Allen-Bradley 1756-BA2 – ControlLogix Battery Backup Module

Product Overview

The Allen-Bradley 1756-BA2 is a Battery Backup Module for the ControlLogix system, designed to provide power protection and ensure the integrity of system data during power outages or disruptions. The 1756-BA2 is an essential component for Allen-Bradley ControlLogix racks, offering continuous battery backup for the processor, preserving user data and program logic. This module helps to prevent data loss and maintains system reliability in critical industrial and manufacturing environments.

Technical Specifications

• Model: 1756-BA2
• Type: Battery Backup Module
• Series: ControlLogix
• Compatibility: Compatible with 1756 ControlLogix Chassis
• Battery Type: Rechargeable Li-ion battery
• Nominal Voltage: 3.6 V
• Capacity: 3.6 V, 2.8 Ah
• Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
• Storage Temperature Range: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
• Dimensions: 3.5" x 2.5" x 0.9" (89mm x 63mm x 23mm)
• Weight: 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)
• Battery Life: Approx. 5 years (depending on usage and environmental conditions)
• Certifications: UL, CE, RoHS

Key Features

1. Continuous Power Protection
   The 1756-BA2 ensures that your ControlLogix system remains operational during power failures, providing backup power to the processor and preserving critical data and settings.

2. Long Battery Life
   With its Li-ion rechargeable battery, the 1756-BA2 module offers long-lasting performance, typically around 5 years, depending on the operating environment and usage. This reduces maintenance intervals and ensures reliable operation.

3. Compact and Easy to Install
   The module is designed for easy installation in ControlLogix racks, offering a compact size that allows for efficient integration into existing systems without taking up excessive space.

4. Prevents Data Loss
   By maintaining power to the ControlLogix processor, this backup module ensures that programs, configuration settings, and critical system data are preserved, minimizing the risk of data loss and downtime.

5. Wide Temperature Range
   The 1756-BA2 is designed to function in a wide range of temperatures, from 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F), ensuring reliability in diverse industrial environments.

Applications

The Allen-Bradley 1756-BA2 is used in a wide range of industrial applications, including:

• Automation Systems: Provides backup power for ControlLogix processors in automation systems, preventing loss of data and logic during power interruptions.
• Industrial Control Panels: Ideal for use in control panels that require constant processor power to maintain system operation and integrity.
• Manufacturing and Production: Prevents downtime in manufacturing facilities by ensuring that critical control systems remain functional during power failures.
• Data Preservation: Essential in industries that rely on the continuous operation of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and need to protect against data loss.