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(1) To maintain group isolation provided by 32-point I/O modules, use a 1492 terminal block that provides group isolation. 

Consult 1492 documentation or your Allen-Bradley Sales Office for additional information.

(2) Maximum user cable length is dependent on how much voltage drop (current x (ohms/ft.) x (feet)) the user’s system can 

tolerate. The user’s system should take into account the minimum turn-on voltage required by external loads connected to 

the 32-point output modules and all of the voltage drops associated with wiring to and from the load, terminal blocks, 

power sources and the module itself.

Assembly Procedure for Crimp Contacts

The following details the assembly procedure for the crimp type contacts.

1. Strip the wire insulation as shown in Figure 1.

2. Insert the wire up to the wire stop as shown in Figure 2.

3. Crimp with DDK crimp tool 357J-5538. Equivalent Amp part numbers are: 

pin – 87666-2, connector – 102387-9, and crimp tool – 90418-1.

If a crimp tool is not available, used the following crimping procedure:

a. Crimp the wire barrel around the wire using a small needle nose pliers.

b. Crimp the insulation barrel around the wire insulation using a small 

needle nose pliers.

c. Solder wire and wire barrel together.

4. After completing above assembly, insert the cable into the socket housing as 

shown in Figures 3 and 4. Check to make sure that the tang, shown as “A” in 

Figure 4, is properly latched by gently pulling on the wire.

Overview

The 1746-N3 Connector Kit is used to terminate a cable which connects field I/O 

devices to SLC 500 32-point I/O modules. The kit contains a keyed 40-pin socket 

header with 45 socket crimp type contacts.

The N3 connector is compatible with 32-point I/O modules, catalog numbers 

1746-IB32, -IV32, -OB32, -OB32E -OV32 and Allen-Bradley 1492-IFM40 terminal 

blocks (see illustration). When the 1746-N3 is used to terminate the I/O cable at the 

1492-IFM40 end, it should be wired in a straight-through manner (i.e. pin 1 to pin 1, 

pin 2 to pin 2, etc.). For additional instructions, refer to the wiring instructions 

provided with your 32-point I/O module.

Use 24 AWG wire with the 1746-N3. Maximum wire length to the user terminal 

block is 10 meters for inputs and 3 meters for outputs with 7-strand, 24 AWG wire.

Wiring Notes

• Ground cable shields at one end only.

• Isolate signal wiring from power lines and sources of electrical noise.

• Do not exceed 10V dc on any input terminal.

• Outputs +Exc, +T/R, and -T/R must have a minimum load of 1K ohms.

referenced to analog common.

Module I/O

Inputs

The module has two independent channels that you configure to process 

signals from machine sensors (default) or from the SLC output image table 

across the backplane.

Outputs (Summary Data)

The module processes a frame of summary data for each molding cycle, 

and alternately makes available the previous frame for display. It does this 

for channels 1 and 2. Your ladder logic can read summary data from the 

module’s M0/M1 files. You can observe summary data displayed on a PC 

equipped with DARTWin software. The PC must be linked to the module 

with DARTNet network from RJG Technologies, Inc.

Configure the SLC Processor (including I/O, M0/M1, and G file)

This procedure is based on RSLogix500 programming software, version 

2.0 or later. For other software, the procedure may vary.

Configure the SLC processor, I/O, size of M0/M1 files, and G file offline 

to match your system layout. 

1. With the File pull-down window, open the ladder file associated with 

this project, or create a project (ladder file) for it.

2. If you have not already done so, select the Controller Properties icon 

and launch it. Then select/enter the type of SLC processor.

3. Select the I/O Configuration icon and launch it. Then select/enter:

A. Slot number in the I/O chassis for this module

If using this module in a Pro-Set 200 Injection Control System, 

assign this module to slot 7.

B. Module ID (12935), entered under “Other” in the I/O Module window.

Important: When you enter the module ID, the processor automatically 

reserves the required number of I/O image table words. The location of 

those words in the I/O image table is determined by the module’s slot 

location in the I/O chassis. Slot location is a required addressing unit. 

For example, I:e.6 locates the 6th word in the block of input image table 

words assigned to the module in slot e that you entered in A, above. 

C. If you have not already done so, enter the size of I/O chassis and the type of power supply.

4. Select the Adv Configuration icon and launch it.

Then select/enter:

A. Length of M0/M1 files at 106 words, each (listed in section 11).

B. Length of G file at 94 words.

What the module does

The module processes and extracts cyclic injection molding data for 

display on your PC, and responds to alarms that you set to monitor 

critical molding parameters. 

When used with the Pro-Set 200 Injection Molding Control System, 

the module helps you:

• achieve a quicker setup time to obtain optimum part quality

• maintain that quality over the production run

The module and associated DARTWin software help you to set up the 

injection molding machine for optimum performance. Then you set 

alarm limits on critical parameters to detect deviations while making 

parts. You can also set a critical mold pressure to transfer the injection 

process each machine cycle. 

The module is designed for use with the SLC 5/03 (or later) processor. 

You program it to interface with the injection molding machine. The 

module has two independent channels to accept analog pressure inputs 

from sensors or from the SLC processor across the backplane. It 

returns alarm signals and processed molding parameters to the SLC 

processor for your application programming and to your PC for 

graphic display. We show the module in a typical Pro-Set 200 system.

Digital and field circuits are optically isolated. 

All modules feature isolation between digital and field circuits, resulting in increased

noise immunity and limited damage to your system due to an

electrical malfunction of the field wiring.

Self-lifting field-wire pressure plates cut installation time. 

Wiring terminals have self-lifting pressure plates to secure two #14 AWG

field wires.

Removable terminal blocks help ease the wiring task.

Removable terminal blocks allow you to replace the module without rewiring it

(not available on all modules).

Removable terminal blocks are color coded for quick identification.

A matching color band is also provided on the front of the module to

assist in matching the terminal block to the module.

Barrier-type terminal blocks provided on all modules. 

Each terminal block features a barrier on three sides of each terminal to help

prevent accidental shorting of field wiring.

Self-locking tabs secure the module in the chassis.

No tools are necessary to install or remove a module from the chassis. To install

a module, you slide it into the chassis until it latches in place.

Features and Benefits

Select I/O modules to exactly match your application.

Combinationmodules allow you to have inputs and outputs in a single slot for efficient use of your chassis space.

Expand the I/O capacity of your fixed controller system.

Two discrete I/O modules can be added to the fixed controller’s 2-slot expansion

chassis increasing the flexibility of the system.

All relay contacts are Silver Cadmium with Gold overlay.

Gold plating resists oxidation and tarnishing resulting from non-use.

Silver Cadmium acts as an excellent conductor.

High-density 32-Point DC I/O and fast response DC inputs are available.

These modules allow you to apply the SLC 500 processors in a broader spectrum of control applications.

LEDs indicate the status of each I/O point.

Assisting you in troubleshooting, LEDs illuminate when the proper signal is received

at an input terminal, or when the processor applies power to an output terminal.

Terminal identification diagrams on each module.

Terminal identification diagrams are located on each module making terminal

identification easier.

An acceleration of 2 – 2500 pulses per second2 trapezoidal velocity profile. 

The thermal dissipation of the controller reaches a 1.5 Watts for both minimum and maximum. 

The application interfaces hold a stepper motor driver with a speed range of 1 – 250.000 pulses per second.

The 1746-HSTP1 module’s storage temperature is -40-85 Deg. Celsius and 0-60 Deg. 

Celsius operating/inlet air temperature. An altitude that is up to 200 meters with a relative humidity 5 – 95% non-condensing.

The Allen-Bradley 1746-HSTP1 is an intelligent module that is compatible with the SLC 500 controller platform. 

This module is a Stepper Control Module, used with encoder inputs to provide accurate control of stepper motors in motion and positioning control.

This particular module is compatible with Allen-Bradley fixed style SLC product with Two (2) Slot expansion and modular style 

processors such as SLC 5/01. SLC 5/02. SLC 5/03. SLC 5/04 and SLC 5/05 controllers. 

Via the 1746-ASB module, this intelligent module may also be used in larger Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems.

The integrated stepper motor controller’s absolute positioning count may reach over +/- 8.000.000 counts at pulse train velocities of 250 kHz. 

This module does not implement a closed loop control instead, the encoder feedback is used to verify movement of the axis to the correct position based on the user program.