{"product_id":"allen-bradley-3170-mbs-flex-i-o-modbus-slave-adapter","title":"Allen-Bradley 3170-MBS Flex I\/O Modbus Slave Adapter","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allen-Bradley\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3170-MBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Modbus slave communication interface module developed for the Flex I\/O 1794 distributed I\/O platform. Designed for industrial networking applications, this adapter enables reliable Modbus serial communication between field devices and control systems while maintaining compact DIN rail installation capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module supports 12–24 VDC external power input and is engineered for integration into automation environments requiring dependable data exchange, simplified remote I\/O communication, and flexible network expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3170-MBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlex I\/O 1794\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModbus Slave Network Interface Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModbus Slave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN Rail Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Supply Voltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 to 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak Power Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.6 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Current Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mA at 5 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus Diagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated LED Indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperational Shock Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to +55°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to +85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.40 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Functions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3170-MBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eadapter is designed to function as a Modbus slave interface within distributed automation systems. It allows Flex I\/O assemblies to communicate with PLCs, SCADA platforms, HMIs, and third-party industrial devices using Modbus protocol architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact design supports efficient cabinet integration while maintaining stable communication performance in demanding industrial conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports Modbus slave serial communication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with Allen-Bradley Flex I\/O 1794 systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact single-slot DIN rail mounting design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperates from standard 12–24 VDC industrial power supplies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED diagnostics simplify monitoring and troubleshooting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow backplane current consumption\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for industrial vibration and shock environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Application Areas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3170-MBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecommunication adapter is commonly installed in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistributed I\/O systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess automation networks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial communication gateways\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSCADA integration systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory automation panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtility and infrastructure control systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemote monitoring applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eEnvironmental Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eRating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to +55°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to +85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShock Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 g Operational\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat communication protocol does the 3170-MBS support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module operates as a Modbus slave communication adapter for Flex I\/O systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the adapter be mounted directly on DIN rail systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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