Allen-Bradley 1798-BP6 Six-Position Base Plate

Description:

The Allen-Bradley 1798-BP6 6 Position Base Plate is used in FLEX Ex distributed I/O systems to provide a mounting platform and backplane connection for intrinsically safe I/O modules in hazardous industrial environments. Commonly installed in oil and gas facilities, chemical processing plants, pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, and process automation applications requiring modular I/O installation in hazardous locations. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this base plate for system expansion, replacement, retrofit projects, and installation of FLEX Ex I/O assemblies in classified areas.

Applications:

The Allen-Bradley 1798-BP6 6 Position Base Plate is commonly used in hazardous area control systems, refinery automation, chemical processing equipment, offshore platforms, pharmaceutical production facilities, and industrial process plants where intrinsically safe distributed I/O modules require secure mounting and backplane connectivity.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Allen-Bradley
• Part Number: 1798-BP6
• Alternate Part Number: 1798BP6
• Product Type: Base Plate
• Series: FLEX Ex I/O
• Number of Positions: 6
• Function: I/O Module Mounting and Backplane Interconnection
• Compatible Modules: Allen-Bradley FLEX Ex I/O Modules
• Mounting Style: DIN Rail Mount
• Backplane Type: Integrated FLEX Ex Backplane
• Hazardous Location Rating: Intrinsically Safe System Support
• Module Capacity: Up to 6 FLEX Ex Modules
• Construction: Industrial Thermoplastic and Metal Assembly
• Application Environment: Hazardous and Industrial Process Control Areas
• System Compatibility: FLEX Ex Distributed I/O Systems
• Installation Type: Panel and DIN Rail Mounted Assemblies

Common Replacements:

• Allen-Bradley 1798-BP2
• Allen-Bradley 1798-BP4
• Allen-Bradley 1798-BP8