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Ground the chassis – Rockwell Automation 1771-A1B_A2B_A3B_A3B1_A4B SERIES B Universal I/O Chassis Installation Instructions User Manual

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Universal I/O Chassis

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Publication 1771ĆIN075A-EN-P - March 2002

Ground the Chassis

This I/O chassis

Has grounding stud(s) located

1771ĆA1B

1771ĆA2B

1771ĆA3B1

1771ĆA4B

1771ĆA3B

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To prevent ground loops from

occurring, use only one grounding stud when

grounding your equipment.

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ATTENTION

Use the following information, along with the installation manual for
your programmable controller to ground the I/O chassis and your I/O
modules.

Chassis Ground

SingleĆpoint Grounding

I/O chassis side plate

star washer

nut with captive washer

ground lug

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ground lug

nut with captive washer

When you connect grounding conductors to the I/O chassis

grounding stud, place a star washer under the first lug, then

place a nut with captive lock washer on top of each ground lug.

Torque the nut with captive washer to 18(+3) pound-inches.

grounding stud

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Use the cup washer if crimpĆon lugs are not used.

#10 threadĆforming screw

externalĆtooth washers

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Use singleĆpoint grounding for extendedĆlocal I/O system

The systems must be grounded properly for proper

performance.

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ATTENTION

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