{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1746-a13-modular-chassis","title":"Allen-Bradley 1746-A13 SLC 500 13-Slot Chassis","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Allen-Bradley 1746-A13 is a 13-slot modular chassis designed for the SLC 500 programmable logic controller system. This chassis provides the physical mounting and electrical backplane communication required to support up to 13 I\/O or specialty modules. It serves as the backbone for the control system, distributing power and data signals across the installed modules within an SLC 500 rack configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 13 modules in a single rack configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust mechanical design for panel-mount installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated backplane for high-speed communication between the processor and I\/O modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the full range of Allen-Bradley 1746 series I\/O and specialty modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1746-A13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSLC 500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlot Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Current (5.1V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Current (24V DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.88A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 degC to +60 degC (+32 degF to +140 degF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 degC to +85 degC (-40 degF to +185 degF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the chassis is mounted on a flat, rigid surface using the provided mounting holes to prevent mechanical stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain adequate clearance around the chassis to allow for proper airflow and cooling, as the SLC 500 system relies on convection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways power down the system before inserting or removing any I\/O modules from the chassis slots to prevent electrical damage or bus errors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the chassis is properly grounded to the enclosure backplane to minimize the effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that the power supply module is correctly seated in the leftmost slot and that all other modules are fully engaged with the backplane connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this chassis compatible with all SLC 500 modules?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1746-A13 is designed to support standard 1746 series I\/O modules. Please verify your specific module power requirements against the backplane current capacity of the chassis to ensure the total load does not exceed 10A at 5.1V DC or 2.88A at 24V DC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this chassis be mounted vertically?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile panel mounting is standard, ensure that vertical orientation does not obstruct the ventilation slots or exceed the specified operating temperature range due to reduced cooling efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50709430436092,"sku":"1746-A13","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/9983\/1292\/files\/wm_1_d3b7c4ea-605c-4443-ae52-72271782ea08.jpg?v=1785138686","url":"https:\/\/www.electronicplc.com\/products\/allen-bradley-1746-a13-modular-chassis","provider":"Electronic PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}