Rockwell Automation 1746-NI8 SLC 500 Analog Input Modules User Manual User Manual

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Installation and Wiring

Publication 1746Ć6.8 - April 1997

Module Installation Procedure

1. Align the circuit board of the analog input module with the card

guides located at the top and bottom of the chassis.

2. Slide the module into the chassis until both top and bottom

retaining clips are secured. Apply firm even pressure on the
module to attach it to its backplane connector. Never force the
module into the slot.

3. Cover all unused slots with the Card Slot Filler, Catalog Number

1746-N2.

Important: For applications using the upper limit of the operating

temperature range, the 1746-NI8 module (or multiple
1746-NI8 modules) should be placed in the right most
slot(s) of the chassis. The specification for operating
temperature is:

Operating Temperature Range
0

°

C to 55

°

C (32

°

F to 131

°

F) in any slot except slot 0

0

°

C to 60

°

C (32

°

F to 140

°

F) in right most slot of chassis

Card Guide

Top and Bottom

Module Release(s)

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