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I/A Series® Hardware
Field Automation Subsystem
Micro-I/A™ Station Allen-Bradley™ Remote I/O Interface
COMMUNICATIONS
This interface card is the link between a Micro-I/A
station and up to 32 racks of Allen-Bradley Remote
Input/Output (RIO) adapters, each of which can
access up to eight A-B I/O modules. The Micro-I/A
station can be up to 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) away
from a strand of A-B I/O modules depending on
selected baud rate. The A-B I/O modules that can be
connected are:
• A-B 1794-IB16, DIN, 24 V dc, 16 point
• A-B 1794-IB8S, DIN, 24 V dc, 8 point, sensor
• A-B 1794-IA8, 120 V ac DIN, 8 point
• A-B 1794-IE4X0E2, 4 In/2 Out Analog Combo
• A-B 1794-OB16, 24 V dc 16 Source DOUT
• A-B 1794-OE4, AOUT, 4 point
• A-B 1794-OA8, 120 V ac DOUT, 8 point
• A-B 1794-OW8, DOUT, 8 Relay, Form A, N.O.
• A-B 1794-IE8, AIN, 8 point
DESCRIPTION • A-B 1794-IT8, thermocouple, 8 point
The Micro-I/A station Allen-Bradley Remote I/O • A-B 1794-IR8, RTD, 8 point.
Interface card and connecting cable provide field
The I/A Series software supports the A-B RIO
communication between a Micro-I/A station and
“fault groups”. If RIO adapters are configured into a
Allen-Bradley Remote I/O (RIO) modules. When used
fault group and one RIO adapter fails, the other RIO
with the Integrated Control software, Allen-Bradley
adapters in the same fault group stop scanning their
Flex™ I/O modules are supported on the RIO bus.
inputs and assert fail-safe values on the analog
The maximum number of A-B™ Remote I/O Interface
outputs and hold last value/reset on the discrete
cards usable in one Micro-I/A station is a function of
outputs.
the available number of PCMCIA slots, which could
be up to three in some instances. However, since the
RIO bus allows multiple drops over remote distances,
in many instances only a single A-B Remote I/O
Interface card is required.
PACKAGING
The design of the interface card is based on Personal
Computer Memory Card Industry Association
(PCMCIA) technology (sometimes referred to as PC
Card technology) and is characterized by:
• Small size
• Minimal power consumption
• Easy installation and removal.
Product Specifications
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ALLEN-BRADLEY REMOTE I/O MODULES*
1794 ASB COMMUNICATIONS ADAPTER
Micro-I/A STATION
A-B* A-B*
1
1 8
A-B* A-B*
2
1 8
A-B* A-B*
32
1 8
BELDEN NO. 9463 OR
ALLEN-BRADLEY BLUE
HOSE 1770-CD**
P0940XX RIO BUS
NOTE: 24 V DC POWER MUST BE SUPPLIED TO THE 1794 ASB COMMUNICATION ADAPTERS AND THEIR
ASSOCIATED MODULES. THE USER-PROVIDED SUPPLY CAN BE EITHER THE ALLEN-BRADLEY 1794-PS1
OR EQUIVALENT.
* REFER TO ALLEN-BRADLEY DOCUMENTATION FOR SIGNAL CABLE CONNECTION INFORMATION.
** REFER TO ALLEN-BRADLEY PUBLICATION ICCG-2.2 FOR SPECIFICATIONS.
Figure 1. Typical Configuration for Micro-I/A Type 1 Station and A-B Remote I/O Modules
CARD CONSTRUCTION Removal and replacement of the interface card can
The interface card is a sealed unit; in the event of a be performed without disturbing external user
card failure, it is easily replaced with a new one. terminations.
If an Allen-Bradley Remote I/O Interface card is
CARD INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT removed and later reinstalled or replaced (for
Installation of the Allen-Bradley Remote I/O Interface example, when replacing a defective card), the card
card involves removing the front cover on the is automatically initialized and I/O scanning
Micro-I/A station, seating the card into an empty slot immediately continues.
in the station, routing the card’s connecting cable
through the station, and plugging the cable connector
into the base of the station.
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FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Electromagnetic Compatibility Bus
The Allen-Bradley I/O Interface card (PC card) is LENGTH
tested for electromagnetic compatibility as a AB-1770-CD; Belden 9463
component of the Micro-I/A station. Refer to NUMBER OF DROPS
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BUS SPEED
Power 51.6 KBaud; 3,048 m (10,000 ft)
INPUT VOLTAGE 115.2 KBaud; 1,524 m (5,000 ft)
5 V dc 230.4 KBaud; 762 m (2,500 ft)
INPUT CURRENT
250 mA
POWER CONSUMPTION
1.25 W (maximum)
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Ambient Temperature Mechanical
OPERATING VIBRATION (OPERATING)
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) 0.75 g (5 to 200 Hz)
STORAGE
-20 to +65°C (-4 to +149°F) Chemical
CORROSION AND CONTAMINATION
Relative Humidity Per ISA Standard S71.04, Class G1
OPERATING
5 to 95% (Noncondensing) Circuit Board Flammability Effects
STORAGE 94V1
5 to 95% (Noncondensing) Transportation
ASTM D 999-75
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Card Width Card Mass
54 mm (2.126 in) 40 grams (0.09 lb)
Card Length Card Type
85.6 mm (3.370 in) Type II. Card is made to PCMCIA specifications.
Card Depth
5.0 mm (0.196 in)
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