Installation Instructions

ControlLogix Chassis and Power Supply

Standard Chassis Catalog Numbers 1756-A4, 1756-A10, 1756-A13, 1756-A17
ControlLogix-XT Chassis Catalog Numbers 1756-A4LXT, 1756-A5XT, 1756-A7XLT, 1756-A7XT
Standard Power Supplies Catalog Numbers 1756-PA72, 1756-PA75, 1756-PB72, 1756-PB75, 1756-PC75, 1756-PH75
ControlLogix-XT Power Supplies Catalog Numbers 1756-PAXT, 1756-PBXT
Redundant Power Supplies Catalog Numbers 1756-PA75R, 1756-PB75R
Redundant Power Supplies Chassis Adapter Catalog Number 1756-PSCA2
ControlLogix-XT Redundant Power Supplies Catalog Numbers 1756-PAXTR, 1756-PBXTR
ControlLogix-XT Redundant Power Supplies Chassis Adapter Catalog Number 1756-PSCA2XT

Important User Information

Read this document and the documents listed in the additional resources section about installation, configuration, and
operation of this equipment before you install, configure, operate, or maintain this product. Users are required to
familiarize themselves with installation and wiring instructions in addition to requirements of all applicable codes, laws,
and standards.
Activities including installation, adjustments, putting into service, use, assembly, disassembly, and maintenance are required
to be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with applicable code of practice.
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
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.
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 consequence.
IMPORTANT

Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.

Labels may also be on or inside the equipment to provide specific precautions.

SHOCK HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that dangerous
voltage may be present.
BURN HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that surfaces may
reach dangerous temperatures.
ARC FLASH HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a motor control center, to alert people to
potential Arc Flash. Arc Flash will cause severe injury or death. Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Follow ALL
Regulatory requirements for safe work practices and for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Software, Rockwell Automation, ControlLogix, ControlLogix-XT, and FLEX I/O-XT are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies.

Summary of Changes
This manual contains new and updated information. Changes throughout this
revision are marked by change bars, as shown to the right of this paragraph.

New and Updated

Information

The following components were added to these installation instructions.

ControlLogix-XT Redundant Power Supply (catalog number
1756-PAXTR)
ControlLogix-XT Redundant Power Supply (catalog number
1756-PBXTR)
ControlLogix-XT Redundant Power Supply Chassis Adapter (catalog
number 1756-PSCA2XT)

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Notes:

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Preface

Standard ControlLogix Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ControlLogix-XT Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Where to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation Advisories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 1
Install Chassis and Power Supplies

Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Follow These Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plan the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supply and Chassis Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minimum Cabinet Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spacing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Chassis and Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ground the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install a Central Ground Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the Functional Earth Ground on the Chassis. . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the Protective Earth Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the Grounding Conductors to the Ground Bus . . . . . . . .
Connect Ground Bus to Grounding-electrode System . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Protective Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Apply Power to the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input Power Requirements and Transformer Sizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshoot the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 2
Install Chassis and Redundant Power Redundant Power Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Components of the Redundant System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Supplies
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Follow These Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plan the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Redundant Power Supply and Chassis Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spacing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Configuration Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Chassis and Chassis Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Redundant Power Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ground the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install a Central Ground Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the Functional Earth Ground on the Chassis. . . . . . . . . . .

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Connect the Protective Earth Ground on the Chassis

and Redundant Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the Grounding Conductors to the Ground Bus . . . . . . . . .
Connect Ground Bus to Grounding-electrode System . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the 1756-CPR2 Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect Power to the Redundant Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect the Solid-state Relay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove the Protective Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Apply Power to the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Input Power Requirements and Transformer Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshoot the Redundant Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chassis Adapter Status Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove or Replace a Redundant Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove a Redundant Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replace a Redundant Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove or Replace a Chassis Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove a Chassis Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replace a Chassis Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Standard ControlLogix
Systems

The ControlLogix system is a modular system that requires a 1756 I/O chassis
that houses various modules. Chassis are available with 4, 7, 10, 13, and 17 slots
for standard applications where temperatures range from 060 C
(32140 F). You can place any module into any slot.
The chassis backplane provides the following features:
A high-speed communication path between modules
Power distribution to each module housed in the chassis
Messages passed between multiple controllers housed in the chassis
Messages passed between and through multiple communication-interface
modules housed on the chassis

ControlLogix-XT Systems

The ControlLogix-XT products include power, control, and communication

system components that, when used with FLEX I/O-XT products, provide a
complete control system solution that can be used in environments where
temperatures range from -2070 C (-4158 F). Chassis are available with 4, 5,
and 7 slots.
When used independently, ControlLogix-XT systems can withstand
environments where temperatures range from -2570 C (-13158 F) for
equipment designated as XT and -2560 C (-13140 F) for equipment
designated LXT.
These installation instructions describe how to install the following components
of a ControlLogix system:
Standard ControlLogix chassis
Standard ControlLogix power supplies
ControlLogix-XT chassis
ControlLogix-XT power supplies
ControlLogix redundant power supplies
ControlLogix chassis adapters

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Use the Where to Start chart below to determine the steps to follow.

Where to Start

Standard
ControlLogix
System

Are you using a Standard

ControlLogix,
ControlLogix-XT or
ControlLogix with
Redundant Power Supply
System?

ControlLogix with
Redundant Power
Supply System

ControlLogix-XT
System

Install Chassis and Redundant

Power Supplies
Install Chassis and Power
Supplies

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Installation Advisories
ATTENTION: Environment and Enclosure
This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial environment, in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined
in IEC 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 m (6562 ft) without derating.
This equipment is not intended for use in residential environments and may not provide adequate protection to radio communication
services in such environments.
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 enclosure must have suitable flame-retardant properties to prevent or minimize the spread of flame,
complying with a flame spread rating of 5VA or be approved for the application if nonmetallic. 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.
In addition to this publication, see the following:
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1, for additional installation requirements
NEMA 250 and IEC 60529, as applicable, for explanations of the degrees of protection provided by enclosures

ATTENTION: Prevent Electrostatic Discharge

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.
Use a static-safe workstation, if available.
Store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging when not in use.

IMPORTANT

ControlLogix-XT system components are rated for extreme environmental conditions only when used properly with
other Logix-XT system components. The use of ControlLogix-XT components with standard ControlLogix system
components nullifies extreme-environment ratings.
If a ControlLogix-XT module is used with standard ControlLogix products, the ControlLogix-XT module can withstand only the
environments specified for the standard ControlLogix version of the module. For example, if a 1756-L63XT controller is used in a
standard 1756-A10 chassis, the ControlLogix-XT controller can withstand only the environment specified for the standard
1756-L63 controller.
The ControlLogix-XT system components are designed to meet the same and greater operational and environmental requirements
as traditional ControlLogix products.
When a ControlLogix-XT component is used as a replacement for a traditional ControlLogix component, the functional and
environmental requirements of the traditional ControlLogix component apply, with the exception of the power output ratings.

ATTENTION: If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment
may be impaired.

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European Hazardous Location Approval

The following applies when the product bears the Ex Marking.
This equipment is intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined by European Union Directive 94/9/EC and 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
Zone 2 potentially explosive atmospheres, given in Annex II to this Directive.
Compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements has been assured by compliance with EN 60079-15 and EN 60079-0.
ATTENTION: This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of UV radiation.

WARNING:
This equipment shall be mounted in an ATEX-certified enclosure with a minimum ingress protection rating of at least IP54 (as
defined in IEC60529) and used in an environment of not more than Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 60664-1) when
applied in Zone 2 environments. The enclosure must have a tool-removable cover or door.
Provision shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded by transient disturbances of more than 140% of the
rated voltage when applied in Zone 2 environments.
This equipment must be used only with ATEX certified Rockwell Automation backplanes.
Secure any external connections that mate to this equipment by using screws, sliding latches, threaded connectors, or other
means provided with this product.
Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or the area is known to be nonhazardous.

North American Hazardous Location Approval

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The following information applies when operating this equipment

in hazardous locations.

Informations sur lutilisation de cet quipement en

environnements dangereux.

Products marked "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" are suitable for use in Class I
Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D, Hazardous Locations and nonhazardous locations
only. Each product is supplied with markings on the rating nameplate
indicating the hazardous location temperature code. When combining
products within a system, the most adverse temperature code (lowest "T"
number) may be used to help determine the overall temperature code of the
system. Combinations of equipment in your system are subject to
investigation by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction at the time of
installation.

Les produits marqus "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" ne conviennent qu' une

utilisation en environnements de Classe I Division 2 Groupes A, B, C, D
dangereux et non dangereux. Chaque produit est livr avec des marquages
sur sa plaque d'identification qui indiquent le code de temprature pour les
environnements dangereux. Lorsque plusieurs produits sont combins dans
un systme, le code de temprature le plus dfavorable (code de
temprature le plus faible) peut tre utilis pour dterminer le code de
temprature global du systme. Les combinaisons d'quipements dans le
systme sont sujettes inspection par les autorits locales qualifies au
moment de l'installation.

WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD -

AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE DEXPLOSION

Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been

removed or the area is known to be nonhazardous.
Do not disconnect connections to this equipment unless
power has been removed or the area is known to be
nonhazardous. Secure any external connections that
mate to this equipment by using screws, sliding latches,
threaded connectors, or other means provided with this
product.
Substitution of components may impair suitability for
Class I, Division 2.
If this product contains batteries, they must only be
changed in an area known to be nonhazardous.

Couper le courant ou s'assurer que l'environnement est

class non dangereux avant de dbrancher
l'quipement.
Couper le courant ou s'assurer que l'environnement est
class non dangereux avant de dbrancher les
connecteurs. Fixer tous les connecteurs externes relis
cet quipement l'aide de vis, loquets coulissants,
connecteurs filets ou autres moyens fournis avec ce
produit.
La substitution de composants peut rendre cet
quipement inadapt une utilisation en
environnement de Classe I, Division 2.
S'assurer que l'environnement est class non dangereux
avant de changer les piles.

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Additional Resources

These documents contain additional information concerning related products

from Rockwell Automation.
Resource

Description

ControlLogix Selection Guide,

publication 1756-SG001

Provides overview of the ControlLogix system and its

products.

ControlLogix Chassis Specifications Technical Data,

publication 1756-TD006

Provides technical specifications for ControlLogix

chassis.

ControlLogix Power Supplies Specifications Technical Data,

publication 1756-TD005

Provides technical specifications for ControlLogix power

supplies.

ControlLogix System User Manual,

publication 1756-UM001

Provides information on how to install, configure,

program, and use ControlLogix controllers.

Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines,

publication 1770-4.1

Provides general guidelines for installing a

Rockwell Automation industrial system.

Product Certifications website, http://www.ab.com

Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and

other certification details.

You can view or download publications at

http:/www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/. To order paper copies of
technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or
Rockwell Automation sales representative.

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Install Chassis and Power Supplies

This chapter describes how to install standard and ControlLogix-XT versions of

the 1756 chassis with nonredundant power supplies.

Tools Required

When installing either the standard or ControlLogix-XT versions of your 1756

chassis and power supplies, the following items are required:
3.18 mm (0.125 in.) slotted screwdriver
6.35 mm (0.25 in.) slotted or #2 Phillips screwdriver
Torque screwdriver
Needle-nose pliers
Crimping tool
Wire-stripping tool
Drill

Parts Required

Use these tables to determine the parts required to install your chassis. These
parts are not included with the chassis and must be ordered separately.
Table 1 - Parts Required Per Mounting Tab
Tab Position

With SEM Screws(1)

Without SEM Screws

Top

1 Phillips screw
1 flat washer
1 split-lock washer

N/A

Bottom

1 SEM screw

1 Phillips screw
1 star washer

(1) Phillips screw with attached star washer.

Table 2 - Total Parts Required Per Chassis

Chassis

Number of
Mounting Tabs

Total Parts Required Per Chassis

With SEM Screws

Without SEM Screws

1756-A4, 1756-A7,
1756-A4LXT, 1756-A7LXT

2 top
2 bottom

2 Phillips screws
2 flat washers
2 split-lock washers
2 SEM screws

4 Phillips screws
2 flat washers
2 split-lock washers
2 star washers

1756-A10,
1756-A5XT, 1756-A7XT

3 top
3 bottom

3 Phillips screws
3 flat washers
3 split-lock washers
3 SEM screws

6 Phillips screws
3 flat washers
3 split-lock washers
3 star washers

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Table 2 - Total Parts Required Per Chassis

Chassis

Number of
Mounting Tabs

Total Parts Required Per Chassis

With SEM Screws

Without SEM Screws

1756-A13

4 top
4 bottom

4 Phillips screws
4 flat washers
4 split-lock washers
4 SEM screws

8 Phillips screws
4 flat washers
4 split-lock washers
4 star washers

1756-A17

5 top
5 bottom

5 Phillips screws
5 flat washers
5 split-lock washers
5 SEM screws

10 Phillips screws
5 flat washers
5 split-lock washers
5 star washers

Follow These Steps

Plan the System
page 15

Install the Chassis and

Power Supply
page 21

Ground the Chassis

page 23

Connect the Power

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Remove the Protective Label

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Apply Power to the Chassis

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Plan the System

Chapter 1

Use the following information to assist you in planning your system.

Power Supply and Chassis Compatibility

The chassis series you have determines the power supply you can use. The
following table lists the chassis that can be installed with each power supply.
Table 3 - Chassis Compatibility
Power Supply Cat. No.

Chassis Cat. No.

1756-PA72/C

1756-A4/A, 1756-A7/A, 1756-A10/A, 1756-A13/A, 1756-A17/A,

1756-A4/B, 1756-A7/B, 1756-A10/B, 1756-A13/B, 1756-A17/B

1756-PB72/C
1756-PA75/B

1756-A4/B, 1756-A7/B, 1756-A10/B, 1756-A13/B, 1756-A17/B

1756-PB75/B
1756-PC75/B
1756-PH75/B
1756-PBXT

1756-A4LXT, 1756-A5XT, 1756-A7LXT, 1756-A7XT

1756-PAXT

Minimum Cabinet Size

The following table lists the minimum cabinet size for each ControlLogix chassis.
IMPORTANT

To meet the UL/CSA standards, the cabinet housing your ControlLogix chassis
cannot be smaller than these minimum cabinet-size requirements.

Chassis

Minimum Cabinet Size (H x W x D), approx

1756-A4

50.8 x 50.8 x 20.3 cm (20 x 20 x 8 in.)

1756-A7

50.8 x 60.9 x 20.3 cm (20 x 24 x 8 in.)

1756-A10

50.8 x 76.2 x 20.3 cm (20 x 30 x 8 in.)

1756-A13

60.9 x 76.2 x 20.3 cm (24 x 30 x 8 in.)

1756-A17

76.2 x 91.4 x 20.3 cm (30 x 36 x 8 in.)

1756-A4LXT

50.8 x 50.8 x 20.3 cm (20 x 20 x 8 in.)

1756-A5XT

50.8 x 76.2 x 20.3 cm (20 x 30 x 8 in.)

1756-A7LXT

50.8 x 60.9 x 20.3 cm (20 x 24 x 8 in.)

1756-A7XT

50.8 x 76.2 x 20.3 cm (20 x 30 x 8 in.)

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Spacing Requirements
Use the following information to plan your installation.
IMPORTANT

Make sure you meet the minimum spacing requirements specified.

Allow 15.3 cm (6.0 in.) between chassis and a heat source, and allow
5.1 cm (2.0 in.) between a wireway and the top or bottom of a chassis.
Chassis are intended to be mounted only horizontally. Do not mount vertically.

Dimensions are in cm (in.).

15.3 (6.0)

15.3 (6.0)
The 10.2 (4.0)
measurement to the side
of the enclosure can
include the wireway.

10.2
(4.0)

10.2
(4.0)

W
i
r
e
w
a
y

5.1 (2.0)

Wireway
5.1 (2.0)
7.7
(3.0)

W
i
r
e
w
a
y

15.3 (6.0)
45796

Table 4 - Spacing Requirements, Top and Bottom

From a chassis to a

Requires this space, min

Cabinet

15.3 cm (6.0 in.)

Chassis or other heat source

15.3 cm (6.0 in.)

Wireway

5.1 cm (2.0 in.)

Table 5 - Spacing Requirements, Sides

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From a chassis to a

Requires this space, min

Cabinet

10.2 cm (4.0 in.)

Chassis or other heat source

7.7 cm (3.0 in.)

Wireway

No minimum spacing required

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Mounting Dimensions
Use these dimensions to plan your chassis installation.
Dimensions are in cm (in.).
Figure 1 - Chassis Common Dimensions
Top Mounting
Hole Diameter

Bottom Mounting
Hole Diameter
0.55
(0.217)
1.1
(0.433)

45797

0.78
(0.31)

Right-side View of All ControlLogix-XT Chassis

Right-side View of All Standard Chassis

16.9
(6.65)

16.9
(6.65)

14.5
(5.71)

14.9
(5.87)

43591

45865

Figure 2 - 1756-A4 Chassis and Power Supply

7.0
(2.76)

4.71
(1.85)

15.8
(6.22)

14.5
(5.70)

26.3
(10.34)

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(6.65)

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Figure 3 - 1756-A7 Chassis and Power Supply

4.71
(1.85)

17.5
(6.89)

15.8
(6.22)

14.5
(5.70)

16.9
(6.65)

36.7
(14.47)

43593

Figure 4 - 1756-A10 Chassis and Power Supply

14.0
(5.51)

14.0
(5.51)

15.8
(6.22)

5.7
(2.25)

14.5
(5.70)

16.9
(6.65)

48.3
(19.02)

43594

Figure 5 - 1756-A13 Chassis and Power Supply

10.5
(4.13)

14.0
(5.51)

15.8
(6.22)

5.7
(2.25)

14.5
(5.70)

58.8
(23.13)

18

14.0
(5.51)

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Figure 6 - 1756-A17 Chassis and Power Supply

13.3
(5.22)

14.0
(5.51)

4.7
(1.85)

13.3
(5.22)

14.0
(5.51)

16.9
14.5 (6.65)
(5.70)

15.8
(6.22)

73.8
(29.04)

43596

Figure 7 - 1756-A4LXT Chassis and Power Supply

7.0
(2.76)

6.3
(2.48)

15.8
(6.22)

14.5
(5.72)

27.8
(10.96)

16.9
(6.65)

45798

Figure 8 - 1756-A5XT Chassis and Power Supply

14.0
(5.51)

15.8
(6.22)

14.0
(5.51)

7.3
(2.87)

14.5
(5.72)

49.8
(19.62)

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(6.65)

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Figure 9 - 1756-A7LXT Chassis and Power Supply

6.3
(2.48)

17.5
(6.89)

15.8
(6.22)

14.5
(5.72)

16.9
(6.65)

38.3
(15.10)

45800

Figure 10 - 1756-A7XT Chassis and Power Supply

14.0
(5.51)

15.8
(6.22)

14.5
(5.70)

49.8
(19.62)

20

14.0
(5.51)

7.3
(2.87)

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Supply

Chapter 1

After planning your system, use these instructions to properly install the standard
or ControlLogix-XT versions of your 1756 chassis and power supplies.
ATTENTION: Do not drill holes above an installed chassis. Metal chips from
drilling can damage the backplane and cause intermittent operation.

IMPORTANT

Chassis are intended to be mounted only horizontally. Do not mount vertically.

1. Drill holes in the back panel of the enclosure for the chassis mounting tabs.
See the Plan the System on page 15 for assistance in hole placement.
2. Scrape paint off the back panel for an electrical connection between the
chassis and back panel.
3. Hold the chassis in place against the holes.
ATTENTION: If the chassis mounting tabs do not lay flat before the screws are
tightened, use additional washers as shims so the chassis is not warped by
tightening the screws.
Warping a chassis can damage the backplane and cause intermittent operation.
4. Install the hardware for the top mounting tabs and tighten.
See Parts Required on page 13 for more information.

20289-M

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5. Leaving the far-left bottom tab open for functional ground, install the
remaining tab screws.

20290-M

Leave farleft bottom

tab open.

6. Align the power-supply circuit board with the card guides on the left side
of the chassis and slide the power supply back until it is flush with the front
of the chassis.
Card Guide

43614

7. Tighten the top and bottom screws to fasten the power supply to the
chassis.

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Ground the Chassis

Chapter 1

Complete these steps to properly ground your chassis.

Grounding Step

Page

Install a Central Ground Bus

24

Connect the Functional Earth Ground on the Chassis

24

Connect the Protective Earth Ground

25

Connect the Grounding Conductors to the Ground Bus

26

Connect Ground Bus to Grounding-electrode System

26

The following figure shows an example grounding configuration. After you

complete the grounding steps, your system looks similar to this figure.
TIP

To minimize the resistance between the chassis and ground connection, keep
wire lengths as short as possible.

Figure 11 - Grounding Configuration Example

Cabinet

Protective
Earth Ground,
page 25

Functional Earth Ground, page 24

8.3 mm (8 AWG) solid or

stranded-copper wire
rated at 90 C (194 F) or
greater
2.1 mm (14 AWG) solid or
stranded-copper wire
rated at 90 C (194 F) or
greater

Ground Bus
To Grounding-electrode System

45805

Use these guidelines when connecting the grounding:

Use a steel enclosure to guard against electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Install a bonding wire for electrical contact between the enclosure door
and the enclosure; do not rely on the hinge.
Make sure the enclosure-door viewing window is a laminated screen or a
conductive optical substrate (to block EMI).

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Install a Central Ground Bus

Each enclosure must contain a central ground bus. The ground bus is the
common connection for each chassis within the enclosure and the enclosure
itself.
For more information on installing a central ground bus, refer to the Industrial
Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1.

Connect the Functional Earth Ground on the Chassis

Use 8.3 mm2 (8 AWG) solid or stranded-copper wire rated at 90 C (194 F) or
greater to connect the functional earth ground.
Connect the functional earth ground as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12 - Functional Earth Ground Connection

4
2

24

20291-M

Item

Description

Chassis mounting tab

Equipment grounding conductor (ground lug with 8.3 mm [8 AWG] solid or

stranded-copper wire rated at 90 C [194 F] or greater)

M4 or M5 (#10 or #12) flat or star washer

M4 or M5 (#10 or #12) Phillips screw and flat or star washer (or SEM screw)

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Connect the Protective Earth Ground

Use 2.1 mm2 (14 AWG) solid or stranded-copper wire rated at 90 C (194 F) or
greater to connect the protective earth ground. Tighten the nuts on the
protective earth ground terminal stud to a torque of 16.27 Nm (12 lbin).
Connect the functional earth ground as shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13 - Protective Earth Ground Connection

+
-

+
-

To Ground Bus
3

1
2
3
3

45802

IMPORTANT

Some chassis can have a second protective earth-ground terminal stud. If your
application requires the use of a second protective earth-ground terminal stud,
please use the additional protective earth-ground terminal stud to connect the
chassis to the ground bus.

Item

Description

Protective earth-ground terminal stud

Star washer

Equipment grounding conductor (ground lug with 2.1 mm [14 AWG] solid or stranded-copper wire rated
at 90 C [194 F] or greater)

Nut with captive star washer

Wiring terminal block (bottom terminal is protective earth ground)

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Connect the Grounding Conductors to the Ground Bus

Connect the equipment grounding conductors (functional and protective
earth ground) directly from each chassis to an individual bolt on the ground bus.
Figure 14 - Ground Bus Connection
5
1
2
4

45803

3
Item

Description

Flat or star washer

Bolt

Equipment grounding conductor (from protective and functional earth ground connections)

Ground bus

Ground bus mounting

Connect Ground Bus to Grounding-electrode System

Use a grounding-electrode conductor to connect the ground bus to the
grounding-electrode system.
At minimum, use 8.3 mm2 (8 AWG) solid or stranded-copper wire rated at
90 C (194 F) or greater for the grounding-electrode conductor to guard against
EMI. The National Electrical Code specifies safety requirements for the
grounding-electrode conductor.
Figure 15 - Grounding-electrode System Connection

1
2
3

26

45803

Item

Description

Flat or star washer

Bolt

Equipment grounding conductor (ground lug with minimum 8.3 mm [8 AWG] solid or strandedcopper wire rated at 90 C [194 F] or greater)

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Connect the Power

WARNING: If you connect or disconnect wiring while the field-side power is on,
an electrical arc can occur. This can cause an explosion in hazardous location
installations. Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before
proceeding.

ATTENTION: Do not wire more than 1 conductor on any single terminal.

Use 15 A time-delay type fuse in all ungrounded power connections.
Use 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG) solid or stranded-copper wire rated at 90 C (194 F), or
greater, 1.2 mm (3/64 in.) insulation maximum to connect power. Tighten the
terminals to a torque of 0.8 Nm (7 lbin).
Connect the power as shown in Figure 16.
The power supplies voltage input connections are auto-sensing.
You do not use a jumper, for example, a 120/240V AC jumper, when
connecting external power to the power supply, as shown in Figure 16.

IMPORTANT

Figure 16 - Power Connection

AC Power Supplies

DC Power Supplies
1
2
3

L1
L2

+
-

1
2
3

+
-

L1
L2

45807

45806

Item

Description, AC Power Supplies

Description, DC Power Supplies

L1 (high side of line power)

DC+ (positive supply)

L2 (low side of line power)

DC- (negative supply return)

This terminal is not used and is capped to prevent use

2.5 mm (14 AWG) 75 C (167 F) copper wire with 1.2 mm (3/64-in.) insulation

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Remove the Protective Label

ATTENTION: Make sure the chassis is mounted and all panel fabrication is
complete before you remove the protective label. This label protects the power
supply from metal shavings falling inside the power supply and damaging it
during operation.
Remove the plastic label from the top of the power supply.

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Apply Power to the Chassis

Turn on the power.

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These graphs show the input power requirements for the power supplies, given
the power they are providing to the modules in the chassis.

Input Power Requirements

and Transformer Sizing

Follow these steps to determine the power requirements for your chassis.
1. Calculate the Backplane Power Load by adding the power draw (in Watts)
for all of the planned modules.
Refer to the module specification tables in the ControlLogix Selection
Guide, publication 1756-SG001, for module power draws.
2. Locate the Backplane Power Load on the graphs vertical (y) axis and
determine the corresponding Real Power (input-power) rating on the
horizontal (x) axis.
The Real Power value is the amount of power consumed by the power
supply.
Figure 17 - Power Supply Power Requirements
1756-PAXT (AC)

1756-PA72/C, 1756-PA75/B (AC)

Backplane Power
Load (Watts)

100

75
60
45
30
15
0

Backplane Power
Load (Watts)

20

40

60

80

100

120 43895

42
35
28
21
14
7
0

Real Power (Watts)

64

10

20

30

40

50

60

Real Power (Watts)

1756-PBXT (DC)

1756-PB72/C, 1756-PB75/B (DC)

Backplane Power
Load (Watts)

95

75
60
45
30
15
0

20

40

60

80

70
45808

100

Real Power (Watts)

120

43896

42
35
28
Backplane Power 21
14
Load (Watts)
7
0

54

10

20

Real Power (Watts)

30

40

50

60
45809

1756-PH75/B, 1756-PC75/B (DC)

95

75
60
Backplane Power 45
30
Load (Watts)
15
0

Apparent Power (Watts) = Transformer Load (VA) = Real Power (Watts)

4

20

40

Real Power (Watts)

60

80

100

120
43618

For more information about calculating the required power for your system, see
the ControlLogix Selection Guide, publication 1756-SG001.

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Troubleshoot the
Power Supply

All ControlLogix power supplies have a green status indicator that remains ON
during normal operation.
Status Indicator

45810

If the indicator turns OFF during operation, take these steps to troubleshoot the
power supply.
1. Verify that the line voltage is within the specified range.
2. If the indicator remains OFF, turn off the power.
3. Loosen the screws holding the power supply to the chassis.
See step 7 on page 22 for the location of the screws on the power supply.
4. Slide the power supply out so that the rear connector is disconnected.
5. Turn on the power.
6. Follow these steps if the indicator does the following:
Turns ON:
a. Verify that the Backplane Power Load of the system is within the
output rating of the power supply.
b. Turn off the power.
c. Reinstall the power supply in the chassis.
d. Turn on the power.
Remains OFF:
Contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor.

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This chapter describes how to install standard and ControlLogix-XT versions of

the 1756 chassis with redundant power supplies.

Redundant Power Supplies

The redundant power supply system provides additional uptime protection for
chassis used in critical applications. The two remotely-mounted supplies are
designed to share the current required by the chassis and are available in AC
(catalog number 1756-PA75R/A or 1756-PAXTR) and DC (catalog number
1756-PB75R/A or 1756-PBXTR) versions that can be mixed or matched when
used in tandem.
In the event of a failure by one power supply, the remaining supply accommodates
the entire load of the chassis without disruption to chassis activity.
The 1756-PSCA2 chassis adapter is a passive device designed to funnel power
from one or two ControlLogix redundant power supplies to the single power
connector on the ControlLogix chassis (only Series B) backplane.

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The following figure shows the components of a redundant system in a typical

configuration.

Components of the
Redundant System

2
4

42655

Item

Description

Cat. No.

Redundant power supply

1756-PA75R/A and/or 1756-PB75R/A

Redundant power supply cable(1)

1756-CPR2

(Length = 0.91 m [3 ft])

3

Redundant power supply chassis adapter

(2)

Annunciator wiring
(Maximum length = 10 m [32.8 ft])

1756-PSCA2
User-supplied

(1) Cable bend radius is 12.7 cm (5.0 in.)

(2) Optional user-provided annunciator wiring can be connected to the solid-state relay for status and troubleshooting
purposes. See page 50 for more information.

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Tools Required

When installing your chassis and power supplies, the following items are
required:
3.18 mm (0.125 in.) slotted screwdriver
6.35 mm (0.25 in.) slotted or #2 Phillips-head screwdriver
Torque screwdriver
Needle-nose pliers
Crimping tool
Wire-stripping tool
Drill

Parts Required

Each redundant power supply requires four, #10 Phillips screws for installation.
Eight, #10 Phillips screws are required to install two redundant power supplies.
Use these tables to determine the parts required to install your chassis. These
parts are not included with the chassis and must be ordered separately.
For each mounting tab on the chassis, the following parts are required.
Tab Position

With SEM Screws(1)

Without SEM Screws

Top

1 Phillips screw
1 flat washer
1 split-lock washer

N/A

Bottom

1 SEM screw

1 Phillips screw
1 star washer

(1) Phillips screw with attached star washer.

Table 6 - Mounting Tabs per Chassis

Chassis

Number of
Mounting Tabs

Total Parts Required Per Chassis

With SEM Screws

Without SEM Screws

1756-A4, 1756-A7,
1756-A4LXT, 1756-A7LXT

2 top
2 bottom

2 Phillips screws
2 flat washers
2 split-lock washers
2 SEM screws

4 Phillips screws
2 flat washers
2 split-lock washers
2 star washers

1756-A10,
1756-A5XT, 1756-A7XT

3 top
3 bottom

3 Phillips screws
3 flat washers
3 split-lock washers
3 SEM screws

6 Phillips screws
3 flat washers
3 split-lock washers
3 star washers

1756-A13

4 top
4 bottom

4 Phillips screws
4 flat washers
4 split-lock washers
4 SEM screws

8 Phillips screws
4 flat washers
4 split-lock washers
4 star washers

1756-A17

5 top
5 bottom

5 Phillips screws
5 flat washers
5 split-lock washers
5 SEM screws

10 Phillips screws
5 flat washers
5 split-lock washers
5 star washers

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Follow These Steps

Plan the System
page 35

Install the Chassis and

Chassis Adapter
page 42

Install the Redundant

Power Supplies
page 44

Ground the Chassis

page 45

Connect the Power

page 49

Remove the Protective Label

page 52

Apply Power to the Chassis

page 52

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Plan the System

Chapter 2

Use the following information to assist you in planning your system.

Redundant Power Supply and Chassis Compatibility

The redundant power supplies and chassis adapter are compatible with only
standard, Series B, ControlLogix chassis.
Table 7 - Chassis Compatibility
Power Supply Cat. No.

Chassis Cat. No.

1756-PA75R

1756-A4/B, 1756-A7/B, 1756-A10/B, 1756-A13/B, 1756-A17/B,

1756-A4LXT, 1756-A5XT, 1756-A7LXT, 1756-A7XT

1756-PB75R
1756-PAXTR
1756-PBXTR

1756-A4/B, 1756-A7/B, 1756-A10/B, 1756-A13/B, 1756-A17/B,

1756-A4LXT, 1756-A5XT, 1756-A7LXT, 1756-A7XT

Spacing Requirements
Use the following information to plan your installation.
IMPORTANT

Make sure you meet the minimum spacing requirements specified:

10.2 cm (4.0 in.) between redundant power supplies and cabinet housing
the control system
12.7 cm (5.0 in.) below redundant power supply for 1756-CPR2 cable
routing and connection
2.55 cm (1.0 in.) between redundant power supplies
15.3 cm (6.0 in.) between chassis and heat source
5.1 cm (2.0 in.) between wireway and top or bottom of chassis or
redundant power supply
12.7 cm (5.0 in.) of clearance next to the chassis adapter for 1756-CPR2
cable routing to conform to cable bend radius
Chassis and redundant power supplies are intended to be mounted only
horizontally. Do not mount vertically.
The 1756-CPR2 cable has a bend radius of 12.7 cm (5.0 in.). The chassis must
have a minimum clearance of 12.7 cm (5.0 in.) on the left side in order to
properly route and connect the 1756-CPR2 cable. The redundant power
supplies must have a minimum clearance of 12.7 cm (5.0 in.) below the supply
to properly route and connect the 1756-CPR2 cable.

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Dimensions are in cm (in.).

Figure 18 - Minimum Spacing Requirements
15.3
(6.0)

10.2
(4.0)
10.2
(4.0)

12.7
(5.0)

2.55
(1.0)

The 10.2 (4.0) measurement

to the side of the enclosure
can include the wireway on
the right side of the chassis.

10.2
(4.0)

15.3 (6.0)

12.7
(5.0)
12.7 (5.0)
5.1 (2.0)
15.3 (6.0)

WIREWAY
5.1 (2.0)

WIREWAY
5.1 (2.0)

12.7
(5.0)

12.7
(5.0)

15.3 (6.0)
12.7
(5.0)

W
I
R
E
W
A
Y

15.3 (6.0)
12.7
(5.0)

45828 (2)

15.3 (6.0)

Table 8 - Spacing Requirements, Top and Bottom

From a

To a chassis
requires this space, min

To a redundant power supply

requires this space, min

Cabinet

15.3 cm (6.0 in.)

10.2 cm (4.0 in.), 12.7 cm (5.0 in.) (only

bottom)

Chassis or other heat source 15.3 cm (6.0 in.)

15.3 cm (6.0 in.)

Wireway

5.1 cm (2.0 in.), 2.7 cm (5.0 in.) (only

bottom)

5.1 cm (2.0 in.)

Table 9 - Spacing Requirements, Sides

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From a

To a chassis
requires this space, min

To a redundant power supply

requires this space, min

Cabinet

10.2 cm (4.0 in.), 12.7 cm (5.0 in.) (only left

side)

10.2 cm (4.0 in.)

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Table 9 - Spacing Requirements, Sides

From a

To a chassis
requires this space, min

To a redundant power supply

requires this space, min

Chassis or other heat source 7.7 cm (3.0 in.), 12.7 cm (5.0 in.) (only left
side)

7.7 cm (3.0 in.)

Redundant power supply

7.7 cm (3.0 in.), 12.7 cm (5.0 in.) (only left

side)

2.55 cm (1.0 in.)

Wireway

No minimum spacing required, 12.7 cm

(5.0 in.) (only left side)

No minimum spacing required

Mounting Dimensions
Use these dimensions to plan your chassis installation.
Dimensions are in cm (in.).
Figure 19 - Redundant Power Supplies
7.0
(2.76)
Top Mounting
Hole Diameter

Bottom Mounting
Hole Diameter
0.55
(0.217)
1.1
(0.433)

15.8
(6.22)

17.5
(6.88)

14.4
(5.66)

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Figure 20 - Chassis Common Dimensions

Right-side View of All Chassis
Top Mounting
Tab Diameter

Bottom Mounting Tab

Diameter
0.55
(0.217)
1.1
(0.433)

16.9
(6.65)

0.78
(0.31)
45797

43591

14.5
(5.71)

Figure 21 - 1756-A4 Chassis and Chassis Adapter

7.0
(2.76)

4.7
(1.85)

15.8
(6.22)

14.5
(5.70)

16.9
(6.65)

18.6
(7.32)

45830

Figure 22 - 1756-A7 Chassis and Chassis Adapter

17.5
(6.89)

16.9
14.5 (6.65)
(5.70)

15.8
(6.22)

29.1
(11.46)

38

4.7
(1.85)

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Figure 23 - 1756-A10 Chassis and Chassis Adapter

14.0
(5.51)

5.71
(2.25)

14.0
(5.51)

15.8
(6.22)

14.5
(5.70)

40.6
(15.98)

16.9
(6.65)

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Figure 24 - 1756-A13 Chassis and Chassis Adapter

10.5
(4.13)

14.0
(5.51)

14.0
(5.51)

5.71
(2.25)

15.8
(6.22)

14.5
(5.70)

51.1
(20.12)

16.9
(6.65)

45833

Figure 25 - 1756-A17 Chassis and Chassis Adapter

14.0
(5.51)

13.3
(5.22)

14.0
(5.51)

13.3
(5.22)

4.7
(1.85)

16.9
14.5 (6.65)
(5.70)

15.8
(6.22)

66.1
(26.02)

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Figure 26 - 1756-A4LXT Chassis and Chassis Adapter

7.0
(2.76)

6.29
(2.48)

16.9
(6.65)
14.5
(5.70)

15.8
(6.22)

20.1
(7.91)

45866

Figure 27 - 1756-A5XT/A7XT Chassis and Chassis Adapter

14.0
(5.51)

14.0
(5.51)

16.9
14.5 (6.65)
(5.70)

15.8
(6.22)

42.1
(16.57)

40

7.3
(2.87)

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System Configuration Recommendations

We recommend you use one of these methods to configure your redundant
power supply system.
Figure 28 - Recommended Configurations for a System That Uses One Chassis

42655

42657

Figure 29 - Recommended Configurations for a System That Uses Two Chassis

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Install the Chassis and

Chassis Adapter

After planning your system, use the instructions below to properly install your
chassis and 1756-PSCA2 chassis adapter.
ATTENTION: Do not drill holes above an installed chassis. Metal chips from
drilling can damage the backplane and cause intermittent operation.

IMPORTANT

Chassis are intended to be mounted only horizontally. Do not mount vertically.

1. Drill holes in the back panel of the enclosure for the chassis mounting tabs.
See the Spacing Requirements on page 35 for assistance in hole placement.
2. Scrape paint off the back panel for an electrical connection between the
chassis and back panel.
3. Hold the chassis in place against the holes.
ATTENTION: If the chassis mounting tabs do not lay flat before the screws are
tightened, use additional washers as shims so the chassis is not warped by
tightening the screws.
Warping a chassis can damage the backplane and cause intermittent operation.
4. Install the hardware for the top mounting tabs and tighten.
See Parts Required on page 33 for more information.

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5. Leaving the far-left bottom tab open for functional ground, install the
remaining tab screws.

20290-M

Leave the farleft bottom

tab open.

6. Align the 1756-PSCA2 adapters circuit board with the card guides on the
left side of the chassis and slide the adapter back until it is flush with the
front of the chassis.
WARNING: If you connect or disconnect the 1756-CPR2 cables while
either backplane power source is on, an electrical arc can occur. This
could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. 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.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before
proceeding.

Card Guide

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Install the Redundant Power

Supplies

Follow these steps to install your redundant power supplies.

ATTENTION: Do not drill holes for a redundant power supply above installed
equipment. Metal chips from drilling can damage the backplane and cause
intermittent operation.
1. Drill holes in the back panel of the enclosure for the redundant power
supply.
See the Spacing Requirements on page 35 for assistance in hole placement.
2. Insert the #10 Phillips screws into the top mounting holes, but do not
tighten completely.
3. Slide the redundant power supply over the installed screws and tighten the
screws.
4. Insert the bottom screws and tighten them.
5. Repeat these steps for additional power supplies.

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Ground the Chassis

Chapter 2

Complete these steps to properly ground your system.

Grounding Step

Page

Install a Central Ground Bus

46

Connect the Functional Earth Ground on the Chassis

46

Connect the Protective Earth Ground on the Chassis and

Redundant Power Supply

47

Connect the Grounding Conductors to the Ground Bus

48

Connect Ground Bus to Grounding-electrode System

48

Figure 30 shows an example grounding configuration. After you complete the

grounding steps, your system looks similar to this figure.
TIP

To minimize the resistance between the chassis and ground connection, keep
wire lengths as short as possible.

Figure 30 - Grounding Configuration Example

Cabinet

Protective Earth
Ground, page 47

Functional Earth Ground, page 46

8.3 mm (8 AWG) solid

or stranded-copper
wire rated at 90 C
(194 F) or greater
2.1 mm (14 AWG) solid
or stranded-copper
wire rated at 90 C
(194 F) or greater

Ground Bus
To Grounding-electrode System

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Use these guidelines when connecting the grounding:

Use a steel enclosure to guard against electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Install a bonding wire for electrical contact between the enclosure door
and the enclosure; do not rely on the hinge.
Make sure the enclosure-door viewing window is a laminated screen or a
conductive optical substrate (to block EMI).

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Install a Central Ground Bus

Each enclosure must contain a central ground bus. The ground bus is the
common connection for each chassis within the enclosure and the enclosure
itself.
For more information on installing a central ground bus, refer to the Industrial
Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1.

Connect the Functional Earth Ground on the Chassis

Use 8.3 mm2 (8 AWG) solid or stranded-copper wire rated at 90 C (194 F) or
greater to connect the functional earth ground.
Connect the functional earth ground as shown in Figure 31.
Figure 31 - Functional Earth Ground Connection

4
2

46

20291-M

Item

Description

Chassis mounting tab

Equipment grounding conductor (ground lug with 8.3 mm [8 AWG] solid or

stranded-copper wire rated at 90 C [194 F] or greater)

M4 or M5 (#10 or #12) flat or star washer

M4 or M5 (#10 or #12) Phillips screw and flat or star washer (or SEM screw)

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Connect the Protective Earth Ground on the Chassis

and Redundant Power Supply
Use 2.1 mm2 (14 AWG) solid or stranded-copper wire rated at 90 C (194 F) or
greater to connect the protective earth ground. Tighten the nuts on the
protective earth ground terminal stud to a torque of 16.27 Nm (12 lbin).
Connect the functional earth ground as shown in Figure 32.
Figure 32 - Protective Earth Ground Connection

5
To Ground Bus
4
1

3b

To Ground Bus
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3a

45837

IMPORTANT

Some chassis can have a second earth ground terminal stud. Either of these
terminal studs can be used to connect the chassis to the ground bus.

Item

Description

Star washer

Nut with captive star washer

3a

Equipment grounding conductor (ground lug with 2.1 mm [14 AWG] solid or strandedcopper wire rated at 90 C [194 F] or greater)

3b

Equipment grounding conductor (2.1 mm [14 AWG] solid or stranded-copper wire rated
at 90 C [194 F] or greater)

Protective earth-ground terminal stud

Wiring terminal block (bottom terminal is protective earth ground)

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Connect the Grounding Conductors to the Ground Bus

Connect the equipment grounding conductors (functional and protective
earth ground) directly from each chassis to an individual bolt on the ground bus.
Figure 33 - Ground Bus Connection
5
1
2
4

45803

3
Item

Description

Flat or star washer

Bolt

Equipment grounding conductor (from protective and functional earth ground connections)

Ground bus

Ground bus mounting

Connect Ground Bus to Grounding-electrode System

Use a grounding-electrode conductor to connect the ground bus to the
grounding-electrode system.
At minimum, use 8.3 mm2 [8 AWG] solid or stranded-copper wire rated at 90 C
[194 F] or greater for the grounding-electrode conductor to guard against EMI.
The National Electrical Code specifies safety requirements for the groundingelectrode conductor.
Figure 34 - Grounding-electrode System Connection

1
2
3

48

45803

Item

Description

Flat or star washer

Bolt

Equipment grounding conductor (ground lug with minimum 8.3 mm [8 AWG] solid or strandedcopper wire rated at 90 C [194 F] or greater)

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Connect the Power

Chapter 2

Use the information in the following sections to connect the power.

Connect the 1756-CPR2 Cable

Use the 1756-CPR2 cable to connect your redundant power supply to the
1756-PSCA2 chassis adapter.
WARNING: If you connect or disconnect the 1756-CPR2 cables while either
backplane power source is on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an
explosion in hazardous location installations. 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.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.
1. Connect the male end of the 1756-CPR2 cable to the 1756-PSCA2
chassis adapter.

31176

2. Connect the female end of the 1756-CPR2 cable to the redundant

power supply.

31174

3. Tighten the screws to hold the cable in place.

Make sure you tighten the screws all the way to hold the cable in place for
the life of the product.
4. Repeat these steps with the second redundant power supply.

Connect Power to the Redundant Power Supply

WARNING: If you connect or disconnect wiring while the field-side power is on,
an electrical arc can occur. This can cause an explosion in hazardous location
installations. Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before
proceeding.

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ATTENTION: Do not wire more than 1 conductor on any single terminal.

Use 15 A time-delay type fuse in all ungrounded power connections.
Use 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG) solid or stranded-copper wire rated at 90 C (194 F), or
greater, 1.2 mm (3/64 in.) insulation maximum to connect power. Tighten the
terminals to a torque of 0.8 Nm (7 lbin).
Connect the power as shown in Figure 35.
IMPORTANT

The power supplies voltage input connections are auto-sensing.

You do not use a jumper, for example, a 120/240V AC jumper, when
connecting external power to the power supply, as shown in Figure 35.

Figure 35 - Power Connection

1756-PA75R/A (AC)

1756-PB75R/A (DC)

1
2
3
4

1
2
3
4

5
45839

45840

Item

Description, 1756-PA75R/A (AC)

Description, 1756-PB75R/A (DC)

L1 (high side of line power)

Not used

Not used

DC+ (positive supply)

L2 (low side of line power)

Not used

Not used

DC- (negative supply return)

2.5 mm (14 AWG) solid or stranded-copper wire rated at 90 C (194 F), or greater,
1.2 mm (3/64 in.) insulation max

For recommendations on how to route the wiring in your redundant power

supply application, see page 45.

Connect the Solid-state Relay

A solid-state relay on your redundant power supplies can be connected to any
compatible monitoring or signaling device. This connection indicates if the
supplies are functioning properly.

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The relays are closed during standard operation. The solid-state relay contacts
open if either of these events occur:
One or both of the supplies fail.
In this case, the contact opens on the failed supply (or supplies), and the
input module alerts you to the failure through the controller program.
The connected redundant power supplies are turned OFF.
When you use the solid state relay annunciator function, connect a compatible
source voltage to either contact terminal. Then connect the other terminal to the
monitoring or signaling device.
ATTENTION: Annunciator cable length is less than 10 m (32.8 ft).
The annunciator output is rated for resistive loads. Do not use it to drive the coil of
an electromagnetic relay.
Connect the solid-state relay as shown in Figure 36.
Figure 36 - Solid-state Relay Connection
Configuration 2

Configuration 1
The redundant power supply and the annunciator
cable that use different input power sources.

Redundant power supply and the annunciator cable

that use the same input power source.

1
2

1
2

4
45841

3
45842

The annunciator wiring must be tucked under the tab at the top of
the plastic barrier and routed separately from the power wires.
Item

Description

Source voltage

Annunciator cable to input module

0.252.5 mm (2214 AWG) solid or stranded-copper wire rated at 90 C (194 F), or

greater, 1.2 mm (3/64 in.) insulation max

0.252.5 mm (2214 AWG) solid or stranded-copper wire rated at 90 C (194 F), or

greater, 1.2 mm (3/64 in.) insulation max

Plastic barrier

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Remove the Protective Label

ATTENTION: Make sure the power supply is mounted and all panel fabrication
is complete before you remove the protective label. This label protects the
power supply from metal shavings falling inside the power supply and
damaging it during operation.
Remove the plastic label from the top of the power supply.

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Turn on the power.

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These graphs show the input power requirements for the power supplies, given
the power they are providing to the modules in the chassis.

Input Power Requirements

and Transformer Sizing

Follow these steps to determine the power requirements for your chassis.
1. Calculate the Backplane Power Load by adding the power draw (in Watts)
for all of the planned modules.
Refer to the module specification tables in the ControlLogix Selection
Guide, publication 1756-SG001, for module power draws.
2. Locate the Backplane Power Load on the graphs vertical (y) axis and
determine the corresponding Real Power (input-power) rating on the
horizontal (x) axis.
The Real Power value is the amount of power consumed by the power
supply.
Figure 37 - Power Supply Power Requirements
1756-PB75R/A (DC)

1756-PA75R/A (AC)

Backplane Power
Load (Watts)

115

75
60
45
30
15
0

Backplane
Power Load

13

20

40

60

80

100

120

43588

20

40

60

80

100

120
43589

Real Power (Watts)

1756-PBXTR (DC)

1756-PAXTR (AC)
64

42

75

42

35

35

28
21
14
7
0

Real Power (Watts)

Backplane Power
Load (Watts)

110

75
60
45
30
15
0

Backplane Power
Load (Watts)

10

20

Real Power (Watts)

30

40

50

60

70

80
43897

28
21
14
7
0

10

20

Real Power (Watts)

30

40

50

60

70

80
43898

Apparent Power (Watts) = Transformer Load (VA) = Real Power (Watts)

For more information about calculating the required power for your system, see
the ControlLogix Selection Guide, publication 1756-SG001.

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The redundant power supplies have a green status indicator for power and an
amber status indicator for non-redundancy.

Troubleshoot the Redundant

Power Supplies

Power
Non-red

45843

The following table describes how to use the status indicators to troubleshoot
your redundant power supplies.
Power Indicator

Non-red Indicator Description

Take This Action

Solid green

Off

Both power supplies are operating properly.

None

Solid green

Solid amber

This power supply is operating properly, but is the only

power supply providing power to the chassis adapter.

Check the other power supply.

Off

Solid amber

All possible connections are made, but the power supply is

turned off.

Turn the power supply ON. If the power supply does not turn ON, follow
these steps.
1. Remove the input power from the power supply
2. Wait 30 seconds
3. Reconnect the input power
4. Turn the power supply ON.
If the power supply still does not turn ON, it can need to be replaced.

Off

Off

Any of the following conditions can apply:

Take the corresponding action:

The supply is turned OFF.

Turn the power supply ON.

Line voltage is not within the specified range.

Verify that line power is in the specified range. If the indicators

remain OFF, cycle power.

All connections are made, but input power is not

supplied.

Verify that input power is supplied and turn the power supply ON.

All connections are made, including input power, but the

output cable (1756-CPR2) is not connected.

Connect the output cable and turn the power supply ON.

The power supply is ON but defective.

The power supply can need to be replaced.

Chassis Adapter Status Indicator

The chassis adapter has a green power status indicator. When the status indicator
is solid green, the chassis is receiving power from the redundant power supplies. If
the indicator is off, the chassis is not receiving power from the redundant power
supplies. See the table above to troubleshoot the redundant power supplies.

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Remove or Replace a
Redundant Power Supply

Chapter 2

Use this information to remove or replace a redundant power supply.

WARNING: Remove or replace power supplies only when backplane and power
supply power are removed or the area is known to be nonhazardous. Removal
or replacement of a power supply in a hazardous area can cause an electrical arc
across the contacts if backplane power is still applied.
IMPORTANT

You can replace one redundant power supply while the other supply is
operating in nonredundant mode without affecting chassis operation.

Remove a Redundant Power Supply

Follow these steps to remove the redundant power supply.
1. Turn the redundant power supply OFF.
2. Disconnect the line power source voltage from the redundant power
supply and annunciator.
3. Remove the wiring terminal blocks.
4. Unscrew and disconnect the 1756-CPR2 cable.
5. Remove the bottom mounting screws.
6. Loosen the top mounting screws and slide the supply up and off the
mounting screws.

Replace a Redundant Power Supply

Follow the steps below to replace a redundant power supply.
1. Slide the redundant power supply over the top mounting screws and
tighten them.
2. Install the bottom mounting screws.
3. Connect the 1756-CPR2 cable.
4. Install the wiring terminal blocks.
5. Connect the line power source voltage to the redundant power supply and
annunciator.
6. Turn the redundant power supply ON.
When you turn ON the replacement redundant power supply, the
connected chassis automatically draws power from both redundant power
supplies.

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Remove or Replace a Chassis

Adapter

Use this information to remove or replace a redundant power supply.

Remove a Chassis Adapter

Follow these steps to remove a chassis adapter.
1. Turn the redundant power supplies OFF.
2. Disconnect the 1756-CPR2 cable.
3. Push the top and bottom locking tabs on the chassis adapter to the side and
pull the module off the chassis.

Replace a Chassis Adapter

Align the adapters circuit board with the card guides on the left side of the
chassis and slide the adapter back until it is flush with the front of the chassis.

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