Allen-Bradley ArmorPoint A Series User manual

1Publication 1738-IN001A-EN-E - June 2004
Installation Instructions
ArmorPoint 24V dc Output Modules, Series A
(Cat. No. 1738-OB8EM12, -OB8EM8, -OB4EM12, -OB4EM8,
-OB2EM12, -OB2EPM12, -OV4EM12)
The ArmorPoint™ I/O family (Cat. no. 1738) consists of modular I/O
modules. The sealed IP67 housing of these modules requires no
enclosure. (Note that environmental requirements other than IP67
may require an additional appropriate housing.) I/O connectors are
sealed M8 (pico) or M12 (micro) styles. The mounting base ships with
the module. The 1738-OB8EM12 and 1738-OB8EM8 modules are
shown below.
1738-OB8EM8/A
24V dc 0.5Amp
Out
01
23
45
67
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
MOD
NET
MOD
NET
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1738-OB8EM12/A
24V dc Out
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Connector M12-A
LED Indicators
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1738-OB8EM12
Connector M12-C
Connector M12-B
Connector M12-D
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Connector M8-A
1738-OB8EM8
Connector M8-G
Connector M8-B
Connector M8-D
Connector M8-C
Connector M8-E Connector M8-F
Connector M8-G
LED Indicator
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Important User Information
Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment.
Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication
SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at
http://www.ab.com/manuals/gi) describes some important differences between solid state equipment
and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the wide
variety of uses for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment must satisfy
themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages
resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the
many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc.
cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits,
equipment, or software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell
Automation, Inc. is prohibited.
Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
WARNING Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a
hazardous environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage,
or economic loss.
IMPORTANT Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the
product.
ATTENTION Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or
death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you:
•identify a hazard
•avoid a hazard
•recognize the consequence
SHOCK HAZARD
Labels may be located on or inside the equipment to alert people that dangerous voltage
may be present.
BURN HAZARD Labels may be located on or inside the equipment to alert people that surfaces may be
dangerous temperatures.

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ATTENTION Environment and Enclosure
This equipment is intended for use in overvoltage
Category II applications (as defined in IEC
publication 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 meters
without derating.
This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A
industrial equipment according to IEC/CISPR
Publication 11. Without appropriate precautions,
there may be potential difficulties ensuring
electromagnetic compatibility in other environments
due to conducted as well as radiated disturbance.
This equipment is supplied as "enclosed"equipment.
It should not require additional system enclosure
when used in locations consistent with the enclosure
type ratings stated in the Specifications section of this
publication. Subsequent sections of this publication
may contain additional information regarding
specific enclosure type ratings, beyond what this
product provides, that are required to comply with
certain product safety certifications.
NOTE: See NEMA Standards publication 250 and
IEC publication 60529, as applicable, for
explanations of the degrees of protection provided
by different types of enclosure. Also, see the
appropriate sections in this publication, as well as
the Allen-Bradley publication 1770-4.1 ("Industrial
Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines"), for
additional installation requirements pertaining to this
equipment.
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Mount the I/O Base
To mount the ArmorPoint I/O base on a wall or panel, use the screw
holes provided in the ArmorPoint base.
A mounting illustration for the ArmorPoint base with an adapter is
shown below.
ATTENTION Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge,
which can cause internal damage and affect normal
operation. Follow these guidelines when you handle
this equipment:
•Touch a grounded object to discharge potential
static.
•Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
•Do not touch connectors or pins on component
boards.
•Do not touch circuit components inside the
equipment.
•If available, use a static-safe workstation.
•When not in use, store the equipment in
appropriate static-safe packaging.
IMPORTANT The ArmorPoint I/O module must be mounted on a
grounded metal mounting plate or other conductive
surface.
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4.02 in.
102 mm
1.81 in.
46 mm
Adapter
1.9 in.
47.2 mm
2.0 in.
50 mm
0.87 in.
22 mm
2.0 in.
50 mm
0.87 in.
22 mm
2.0 in.
50 mm

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Install the mounting base as follows:
1. Lay out the required points as shown above in the drilling
dimension drawing.
2. Drill the necessary holes for #8 (M4) machine or self-tapping
screws.
3. Mount the base using #8 (M4) screws.
4. Ground the system using the ground lug connection. (The
ground lug connection is also a mounting hole.)
Ground lug connection
Latching mechanism
Keyswitch-
Set to position 1 for
the 1738 digital
output modules
Mounting base
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Install the ArmorPoint
Digital Output Module
To install the ArmorPoint digital output module, proceed as follows.
1. Using a bladed screwdriver, rotate the keyswitch on the
mounting base clockwise until the number 1 aligns with the
notch in the base.
2. Position the module vertically above the mounting base. The
module will bridge two bases.
3. Push the module down until it engages the latching mechanism.
You will hear a clicking sound when the module is properly
engaged.
The locking mechanism will lock the module to the base.
Remove the ArmorPoint Digital Output Module From the
Mounting Base
To remove the module from the mounting base:
1. Put a flat blade screwdriver into the slot of the orange latching
mechanism.
2. Push the screwdriver toward the I/O module to disengage the
latch.
The module will lift up off the base.
3. Pull the module off of the base.
MOD
NET
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1738-OB8EM12/A
24V dc Out
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Module will bridge two bases.
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Wire the Output Modules
Following are wiring instructions for the ArmorPoint output modules.
1738-OB2EM12, 1738-OB2EPM12, 1738-OV4EM12, and
1738-OB4EM12
1738-OB4EM8 and 1738-OB8EM8
1738-OB8EM12
ATTENTION Make sure all connectors and caps are securely
tightened to properly seal the connections against
leaks and maintain IP67 requirements.
(view into connector)
Pin 1 - 24V dc
Pin 2 - No Connect
Pin 3 - Common
Pin 4 - Output 0 (M12-A)
Output 1 (M12-B)
Output 2 (M12-C) (1738-OV4EM12 and-OB4EM12 only)
Output 3 (M12-D) (1738-OV4EM12 and-OB4EM12 only)
Pin 5 - No Connect
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(view into connector)
Pin 1 - 24V dc
Pin 3 - Common
Pin 4 - Output0 (M8-A)
Output 1 (M8-B)
Output 2 (M8-C)
Output 3 (M8-D)
Output 4 (M8-E) (1738-OB8EM8 module only)
Output 5 (M8-F) (1738-OB8EM8 module only)
Output 6 (M8-G) (1738-OB8EM8 module only)
Output 7 (M8-H) (1738-OB8EM8 module only)
(view into connector)
Pin 1 - 24V dc
Pin 2 - Output 1 (M12-A) Pin 4 - Output 0 (M12-A)
Output 3 (M12-B) Output 2 (M12-B)
Output 5 (M12-C) Output 4 (M12-C)
Output 7 (M12-D) Output 6 (M12-D)
Pin 3 - Common Pin 5 - No Connect
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Communicate With
Your Module
I/O messages are sent to (consumed) and received from (produced)
the ArmorPoint I/O modules. These messages are mapped into the
processor’s memory. These ArmorPoint I/O output modules produce
1 byte of input data (scanner Rx - status). They consume 1 byte of I/O
data (scanner Tx).
Default Data Map for the ArmorPoint Output Modules
1738-OB2EM12 and -OB2EPM12
Message size: 1 Byte
1738-OB4EM12, -OB4EM8, -OV4EM12
Message size: 1 Byte
1738-OB8EM12, -OB8EM8
Message size: 1 Byte
765432 1 0
Produces
(scanner Rx) Not Used Ch1 Ch0 Channel status
Consumes
(scanner Tx) Not Used Ch1 Ch0 Output state
Where: Channel status 0 = no error, 1 = error; Output state 0 = off, 1 = on
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Produces
(scanner Rx) Not Used Ch3 Ch2 Ch1 Ch0 Channel status
Consumes
(scanner Tx) Not Used Ch3 Ch2 Ch1 Ch0 Output state
Where: Channel status 0 = no error, 1 = error; Output state 0 = off, 1 = on
76543210
Produces
(scanner Rx) Ch7 Ch6 Ch5 Ch4 Ch3 Ch2 Ch1 Ch0 Channel status
Consumes
(scanner Tx) Ch7 Ch6 Ch5 Ch4 Ch3 Ch2 Ch1 Ch0 Output state
Where: Channel status 0 = no error, 1 = error; Output state 0 = off, 1 = on

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Troubleshoot with
the Indicators
Indication Probable Cause
Module Status
Off No power applied to device
Green Device operating normally
Flashing Green Device needs commissioning due to missing, incomplete, or
incorrect configuration
Flashing Red Recoverable fault
Red Unrecoverable fault - may require device replacement
Flashing Red/Green Device is in self-test
Indication Probable Cause
Network Status
Off Device is not on line:
- Device has not completed dup_MAC-id test.
- Device not powered - check module status indicator.
Flashing Green Device is on line but has no connections in the established state.
Green Device is on line and has connections in the established state.
Flashing Red One or more I/O connections in timed-out state.
Red Criticallinkfailure-failedcommunicationdevice.Devicedetected
error that prevents it from communicating on the network.
Flashing Red/Green Communication faulted device - the device has detected a
network access error and is in communication faulted state.
Device has received and accepted an Identity Communication
Faulted Request - long protocol message.
MOD
NET
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1738-OB8EM12/A
24V dc Out
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Module Status Indicators
43676
1738-OB8EM12
Network Status Indicators
I/O Status Indicators
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Specifications
Following are specifications for the 1738 ArmorPoint digital output
modules.
Indication Probable Cause
I/O Status
Off Output is inactive
Yellow Output is active and under control
Flashing Red Open circuit detection. No load. (Off-State only)
Red Short circuit detected. (On-State only)
ArmorPoint Digital Output Modules
Outputs per Module 1738-OB2E - 2 (1 group of 2) nonisolated, sourcing
1738-OB2EP - 2 (1 group of 2) nonisolated, sourcing
1738-OB4E - 4 (1 group of 4) nonisolated, sourcing
1738-OV4E - 4 (1 group of 4) nonisolated, sinking
1738-OB8E - 8 (1 group of 8) nonisolated, sourcing
Voltage Drop, On-State Output, Maximum 0.2V dc (sourcing modules)
0.7V dc (sinking module)
Voltage, Off-State Output, Maximum 28.8V dc
Voltage, On-State Output,
Maximum
Minimum
Nominal
28.8V dc
10V dc
24V dc
Output Current Rating 1738-OB2E - 1.0 A per channel, not to exceed 2.0 A maximum per module
1738-OB2EP - 2.0 A per channel, 4.0 A maximum per module
1738-OB4E and -OB8E - 1.0 A per channel, not to exceed 3.0 A maximum per module
1738-OV4E - 1.0 A per channel, not to exceed 4.0 A maximum per module
Output Surge Current, Maximum 2 A for 10 ms, repeatable every 3 seconds
1738-OB2EP - 2 A, electronically protected
Current Leakage, Off-State Output, Maximum 0.5 mA
Current, On-State Output Minimum 1.0 mA per channel
Output Delay Time OFF to ON, Maximum10.1 ms
Output Delay Time, ON to OFF, Maximum10.1 ms
Output Point Density 2, 4, 8
External DC Power Supply Current 8 mA (2 connector module)
16 mA (4 connector modules)
32 mA (8 connector modules)
External DC Power Supply Voltage Range 10-28.8V dc
External DC Power Supply Voltage Nominal 24V dc
Keyswitch Position 1
General Specifications
LED Indicators 2, 4, or 8 yellow/red output status, logic side
1 green/red network status, logic side
1 green/red module status, logic side
PointBus Current, Maximum 75 mA @ 5V dc

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General Specifications (continued)
Power Dissipation, Maximum 1738-OB2E - 0.8W @ 28.8V dc
1738-OB4E - 1.2W @ 28.8V dc
1738-OB8E - 2.0W @ 28.8V dc
1738-OB2EP - 3.4W @ 28.8V dc
1738-OV4E - 2.9W @ 28.8V dc
Thermal Dissipation, Maximum 1738-OB2E - 2.7 BTU/hr. @ 28.8V dc
1738-OB4E - 4.1 BTU/hr. @ 28.8V dc
1738-OB8E - 6.8 BTU/hr. @ 28.8V dc
1738-OB2EP - 11.6 BTU/hr. @ 28.8V dc
1738-OV4E - 9.9 BTU/hr. @ 28.8V dc
Isolation Voltage
(continuous-voltage withstand rating) 50V rms Tested at 1250V ac rms for 60s
Dimensions Inches (Millimeters) 1.25H x 2.63W x 4.25D (31.75H x 66.80W x 107.95D)
Operating Temperature IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ad, Operating Cold),
IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bd, Operating Dry Heat),
IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Nb, Operating Thermal Shock):
-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Storage Temperature IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ab, Un-packaged Non-operating Cold),
IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bb, Un-packaged Non-operating Dry Heat),
-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Relative Humidity IEC 60068-2-30 (Test Db, Un-packaged Non-operating Damp Heat):
5-95% non-condensing
Shock IEC60068-2-27 (Test Ea, Unpackaged Shock):
Operating 30g
Non-operating 50g
Vibration IEC60068-2-6 (Test Fc, Operating):
5g @ 10-500Hz
ESD Immunity IEC 61000-4-2:
6kV contact discharges
8kV air discharges
Radiated RF Immunity IEC 61000-4-3:
10V/m with 1kHz sine-wave 80%AM from 30MHz to 2000MHz
10V/m with 200Hz 50% Pulse 100%AM at 900Mhz
10V/m with 200Hz 50% Pulse 100%AM at 1890Mhz
EFT/B Immunity IEC 61000-4-4:
±3kV at 5kHz on signal ports
Surge Transient Immunity IEC 61000-4-5:
±1kV line-line(DM) and ±2kV line-earth(CM) on signal ports
Conducted RF Immunity IEC 61000-4-6:
10Vrms with 1kHz sine-wave 80%AM from 150kHz to 80MHz
Emissions CSPR 11:
Group 1, Class A
Enclosure Type Rating Meets IP65/66/67 (when marked)
Mounting Base Screw Torque #8 screw, 7.5 in. lbs. in Aluminum, 16 in. lbs. in Steel
Wiring Category21 - on signal ports
Weigh Imperial (Metric) 0.637 lb. (0.289 kg)
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General Specifications (continued)
Certifications:
(when product is marked) c-UL-us UL Listed Industrial Control Equipment, certified for US and Canada
CE3European Union 89/336/EEC EMC Directive,
compliant with:
EN 61000-6-4; Industrial Emissions
EN 50082-2; Industrial Immunity
EN 61326; Meas./Control/Lab., Industrial Requirements
EN 61000-6-2; Industrial Immunity
C-Tick3Australian Radiocommunications Act, compliant with:
AS/NZS CISPR 11; Industrial Emissions
1. OFF to ON or ON to OFF delay is time from a valid output "on" or "off" signal to output energization or de-energization.
2. Use this Conductor Category information for planning conductor routing. Refer to Publication 1770-4.1, "Industrial Automation Wiring
and Grounding Guidelines".
3. See the Product Certification link at www.ab.com for Declarations of Conformity, Certificates, and other certification details.

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