Purchase now: Allen Bradley 1747-DEMO-7 Training Case
Purchase now: Atlantechdrives provides you the 1747-DEMO-7, a highly specialized and incredibly valuable portable demonstration and training unit built by Allen Bradley for the SLC 500 modular hardware platform. Housed inside a ruggedized, lockable Pelican-style hard case, the 1747-DEMO-7 is the ultimate hands-on resource for technical schools, corporate automation training departments, and control engineers requiring a safe, offline testing environment. It brings a fully functional, self-contained 4-slot SLC chassis directly to your desktop. Pre-wired with AC input toggle switches and visual output indicator lights, it allows programmers to physically interact with their code, testing complex ladder logic, simulating machine faults, and verifying PID loops without risking costly damage to a live, multi-million-dollar production line.
Technical Specifications of the 1747-DEMO-7
The 1747-DEMO-7 is designed for plug-and-play convenience in an office or classroom setting. It eliminates the need to build custom test panels, providing a factory-certified simulated I/O environment.
- Part Number: 1747-DEMO-7
- Unit Type: Portable Hardware Demonstration / Training Kit
- Chassis Base: 4-slot modular 1746 rack
- Power Supply: 1746-P1 (Pre-wired for 120V AC)
- User Interface: Pre-wired toggle switches (Inputs) and LEDs (Outputs)
- Enclosure: Heavy-duty portable hard case with locking latch
- Power Requirement: Standard 120V AC wall outlet
Expert Tips: Safe Offline Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
Deploying new logic to a running factory line is inherently dangerous. Expert Tip: The 1747-DEMO-7 is invaluable for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) preparation. If you are writing a complex sequencer or a new analog scaling routine, you can download your RSLogix 500 program into the demo unit. By physically toggling the built-in switches, you can simulate limit switches being hit on the factory floor, and visually confirm that the corresponding output LEDs light up in the exact sequence your logic dictates. This allows you to catch fatal logic bugs in the safety of an office chair, drastically reducing commissioning time and engineering stress during plant shutdowns.
Maintenance and Hardware Customization
The true power of the 1747-DEMO-7 lies in its modularity. Because it utilizes a standard 4-slot 1746 chassis, the unit is not locked into its factory configuration. You can easily unclip the pre-wired training cards and slide in any standard SLC 500 module—such as a 1746-NI4 analog card or a 1747-SDN DeviceNet scanner—to test network configurations or calibrate analog transmitters right on your workbench. Note: The base demo unit typically requires the user to supply their own SLC CPU (like a 5/03 or 5/04) to match their specific training goals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does the 1747-DEMO-7 include a processor and programming cables?
A: Generally, no. It provides the chassis, power supply, and pre-wired I/O interface. You must insert your own SLC 500 processor into slot 0 and use your own programming cables (like the 1747-UIC) to connect your laptop.
Q: Does it require 240V industrial power to run?
A: No. The unit features a standard 120V AC power cord that plugs directly into any conventional office wall outlet, making it perfect for desktop programming.
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For instructional setups, this SLC 500 demo unit often utilizes an entry-level SLC 5/01 CPU to showcase modular control.
