Installation Instructions POINT I/O Field Potential Distributor Modules Catalog number 1734-FPD, Series B Table of Contents Topic Page Important User Information Environment and Enclosure Preventing Electrostatic Discharge North American Hazardous Location Approval European Hazardous Location Approval About the Module Install the Module...
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.
POINT I/O Field Potential Distributor Modules Environment and Enclosure ATTENTION: This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial environment, in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in IEC publication 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 meters (6562 ft) without derating. This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment according to IEC/CISPR Publication 11.
4 POINT I/O Field Potential Distributor Modules North American Hazardous Location Approval The following information applies when Informations sur l’utilisation de cet operating this equipment in hazardous équipement en environnements dangereux: locations: Products marked "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" are suitable for Les produits marqués "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D"...
WARNING: This equipment shall be used within its specified ratings defined by Rockwell Automation. WARNING: Provision shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded by transient disturbances of more than 140% of the rated voltage when applied in Zone 2 environments.
6 POINT I/O Field Potential Distributor Modules About the Module The purpose of the POINT I/O™ Field Potential Distributor 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.
POINT I/O Field Potential Distributor Modules Install the Module To install the module on the DIN rail, proceed as follows: 1. Position the module vertically above the DIN rail. 2. Engage the interlocking pieces with the unit on the left. 3.
To remove a 1734-FPD module, you must first remove any I/O module installed in the base to the right. To remove the 1734-FPD module from the DIN rail, proceed as follows: 1. Pull up on the RTB removal handle to remove the terminal block.
POINT I/O Field Potential Distributor Modules Wire the Module Chas gnd Chas gnd NC = No connection Chas gnd = Chassis ground C = Common V = Supply 45728 WARNING: If you connect or disconnect wiring while the field-side power is on, an electrical arc can occur.
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10 POINT I/O Field Potential Distributor Modules 12/24V DC Wiring V = 12/24V DC C = Common Chas gnd = Chassis ground Chas Chas This supply will be connected to the internal field power bus. 12/24V DC V DC Connect Terminal +V DC -V DC...
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POINT I/O Field Potential Distributor Modules 120/240V AC Wiring L2/N = Neutral L1 = 120/240V AC Chas gnd = Chassis ground Chas Chas This supply will be connected to the internal field power bus. L2/N L2/N 12/24V AC V AC Connect Terminal L2/N...
12 POINT I/O Field Potential Distributor Modules Specifications General Specifications Attribute Value Terminal base screw torque 0.8 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...
POINT I/O Field Potential Distributor Modules 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)
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14 POINT I/O Field Potential Distributor Modules Certifications Certification (when Value product is marked) c-UL-us UL-listed Industrial Control Equipment, certified for US 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. European Union 89/336/EEC EMC Directive, compliant with: EN 61326-1;...
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POINT I/O Field Potential Distributor Modules Notes: Publication 1734-IN059D-EN-E - April 2013...
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Rockwell Automation representative. New Product Satisfaction Return Rockwell Automation tests all of its products to ensure that they are fully operational when shipped from the manufacturing facility. However, if your product is not functioning and needs to be returned, follow these procedures.