Allen-Bradley

Allen-Bradley 1746-A4 SLC 500 4-Slot Modular Expansion Chassis

SKU 1746-A4

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  • Manufacturer: Allen-Bradley

  • Product No.: 1746-A4

  • Country of origin:United States

  • Product Type: PLC Expansion Chassis

  • Payment: T/T, Western Union

  • Weight: 900g

  • Dimensions: 19.5 x 14.0 x 14.5 cm

  • Shipping port: Xiamen

  • Warranty: 12 months

Description

The Allen-Bradley 1746-A4 is a 4-slot modular expansion chassis designed for the Allen-Bradley SLC 500 programmable logic controller (PLC) system. This hardware rack provides the mechanical housing and electrical backplane necessary to support and interconnect up to four I/O or communication modules. Acting as an expansion or local standalone rack, the 1746-A4 facilitates scalable system architectures by allowing controllers to interface with a greater distribution of discrete, analog, and specialty modules.

The chassis features an integrated backplane that distributes power and communication signals between the mounted modules and the processor or adapter. It accommodates a dedicated power supply unit mounted on the far-left slot, supplying regulated voltages to the backplane bus. The rugged extruded aluminum backplane frame includes built-in mounting tabs for secure panel installation within industrial enclosures, ensuring reliable physical and electrical grounding in high-vibration manufacturing environments.

Features

  • 4 modular slot capacity for SLC 500 I/O and specialty hardware
  • Integrated high-speed communication and power backplane bus
  • Left-slot dedicated mounting space for standard SLC 500 power supply units
  • Robust extruded metal chassis frame with integrated panel mounting tabs
  • Expandable system architecture supporting multi-chassis configurations via interconnect cables

Applications

  • Modular I/O rack expansion for distributed SLC 500 automation control nodes
  • Local discrete and analog signal consolidation in industrial machinery
  • Panel-mounted processor and I/O integration for automated production lines
  • Retrofitting and maintaining legacy Allen-Bradley SLC 500 control architectures

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Brand Allen-Bradley
Product Family SLC 500
Catalog Number 1746-A4
Module Type 4-Slot Expansion Chassis / Rack
Backplane Current Capacity (5.1 VDC) 10.0 A
Backplane Current Capacity (24 VDC) 2.88 A
Slot Capacity 4 I/O Slots
Mounting Type Panel Mount (screws)
Operating Temperature 0 to 60 degC (32 to 140 degF)
Storage Temperature -40 to 85 degC (-40 to 185 degF)
Relative Humidity 5 to 95 percent (non-condensing)
Country of Origin United States

Compliance and Certifications

    UL Listed Industrial Control Equipment CE Compliant for applicable directives cUL-us Certified

FAQ

What power supply is compatible with the Allen-Bradley 1746-A4?

The 1746-A4 chassis accepts standard Allen-Bradley SLC 500 modular power supplies such as the 1746-P1, 1746-P2, 1746-P4, or 1746-P7, which mount directly onto the left-hand slot of the rack.

Can the 1746-A4 be connected to other chassis?

Yes. Using an SLC 500 chassis interconnect cable, multiple chassis can be daisy-chained together to expand the total I/O capacity of the control system.

How many I/O modules can be installed in this chassis?

The 1746-A4 features four physical slots. Slot 0 on the far left is reserved for the power supply (in standalone or local processor configurations), leaving the remaining slots available for I/O or communication modules depending on system design.

What is the backplane current rating for the 1746-A4?

The chassis backplane provides up to 10.0 A at 5.1 VDC and 2.88 A at 24 VDC to power the inserted modules.

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Product Documentation

Technical Datasheet (PDF) Complete specifications and technical drawings.

Technical Datasheet

Allen-Bradley 1746-A4 SLC 500 4-Slot Modular Expansion Chassis

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Country of origin
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