Rockwell Automation 1798-APB User Manual

Installation Instructions

FlexArmor PROFIBUS Adapter Module

Catalog Number 1798-APB

43231

The FlexArmor PROFIBUS communication adapter (Cat. No.
1798-APB) provides the electrical interface between the network and
the FlexArmor Baseplate. You must have a Field Termination Plug
(1798-PFTP1) installed to provide the cabling interface to your
network. The Field Termination Plug also provides converter
functionality to power all of the system side electronics for the
adapter itself and the I/O modules.

Package Contents

Your package contains:

• 1 FlexArmor PROFIBUS adapter module (1798-APB)

• installation instructions

(Note: Baseplates and other components are ordered and shipped
separately.)

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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 Allen-Bradley 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, Allen-Bradley 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 Allen-Bradley 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.

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:

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successful application and understanding of the
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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.

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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