Installation Instructions

POINT I/O Field Potential Distributor Module

Catalog Number 1734-FPD, Series B

Inside . . .

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Important User Information 2
Environment and Enclosure 3
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge 4
European Hazardous Location Approval 5
North American Hazardous Location Approval 6
About the Module 7
Install the Module 8
Remove the Module 8
Replace the Module 8
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.literature.rockwellautomation.com) 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.

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 and recognize the consequences.

SHOCK HAZARD
Labels may be located on or inside the equipment (e.g., drive or motor) to alert people
that dangerous voltage may be present.

BURN HAZARD
Labels may be located on or inside the equipment (e.g., drive or motor) to alert people
that surfaces may be dangerous temperatures.

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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 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 “open type” equipment. 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 interior of the enclosure must be accessible only by
the use of a tool. Subsequent sections of this publication
may contain additional information regarding specific
enclosure type ratings that are required to comply with
certain product safety certifications.
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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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

ATTENTION 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.

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European Hazardous Location Approval

European Zone 2 Certification (The following applies when the product bears the
EEx marking.)
This equipment is intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined by
European Union Directive 94/9/EC.
DEMKO certifies that this equipment 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 potentially explosive atmospheres, given in Annex II to this Directive. The
examination and test results are recorded in confidential report No 03NK30347.
Compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements has been assured by
compliance with EN 50021.

IMPORTANT Observe the following additional Zone 2 certification

requirements.

• This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or

other sources of UV radiation.
• The secondary of a current transformer shall not
be open-circuited when applied in Class I, Zone
2 environments.
• Equipment of lesser Enclosure Type Rating must
be installed in an enclosure providing at least
IP54 protection when applied in Class I, Zone 2
environments.
• This equipment shall be used within its specified
ratings defined by Allen-Bradley.
• Provision shall be made to prevent the rated
voltage from being exceeded by transient
disturbances of more than 40% when applied in
Class I, Zone 2 environments.

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North American Hazardous Location Approval

The following information applies when Informations sur l’utilisation de cet équipement
operating this equipment in hazardous en environnements dangereux:
locations:
Products marked “CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D” are suitable Les produits marqués “CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D” ne
for use in Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D, Hazardous conviennent qu’à une utilisation en environnements de Classe I
Locations and nonhazardous locations only. Each product Division 2 Groupes A, B, C, D dangereux et non dangereux.
is supplied with markings on the rating nameplate Chaque produit est livré avec des marquages sur sa plaque
indicating the hazardous location temperature code. When d’identification qui indiquent le code de température pour les
combining products within a system, the most adverse environnements dangereux. Lorsque plusieurs produits sont
temperature code (lowest “T” number) may be used to combinés dans un système, le code de température le plus
help determine the overall temperature code of the défavorable (code de température le plus faible) peut être
system. Combinations of equipment in your system are utilisé pour déterminer le code de température global du
subject to investigation by the local Authority Having système. Les combinaisons d’équipements dans le système
Jurisdiction at the time of installation. sont sujettes à inspection par les autorités locales qualifiées
au moment de l’installation.

EXPLOSION HAZARD - RISQUE D’EXPLOSION –

WARNING • Do not disconnect equipment unless AVERTISSEMENT • Couper le courant ou s’assurer que
power has been removed or the area l’environnement est classé non
is known to be nonhazardous. dangereux avant de débrancher
• Do not disconnect connections to l'équipement.
this equipment unless power has • Couper le courant ou s'assurer que
been removed or the area is known l’environnement est classé non
to be nonhazardous. Secure any dangereux avant de débrancher les
external connections that mate to connecteurs. Fixer tous les
this equipment by using screws, connecteurs externes reliés à cet
sliding latches, threaded équipement à l'aide de vis, loquets
connectors, or other means provided coulissants, connecteurs filetés ou
with this product. autres moyens fournis avec ce
• Substitution of components may produit.
impair suitability for Class I, Division • La substitution de composants peut
2. rendre cet équipement inadapté à une
• If this product contains batteries, utilisation en environnement de
they must only be changed in an Classe 1, Division 2.
area known to be nonhazardous. • S’assurer que l’environnement est
classé non dangereux avant de
changer les piles.

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About the Module

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 to 250V dc applications
• 24 to 240V ac applications
• I/O modules

DIN Rail Locking Screw (orange)

RTB Removal Handle
Module Label

Removable Terminal
Block (RTB)

Interlocking Side
Pieces

43974

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Install the Module

ATTENTION POINT I/O is grounded through the DIN rail to chassis
ground. Use zinc plated yellow-chromate steel DIN rail to
assure proper grounding. The use of other DIN rail
material (e.g., aluminum, plastic, etc.) 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.

ATTENTION When 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.

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. Press down firmly to install the module on the DIN rail.

The locking mechanism locks the module to the DIN rail.

Remove the Module

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.

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1. Pull up on the RTB removal handle to remove the terminal

block.

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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.

WARNING When you connect or disconnect the removable terminal

block (RTB) with field-side power applied, 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.

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 left and right sides.

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3. Press down firmly to install the module on the DIN rail.

The module locking mechanism snaps into place.

Wire the Module

NC NC

CHAS GND CHAS GND

C C
NC = No Connection
C = Common V V
CHAS GND = Chassis Ground 41970
V = Supply

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.

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12/24V dc Wiring
0 1
NC NC
2 3
CHAS CHAS This supply will be
GND GND connected to the
internal field power
4 5
bus.
C C
12/24V dc Vdc
6 7
V V

V = 12/24V dc, C = Common

CHAS GND = Chassis Ground 43995

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.

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120/240V ac Wiring

0 1
NC NC

2 3 This supply will be

CHAS CHAS connected to the
GND GND internal field power
4 5 bus.
L2/N L2/N
120/240V ac Vac
6 7
L1 L1

L2/N = Neutral, L1 = 120/240V ac 43995

CHAS GND = Chassis ground

Connect Terminal
L1 6
L2/N 4
Chas Gnd 2
120/240V ac becomes the internal power bus for modules to the right.

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Specifications

1734-FPD Field Potential Distributor Module

Specification Value
Input Voltage Rating 12V dc, 24V dc nominal
10…28.8V dc range
120V ac, 240V ac nominal
Input Current 10 A maximum
Indicators None
Module Location Between I/O modules in 1734 system
Breaks power bus
POINTBus Current Pass through
Field Power Bus
Supply Voltage 264V ac maximum,
12V dc, 24V dc, 10…28.8V dc range
120V ac, 240V ac, 50/60 Hz
Supply Current 10 A maximum
Terminal Base Screw Torque 0.6 N-m (7 lb-in)
Weight 0.12 kg (0.26 lb)
Dimensions HxWxL
Metric 76.2 x 25.4 x 133.4 mm
Imperial 3.00 x 1.00 x 5.25 in
Weight 0.12 kg (0.27 lb)

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Environmental Specifications

Specification Value
Operational 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...55 oC (-4...131 oF)
Storage Temperature IEC60068-2-1 (Test Ab, Unpackaged Non-operating Cold)
IEC60068-2-2 (Test Bb, Unpackaged Non-operating Dry
Heat)
IEC60068-2-14 (Test Na, Unpackaged Non-operating
Thermal Shock)
-40...85 °C (-40...185 °F)
Relative Humidity IEC60068-2-30
(Test Db, Unpackaged Non-operating Damp Heat)
5...95% non-condensing
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 Non-operating IEC60068-2-27 (Test Ea, Unpackaged Shock) 50 g
Emissions CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A
ESD Immunity IEC6100-4-2
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 at 30…2000 MHz
10 V/m with 200Hz 50% Pulse 100%AM at 900 MHz
10 V/m with 200 Hz 50% Pulse 100%AM at 1890 MHz
EFT/B Immunity IEC 61000-4-4
+4 kV at 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

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Environmental Specifications

Conducted RF Immunity IEC61000-4-6

10V rms with 1 kHz sine-wave 80%AM
150 kHz…80 MHz
Enclosure Type Rating None (open-style)
Power Consumption None
Power Dissipation None
Thermal Dissipation None
Isolation Voltage 50 V continuous
(continuous-voltage Tested to withstand 2600V dc for 60 s
withstand rating)
Wire Size #22…#14 AWG (0.324…2.08 sq. mm)
solid or stranded copper wire rated @ 75 oC or greater
3/64 in (1.2 mm) insulation maximum

Wire Category1 1 - on power ports

1
Use this Conductor Category information for planning conductor routing. Refer to publication
1770-4.1, Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines.

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Certifications

Certification Value

Certification1 c-UL-us UL Listed Industrial Control Equipment,

certified for U.S. and Canada
(when product is marked) c-UL-us UL Listed for Class I, Division 2, Group A,B,C,D
Hazardous Locations, certified for U.S. and Canada
CE European Union 89/336/EEC EMC Directive,
compliant with:
EN 50082-2; Industrial Immunity
EN 61326; Meas./Control/Lab., Industrial
Requirements
EN 61000-6-2; Industrial Immunity
EN 61000-6-4; Industrial Emissions
European Union 72/23/EEC LVD Directive,
compliant with:
EN 61131-2; Programmable Controllers
C-Tick Australian Radiocommunications Act,
compliant with:
AS/NZS CISPR11; Industrial Emissions
EEX European Union 94/9/EC ATEX Directive,
compliant with:
EN 50021; Potentially Explosive Atmospheres,
Protection “n” (Zone 2) when used at or below
60V ac or 75V dc

1See the Product Certification link at www.ab.com for Declarations of Conformity, Certificates,
and other certification details.
POINT I/O and POINTBus are trademarks of Rockwell Automation.

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