{"product_id":"1746-a13-slc-500-13-slot-i-o-chassis-allen-bradley","title":"1746-A13 SLC 500 13-Slot I\/O Chassis | Allen Bradley","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen Bradley 1746-A13\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides the structural and electrical foundation for large-scale\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSLC 500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtrol systems. This 13-slot chassis houses the processor, power supply, and up to 12 additional I\/O or communication modules. It facilitates high-speed data exchange across the backplane while ensuring rigid mechanical alignment for all system components. We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal factory stock, guaranteeing the structural integrity and electrical conductivity required for long-term industrial deployments.\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\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\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\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSLC 500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Slots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 Module Slots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Current (Max)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10A @ 5.1V DC \/ 2.88A @ 24V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanel Mount (8 Mounting Tabs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupported via 1746-C9 Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to 60 °C (32 to 140 °F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% to 95% (Non-condensing)\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\u003e4.06 lbs (1.84 kg)\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\u003eHigh-Density Slot Allocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 1746-A13 offers the maximum slot count available in the SLC 500 family. By providing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13 slots\u003c\/strong\u003e, this chassis allows engineers to centralize complex I\/O configurations into a single rack, reducing the need for expansion cables and secondary power supplies in large-scale applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Backplane Current Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe chassis supports a massive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Amps at 5.1V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e. This high current rating accommodates power-hungry specialty modules, such as high-speed counters or network scanners, without risking voltage drops or backplane instability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Chassis Interconnectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor systems exceeding 13 slots, the 1746-A13 supports vertical connections with other 1746 chassis using the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1746-C9 expansion cable\u003c\/strong\u003e. This modular approach allows for system growth while maintaining a compact vertical footprint within the control cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Thermal Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe open-style panel mount design promotes natural convection cooling. With an operating range up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, the chassis maintains electrical timing and signal integrity even when fully populated with high-load I\/O modules in warm industrial environments.\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\u003eCan I mount the 1746-A13 in a standard 19-inch server rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1746-A13 utilizes a panel-mount design with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 mounting tabs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eintended for direct installation onto a sub-panel. To install it in a 19-inch rack, you must use a specialized rack-mount adapter bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I calculate the power supply requirements for this 13-slot rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSum the backplane current draw of the processor and every I\/O module you intend to install. Ensure the total does not exceed the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10A (5.1V)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.88A (24V)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elimit of the chassis, and select an SLC 500 power supply (e.g., 1746-P1, P2, P3, or P4) that meets these requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the maximum distance allowed between two 1746-A13 chassis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen interconnecting chassis vertically via a 1746-C9 cable, you must maintain a maximum of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 inches of space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebetween the racks. This ensures signal timing across the expanded backplane remains within factory tolerances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this product a used or surplus item?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. We guarantee this 1746-A13 is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal Allen Bradley equipment. 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