Rockwell Automation 1794-ASB/E Remote I/O Adapter Module User Manual User Manual

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Installing Your Remote I/O Adapter Module

Publication 1794ĆUM009D-EN-P - April 2004

8. With the hook on the terminal base inside the notch on the

adapter, and the lip on the rear of the adapter hooked over the
DIN rail, press in and down to lock the adapter onto the DIN rail.

C

If the adapter module does not lock in place, use a screwdriver or
similar device to move the locking tab down while pressing the
adapter module flush onto the DIN rail and release the locking tab
(C) to lock the adapter module in place. If necessary, push up on
the locking tab to lock.

9. Gently push the flexbus connector into the side of the adapter to

complete the backplane connection.

10.Reinstall the module into the terminal base unit.

11. Reconnect the adapter wiring as shown under “Wiring.”

Mounting on a Wall or Panel

To mount the remote I/O adapter module on a wall or panel, you
must have the 1794-NM1 mounting kit. The kit contains a special
plate and screws necessary for wall/panel mounting. Proceed as
follows:

Install the mounting plate on a wall or panel as follows:

1. Lay out the required points on the wall/panel as shown in the

drilling dimension drawing.

2. Drill the necessary holes for #6 self-tapping mounting screws.

3. Mount the mounting plate (1) for the adapter module using two

#6 self-tapping screws (18 included).

IMPORTANT

Make certain that the mounting plate is properly
grounded to the panel. Refer to “Industrial
Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines
for Noise Immunity,” publication 1770-4.1.

4. Hold the adapter (2) a slight angle and engage the top of the

mounting plate in the indention on the rear of the adapter module.

5. Press the module down flush with the panel until the locking

lever locks.

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