Rockwell Automation 1791R-XXXX CompactBlock RIO - Manual

Publication 1791R-IN001A-EN-P - February 2002
Installation Instructions
CompactBlock Distributed I/O on
Remote I/O
(Cat. No. 1791R-16B0, -0B16P, -8B8P, -4B4P, -8V8P)
1791R CompactBlock™ I/O modules are stand-alone 24V dc Block
I/O products that communicate via a Remote I/O link. Each Remote
I/O node consists of either one base module or one base module and
one expansion module. Any expansion module can be coupled with
any base module. CompactBlock 1791R consists of only base
modules. The expansion modules are part of the CompactBlock
1791D family of products.
CompactBlock Remote I/O modules must be installed in a secondary
enclosure. Base modules are equipped with 8 to 16 points.
CompactBlock Remote I/O provides both sinking and sourcing
inputs and outputs. Sinking inputs are 24V dc NEMA Type 3
compatible. Self-protected 24V dc outputs can provide up to 0.5 amp
each.
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.