Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley POINT I/O B Series User manual

Installation Instructions
POINT I/O Field Potential
Distributor Modules
Catalog Numbers 1734-FPD, 1734-FPDK, Series B
Catalog numbers with the suffix ‘K’ are conformal coated and their specifications are the
same as non-conformal coated catalogs.
Table of Contents
Topic Page
Important User Information 2
Environment and Enclosure 3
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge 3
North American Hazardous Location Approval 4
European Hazardous Location Approval 5
Before You Begin 7
Install the Module 8
Remove the Module 9
Replace the Module 9
Wire the Module 10
Specifications 13

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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.rockwellautomation.com/literature/) 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, when necessary, 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.
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 and recognize the consequences.
SHOCK HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment (for example, drive or
motor) to alert people that dangerous voltage may be present.
BURN HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment (for example, drive or
motor) to alert people that surfaces may reach dangerous temperatures.
IMPORTANT Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of
the product.

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Environment and Enclosure
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
ATTENTION: This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2
industrial environment, in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in
EN/IEC 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 m (6562 ft) without derating.
This equipment is not intended for use in residential environments and may not
provide adequate protection to radio communication services in such
environments.
This equipment is supplied as open-type equipment for indoor use. It must be
mounted within an enclosure that is suitably designed for those specific
environmental conditions that will be present and appropriately designed to
prevent personal injury resulting from accessibility to live parts. The enclosure
must have suitable flame-retardant properties to prevent or minimize the spread
of flame, complying with a flame spread rating of 5VA or be approved for the
application if nonmetallic. The interior of the enclosure must be accessible only
by the use of a tool. Subsequent sections of this publication may contain more
information regarding specific enclosure type ratings that are required to
comply with certain product safety certifications.
In addition to this publication, see the following:
• Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication
1770-4.1, for more installation requirements.
• NEMA Standard 250 and EN/IEC 60529, as applicable, for explanations of
the degrees of protection provided by enclosures.
ATTENTION: This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge that 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.
• Use a static-safe workstation if available.
• Store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging when not in use.

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North American Hazardous Location Approval
The following information applies when
operating this equipment in hazardous
locations:
Informations sur l’utilisation de cet équipement
en environnements dangereux:
Products marked "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" are suitable
for use in Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D, Hazardous
Locations and nonhazardous locations only. Each product
is supplied with markings on the rating nameplate
indicating the hazardous location temperature code.
When combining products within a system, the most
adverse temperature code (lowest "T" number) may be
used to help determine the overall temperature code of
the system. Combinations of equipment in your system
are subject to investigation by the local Authority Having
Jurisdiction at the time of installation.
Les produits marqués "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" ne conviennent
qu'à une utilisation en environnements de Classe I Division 2
Groupes A, B, C, D dangereux et non dangereux. Chaque produit
est livré avec des marquages sur sa plaque d'identification qui
indiquent le code de température pour les environnements
dangereux. Lorsque plusieurs produits sont combinés dans un
système, le code de température le plus défavorable (code de
température le plus faible) peut être utilisé pour déterminer le
code de température global du système. Les combinaisons
d'équipements dans le système sont sujettes à inspection par
les autorités locales qualifiées au moment de l'installation.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
• Do not disconnect equipment unless
power has been removed or the area is
known to be nonhazardous.
• Do not disconnect connections to this
equipment unless power has been
removed or the area is known to be
nonhazardous. Secure any external
connections that mate to this equipment
by using screws, sliding latches,
threaded connectors, or other means
provided with this product.
• Substitution of components may impair
suitability for Class I, Division 2.
RISQUE D’EXPLOSION
• Couper le courant ou s'assurer que
l'environnement est classé non dangereux
avant de débrancher l'équipement.
• Couper le courant ou s'assurer que
l'environnement est classé non dangereux
avant de débrancher les connecteurs. Fixer
tous les connecteurs externes reliés à cet
équipement à l'aide de vis, loquets
coulissants, connecteurs filetés ou autres
moyens fournis avec ce produit.
• La substitution de composants peut rendre cet
équipement inadapté à une utilisation en
environnement de Classe I, Division 2.

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European Hazardous Location Approval
The following applies to products marked II 3 G:
• Are intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined by European
Union Directive 2014/34/EU and has been found to comply with the Essential Health
and Safety Requirements relating to the design and construction of Category 3
equipment intended for use in Zone 2 potentially explosive atmospheres, given in
Annex II to this Directive.
• Compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements has been assured by
compliance with EN 60079-15 and EN 60079-0.
• Are Equipment Group II, Equipment Category 3, and comply with the Essential Health
and Safety Requirements relating to the design and construction of such equipment
given in Annex II to Directive 2014/34/EU. See the EC Declaration of Conformity at
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/global/certification/overview.page for details.
• The type of protection is Ex nA IIC T4 Gc according to EN 60079-15.
• Comply to Standards EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013, EN 60079-15:2010, reference
certificate number DEMKO 04 ATEX 0330347X.
• Are intended for use in areas in which explosive atmospheres caused by gases,
vapors, mists, or air are unlikely to occur, or are likely to occur only infrequently and
for short periods. Such locations correspond to Zone 2 classification according to
ATEX directive 2014/34/EU.
• May have catalog numbers followed by a “K” to indicate a conformal coating option.
WARNING: Special Conditions for Safe Use:
• This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of UV radiation.
• This equipment shall be mounted in an ATEX/IECEx Zone 2 certified
enclosure with a minimum ingress protection rating of at least IP54 (in
accordance with EN/IEC 60079-15) and used in an environment of not more
than Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in EN/IEC 60664-1) when applied in
Zone 2 environments. The enclosure must be accessible only by the use of
a tool.
• This equipment shall be used within its specified ratings defined by
Rockwell Automation.
• Provision shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded
by transient disturbances of more than 140% of the peak rated voltage
when applied in Zone 2 environments.
• The instructions in the user manual shall be observed.
• This equipment must be used only with ATEX certified Rockwell
Automation backplanes.
• Earthing is accomplished through mounting of modules on rail.
• Devices shall be used in an environment of not more than Pollution
Degree 2.

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ATTENTION: If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
ATTENTION: Read this document and the documents listed in the Additional
Resources section about installation, configuration, and operation of this
equipment before you install, configure, operate, or maintain this product. Users
are required to familiarize themselves with installation and wiring instructions
in addition to requirements of all applicable codes, laws, and standards.
ATTENTION: Installation, adjustments, putting into service, use, assembly,
disassembly, and maintenance are required to be carried out by suitably trained
personnel in accordance with applicable code of practice.
ATTENTION: In case of malfunction or damage, no attempts at repair should be
made. The module should be returned to the manufacturer for repair. Do not
dismantle the module.
ATTENTION: This equipment is certified for use only within the surrounding air
temperature range of -20…+55 °C (-4…+131 °F). The equipment must not be
used outside of this range.
ATTENTION: Use only a soft dry anti-static cloth to wipe down equipment. Do
not use any cleaning agents.
WARNING: Secure any external connections that mate to this equipment by
using screws, sliding latches, threaded connectors, or other means provided
with this product.
WARNING: Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or
the area is known to be nonhazardous.
WARNING: The secondary of a current transformer shall not be open-circuited
when applied in Class I, Zone 2 environments.

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Before You Begin
The purpose of the module is to break the field power distribution.
Use the module to change the field power distribution source for I/O modules to the right
of the module. This facilitates logical or functional partitioning of low-channel count,
high I/O-mix applications using the 1734-adapters, 1734-PDN, and 1734D Series
communication interfaces. This module passes through all POINT I/O™ backplane
signals except the internal field power bus for field devices.
You can use the module with a range of voltage inputs to include the following:
• 5…250V DC applications
• 24…240V AC applications
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Description Description
1 Module label 4 Removable terminal block handle
2 Interlocking side pieces 5 Removable terminal block (RTB)
3 DIN rail locking screw (orange)
1
2
4
5
3
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Install the Module
To install the module on the DIN rail (Allen-Bradley® part number 199-DR1; 46277-3;
EN50022), proceed as follows.
1. Position the module vertically above the DIN rail.
2. Engage the interlocking pieces with the unit on the left.
3. Press down firmly to install the module on the DIN rail.
The locking mechanism locks the module to the DIN rail.
ATTENTION: This product is grounded through the DIN rail to chassis ground.
Use zinc plated chromate-passivated steel DIN rail to assure proper grounding.
The use of other DIN rail materials (for example, aluminum or plastic) that can
corrode, oxidize, or are poor conductors, can result in improper or intermittent
grounding. Secure DIN rail to mounting surface approximately every 200 mm
(7.8 in.) and use end-anchors appropriately. Be sure to ground the DIN rail
properly. Refer to Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines,
Rockwell Automation publication 1770-4.1, for more information.
WARNING: When used in a Class I, Division 2, hazardous location, this
equipment must be mounted in a suitable enclosure with proper wiring method
that complies with the governing electrical codes.
ATTENTION: If you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on,
an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous
location installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.
Repeated electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both the
module and its mating connector. Worn contacts may create electrical
resistance that can affect module operation.

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Remove the Module
To remove a 1734-FPD or 1734-FPDK module, you must first remove any I/O module
installed in the base to the right. To remove the 1734-FPD or 1734-FPDK module from
the DIN rail, proceed as follows:
1. Pull up on the RTB removal handle to remove the terminal block.
2. Use a small-bladed screwdriver to rotate the DIN rail locking screw to a vertical
position. This releases the locking mechanism.
3. Lift straight up to remove.
Replace the Module
To install a replacement module in an existing system, proceed as follows:
1. Position the module vertically above the DIN rail.
2. Slide the module down to engage the interlocking sides pieces to the adjacent
modules on both the left and right sides.
3. Press down firmly to install the module on the DIN rail. The module locking
mechanism snaps into place.
WARNING: When you connect or disconnect the removable terminal
block (RTB) with field-side power applied, an electrical arc can occur. This can
cause an explosion in hazardous location installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding
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Wire the Module
ATTENTION: If you connect or disconnect wiring while the field-side power is
on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous
location installations. Be sure that power is removed or the area is
nonhazardous before proceeding.
NC = No connection
Chas gnd = Chassis ground
C = Common
V = Supply
NC
Chas gnd
C
V
NC
C
V
Chas gnd
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12/24V DC Wiring
Connect Terminal
+V DC 6
-V DC 4
Chas gnd 2
12/24V DC becomes the internal field power bus for modules to the right.
V DC
NC NC
Chas
gnd
C
VV
C
Chas
gnd
3
5
7
01
2
4
6
This supply will be
connected to the
internal field power bus.
V = 12/24V DC
C = Common
Chas gnd = Chassis ground
12/24V DC

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120/240V AC Wiring
Connect Terminal
L1 6
L2/N 4
Chas gnd 2
120/240V AC becomes the internal power bus for modules to the right.
V AC
NC NC
Chas
gnd
L2/N
L1 L1
L2/N
Chas
gnd
3
5
7
01
2
4
6
This supply will be
connected to the
internal field power bus.
L2/N = Neutral
L1 = 120/240V AC
Chas gnd = Chassis ground
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Specifications
General Specifications
Attribute Value
Terminal base screw torque 0.6 Nm (7 lb-in.)
Module location Between I/O modules in 1734 system
Breaks power bus
Indicators None
POINTBus current Pass through
Power consumption None
Power dissipation None
Thermal dissipation None
Isolation voltage (continuous-voltage
withstand rating) 50 V continuous Tested @ 2600V DC for 60 s
Input voltage rating 12V DC, 24V DC nom
10…28.8V DC range
120V AC, 240V AC nom
Input current, max 10 A
Field power bus supply voltage 264V AC max,
12V DC, 24V DC, 10…28.8V DC range
120V AC, 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Field power bus supply current, max 10 A
Dimensions (HxWxD), approx. 76.2 x 25.4 x 133.4 mm
(3.00 x 1.00 x 5.25 in.)
Weight 0.12 kg (0.27 lb)
Wiring category(1) (2)
(1) Use this conductor category information for planning conductor routing as described in Industrial Automation Wiring
and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1.
(2) Use this Conductor Category information for planning conductor routing as described in the appropriate System Level
Installation Manual.
1 – on power ports
Wire size 0.25…2.5 mm² (22…14 AWG) solid or stranded copper
wire rated at 75 °C (167 °F) or greater
1.2 mm (3/64 in.) insulation max
Enclosure type rating None (open-style)
North American temp code T4A
ATEX temperature code T4

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At the end of its life, this equipment should be collected separately from any
unsorted municipal waste.
Environmental Specifications
Attribute Value
Temperature, operating 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...55 °C (-4...131 °F)
Temperature, surrounding air,
max. 55 °C (131 °F)
Temperature, nonoperating IEC60068-2-1 (Test Ab, Unpackaged Nonoperating Cold)
IEC60068-2-2 (Test Bb, Unpackaged Nonoperating Dry Heat)
IEC60068-2-14 (Test Na, Unpackaged Nonoperating Thermal Shock):
-40…85 °C (-40…185 °F)
Relative humidity IEC60068-2-30 (Test Db, Unpackaged Nonoperating Damp Heat):
5…95% noncondensing
Vibration IEC 60068-2-6 (Test Fc, Operating):
5 g @ 10…500 Hz
Shock, operating IEC60068-2-27 (Test Ea, Unpackaged Shock):
30 g
Shock, nonoperating IEC60068-2-27 (Test Ea, Unpackaged Shock):
50 g
Emissions IEC 61000-6-4
ESD immunity IEC61000-4-2:
6 kV contact discharges
8 kV air discharges
Radiated RF immunity IEC 61000-4-3:
10 V/m with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 30…2000 MHz
10 V/m with 200Hz 50% pulse 100% AM @ 900 MHz
10 V/m with 200 Hz 50% pulse 100% AM @ 1890 MHz
3V/m with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 2000…2700 MHz
EFT/B immunity IEC 61000-4-4:
±4 kV @ 2.5 kHz on power ports
Surge transient immunity IEC 61000-4-5:
±1 kV line-line (DM) and ±2 kV line-earth (CM) on power ports
Conducted RF immunity IEC61000-4-6:
10V rms with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM @ 150 kHz…80 MHz

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Certifications
Certification
(when product
is marked)(1)
Value
c-UL-us UL-listed Industrial Control Equipment, certified for U.S. and Canada.
See UL File E65584.
UL-listed for Class I, Division 2, Group A,B,C,D Hazardous Locations, certified
for U.S. and Canada. See UL File E194810.
CE European Union 2014/30/EU EMC Directive, compliant with:
EN 61326-1; Meas./Control/Lab., Industrial Requirements
EN 61000-6-2; Industrial Immunity
EN 61000-6-4; Industrial Emissions
EN 61131-2; Programmable Controllers (Cl. 8, Zone A & B)
European Union 2014/35/EU LVD, compliant with:
EN 61131-2; Programmable Controllers (Clause 11)
European Union 2011/65/EU RoHS, compliant with:
EN 50581; Technical Documentation
RCM Australian Radiocommunications Act, compliant with:
AS/NZS CISPR11; Industrial Emissions
Ex European Union 2014/34/EU ATEX Directive, compliant with:
EN 60079-0:2012+A11: 2013; General Requirements
EN 60079-15: 2010; Potentially Explosive Atmospheres, Protection “n”
II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
DEMKO 04 ATEX 0330347X When used at or below 120V AC
KC Korean Registration of Broadcasting and Communications Equipment,
compliant with:
Article 58-2 of Radio Waves Act, Clause 3
EAC Russian Customs Union TR CU 020/2011 EMC Technical Regulation
Russian Customs Union TR CU 004/2011 LV Technical Regulation
(1) See the Product Certification link at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/global/certification/overview.page for
Declaration of Conformity, Certificates, and other certification details.

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