Description
Product Name: 1756-A4 Allen Bradley Processor module
Product details:
The Allen-Bradley 1756-A4 is a 4-slot ControlLogix chassis designed for industrial automation applications. It serves as the backbone for a ControlLogix system, providing power and a high-speed communication path between various modules like controllers, I/O modules, and communication modules.
Product Details
The 1756-A4 chassis is an integral part of Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix platform. It’s an “open-type” equipment, meaning it must be mounted within a suitable enclosure to protect it from environmental conditions and prevent access to live parts.
- Manufacturer: Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley
- Series: ControlLogix
- Type: Standard Chassis
- Number of Slots: 4
Product Parameters (Specifications)
- Mounting: Sub-panel, Horizontal only
- Dimensions (Approximate):
- Height: 14.0 cm (5.51 in.)
- Width: 7.8 cm (3.07 in.)
- Depth: 14.5 cm (5.71 in.)
- Minimum Enclosure Size (HxWxD): 50.8 x 50.8 x 20.3 cm (20 x 20 x 8 in.)
- Weight: Approximately 0.75 kg (1.7 lb)
- Backplane Current:
- 1.2 Volts DC: 1.5 Amps
- 3.3 Volts DC: 4 Amps
- 5.1 Volts DC: 15 Amps
- 24 Volts DC: 2.8 Amps
- Power Dissipation: Maximum 4 Watts
- Power Consumption: 1.8 Watts
- Cooling: Convection
- Enclosure: None (Open-style)
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 60 °C (32 to 140 °F)
- Storage Temperature: -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)
- Certifications: CCC, CE, CSA, CUL, KC, MARINE, NRTL, RCM, UL (Note: Always verify specific product certifications for your region and application.)
Product Advantages
- Modular and Scalable: The chassis provides a flexible platform for building and expanding automation systems by allowing various ControlLogix modules to be added or removed as needed.
- High-Speed Communication: It offers a high-speed backplane for efficient data exchange between the modules, crucial for demanding industrial applications.
- Removal and Insertion Under Power (RIUP): This feature allows for easy maintenance and module replacement without having to shut down the entire system, minimizing downtime.
- Electronic Keying: Prevents incorrect module replacement by ensuring that only compatible modules are inserted into specific slots, reducing the risk of errors and damage.
- Comprehensive Diagnostics: The 1756-A4 includes diagnostic features that aid in identifying faults, simplifying troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Time Stamping Capabilities: Useful for Sequence of Events (SOE) applications, providing precise timing for critical events.
- Robust Design: Built for industrial environments, ensuring reliable operation in demanding conditions.
Precautions and Important Notes
- Enclosure Requirement: As “open-type” equipment, the 1756-A4 must be installed within a suitable industrial enclosure to protect it from environmental conditions (dust, moisture, etc.) and to prevent personal injury from access to live parts. The enclosure should have appropriate flame-retardant properties.
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitivity: This equipment is highly sensitive to ESD. Always follow proper ESD handling procedures, including touching a grounded object, wearing an approved grounding wrist strap, avoiding touching connectors or circuit components, and storing the equipment in static-safe packaging when not in use.
- Removal and Insertion Under Power (RIUP) Caution: While RIUP is a feature, repeated electrical arcing during insertion or removal can cause excessive wear to contacts. In hazardous locations, ensure power is removed or the area is non-hazardous before disconnecting equipment to prevent an explosion risk.
- Wiring: The 1756-A4 typically requires an RTB (Removable Terminal Block) or Bulletin 1492 Wiring IFM (Interface Module) for connecting field-side wiring.
- Environmental Considerations: The equipment is not resistant to direct sunlight or other sources of UV radiation.
- Component Substitution: Substituting components may impair suitability for specific hazardous classifications (e.g., Class I, Division 2). Always use approved components.
- Battery Replacement: If the product contains batteries (e.g., on a controller module within the chassis), they must only be changed in a non-hazardous area.
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): This is Group 1, Class A industrial equipment. In residential or other environments, appropriate precautions may be needed to ensure electromagnetic compatibility.
Product Applications
The Allen-Bradley 1756-A4 ControlLogix chassis is widely used in various industrial automation applications due to its flexibility and performance. Typical applications include:
- Process Control: Managing and automating processes in industries such as oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage.
- Discrete Manufacturing: Controlling machinery and assembly lines in automotive, packaging, and electronics manufacturing.
- Material Handling: Automating conveyor systems, robotic cells, and warehousing operations.
- Building Automation: Managing HVAC systems, lighting, and security in large commercial and industrial buildings.
- Power Generation and Distribution: Monitoring and controlling power plants and electrical grids.
- Water and Wastewater Treatment: Automating pump stations, filtration systems, and treatment processes.
- Batch Control: Implementing complex sequential control in various industries.

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