1769-SM1 Allen-Bradley Drive Interface

1769-SM1 Allen-Bradley Drive Interface | New & Original Stock

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Allen-Bradley 1769-SM1 Communication Module The Allen-Bradley 1769-SM1, also cataloged as the 1769-SM1 Communication Adapter, operates as a dedicated hardware component...

SKU: 1769-SM1

Manufacturer: Allen Bradley
Product No.: 1769-SM1
Product Type: Communication Modules
Product Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Weight: 280g
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months

Description Reviews

Allen-Bradley 1769-SM1 Communication Module

The Allen-Bradley 1769-SM1, also cataloged as the 1769-SM1 Communication Adapter, operates as a dedicated hardware component for drive interface data exchange within CompactLogix and MicroLogix 1500 system platforms. This interface hardware provides a direct physical link between standard 1769 backplane control tracks and specialized peripheral protocols. It maps command registers, velocity reference points, and status feedback words from attached processing engines into the controller internal I/O database.

Hardware Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Model	1769-SM1
Brand	Allen-Bradley
Origin	United States
Weight	0.28 kg
Dimensions	118 x 35 x 87 mm
Operating Temp	0 to 60 deg C
Power Consumption	1.43 W maximum
Product Type	Communication Adapter / Drive Interface Module
System Compatibility	CompactLogix PACs, MicroLogix 1500
Supported Drive Interfaces	DPI (Drive Peripheral Interface) and SCANport
Backplane Current Draw	280 mA at 5.1 VDC
Data Rates	125 Kbps, 250 Kbps, 500 Kbps (drive determined)
I/O Capacity	Logic Command/Status, Reference/Feedback, 8 Datalinks (4 In / 4 Out)
Isolation Voltage	500 VDC between SCANport/DPI and backplane
Power Supply Distance Rating	4 modules maximum

Firmware Flash Compatibility and I/O Density Scaling

The adapter board functions via a non-volatile local storage architecture that maintains firmware flash compatibility with various major revisions of active PowerFlex 7-Class firmware trees. During initial system instantiation, the module processes configuration data packets from the chassis master to scale I/O density allocation parameters across the backplane bus. It manages up to eight independent concurrent datalinks without generating logic scan jitter. This structural optimization ensures deterministic network execution parameters remain stable when executing high-speed start, stop, or precise speed configuration arrays on the peripheral device loops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the strict limitations regarding module placement relative to the system power supply?

A: The module exhibits a power supply distance rating of 4. It must reside within 4 available module slots of a primary or supplementary 1769 chassis power supply card to ensure consistent backplane voltage parameters under maximum communication load.

Q: Can this communication module be extracted or swapped while the 1769 backplane is energized?

A: No. The hardware does not support removal or insertion under power (RIUP). Isolating all electrical energy to the 1769 chassis is mandatory before removing or mounting the adapter to prevent destruction of the backplane bus logic pins.

Q: How is galvanic isolation structured between the internal control logic and connected field drives?

A: The module physical construction features internal components that ensure a minimum continuous electrical isolation boundary rating of 500 VDC. This separation covers all circuitry paths extending between the SCANport/DPI peripheral connection points and the primary 1769 system backplane.

Field Installation Guidelines

Tighten all integration bus latches completely to ensure continuous electrical contact across adjacent 1769 terminal paths.
Ground the external communication cable shielding configurations at a single, unshared industrial grounding point within the main enclosure partition.
Route all specialized DPI and SCANport terminal wires away from any localized high-voltage motor output lines or active AC main distribution trays.
Confirm the total number of linked operational units matches the internal memory register limits set within the control configuration logic before execution.
Verify the peripheral device configuration matching attributes before performing standard firmware flash download or update cycles on the hardware module.

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