1747-ASB Module Overview

The 1747-ASB module is an SLC 500 single-slot, RIO communication link module. It

occupies the first slot (slot 0) of a 1746 remote chassis, where the SLC processor

normally resides.

The 1747-ASB module is an adapter, or slave, on the RIO link, and the master of the

remote chassis and remote expansion chassis in which it is installed. Remote

expansion chassis are optional. The module www.abb-drive.com acts as a gateway between the scanner

and the I/O modules residing in the remote chassis and remote expansion chassis.

It maps the image of the I/O modules in its remote chassis and remote expansion

chassis directly to the SLC or PLC processor image.

Output data is sent from the scanner of either the SLC or PLC local chassis to the

1747-ASB module across the RIO link. This data is automatically transferred to the

output modules across the chassis backplane by the 1747-ASB module. Inputs from

the input modules are collected via the backplane by the 1747-ASB module and

sent back to the scanner across the RIO link. No user programming of the 1747-ASB

module is necessary.

Required Tools and Equipment

Have the following tools and equipment ready:

• medium blade screwdriver

• (2) 1/2 watt terminating resistors (See page 18 for correct size.)

• an adequate length of RIO communication cable (Belden™ 9463) for your

specific application. (See page 18 for maximum cable distances.)

Determining System Power Requirements

Review the power requirements of your system to ensure that the chassis supports

placement of the 1747-ASB module. The adapter consumes 600 mA at 5V dc. For a

detailed list of device load currents, refer to the SLC 500 Fixed Hardware Style

Installation and Operation Manual, publication number 1747-6.21; the SLC 500

Modular Hardware Style User Manual, publication number 1747-UM011, or the

appropriate Technical Data sheet.