The Allen-Bradley 1746-P1, also cataloged as the 1746-P1 Power Supply Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for power distribution within SLC 500 platforms.
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model | 1746-P1 |
| Brand | Allen-Bradley |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) |
| Dimensions | 140 mm x 74 mm x 145 mm (5.5 in x 2.9 in x 5.7 in) |
| Operating Temp | 0 deg C to +60 deg C (Current capacity derated 5% above 55 deg C) |
| Power Consumption | Typical line power requirement: 135 VA (42 W dissipation) |
| Line Input Voltage | 85-132 VAC / 170-265 VAC (47-63 Hz) |
| Inrush Current | 20 A maximum |
| Internal Current Capacity | 5 VDC @ 2 A (or up to 3 A per chassis rating); 24 VDC @ 0.46 A (or up to 0.8 A) |
| 24 VDC User-Power Capacity | 200 mA @ 18-30 VDC |
| Fuse Protection | 1746-F1 or equivalent |
| Mounting Style | Rack mount (left-side slot of 1746 chassis) |
The Allen-Bradley 1746-P1 supplies the necessary electrical baseline for SLC 500 chassis processing nodes interfacing with Profinet / EtherNet/IP deterministic networks. By regulating raw alternating current inputs down to isolated 5 VDC and 24 VDC rails, the hardware establishes the voltage stability required for processor execution and backplane bus communications. This controlled regulation prevents localized logic dropouts or communication timing jitter caused by external industrial line voltage fluctuations.
Q: What are the primary loading restrictions when operating the 1746-P1 near its upper thermal bounds?
A: Between 0 deg C and 55 deg C, the module delivers its full rated output current. When ambient operating temperatures exceed 55 deg C up to the maximum limit of 60 deg C, the available output current capacity must be derated by 5% to prevent thermal overload.
Q: Is this power supply module capable of supporting hot-swapping or on-line replacement?
A: No. Power to the line input terminals must be entirely isolated before installing, removing, or servicing the power supply module. Extracting the unit while energized will interrupt the backplane bus logic and can induce high-voltage arcing across the chassis contacts.
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