Rockwell Automation 1792D-KPLT User Manual

Installation Instructions

ArmorBlock MaXum Robot I/O Cable Base
and Kempf Box Plate

(Cat. No. 1792D-CB23 and -KPLT)

CB23

43333

The 23mm ArmorBlock MaXum Robot Ι/Ο Cable Base mates with 4

or 8 point modules, depending on your installation requirements, and
optionally the Kempf box plate. No modification is required. Modules
are interchangeable whether flat or round media cable bases are
used. This interchangeability provides plug and play block upgrade
capability and easy field replacement. The completely assembled
ArmorBlock module and base requires no enclosure.

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These instructions describe the installation of the cable base. The
catalog numbers for the cable base and Kempf box are:

• 1792D-CB23 (for 23mm trunk or drop cable installation)

• 1792D-KPLT (to mount the cable base on a Kempf box)

IMPORTANT

ArmorBlock MaXum modules and media cables
are ordered and shipped separately.

Important User Information

Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this
publication, those responsible for the application and use of these
products must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been
taken to assure that each application and use meets all performance
and safety requirements, including any applicable laws, regulations,
codes and standards. In no event will Rockwell Automation be
responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damage resulting
from the use or application of these products.

Any illustrations, charts, sample programs, and layout examples
shown in this publication are intended solely for purposes of
example. Since there are many variables and requirements associated
with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation does not
assume responsibility or liability (to include intellectual property
liability) for actual use based upon the examples shown in this
publication.

Allen-Bradley publication SGI-1.1, Safety Guidelines for the

Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid-State Control

(available from your local Rockwell Automation office), describes
some important differences between solid-state equipment and
electromechanical devices that should be taken into consideration
when applying products such as those described in this publication.

Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication, in
whole or part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation, is
prohibited.

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!

WARNING

ATTENTION

!

IMPORTANT

Throughout this publication, notes may be used to make you aware
of safety considerations. The following annotations and their
accompanying statements help you to identify a potential hazard,
avoid a potential hazard, and recognize the consequences of a

potential hazard:

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.

Identifies information about practices or
circumstances that can lead to personal injury or
death, property damage, or economic loss.

Identifies information that is critical for
successful application and understanding of the
product.

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Environment and Enclosure

This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution
Degree 2 industrial environment, in overvoltage
Category II applications (as defined in IEC
publication 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 meters
without derating.

This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A
industrial equipment according to IEC/CISPR
Publication 11. Without appropriate precautions,
there may be potential difficulties ensuring
electromagnetic compatibility in other
environments due to conducted as well as radiated
disturbance.

ATTENTION

!

This equipment is supplied as "enclosed"
equipment. It should not require additional system
enclosure when used in locations consistent with
the enclosure type ratings stated in the
Specifications section of this publication.
Subsequent sections of this publication may
contain additional information regarding specific
enclosure type ratings, beyond what this product
provides, that are required to comply with certain
product safety certifications.

See NEMA Standards publication 250 and IEC
publication 60529, as applicable, for explanations
of the degrees of protection provided by different
types of enclosure. Also, see the appropriate
sections in this publication, as well as the
Allen-Bradley publication 1770-4.1 ("Industrial
Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines"),
for additional installation requirements pertaining
to this equipment.

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Install Your ArmorBlock Cable Base

To install the cable base:

• Mount the cable base

• Attach the module to the base

• Attach the cables

These procedures are explained in detail in the following sections.

Mount the Cable Base

The cable base can be mounted either vertically or horizontally, using
3 screws. Cable bases accommodate 4 or 8 point ArmorBlock MaXum
modules. You must allow additional space for installation of 8 point
ArmorBlock MaXum module, which are longer than 4 point modules.

1792D-CB23

When
installing a
cable base
with an 8
connector
module,
allow for
the
additional
length.

6.10in

155mm

0.26in

6.5mm

4.21in

107mm

1.35in

34.25mm

2.70in

68.5mm

1.42in
36mm

0.64in

16.25mm

6.10in

155mm

4 connector

module

1.63in

41.5mm

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1.90in

48.18mm

8.23in

209mm

8 connector

module

1.34in
34mm

2.27in

57.6mm

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