Install Guide
Publication 0100153-07 Rev. A (1794sc-IRT8I) February 2023
1794sc-IRT8I
Install Guide
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
https://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 Spectrum Controls, 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, Spectrum
Controls, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual
use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Spectrum Controls, 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 Spectrum Controls, Inc., is
prohibited.
Throughout this manual 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.
NOTE
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.
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 EN
publication 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 m
(6562 ft) without derating. This equipment is
considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment
according to EN/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 enclosure must have suitable flame-
retardant properties to prevent or minimize the
spread of flame, complying with a flame spread
rating of 5 VA, V2, V1, V0 (or equivalent) if non-
metallic. 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. Besides this
publication, see: • Industrial Automation Wiring and
Grounding Guidelines, for additional installation
requirements, Allen-Bradley publication 1770-4.1. •
NEMA Standards publication 250 and EN
publication 60529, as applicable, for explanations
of the degrees of protection provided by different
types of enclosure.
WARNING
If 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.
ATTENTION
The FLEX I/O system 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 materials
(such as aluminum or plastic) that can corrode,
oxidize, or are poor conductors, can result in
improper or intermittent grounding. Secure the DIN
rail to mounting surface approximately every 200
mm and use end-anchors appropriately.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
Listed only when used with Listed Allen-Bradley
Cat. NO. 1794-TB3(G) terminal base or equivalent.
This device is intended for use with A-B Type 1794
Flex-I/O programmable controller system.
AVERTISSEMENT
Répertorié uniquement lorsqu'il est utilisé avec une
base terminale Allen-Bradley Cat. n° 1794-TB3(G)
ou l'équivalent. Cet appareil est destiné à être
utilisé avec le système de contrôleurs
programmables A-B Type 1794 Flex-I/O.
WARNUNG
Gelistet nur bei Verwendung mit gelisteter Allen-
Bradley Kat. Nr. 1794-TB3(G)-Terminal-Basis oder
entsprechender Ausrüstung. Diese Vorrichtung ist
zur Verwendung mit dem Typ A-B 1794 Flex-E/A-
programmierbaren Steuersystem vorgesehen.
AVVERTENZE
In elenco solo se utilizzato con morsettiera Allen-
Bradley cat. n. 1794-TB3(G) elencata o
equivalente. Questo dispositivo è destinato ad
essere usato con il sistema controllore
programmabile tipo A-B 1794 Flex I/O.
ADVERTENCIA
Sólo se indica cuando se utiliza con el bloque de
terminales Allen-Bradley con el n.° de categoría
1794-TB3(G) o uno equivalente. Este dispositivo
está diseñado para usarse con un sistema
controlador programable 1794 Flex-I/O de tipo A-
B.
仅与 Allen-Bradley 品牌的 Cat.NO.1794-TB3(G) 端
子座或同等产品一起使用时列出。本设备旨在与 A-
B 型 1794 Flex-I/O 可编程控制器系统配合使用
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 wrist strap.
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.
North American Hazardous Location Approval
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
• 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.
AVERTISSEMENT
RISQUE D'EXPLOSION
• Ne pas débrancher l'équipement tant que
l'alimentation n'a pas été coupée ou que la zone
n'est pas considérée comme sans danger.
• Ne pas débrancher les connexions à
l'équipement tant que l'alimentation n'a pas été
coupée ou que la zone n'est pas considérée
comme sans danger. Sécuriser toutes les
connexions externes avec cet équipement en
utilisant des vis, des loquets coulissants, des
connecteurs filetés ou tout autre moyen fourni
avec ce produit.
• La substitution de composants peut nuire à
l'adéquation à la classe I, division 2.
• Si ce produit contient des piles, celles-ci ne
doivent être remplacées que dans une zone
réputée non dangereuse.
WARNUNG
EXPLOSIONSGEFAHR
• Gerät erst trennen, wenn die Stromversorgung
getrennt wurde oder bekannt ist, dass der
Bereich sicher ist.
• Verbindungen mit dem Gerät erst trennen,
wenn die Stromversorgung getrennt wurde oder
bekannt ist, dass der Bereich sicher ist. Alle
externen Verbindungen mit diesem Gerät mit
Schrauben, Schieberiegeln, Gewindeverbindern
oder anderen mit diesem Produkt gelieferten
Mitteln sichern.
• Der Austausch von Bauteilen kann die Eignung
für Klasse I, Abteilung 2 beeinträchtigen.
• Wenn dieses Produkt Batterien enthält, dürfen
diese nur in einem als sicher bekannten Bereich
getauscht werden.
ATTENZIONE
PERICOLO DI ESPLOSIONE
• Non scollegare l’apparecchiatura se
l’alimentazione non è stata rimossa o a meno
che non sia risaputo che l’area non è
pericolosa.
• Non scollegare le connessioni
dell’apparecchiatura se l’alimentazione non è
stata rimossa o a meno che non sia risaputo
che l’area non è pericolosa. Fissare eventuali
connessioni esterne che combaciano con
questa apparecchiatura utilizzando viti, fermi
scorrevoli, connettori filettati o altri mezzi forniti
con questo prodotto.
• La sostituzione dei componenti può
compromettere l’idoneità alla Classe I, Divisione
2.
• Se questo prodotto contiene batterie, devono
essere sostituite esclusivamente in un’area nota
per non essere pericolosa.
ADVERTENCIA
RIESGO DE EXPLOSIÓN
• No desconecte el equipo a menos que se haya
cortado la electricidad o que se sepa que la zona
no es peligrosa.
• No desconecte los cables de este equipo a
menos que se haya cortado la electricidad o que
se sepa que la zona no es peligrosa. Asegure
cualquier conexión externa que se acople a este
equipo con tornillos, pestillos, conectores
roscados u otros medios suministrados con este
producto.
• La sustitución de los componentes puede afectar
a la compatibilidad con la clase I, división 2.
• Si este producto contiene baterías, sólo se
deben cambiar en una zona que se sepa que no
es peligrosa.
• 不要断开设备连接,除非已断电或已知该区域无
危险。
• 不要断开与本设备的连接,除非已断电或已知该
区域无危险。使用螺钉、滑动闩锁、螺纹连接器
或本产品随附的其他工具来固定与本设备匹配的
所有外部连接。
• 替换组件可能会影响 I 类 2 部分的适用性。
• 如果本产品含有电池,则只能在已知无危险的区
域更换电池。
WARNING
Special Conditions for Safe Use
• This equipment shall be mounted in an ATEX
Zone 2 certified enclosure with a minimum
ingress protection rating of at least IP54 (in
accordance with EN 60079-0) and used in an
environment of not more than Pollution Degree 2
(as defined in EN 60664-1) when applied in Zone
2 environments. The enclosure must be
accessible only by the use of a tool.
• This equipment shall be used within its specified
ratings defined by Rockwell Automation.
• Provision shall be made to prevent the rated
voltage from being exceeded by transient
disturbances of more than 140% of the peak
rated voltage when applied in Zone 2
environments.
• Models 1794sc-IF8IU and 1794sc-IRT8I are to
be used with an Allen-Bradley 1794-TB3G or
1794-TB3GS terminal base.
AVERTISSEMENT
Conditions spéciales pour une utilisation en
toute sécurité
• Cet équipement doit être monté dans une
enceinte certifiée ATEX zone 2 avec un indice de
protection minimum de IP54 (conformément à la
norme EN 60079-0) et utilisé dans un
environnement ne dépassant pas le degré de
pollution 2 (tel que défini dans la norme EN
60664-1) lorsqu'il est appliqué dans des
environnements de zone 2. L'enceinte ne doit
être accessible qu’au moyen d’un outil.
• Cet équipement doit être utilisé dans les limites
de ses caractéristiques définies par Rockwell
Automation.
• Des dispositions doivent être prises pour éviter
que la tension nominale ne soit dépassée par
des perturbations transitoires supérieures à 140
% de la tension nominale de crête lorsqu'elle est
appliquée dans des environnements de zone 2.
• Les modèles 1794sc-IF8IU et 1794sc-IRT8I
doivent être utilisés avec une base terminale
Allen-Bradley 1794-TB3G ou 1794-TB3GS.
WARNUNG
Sonderbedingungen zur sicheren Verwendung
• Dieses Gerät ist in einem nach ATEX-Zone 2
zertifizierten Gehäuse mit Mindestschutzklasse
IP54 (gemäß EN 60079-0) gegen Eindringen zu
montieren und bei Anwendung in Umgebungen
der Zone 2 und maximalem
Verschmutzungsgrad 2 (wie in EN 60664-1
definiert) zu verwenden. Das Gehäuse darf nur
mit einem Werkzeug zugänglich sein.
• Dieses Gerät ist innerhalb seiner von Rockwell
Automation festgelegten Nennwerte zu
betreiben.
• Es sind Vorkehrungen zu treffen, um das
Übersteigen der Nennspannung durch transiente
Störungen von mehr als 140 % der
Spitzennennspannung in Umgebungen der Zone
2 zu verhindern.
• Die Modelle 1794sc-IF8IU und 1794sc-IRT8I
sind in Kombination mit einer Allen-Bradley
1794-TB3G- oder 1794-TB3GS-Terminal-Basis
zu verwenden.