FLEX I/O Terminal Base Units
1794-TB2, -TB3, -TB3K, -TB3S, -TB32, -TB32S, -TB3G,
-TB3GK, -TB3GS, -TB3T, -TB3TS, -TBN, -TBNK, -TBNF,
-TBNFK, -TBKD, -TB3SK, -TB3GSK, -TB3TK, -TB3TSK
(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
http://www.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 we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at
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.
Installation Instructions
When 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.
FLEX I/O systems are 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.
Prevent 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.
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, or recognize the consequence
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
60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 m (6562 ft) without derating.
This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment
according to IEC/CISPR 11. Without appropriate precautions, there may be
difficulties with electromagnetic compatibility in residential and other
environments due to conducted and radiated disturbances.
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, Rockwell
Automation publication 1770-4.1
requirements.
• NEMA Standards 250 and IEC 60529, as applicable, for
explanations of the degrees of protection provided by different
types of enclosure.
, for additional installation
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.
Do not wire more than 1 conductor on any single terminal.
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.
Publication 1794-IN092E-EN-P - November 2009
2 FLEX I/O Terminal Base Units
Cat. No. 1794-TB2, -TB3, -TB3K, -TB32, -TB3G, -TB3GK, -TB3T, -TB3TK
1794-TB2
1794-TB3, -TB3K, -TB32,
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-TB3G, -TB3GK, -TB3T, -TB3TK
Cat. No. 1794-TBN, -TBNK
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Cat. No. 1794-TBKD
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North American Hazardous Location Approval
The following terminal bases are Hazardous Location approved: 1794-TBN,
-TBNK, -TB2, -TB3, -TB3K, -TB3S, - TB3SK, -TB3G, TB3GK, -TB3GS,
-TB3GSK, -TB3T, -TB3TK, -TB3TS, -TB3TSK, -TB32S, -TB32.
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.
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.
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.
European Hazardous Location Approval
The following adapters are European Zone 2 approved: 1794-TBN, -TBNK, -TB2,
-TB3, -TB3K, -TB3S, - TB3SK, -TB3G, TB3GK, -TB3GS, -TB3GSK, -TB3T,
-TB3TK, -TB3TS, -TB3TSK.
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.
FLEX I/O Spring-clamp Terminal Base Units
Cat. No. 1794-TB3S, -TB3SK, -TB32S, -TB3GS, -TB3GSK, -TB3TS, -TB3TSK
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5
6
7
8
9
10
4
3
11
2
12 13 12
FLEX I/O Terminal Base Units
FLEX I/O Fused Terminal Base Units
Cat. No. 1794-TBNF, -TBNFK
10
4
1
5
6
14
15
9
14
3
11
2
6
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.
FLEX I/O Cage-clamp Terminal Base Units
Publication 1794-IN092E-EN-P - November 2009
FLEX I/O Knifeswitch Terminal Base Unit
Description
1 Female flexbus connector
2 Terminal base unit
3 Male flexbus connector
4 Keyswitch - set to the position required for the installed module
5 Mounting holes for panel mounting
6, 7, 8Input/output terminal strips for connecting inputs/output wiring, commons, power
connections, customer power supplies, chassis grounds
9 Locking tab
10 Module locking latch
11 Cover plug for male flexbus connector
12 Cold-junction compensation terminals (1794-TB3T, -TB3TS, -TB3TK, -TB3TSK only)
13 Chassis ground terminations (1794-TB3T, -TB3TS, -TB3TK, -TB3TSK, -TB3G, -TB3GS,
-TB3GSK only)
14 Fuses - eight 5x20 mm (1794-TBNF, -TBNFK only)
15 Terminal strip cover (1794-TBN, -TBNK -TBNF, -TBNFK only)
16 Knife switches (1794-TBKD only)