{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1715-a2a-redundant-i-o-adapter-base-unit","title":"Allen-Bradley 1715-A2A Redundant I\/O Adapter Base Unit","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1715-A2A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Allen-Bradley is a DIN rail-mounted adapter base designed for the Bulletin 1715 Redundant I\/O platform. It serves as the physical and electrical foundation for building fault-tolerant distributed I\/O systems, supporting redundant communication architectures in critical process applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit provides two adapter slots and is engineered to interface with Ethernet\/IP adapters such as the 1715-AENTR. It enables scalable system expansion, supporting up to 24 I\/O modules within a redundant configuration. The compact design, combined with robust construction and IP20 protection, makes it suitable for installation in standard industrial control cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1715-A2A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eintegrates dual Ethernet ports for network redundancy and ensures consistent operation in demanding environments with wide temperature tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModule Type: 2-Slot Adapter Base Unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported I\/O Modules: up to 24 (within system architecture)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible Adapter: 1715-AENTR Ethernet\/IP Adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNetwork Protocol: Ethernet\/IP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Interfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthernet Ports: 2 × RJ45 (10\/100Base-T)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnector Type: Shielded RJ45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Cable Size: up to 2.5 mm² equivalent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum Power Dissipation: 8 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 224 × 84 × 30 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 0.78 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting: DIN Rail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnclosure Rating: IP20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating Temperature Range: -25°C to +70°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports redundant I\/O system architectures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual Ethernet ports for network redundancy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModular expansion capability for distributed control systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for high availability and continuous process operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess industries requiring high availability (oil \u0026amp; gas, chemical, power)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistributed control systems (DCS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedundant PLC architectures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical infrastructure automation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this module a standalone communication adapter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, it is a base unit that requires a compatible Ethernet\/IP adapter such as the 1715-AENTR for communication functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many modules can be connected using this base?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The system can support up to 24 I\/O modules depending on the overall configuration and redundancy design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it support network redundancy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, the dual Ethernet ports enable redundant network topologies for improved system reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43291823767642,"sku":"1715-A2A","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/1715-A2A2.jpg?v=1777528431","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/allen-bradley-1715-a2a-redundant-i-o-adapter-base-unit","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}