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)