AC Digital Modules 1769-IA8I, 1769-IA16, 1769-IM12, 1769-OA8, 1769-OA16
DC Digital Modules 1769-IG16, 1769-IQ16, 1769-IQ16F, 1769-IQ32, 1769-IQ32T, 1769-IQ6XOW4,
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
your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/
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and also because of the wide variety of uses for solid-state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment
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Preface
This manual describes how to install any 1769 Compact I/O module. Use this
manual if you are responsible for designing, installing, programming, or
troubleshooting control systems that use Compact I/O modules.
Additional Resources
These documents contain additional information concerning related Rockwell
Automation products.
ResourceDescription
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding
Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1
Product Certifications website,
http://www.ab.com
Compact I/O Thermocouple/mV Input Module
User Manual, publication 1769-UM004
Compact I/O RTD/Resistance Input Module User
Manual, publication 1769-UM005
Compact High-speed Counter Module User
Manual, publication 1769-UM006
Compact 8-Bit Low Resolution Analog I/O
Combination Module User Manual, publication
1769-UM008
Compact I/O ASCII Module User Manual,
publication 1769-UM012
Compact I/O Isolated Analog Modules User
Manual, publication 1769-UM014
Compact I/O BOOLEAN Module User Manual,
publication 1769-UM016
Compact High Density Analog Input Modules
User Manual, publication 1769-UM018
Compact Combination Fast Analog I/O Module
User Manual, publication 1769-UM019
Compact Analog Output Module User Manual,
publication 1769-UM020
Provides general guidelines for installing a
Rockwell Automation industrial system.
Provides declarations of conformity, certificates,
and other certification details.
Provides a quick start and describes how to
install, configure, and troubleshoot the
CompactI/O Thermocouple/mV Input module.
Describes how to install, configure, program,
operate, and troubleshoot a control system using
the 1769-IR6 module.
Describes how to operate, install, wire,
configure, and troubleshoot the 1769-HSC
module.
Provides a quick start and describes how to
install, configure, program, operate, and
troubleshoot a control system using the 1769
combination analog I/O module.
Provides a quick start and describes how to
install, configure, and troubleshoot the
Compact I/O 1769-ASCII module.
Describes how to install, configure, program,
operate, and troubleshoot a control system using
1769 isolated analog I/O modules.
Describes how to install, configure, program,
operate, and troubleshoot a control system using
the 1769 BOOLEAN module.
Describes how to install, configure, and
troubleshoot 1769 compact high density analog
input modules.
Describes how to install, configure, and
troubleshoot the 1769 combination analog I/O
module.
Describes how to install, configure, and
troubleshoot the 1769 analog I/O module.
You can view or download publications at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/
literature/. To order paper copies of technical documentation, contact your local
Rockwell Automation distributor or sales representative.
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Preface
Notes:
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10a
10b
4
10
2b
3
2a
1
5a
9
5b
6
7a
7b
8b
7b
8a
7a
1769-OF4VI
DANGER
Do Not Remove RTB Under Power
Unless Area is Non-Hazardous
Ensure Adjacent
Bus Lever is Unlatched/Latched
Before/After
Removing/Inserting Module
N/C
V out 1 +
N/C
V out 2 +
N/C
V out 3 +
N/C
V out 0 +
N/C
N/C
V out 1 -
N/C
V out 2 -
N/C
V out 3 -
N/C
V out 0 -
N/C
OK
Analog
OK
Analog
Chapter
1
Before You Begin
Compact I/O is suitable for use in an industrial environment when installed in
accordance with these instructions.
Item DescriptionItem Description
1Bus lever (with locking function)7aUpper tongue-and-groove slots
2aUpper panel mounting tab7bLower tongue-and-groove slots
2bLower panel mounting tab8aUpper DIN rail latch
3Module status LED8bLower DIN rail latch
4Module door with terminal identification label 9Write-on label (user ID tag)
5aMovable bus connector with female pins10Removable terminal block (RTB)
with finger-safe cover
5bStationary bus connector with male pins10aRTB upper retaining screw
6Nameplate label10bRTB lower retaining screw
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North American Hazardous Location Approval
The following information applies when operating this equipment
in hazardous locations.
Products marked "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" are suitable for use in Class I
Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D, Hazardous Locations and nonhazardous
locations only. Each product is supplied with markings on the rating
nameplate indicating the hazardous location temperature code. When
combining products within a system, the most adverse temperature code
(lowest "T" number) may be used to help determine the overall temperature
code of the system. Combinations of equipment in your system are subject
to investigation by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction at the time of
installation.
WARNING:
Explosion Hazard
• Do not disconnect equipment unless
power has been removed or the area is
known to be nonhazardous.
• Do not disconnect connections to this
equipment unless power has been
removed or the area is known to be
nonhazardous. Secure any external
connections that mate to this
equipment by using screws, sliding
latches, threaded connectors, or other
means provided with this product.
• Substitution of components may impair
suitability for Class I, Division 2.
• If this product contains batteries, they
must only be changed in an area known
to be nonhazardous.
Informations sur l’utilisation de cet équipement en environnements
dangereux.
Les produits marqués "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" ne conviennent qu'à une
utilisation en environnements de Classe I Division 2 Groupes A, B, C, D
dangereux et non dangereux. Chaque produit est livré avec des marquages sur
sa plaque d'identification qui indiquent le code de température pour les
environnements dangereux. Lorsque plusieurs produits sont combinés dans un
système, le code de température le plus défavorable (code de température le
plus faible) peut être utilisé pour déterminer le code de température global du
système. Les combinaisons d'équipements dans le système sont sujettes à
inspection par les autorités locales qualifiées au moment de l'installation.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Risque d’Explosion
• Couper le courant ou s'assurer que
l'environnement est classé non dangereux
avant de débrancher l'équipement.
• Couper le courant ou s'assurer que
l'environnement est classé non dangereux
avant de débrancher les connecteurs. Fixer
tous les connecteurs externes reliés à cet
équipement à l'aide de vis, loquets
coulissants, connecteurs filetés ou autres
moyens fournis avec ce produit.
• La substitution de composants peut rendre
cet équipement inadapté à une utilisation
en environnement de Classe I, Division 2.
• S'assurer que l'environnement est classé
non dangereux avant de changer les piles.
ATTENTION: Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge can damage integrated circuits or semiconductors if you touch bus connector pins or the
terminal block. 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.
• Use a static-safe work station, if available.
• When not in use, keep the module in its static-shield box.
ATTENTION: 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 in these
ways:
• Sending an erroneous signal to your system’s field devices causing unintended machine motion
• Causing an explosion in a hazardous environment
Electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both the module and its mating connector. Worn contacts may
create electrical resistance.
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Hazardous Location Considerations
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D or
non-hazardous locations only. The following WARNING statement applies to
use in hazardous locations.
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD
• Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
• When in hazardous locations, turn off power before wiring or replacing
modules.
• Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the
area is known to be non-hazardous.
• This product must be installed in an enclosure.
• All wiring must comply with N.E.C. article 501-4(b).
Environnements Dangereux
Install Summary
Cet équipement est conçu pour être utilisé dans des environnements de Classe 1,
Division 2, Groupes A, B, C, D ou non dangereux. La mise en garde suivante
s’applique à une utilisation dans des environnements dangereux.
WARNING: DANGER D’EXPLOSION
La substitution de composants peut rendre cet équipement impropre à une
utilisation en environnement de Classe 1, Division 2.
Ne pas remplacer de composants ou déconnecter l'équipement sans s'être
assuré que l'alimentation est coupée et que l'environnement est classé non
dangereux.
Ne pas connecter ou déconnecter des composants sans s'être assuré que
l'alimentation est coupée ou que l'environnement est classé non dangereux.
Ce produit doit être installé dans une armoire.
Follow these steps to install the module.
1. System Assembly
2. Ground the Module
3. Wire the Module
.
.
.
This publication describes these steps in detail.
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System Assembly
The module can be attached to the controller or an adjacent I/O module before
or after mounting.
• For mounting instructions, see Panel Mounting
on page 15 or DIN Rail
Mounting on page 16.
• To work with a system that is already mounted, see Replace a Module
on
page 17.
The following procedure shows you how to assemble the Compact I/O system.
3
4
2
Item DescriptionItem Description
1Tongue-and-groove slots4Bus lever
2Bus connectors5End-cap terminator
3Positioning tab6End-cap bus terminator
1
1
5
6
1. Disconnect power.
2. Check that the bus lever of the module to be installed is in the unlocked
(fully right) position.
3. Use the upper and lower tongue-and-groove slots (1) to secure the modules
together (or to a controller).
4. Move the module back along the tongue-and-groove slots until the bus
connectors (2) line up with each other.
5. Push the bus lever back slightly to clear the positioning tab (3).
Use your fingers or a small screwdriver.
6. To allow communication between the controller and module, move the
bus lever fully to the left (4) until it clicks.
7. Make sure the lever is locked firmly in place.
ATTENTION: When attaching I/O modules, it is very important that the
bus connectors are securely locked together to make a proper electrical
connection.
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1
5
4
4
6
2
2
2
2
2
3
8. Attach an end-cap terminator (5) to the last module in the system by using
the tongue-and-groove slots as before.
9. Lock the end-cap bus terminator (6).
A 1769-ECR or 1769-ECL right or left end cap must be used to terminate
the end of the serial communication bus.
ATTENTION: During panel or DIN rail mounting of all devices, be sure
that all debris, such as metal chips and wire strands, is kept from falling
into the module. Debris that falls into the module could cause damage on
powerup.
Minimum Spacing
Maintain spacing from enclosure walls, wireways, and adjacent equipment. Allow
50 mm (2 in.) of space on all sides for adequate ventilation.
Spacing for one-and-a half-wide modules 52.5mm (2.067 in.)
Refer to host controller documentation for this dimension.
Spacing for single-wide modules 35mm (1.378 in.)
TIP
Panel Mounting Using the Dimensional Template
Panel Mounting Procedure Using Modules as a Template
The following procedure lets you use the assembled modules as a template for
drilling holes in the panel. If you have sophisticated panel mounting equipment,
you can use the dimensional template provided on page 16
mounting hole tolerance, it is important to follow these procedures.
. Due to module
1. On a clean work surface, assemble no more than three modules.
2. Using the assembled modules as a template, carefully mark the center of all
module-mounting holes on the panel.
3. Return the assembled modules to the clean work surface, including any
previously mounted modules.
4. Drill and tap the mounting holes for the recommended M4 or #8 screw.
5. Place the modules back on the panel, and check for proper hole alignment.
6. Attach the modules to the panel using the mounting screws.
If you are mounting more modules, mount only the last one of this group
and put the others aside. This reduces remounting time during drilling
and tapping of the next group.
7. Repeat steps 1…6 for any remaining modules.
DIN Rail Mounting
The module can be mounted using the following DIN rails:
• 35 x 7.5 mm (1.38 x 0.30 in.; EN 50 022 - 35 x 7.5)
• 35 x 15 mm (1.38 x 0.59 in.; EN 50 022 - 35 x 15)
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Before mounting the module on a DIN rail, close the DIN rail latches. Press the
DIN rail mounting area of the module against the DIN rail. The latches will
momentarily open and lock into place.
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Replace a Module
To replace the module while the system is mounted to a panel or DIN rail, follow
these steps.
1. Remove power.
2. On the module to be removed, use a screwdriver to remove the upper and
lower mounting screws from the module or open the DIN latches.
3. Move the bus lever to the right to disconnect or unlock the bus.
4. On the right-side adjacent module, move its bus lever to the right to
disconnect it from the module to be removed.
5. Gently slide the disconnected module forward.
If you feel excessive resistance, check that the module has been
disconnected from the bus, and that both mounting screws have been
removed or DIN latches have been opened.
It may be necessary to rock the module slightly from front to back to
remove it, or, in a panel-mounted system, to loosen the screws of
adjacent modules.
Ground the Module
6. Before installing the replacement module, be sure that the bus lever on the
module to be installed and the bus lever on the right-side adjacent module
are in the unlocked (fully right) position.
7. Slide the replacement module into the open slot.
8. Connect the modules together by locking (fully left) the bus levers on the
replacement module and the right-side adjacent module.
9. Replace the mounting screws or snap the module onto the DIN rail.
This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded mounting surface,
such as a metal panel. Additional grounding connections from the module’s
mounting tabs or DIN rail are not required unless the mounting surface cannot
be grounded. Refer to the Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding
Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1
, for additional information.
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Wire the Module
Consider the following when wiring your system:
• Channels are isolated from each other.
• Use Belden 8761, or equivalent, shielded wire.
• Under normal conditions, the drain wire and shield junction must be
connected to earth ground with a panel or DIN rail mounting screw at the
analog I/O module end. Keep the shield connection to ground as short as
possible.
In environments where high frequency noise may be present, it may be
necessary to ground the shield via a 0.1 µF capacitor at the load end and
also ground the module end without a capacitor.
• For optimum accuracy, limit overall cable impedance by keeping your cable
as short as possible. Locate the I/O system as close to your sensors or
actuators as your application will permit.
• Load resistance for each voltage output channel must be equal to or greater
than 2K
Ω..
ATTENTION: Miswiring of the module to an AC/DC source will damage
the module.
Be careful when stripping wires. Wire fragments that fall into a module
could cause damage at powerup. Once wiring is complete, make sure the
module is free of all metal fragments.
Refer to Appendix 2
for wiring diagrams of each module.
Label Terminals
A removable, write-on label is provided with the module. Remove the label from
the door, mark the identification of each terminal with permanent ink, and slide
the label back into the door. Your markings (ID tag) will be visible when the
module door is closed.
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TIP
1
3
2
Remove the Terminal Block
To remove the terminal block, loosen the upper and lower retaining screws. The
terminal block will back away from the module as you remove the screws. When
replacing the terminal block, torque the retaining screws to 0.46 N
When wiring the terminal block, keep the finger-safe cover in place.
1. Loosen the terminal screws to be wired.
2. Route the wire under the terminal pressure plate.
You can use the bare wire or a spade lug. The terminals will accept a 6.35
mm (0.25 in.) spade lug.
The terminal screws are non-captive. You can use a ring lug [maximum
6.35 mm (0.25 in.) o.d. with a 3.53 mm (0.139 in.) minimum i.d. (M3.5)]
with the module.
3. Tighten the terminal screw making sure the pressure plate secures the wire.
Recommended torque when tightening terminal screws is 0.68 N•m
(6 lb•in).
If you need to remove the finger-safe cover, insert a screwdriver into one
of the square wiring holes and gently pry the cover off. If you wire the
terminal block with the finger-safe cover removed, you will not be able to
put it back on the terminal block because the wires will be in the way.
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Wire Size and Terminal Screw Torque
Each terminal accepts one or two wires with the following restrictions.
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Module Wiring
AC
COM3
NC
IN 3
IN 7
IN 6
IN 5
IN 4
NC
AC
COM7
AC
COM6
AC
COM5
AC
COM4
AC
COM 0
IN 0
L1a
L2a
100/120V AC
AC
COM 1
IN 1
L1b
L2b
100/120V AC
AC
COM 2
IN 2
L1c
L2c
100/120V AC
1769-IA8I
Chapter
2
1769-IA8I
Compact individually-isolated 120V AC input module
1769-IA16
Compact 120V AC input module
1769-IA16
L1
IN 0
IN 1
IN 2
IN 3
IN 4
IN 5
100/120V AC
L2
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IN 7
IN 9
IN 11
IN 13
IN 15
AC
COM
IN 6
IN 8
IN 10
IN 12
IN 14
AC
COM
Commons are
connected internally.
Chapter 2 Module Wiring
+
–
V in 0 +
V/I in 0 -
I in 0+
ANLG Com
V in 1 +
V/I in 1 -
I in 1+
ANLG Com
V in 2 +
V/I in 2 -
I in 2+
ANLG Com
V in 3 +
V/I in 3 -
I in 3+
ANLG Com
DC NEUT
+24V DC
+
-
1769-IF4 Differential Inputs
The external power supply must be rated Class 2, with a 24V DC
range of 20.4…26.4V DC and 60 mA minimum. Series B and
later modules support this option.
External 24V
DC Power
Supply
External 24V
DC Power
Supply
External 24V
DC Power
Supply
Analog Source
Belden 8761 Cable (or equivalent)
Earth ground the shield
locally at the module.
Sensor/
Transmitter
Supply
Current
Voltage
Voltage
Sensor/
Transmitter
Supply
Single-ended
Volt age
Differential
Voltage
Differential
Current
Tw o- wi re
Current
Signal
Signal
Ground
Signal
Ground
Signal
Signal
Signal
Signal
1769-IF4
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