Overview
The Allen Bradley 1771-A1B is a 4-slot I/O chassis designed for PLC-5 and 1771 series control systems. It provides a structural and electrical backbone for installing I/O modules, ensuring stable communication and power distribution within industrial automation cabinets. It is widely used in legacy but still operational industrial control systems.
General Information
Part Number: 1771-A1B
Manufacturer: Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)
Brand: Allen-Bradley
Country of Origin: USA
Series: 1771 I/O System / PLC-5
Product Type: I/O Chassis
Mounting Type: Panel or rack mounting inside control cabinet
Function: Provides mechanical housing and backplane connections for I/O modules
Design: Modular industrial chassis for PLC I/O expansion
Power Specifications
Input Power: Supplied via external system power supply
Backplane Voltage: System-dependent (PLC-5 1771 series architecture)
Power Distribution: Internal backplane distribution to installed modules
Protection: Industrial grounding and system-level electrical isolation
Start-Up: Sequential module initialization via backplane
Communication & Interface
Interface Type: 1771 backplane communication bus
Slot Capacity: 4 I/O module slots
System Compatibility: PLC-5 and 1771 series modules
Data Handling: Parallel backplane data exchange between modules and processor
Diagnostics: System-level fault detection via PLC controller
Environmental
Operating Temperature: 0 to 60 °C
Storage Temperature: -40 to 85 °C
Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Vibration Resistance: Industrial-grade cabinet installation standard
Protection Rating: IP20 when installed in enclosure
Installation Environment: Requires industrial control cabinet
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (H × W × D): 315 × 229 × 193 mm
Weight: 3.6 kg
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