{"product_id":"1756-a13-allen-bradley-controllogix-13-slot-backplane-chassis","title":"1756-A13 Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 13-Slot Backplane Chassis","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #003366;\"\u003e1756-A13\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standard 13-slot modular backplane chassis engineered by Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) for the robust ControlLogix PAC platform. Serving as the mechanical and electrical spine for localized or distributed automation systems, this open-style rack houses and interconnects multi-tier CPUs, communication cards, and specialized I\/O modules. Possessing a substantial frame with a net physical weight of \u003cstrong\u003e1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this chassis provides rigid, vibration-resistant alignment and high-current power distribution across its high-speed integrated backplane bus lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eKey Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Density 13-Slot Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides expansive hardware capacity, allowing engineering teams to cluster multiple processors, network bridges, and high-density I\/O configurations in one central zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Rail Voltage Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features advanced internal bus tracks capable of handling combined current demands across 1.2V, 3.3V, 5.1V, and 24V DC lines to power complex modular setups safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Ground Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilizes dual-tier grounding terminations (supporting up to 8 AWG functional ground wires) to safely block electromagnetic interference and transient voltage spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRugged Structural Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e1.90 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e open-style body is built from premium materials to handle the cumulative weight and heat dissipation of up to 13 heavy industrial modules without warping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #003366; font-size: 14px; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; width: 35%;\"\u003eProduct Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e1756-A13\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eManufacturer \/ Brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eAllen-Bradley \/ Rockwell Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eSystem Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eControlLogix Programmable Automation Controller (PAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eTotal Available Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e13 Slots (Horizontal alignment)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eEnclosure Classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eNone (Open-style structural chassis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eBackplane Current Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e1.5 A @ 1.2V DC | 4 A @ 3.3V DC | 15 A @ 5.1V DC | 2.8 A @ 24V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eMaximum Power Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e5.4 Watts total internal heat generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003ePhysical Frame Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e1.90 kg (Approximately 4.2 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eGrounding Interface Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eFunctional: 8.3 mm² (8 AWG) | Protective: 2.1 mm² (14 AWG) copper wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eMinimum Enclosure Layout\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e60.9 x 76.2 x 20.3 cm (24 x 30 x 8 inches cabinet space)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eHazardous Location Codes\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eNorth American T5 Temperature Code | IEC T5 Rated\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eQuick Installation Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Selection Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because this is an open-style chassis with no internal protective casing, you must mount it inside a closed control cabinet meeting a minimum dimension profile of 24 x 30 x 8 inches to ensure full safety from airborne debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Ground Bonding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect a heavy 8 AWG wire to the dedicated functional ground stud to reduce high-frequency electrical noise, and link a 14 AWG wire to the protective ground terminal for human safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply Positioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anchor a compatible 1756 power supply module directly onto the leftmost structural mounting position of the \u003cstrong\u003e1.90 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e rack before sliding the other ControlLogix cards into their slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: Can I insert a processor module into any of the 13 slots on the 1756-A13?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA1: Yes. The ControlLogix backplane architecture is entirely peer-to-peer and slot-independent. Unlike older PLC architectures, a CPU, communication card, or I\/O module can be placed in any available slot from 0 through 12 based on your layout preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Why does the technical data sheet list multiple backplane current ratings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA2: Different generations of ControlLogix modules draw power from different internal voltage rails. The 1756-A13 backplane features independent circuits to safely provide 1.2V, 3.3V, 5.1V, and 24V DC current levels simultaneously from the main power supply to the individual card sockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: How does the maximum power dissipation rating affect thermal planning?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA3: The chassis itself radiates a maximum of 5.4 Watts of heat into the panel environment. When designing your cabinet ventilation or air conditioning loops, remember to add this base chassis heat value to the total calculated heat loss values of all 13 installed modules.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51050296475780,"sku":"1756-A13","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/7454\/7844\/files\/1756-A13.jpg?v=1782746883","url":"https:\/\/www.etowonauto.com\/nl\/products\/1756-a13-allen-bradley-controllogix-13-slot-backplane-chassis","provider":"Etowon Auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}