{"product_id":"1492-cm1771-ld006-allen-bradley-plc-5-to-controllogix-swing-arm-conversion-module","title":"1492-CM1771-LD006 | Allen-Bradley | PLC-5 to ControlLogix Swing-Arm Conversion Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1492-CM1771-LD006\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efacilitates the critical transition from legacy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLC-5 (1771 series)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esystems to the modern\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControlLogix (1756 series)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplatform. This swing-arm conversion module eliminates the need to remove or relabel existing field wiring. It allows the original 1771 field wiring arm to plug directly into the conversion hardware, which then interfaces with the new 1756 I\/O modules. We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal equipment, ensuring a low-resistance electrical path and perfect mechanical alignment for your system modernization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1492-CM1771-LD006 supports specific digital output migration paths:\u003c\/p\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 \/ Rockwell Automation\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\u003e1492-CM1771-LD006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConversion Path A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1771-OAD (AC Output) to 1756-OA16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConversion Path B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1771-OBD (DC Output) to 1756-OB16E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwing-Arm Conversion Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.09 lbs (0.04 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassive Interface Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI\/O Modernization without Rewiring\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\u003eRewiring-Free Migration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis module solves the most significant pain point in PLC upgrades: manual labor. By reusing the existing 1771 swing-arm, you bypass the hours required to strip, crimp, and land dozens of wires per module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimized Commissioning Risks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSince the field wiring remains undisturbed on the original terminal block, you eliminate human errors such as cross-wiring or loose terminations. This ensures the system maintains its original electrical logic instantly after the hardware swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Mechanical Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe lightweight, 0.09 lb design adds negligible depth to the chassis assembly. It fits within standard enclosure depths even when paired with the necessary conversion cables and mounting plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect 1756 Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module maps 1771 pinouts specifically to meet the requirements of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1756-OA16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(AC) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1756-OB16E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(DC with electronic fusing) modules. This precise mapping ensures that diagnostic features and signal levels remain consistent with the new controller's expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Hardware Cutovers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe \"plug-and-play\" nature of the 1492-CM1771-LD006 enables facility managers to execute I\/O upgrades during tight weekend or holiday windows, reducing the \"per-point\" conversion cost significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility Check:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVerify that your existing module is either a 1771-OAD or 1771-OBD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSecure the 1492-CM1771-LD006 into the 1492 conversion base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwing-Arm Transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRemove the wired terminal arm from the legacy 1771 module and plug it directly onto the pins of the 1492-CM1771-LD006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse the appropriate 1492-CONCAB cable to link this conversion module to the target 1756 ControlLogix I\/O module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this module to convert analog 1771 signals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo. The 1492-CM1771-LD006 features internal circuitry specifically mapped for digital AC (OAD) and DC (OBD) output modules. Analog signals require different conversion modules to handle shielded cabling and impedance matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this module require external power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo. The 1492-CM1771-LD006 is a passive interface. It simply routes the electrical signals from the legacy wiring arm to the new I\/O cable. The field-side power originates from your existing field power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What happens to the electronic fusing feature of the 1756-OB16E?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe conversion module maintains signal integrity, allowing the 1756-OB16E to monitor the outputs. However, always verify that your original 1771-OBD field wiring can handle the diagnostic current pulses used by the new \"E\" (Electronic Fusing) series modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is a mounting plate required for this module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes. 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