The Allen-Bradley 1769-ECR, also cataloged as the 1769-ECR Right End Cap Bus Terminator, operates as a dedicated hardware component for passive backplane termination within CompactLogix and MicroLogix 1500 system platforms. This unit establishes the end-of-line impedance parameters for the underlying communication tracks. It seals the final termination point to allow deterministic packet execution among standard expansion hardware segments and main processor nodes.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 1769-ECR |
| Brand | Allen-Bradley |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 0.13 kg |
| Dimensions | 118 x 20 x 87 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 0.026 W maximum (5 mA at 5.1 VDC nominal) |
| Product Type | Right End Cap Bus Terminator |
| System Compatibility | CompactLogix 5370, 1768-L4x, MicroLogix 1500 |
| Installation Position | Right-hand terminus of last I/O module slot |
| Function | Passive electrical bus termination |
| Hardware Series | Series A |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Storage Temp | -40 to 85 deg C |
The passive termination apparatus provides the exact impedance matching constraints necessary to support fast backplane bus communication velocity limits across all 1769 chassis rails. By absorbing residual data signals at the final slot boundary, the module suppresses electromagnetic wave reflection along the logic traces. This suppression preserves the voltage transitions of Profinet or EtherNet/IP deterministic networks passing data packets through the main local rack. It provides the physical closed-loop execution environment required by the controller to discover and scan the full I/O density configuration without reporting communication timeouts.
Q: Can the 1769 backplane execute logic processing or identify I/O modules if this unit is absent?
A: No. The system processor stops communication loop routines and registers a fatal bus fault when the bus terminator is missing. The electrical circuitry tracks remain uncompleted, preventing signal translation through any coupled expansion modules.
Q: Is this end cap terminator component rated for hot-swap operations under energized backplane conditions?
A: No. The termination assembly lacks live-insertion capabilities. Power generation to the entire 1769 chassis must remain completely isolated during installation or removal procedures to prevent logic pin arcing or unintended system trips.
Q: Does this hardware component require local address configuration or local firmware flash modification?
A: No. The module is a non-addressable, passive electrical hardware device containing no onboard microcode. It requires zero configuration parameters inside Studio 5000 or RSLogix 5000 environments to complete the physical bus track.
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