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Isolated Link Coupler

Cat. No. 1791-AIC

Installation Data

To the Installer This document provides information on:


description of the isolated link coupler
important pre-installation considerations
power requirements
description
installation
wiring connections
status indicator

Description The isolated link coupler provides a means of connecting programming or


monitoring devices to be remotely linked to the programmable controller
or SLC controller. It provides connection to both DH+ and DH-485
networks. The unit provides both a mini-DIN port and an RJ-11
port connection.

Pre-installation The isolated link coupler can be mounted at the bottom of a 1791 large
Considerations block I/O module (e.g. 64–point or 128–point) or remotely up to 10,000
cable-feet from the programmable controller, or up to 4,000 cable-feet
from the SLC scanner module. When mounted under a large block
module, make sure that you allow sufficient space beneath the isolated link
coupler to sustain the required spacing between units for cooling.

Power Requirements The isolated link coupler requires a power supply with a rating of 24V dc
(+10%, –15%) when used with a 1784-TM6 I/O monitor or when used
with the SLC system. The supply must be capable of supplying a minimum
current of 70mA (280mA when using the 1771-TM6 I/O monitor).
Installation Data
Isolated Link Coupler
Cat. No. 1791-AIC

Description The isolated link coupler module (cat. no. 1791-AIC) provides an interface
to Data Highway Plus (DH+) and DH-485 communication links. The
DH+ connection lets you remotely connect a programming terminal such
as an Allen-Bradley T47. The DH-485 connection lets you connect a
handheld terminal and the SLC processor. Both DH+ and DH-485
terminations on the 1791-AIC can be used at the same time.
Figure 1
Link Coupler Sample Connection Diagram using a T47 Terminal or
Handheld Terminal

Connection using the Mini–DIN Connector Connection using the RJ11 Connector

1771 I/O SLC System

PLC-5/40, -5/60
Programmable
Controller

RJ11 1746-AIC or
1747-AICR

DH+ DH-485
10,000 ft maximum 4,000 ft. maximum
24V dc (required when 24V dc
using 1784-TM6)
1791-AIC RJ11
1791-AIC Connector
Link Coupler Link Coupler

Mini-DIN RJ11
Connector Connector

Cable Cable
1784-CM6 1746-C10
Remote I/O
Cable Cable Monitor Remote I/O
1784-CP6 1784-CP6 1784-TM6 Monitor
1784-TM6

Handheld Terminal
1747-PT1

T47 Portable Programming Terminal

T53 Industrial Terminal

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Installation Data
Isolated Link Coupler
Cat. No. 1791-AIC

Installing the Isolated Link To install the 1791-AIC module, proceed as follows:
Coupler
Mounting Separate from a Block I/O Module

1. Select a position for mounting. The AIC module can be mounted


either horizontally or vertically. Mounting dimensions are shown in
Figure 2.

Figure 2
Mounting Dimensions for the Isolated Link Coupler (cat. no. 1791-AIC)

IN 6.7
(mm) (170.0)
5.827
(148.0)
150 120 TERMINATION
TERMINATION
RESISTOR OFF OFF RESISTOR
82 NC

1.57
LINE LINE Chassis 24VDC B
(40.0) 2 Shield
1
GND
NEUT
24VDC Common A

1.2
(30.5) DH+ DH–485
DH+ DH–485
Power

6.3
(160.0)

2. Secure the AIC module with two 1/4-inch mounting screws or bolts.

3. Make wiring connections to the terminal block on the AIC module as


described in Connecting Wiring.

4. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to position the termination resistor


switch for your application.

Mounting Under a Block I/O Module

1. Refer to Figure 3. Position the AIC module against the bottom of the
large block I/O module. The indented area at the top of the AIC
module fits over the mounting screws securing the large block I/O
module.

2. Secure the AIC module with two 1/4-inch screws or bolts.

3. Make wiring connections to the terminal block on the AIC module as


described in Connecting Wiring.

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Installation Data
Isolated Link Coupler
Cat. No. 1791-AIC

Figure 3
Mounting the Link Coupler module under a large block I/O module.
GROUP No. GROUP No.
1 1

Large
LINE
2 Shield
LINE Chassis 24VDC
24VDC
block
1 GND NEUT TERMINATION
(CLR) (BLU) RESISTOR device
– 150 OHM

–OFF
– 82 OHM

150 120 TERMINATION


TERMINATION OFF OFF RESISTOR
RESISTOR NC
82

LINE LINE Chassis 24VDC B A


Shield 24VDC Common
2 1 GND NEUT

DH+ DH–485
DH+ DH–485
Power

4. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to position the termination resistor


switch for your application.

Connecting Wiring

When using remote I/O, connect wiring as shown in Figure 4. When using
DH-485, connect wiring as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 4
Connecting Wiring for Remote I/O (DH+)

RIO Blue Wire +24V dc NOTE: 24V dc power is required only if using
Neutral a handheld terminal which requires an external
RIO Shield Wire Chassis +24V power supply.
Ground dc in

DH+ RIO Clear Wire

TERMINATION 150 120 TERMINATION


Mini-DIN Connector RESISTOR OFF OFF RESISTOR
82 NC

LINE LINE Chassis 24VDC B A


Shield 24VDC Common
2 1 GND NEUT

DH+ DH–485
DH+ DH–485
Power

Use a flat-bladed screwdriver


to select termination resistor.

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Isolated Link Coupler
Cat. No. 1791-AIC

Figure 5
Connecting Wiring for DH-485

+24V dc DH–485
Neutral Common
+24V DH–485
Chassis
dc in Wire B
Ground
DH–485
Wire A DH-485

TERMINATION 150 120 TERMINATION


RESISTOR OFF OFF RESISTOR
82 NC

LINE LINE Chassis 24VDC B A


Shield 24VDC Common
2 1 GND NEUT

DH+ DH–485
DH+ DH–485
Power

NOTE: 24V dc power is required with SLC systems. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver
to select termination resistor.

Table 1
Terminal Strip Terminal Assignments

Position Assignment

1 DH+ line 2
2 DH+ shield
3 DH+ line 1
4 Chassis Ground
5 +24V dc Neutral
6 +24V dc
7 DH-485 Common
8 DH-485 Line B
9 DH-485 Line A

Table 2
Connecting Cable for Peripherals

Connect to the Mini-DIN Port Using Cable Connect to the DH-485 (RJ-11) Port Using Cable

T47 Portable Programming Terminal 1784-CP6 or 1784-CP Handheld Terminal 1747-PT11 1746-C10
T53 Plant Floor Terminal and 1784-CP7
84 P I/O Monitor 1784-TM61 1784-CM6
I/O Monitor 1784-TM61 1784-CM6
1 Requires 24V dc power to Isolated Link Coupler

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Isolated Link Coupler
Cat. No. 1791-AIC

Status Indicators The link coupler has only one status indicator. When the indicator
(Figure 6) is on the link coupler has power.

Figure 6
Power Indicator

TERMINATION 150 120 TERMINATION


RESISTOR OFF OFF RESISTOR
82 NC

LINE Shield LINE Chassis 24VDC 24VDC Common B A


2 1 GND NEUT

DH+ DH–485
DH+ DH–485
Power

Power on Indicator

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Isolated Link Coupler
Cat. No. 1791-AIC

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Isolated Link Coupler
Cat. No. 1791-AIC

Specifications
Voltage Requirements 24V dc (+10%, –25%)
70mA
Maximum Current
280mA with 1784-TM6 attached
DH+ – up to 10,000 cable feet
Communication Capability
DH-485 – up to 4,000 cable feet
Maximum Remote Mounting programmable controller (DH+) – 10,000 cable feet
Distance SLC (DH-485) – 4,000 cable feet
One 8 pin DIN connector
External Connections
One 8 pin DH-485 connector
850V dc for 1s
Isolation Voltage
600V ac for 1s
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature 32 to 140oF (0 to 60oC)
Storage Temperature –40 to 185oF (–40 to 85oC)
Relative Humidity 5 to 95% noncondensing

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Publication 1791-2.2 – December 1992 PN 955114–23


Supersedes
8 1791-2.2 – June 1992 Copyright 1992 Allen-Bradley Company, Inc. Printed in USA

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