure and operate each
channel. The Channel Status Words (input image) contain status
information about the channel’s current configuration and operational
state. The input data values of the analog input channel are contained
in the Channel Data Word (input image), which is valid only when the
channel is enabled and there are no channel errors (for example,
broken sensor or overrange.)
You set the Scaling Limit Words (output image) to provide a definable
scaling range for the temperature resistance data when using the
proportional counts data type.
Image Table
Input Image
Word
FunctionOutput
Image Word
Function
0Channel 0 data0Channel 0 configuration
1Channel 1 data1Channel 1 configuration
2Channel 2 data2Channel 2 configuration
3Channel 3 data3Channel 3 configuration
4Channel 4 data4User-set Lower limit scale 0
5Channel 5 data5User-set Upper limit scale 0
6Channel 6 data6User-set Lower limit scale 1
7Channel 7 data7User-set Upper limit scale 1
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Chapter
2
Quick Start Guide
This chapter helps you get started using the RTD module. The
procedures included here assume that you have a basic understanding
of SLC 500 products.
You must:
•understand electronic process control.
•be able to interpret the ladder logic instructions for generating
the electronic signals that control your application.
Because this is a start-up guide, this chapter does not contain detailed
explanations about the procedures listed. It does, however, reference
other chapters in this book where you can get more detailed
information.
If you have any questions or are unfamiliar with the terms used or
concepts presented in the procedural steps, always read the
referenced chapters and other recommended documentation before
trying to apply the information.
This chapter:
•tells you what equipment you need.
•explains how to install and wire the module.
•shows you how to set up one channel for RTD or resistance
input.
•examines the state of the LED indicators at normal startup.
•examines the channel status word.
Required Tools and
Equipment
Have the following tools and equipment ready.
•Medium blade screwdriver
•Medium cross-head screwdriver
•RTD module (1746-NR4)
•RTD sensor or resistance input
•Appropriate cable (if needed)
•Programming software
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Procedures
Follow these procedures to get your RTD module installed and ready
to use.
Unpack the Module
Unpack the module making sure that the contents include: