(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.
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,
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.
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
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FLEX I/O Knifeswitch Terminal Base Unit
Description
1Female flexbus connector
2Terminal base unit
3Male flexbus connector
4Keyswitch - set to the position required for the installed module
5Mounting holes for panel mounting
6, 7, 8Input/output terminal strips for connecting inputs/output wiring, commons, power
Position the terminal base at a slight angle and hook it over the top of the DIN rail.
C
Make sure the hook (C) on the terminal base slides under the edge of the adapter and the
flexbus connector is fully retracted. Slide the terminal base over, tight against the adapter.
Press down on the terminal base to lock it on the DIN rail. If the terminal base does not lock
into place, use a screwdriver or similar device to open the locking tab, press down on the
base, and release the locking lever to lock the base in place.
ATTENTION
Gently push the flexbus connector into the side of the side of the adapter to
complete the backplane connection.
Wiring Connections for the 1794-TB3G, 1794-TB3GK, 1794-TB3GS
Inputs/Outputs
Inputs/Outputs
Chassis
Ground
(1794-TB3G shown)
Chassis
Ground
+V COM
24V dc
Supply In
+V COM
24V dc
Supply Out
Chassis Grounds for Shields
Chassis
Ground
Chassis
Ground
I/O
I/O
+24V dc = Terminals C-34, C-50
COM = C-35, C-51
Chassis Ground = Terminals B-16, B-33, C-38, C-40 through 45, C-47
A
B
C
For daisy-chaining: Supply in - C-34 (+), C-35 (-)
Supply out - C-50 (+), C-51 (-)
NC = No connection
NC
NC
Wiring Connections for the 1794-TB3G, -TB3GK, -TB3GS, -TB3GSK
Mount the Terminal Base Unit on a DIN Rail
During mounting of all devices, be sure that all debris (such as metal chips or
wire strands) is kept from falling into the module. Debris that falls into the
module could cause damage upon application of power.
1. Remove the cover plug (if used) in the male connector of the unit to which
you are connecting this terminal base unit.
2. Check to make sure the 16 pins in the male connector on the adjacent
device are straight and in line so that the mating female connector on this
terminal base unit will mate correctly.
3. Make certain the female connector (B) is fully retracted.
4. Position the terminal base unit on the 35 x 7.5 DIN rail (A) (A-B pt no.
199-DR1).
Do not force the terminal base into the adjacent base/adapter. Forcing the units
together can bend or break the hook and allow the units to separate and break
communication over the backplane.
6. Refer to the installation instructions for specific wiring information for the
module you are installing in this terminal base.
7. Repeat the above steps to install the next terminal base.
When using FLEX I/O modules in a high-vibration installation, especially when
mounting the DIN rail vertically, use DIN-rail locks (A-B part number
1492-EA35) to prevent accidental separation of the terminal block units.
Wire Connections for the Terminal Base Units
5. Rotate the terminal base onto the DIN rail with the top of the rail hooked
under the lip on the rear of the terminal base. Use caution to make
sure that the female flexbus connector does not strike any of
the pins in the mating connector.
-V (Common) = Terminals B-16, B-33, C-35 through C-50
+V (Voltage In) = Terminals C-34, C-51
-V
Voltage
In +V
Voltage
Out +V
B
C
Common
-V
Common
Wiring Connections for the 1794-TBKD
For daisy-chaining: Supply in - C-34 (+), B-16 (-)
Supply out - C-51 (+), B-33 (-)
CH0CH2CH3CH4CH5CH6CH7CH1
CH0
RET
CH2
RET
CH3
RET
CH4
RET
CH5
RET
CH6
RET
CH7
RET
CH1
RET
Wiring Connections for the 1794-TBKD
Wiring when total current draw through base is less than 10 A.
Wiring when total current draw through base is greater than 10 A.
Modules in this configuration must be all analog or all digital.
Total current draw through any base must not be greater than 10 A.
Wiring when there is a mix of analog and digital modules.
24V dc
24V dc
24V dc
Digital Module
Digital Module
Digital Module
Thermocouple
or Analog Module
Use separate power supplies for analog and digital modules.
Press down to open.
For Spring-clamp Terminal Base Units: 1794-TB3S, -TB3TS, -TB3GS, -TB32S,
-TB3SK, -TB3TSK, -TB3GSK
″ Insert a 2.54…3.05 mm (0.10…0.12 in.) wide-bladed screwdriver into the slot and lift up.
Insert wire, and remove screwdriver.For Cage-clamp Terminal Base Units: 1794-TB2,
-TB3, -TB3K, -TB3T,-TB3TK, -TB3G, -TB3GK, -TB32
″ Tighten screws to 0.8 Nm (7 lb-in).
For Knifeswitch Cage-clamp Terminal Base Unit: 1794-TBKD
″ Tighten screws to 0.53 Nm (6 lb-in).
For NEMA Screw-clamp Terminal Base Units: 1794-TBN, -TBNK, -TBNF,
-TBNFK
″ Tighten screws to 1.02 Nm (9 lb-in).
Install or Change a Fuse in the 1794-TBNF or 1794-TBNFK Terminal Base
Unit
This terminal base unit has fuse holders for 5x20 mm fuses on each of the eight
even-numbered I/O terminals (0 through 14 - row B). To install or change a fuse:
1. Press the fuse holder down toward the terminal strip.
2. Remove the fuse from the fuse holder.
3. Insert a known good 5x20 mm fuse into the fuse holder.
4. Rotate the fuse holder back to vertical until it snaps into the locked
position.
The 1794-TBNF and 1794-TBNFK terminal base units are shipped with eight 5x20
mm, 1.6 A, 250V AC slow-blow fuses, one for each even-numbered terminal (0
through 14 on row B). These fuses are suitable for use with the 1794-OA8 AC
output module. Refer to the specific installation instructions for fusing
recommendations for your particular module.
Typical Wiring Guidelines
Terminal base units are rated at 10 A.
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Use the Knifeswitch Terminal Base
The knifeswitch terminal base has 16 individual mechanical-knifeswitch circuit
breakers (two for each channel). Each switch opens or closes one side (input/output
and return) for a channel.
1. Place a small-bladed screwdriver into the slot of the knifeswitch of the I/O
point circuit that you wish to break.
2. Rotate downward to open the circuit.
This opens the path of an individual circuit.
3. To reestablish the circuit, rotate the knifeswitch back into the terminal base
unit until it snaps into place.
General
AttributeValue
Terminal screw
torque
Supply voltage
range (max)
Isolation voltageCapable of 250V (continuous) maximum, Basic Insulation Type, Field Wiring
1794-TBKD only
FLEXBUS: 5V DC, 640 mA
Terminal Block: 120V AC, 50/60Hz, 10A
Disconnecting Switch: 3A, 20mΩ
ATTENTION
A disconnecting switch does not shut off the current. Make or break a circuit
only under no-load conditions.
Terminals to FLEXBUS, or the lesser of the installed module. (1794-TBN, -TBNF,
-TBNFK, -TBNK)
Capable of 125V (continuous) maximum, Basic Insulation Type, Field Wiring
Terminals to FLEXBUS, or the lesser of the installed module (1794-TB3SK,
-TB3TK, -TB3TK, -TB3TSK, -TB2, -TB3, -TB3K, -TB3S, -TB3TS)
Capable of 50V (continuous) maximum, Basic Insulation Type, Field Wiring
Terminals to FLEXBUS, or the lesser of the installed module. (1794-TB3G,
-TB3GS, -TB3GK, -TB3GSK, -TB32, -TB32S)
2500V DC/sec, Field Wiring Terminals to FLEXBUS.
220V DC/sec, Field Wiring Terminals to Functional Ground. (1794-TBKD)
Voltage rating See Working Voltage and Isolation Voltage Ratings for nominal values
-TB3SK, -TB3TSK, -TBN, -TBNK, -TB32, -TB32S)
UL Listed Industrial Control Equipment, cer tified for US and Canada. See UL File
E65584.
UL Listed for Class I, Division 2 Gr oup A,B,C,D Hazardous Locations, certified for U.S.
and Canada. See UL File E194810.
(1794 -TBKD, -TBNF, -TBNFK )
UL Listed Industrial Control Equipment, cer tified for US and Canada. See UL File
E65584.
-TBNK, -TB3G, -TB3GK, -TB3GS, -TB3GSK)
CSA Certified Process Control Equipment. See CSA File LR546 89C.
CSA Certified Process Control Equipment for Class I, Division 2 Group A,B,C,D
Hazardous Locations. See CSA File LR69960C.
(1794-TBNF, -TBNFK)
CSA Certified Process Control Equipment. See CSA File LR546 89C.
European Union 2004/108/EC EMC Direct ive, compliant with:
EN 61326-1; Meas./Control/Lab., Industri al Requirements
EN 61000-6-2; Industrial Immuni ty
EN 61000-6-4; Industrial Emissions
EN 61131-2; Programmable Controllers (Clau se 8, Zone A & B)
European Union 2006/95/EC LVD, compliant with:
EN 61131-2; Programmable Controllers (Clau se 11)
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Certifications (when product is marked)
35
(1.4)
59
(2.3)
87
(3.4)
94
(3.7)
94
(3.7)
80
(3.2)
28
(1.2)
50
(2.0)
23
(0.9)
68
(2.7)
80
(3.2)
21 (0.83)
(3.4 x 2.7 x 2.7)
87 x 68 x 69
(3.7 x 3.7 x 2.7)
94 x 94 x 69
(3.7 x 3.7 x 2.7)
94 x 94 x 69
Secure DIN rail approximately every 200 mm (7.87 in.).
A = Mounting hole dimensions for optional mounting kit.
B = DIN rail.
C = Operating temperature 25.4 (1.0) below each module when mounted in any position
must not exceed 55 ˚C (131 ˚F).
Measure here for
vertical mounting
position with
adapter up.
Measure here for horizontal position.
A
B
C
Terminal Base (1794-TB3S shown)Terminal Base (1794-TB3 shown)Adapter (1794-ASB shown)
94
(3.7)
94
(3.7)
35
(1.4)
Maintain at least 25.4 (1.0) air space around your FLEX I/O system installation.
Mounting Dimensions
mm
(in.)
Australian Radiocommunications Act, compliant w ith:
-TB3SK, -TB3TSK, -TBN, -TBNK)
European Union 94/9/EC ATEX Directive, compliant with:
EN 60079-15; Potentially Explosive Atmo spheres, Protection "n" (II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 X)
EN 60079-0; General Requirements (Zone 2 )
(1794-TB2)
European Union 94/9/EC ATEX Directive, compliant with:
EN 60079-15; Potentially Explosive Atmo spheres, Protection "n" (II 3 G Ex nA IIC T6 X)
EN 60079-0; General Requirements (Zone 2 )