57406
Description
1. General Information
Part Number: 57406 (0-57406, 57C406, 57406-H/E)
Manufacturer: Reliance Electric (Rockwell Automation)
Series: AutoMax PLC / DCS Drive Regulator Group
Type: Drive Controller Module (Drive Regulator)
Application: Core control for Reliance drive systems (coordinates 57401/57405/57408)
Status: Obsolete (discontinued); refurbished/surplus available
Mounting: AutoMax rack‑mount, plug‑in backplane
Manual: D-2714
2. Electrical Specifications
Backplane Supply: +5 VDC, ±12 VDC
Communication Ports: 3 × RS‑232 (D‑sub female)
GATE CONNECTOR BOX 1
GATE CONNECTOR BOX 2
TO POWER MODULE INTERFACE (PMI)
Control Logic: Microprocessor‑based drive regulation
Fault Monitoring: Integrated fault code logic with LED indicator
Isolation: Logic‑to‑field isolation (industrial noise immunity)
Power Dissipation: ≤ 10 W
3. Mechanical Characteristics
Form Factor: Standard AutoMax plug‑in module (slim card)
Dimensions (W × D × H): 31.8 × 187.3 × 38.1 mm (1.25 × 7.375 × 1.5 in)
Weight: Approx. 0.9 kg (2.0 lbs)
Front Panel:
1 × “OK” LED (status)
1 × red RESET button
3‑position test switch (1/2/3)
Fault code gauge/LED array
Connection: Rear gold‑finger edge connector (backplane); front RS‑232 ports
Coating: Conformal coated (moisture/dust resistance)
4. Environmental Ratings
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +55 °C
Storage Temperature: -20 °C to +70 °C
Humidity: 10%–90% RH, non‑condensing
Altitude: Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft)
Certifications: UL, CSA, CE (original standards)
5. Key Features
Central drive controller for AutoMax DCS regulator groups
Three RS‑232 ports for gate boxes and PMI communication
Onboard fault diagnostics with code display and LED status
Redundant reset and test switches for maintenance
Hot‑swap capable (replace without system shutdown)
Works with 57401 (output), 57405 (analog I/O), 57408 (digital I/O)
6. Compatibility
Racks: All AutoMax series racks & backplanes
Drive Systems: SD3000/SF3000/SA3000 (via PMI)
Replacement: 57406‑H/E & 57C406 fully interchangeable with 0-57406
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