{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1746-n2-chassis-slot-protective-filler-new","title":"Allen Bradley 1746-N2 Chassis Slot Protective Filler New","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allen Bradley 1746-N2 serves as a non-functional, physical blanking plate and protective shield designed for unpopulated I\/O module tracks inside standard SLC 500 programmable logic controller chassis. This physical insertion piece locks into empty slots on the rack backplane, closing off structural openings to maintain electrical internal boundary separations. By blocking off unutilized slots, it shields the primary system motherboard from destructive airborne debris, scrap shavings, and loose assembly hardware. We offer this component exclusively as a 100% brand-new, original unit to guarantee a snap-lock physical fit and perfect physical alignment inside active factory panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllen Bradley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSLC 500 System Components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1746-N2 (Series A)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Brand New Original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Classification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlot Filler \/ Blank Cover Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Allen Bradley SLC 500 PLC Chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Utility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccupies unused slots, shields backplane pins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompletely non-functional (no internal circuit boards)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Draw Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZero mA (draws no power from the 5V or 24V backplane rails)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard single-slot chassis mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to +60 degrees Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature Limits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-40 to +85 degrees Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelative Ambient Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 percent to 95 percent non-condensing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor Scope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentical to a standard SLC 500 I-O module shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight per Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.09 kg (0.19 lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance Approvals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUL, CSA, CE Compliant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevents Destructive Backplane Short Circuits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn active industrial environments, loose copper wire strands, metallic dust, and assembly screws drop through exposed panels. This non-conductive module physically covers the sensitive, exposed gold pin arrays on the chassis motherboard, stopping accidental tool contact and short circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreserves Internal Cooling and Airflow Curves:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn unsealed slot disrupts the convection thermal path planned for sealed enclosures, creating air pressure drops. Inserting this module restricts airflow exhaust lines to the intended vents, which routes cooling drafts past high-heat processor and power supply units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlocks Contaminant Build-Up:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe solid physical frame keeps floating grease mist, ambient warehouse dust, and abrasive particulate out of empty connector pin female receptacles. This preserves contact surfaces, ensuring clean, zero-resistance electrical connections when you install an active I\/O module during future panel expansions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides Mechanical Rigidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module uses standard upper and lower chassis lock tabs to secure itself to the guide rails. This design reinforces the physical slot layout of the chassis frame and stops adjacent module casings from twisting under heavy structural machine vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 1746-N2 contain any active diagnostic circuitry or pull electrical current?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 1746-N2 represents a completely passive, hollow plastic housing molded to look like a standard SLC 500 module. It features no internal printed circuit boards, green signaling LEDs, or gold interface pins, drawing zero electrical milliamps from the system power supply rails. Note: Certain legacy text entries list partial electrical values for this part number due to generic database classification errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I use this slot filler instead of leaving the space open?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should insert a 1746-N2 filler module into every unpopulated I\/O slot in your SLC 500 rack. Leaving slots wide open exposes the internal backplane motherboard to fine metallic dust, condensation, and accidental tool damage, which breaches standard industrial safety regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I insert or pull this blank filler piece while the SLC 500 PLC runs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Because this product has no electronic components and makes no contact with live backplane circuit pins, you can install or remove it safely without powering down the controller chassis. However, avoid sticking fingers or tools inside the exposed slot opening during insertion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Allen Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43404033425498,"sku":"1746-N2","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/110._d99865b7-2d96-4fa1-8994-223772591f74.jpg?v=1779414571","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/products\/allen-bradley-1746-n2-chassis-slot-protective-filler-new","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}