Installation Instructions
FLEX I/O 2 Input Frequency Module
Cat. No. 1794-IJ2, 1794-IJ2K, and 1794-IJ2XT
(Modules with a K in the last position of the catalog number are
conformally coated to meet noxious gas requirements of ISA/ANSI-71.040
1985 Class G3 Environment.)
Important User Information
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
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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 we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
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IMPORTANT
ATTENTION
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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 (6562 ft) 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.
This equipment is supplied as open-type equipment. It must be mounted
within an enclosure that is suitably designed for those specific environmental
conditions that will be present and appropriately designed to prevent
personal injury resulting from accessibility to live parts. The enclosure must
have suitable flame-retardant properties to prevent or minimize the spread of
flame, complying with a flame spread rating of 5VA, V2, V1, V0 (or equivalent)
if non-metallic. The interior of the enclosure must be accessible only by the
use of a tool. Subsequent sections of this publication may contain additional
information regarding specific enclosure type ratings that are required to
comply with certain product safety certifications.
In addition to this publication, see:
• Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, for additional
installation requirements, Allen-Bradley publication 1770-4.1
• NEMA Standards publication 250 and IEC publication 60529, as
applicable, for explanations of the degrees of protection provided by
different types of enclosure.
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WARNING
WARNING
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
If you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on, an
electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location
installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before
proceeding.
If you connect or disconnect wiring while the field-side power is on, an
electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location
installations. Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous
before proceeding.
Personnel responsible for the application of safety-related Programmable
Electronic Systems (PES) shall be aware of the safety requirements in the
application of the system and shall be trained in using the system.
Do not remove or replace a Terminal Base unit while power is applied.
Interruption of the backplane can result in unintentional operation or machine
motion.
FLEX I/O is grounded through the DIN rail to chassis ground. Use zinc plated
yellow-chromate steel DIN rail to assure proper grounding. The use of other
DIN rail materials (for example, aluminum or plastic) that can corrode, oxidize,
or are poor conductors, can result in improper or intermittent grounding.
Secure DIN rail to mounting surface approximately every 200 mm (7.8 in.) and
use end-anchors appropriately.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can cause
internal damage and affect normal operation. Follow these guidelines when
you handle this equipment:
• Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
• Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
• Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards.
• Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
• Use a static-safe workstation, if available.
• Store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging when not in
use.
To reduce susceptibility to noise, power analog modules and digital modules
from separate power supplies. Do not exceed a total length of 9.8 ft (3m) for
dc power cabling.
European Hazardous Location Approval
The following frequency input modules are European Zone 2 approved:
1794-IJ2, 1794-IJ2K, and 1794-IJ2XT
European Zone 2 Certification (The following applies when the product bears the Ex
or EEx Marking)
This equipment is intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined by European
Union Directive 94/9/EC and has been found to comply with the Essential Health and Safety
Requirements relating to the design and construction of Category 3 equipment intended for use
in potentially explosive atmospheres, given in Annex II to this Directive.
Compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements has been assured by compliance
with EN 60079-15 and EN 60079-0.
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WARNING
ATTENTION
Observe the following additional Zone 2 certification requirements.
• This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of UV
radiation.
• This equipment must be installed in an enclosure providing at least IP54
protection when applied in Zone 2 environments.
• This equipment shall be used within its specified ratings defined by
Allen-Bradley.
• Provision shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being
exceeded by transient disturbances of more than 40% when applied in
Zone 2 environments.
• Secure any external connections that mate to this equipment by using
screws, sliding latches, threaded connectors, or other means provided
with this product.
• Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or the
area is known to be nonhazardous.
To comply with the CE Low Voltage Directive (LVD), all connections to this
equipment must be powered from a source compliant with the following:
Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) or Protected Extra Low Voltage (PELV).
North American Hazardous Location Approval
The following frequency input modules are North American Hazardous
Location approved: 1794-IJ2, 1794-IJ2K, and 1794-IJ2XT.
The following information applies when operating this
equipment in hazardous loca tions:
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.
Installing Your Frequency Input Module
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1
2
6
1. Rotate the keyswitch (1) on the terminal base (2) clockwise to
position 1 as required for this type of module.
2. Make certain the flexbus connector (3) is pushed all the way to the
left to connect with the neighboring termbase/adapter. You
cannot install the module unless the connector is fully
extended.
3. Make sure the pins on the bottom of the module are straight so
they will align properly with the connector in the terminal base.
WARNING
If you remove or insert the module while the backplane power is on, an
electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location
installations. Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous
before proceeding.
4. Position the module (4) with its alignment bar (5) aligned with the
groove (6) on the terminal base.
5. Press firmly and evenly to seat the module in the terminal base
unit. The module is seated when the latching mechanism (7) is
locked into the module.
Connecting Wiring for the 1794-TB3G, and -TB3GS
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Connect wiring as shown here.
To reduce susceptibility to noise, power analog modules and digital modules
from separate power supplies. Do not exceed a length of 3 m (9.8 ft) for DC
power cabling.
Do not daisy chain power or ground from this terminal base unit to any AC or
DC digital module terminal base units.
Wiring Connections for the Frequency Input Module using the 1794-TB3G
or -TB3GS Terminal Base Unit
Wiring Connections for the 1794-TB3G and -TB3GS
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
3V 6V 24V
16
Chassis
Ground
+V COM
24V dc
Supply In
+24V dc = Terminals C-34 and C-50
COM = C-35 and C-51
Chassis Ground = Terminals B-16, B-33, C-38, C-40 thru 45, and C-47
NC = No connection
For daisy-chaining: Supply in - C-34 (+) and C-35 (-)
RET 50
500/50
F 24V
24V
500/50
PWR
mV
mV
SEL
SEL
Channel 0 Frequency Input
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
NC NC
RET 50
500/50
mV
RET
Channel 0 Gate Input
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
34
NC
Channel 0 Output Supply
SEL
Chassis
Sply0 Sply0
Ground
RET
mV
SEL
Chassis Grounds for Shields
PWR
G 24V
PWR
PWR
24V
PWR
F
mV
SEL
Channel 1 Frequency Input
GOUT 0 OUT 0
Channel 1 Gate Input
mV
SEL
RET50
500/50
mV
mV
SEL
SEL
Sply1 Sply1
Channel 1 Output Supply
24V
PWR
Chassis
Ground
Supply out - C-50 (+) and C-51 (-)
A
3V6VRET50
Chassis
OUT 1 OUT 1
Ground
RET
+V COM
NC
RET
24V dc
Supply Out
(1794-TB3G shown)
B
C
4
ATTENTION
During mounting of all devices, be sure that all debris (metal chips, wire
strands, etc.) is kept from falling into the module. Debris that falls into the
module could cause damage on power up.
5
The module mounts on a 1794-TB3G or -TB3GS terminal base.
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Output Alarm
Connections
Channel 0 Terminals
Sply + Sply
RET
Out + Out
1
RET
Channel 1 Terminals
Sply + Sply
RET
1
Out + Out
RET
Supply C-37 C-39 C-46 C-48
Output B-17 B-18 B-31 B-32
1 Connect cable shields to GND connections.