{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1756-amxn-remote-i-o-master","title":"Allen-Bradley 1756-AMXN ControlLogix AutoMax \/ Remote I\/O Communication Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Allen-Bradley 1756-AMXN is a specialized communication bridge module engineered for the ControlLogix platform, specifically designed to bridge legacy industrial networks with modern control architectures. This module facilitates the migration and integration of legacy Reliance Electric AutoMax Distributed Power Systems (DCS) and Allen-Bradley Remote I\/O (RIO) networks into contemporary ControlLogix environments, enabling a phased system upgrade path without requiring the immediate replacement of functional field-side hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Network Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports both AutoMax DCS and legacy Allen-Bradley RIO network protocols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Performance Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features an integrated 100 MHz IDT MIPS processor for efficient protocol translation and data handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with 1 MB of logic RAM and 512 KB of shared backplane RAM for robust data buffering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Operating Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports DCS Master mode (up to 55 slave nodes), DCS Slave mode, and RIO Master mode for legacy I\/O polling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for seamless integration into the ControlLogix backplane with low power consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis module is primarily deployed in brownfield industrial facilities where legacy Reliance Electric AutoMax or older RIO-based drive systems must be maintained while upgrading the central controller to the ControlLogix platform. It is essential for coordinated drive control, remote I\/O scanning, and legacy system interfacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControlLogix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 MHz IDT MIPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLogic RAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShared RAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512 KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDB9 D-shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Current (5.1V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Current (24V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Node Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 DCS slave nodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESD Precautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always use a properly grounded wrist strap and work in an electrostatic-safe environment when handling the module to prevent damage to sensitive internal components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure the ControlLogix chassis power supply is de-energized before inserting or removing the 1756-AMXN module from the rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlot Positioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install the module into a standard ControlLogix chassis slot. 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