Allen-Bradley – 2097-TB1 – Kinetix 300/350 I/O Terminal Expansion Block (50-pin)

Manufacturer: Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell Automation  

Model/MPN: ‑TB (Bulletin )  

Purpose: Provides a direct screw‑terminal interface (wire gauge ‑ AWG) to the I/O connector on Kinetix  or  servo drives—eliminates need for extension cables and separate terminal blocks  

Connection Interface: ‑pin ribbon-type connector mounts securely to drive’s front I/O port; fastened with two screws (torque . lb·in / . N·cm)  

Mounting & Dimensions: Clip‑on mount to drive; compact, space-saving build (~. kg weight)  

I/O Pinout: Exposes all signals (encoder inputs, digital I/O, analog I/O, ready/status outputs) for easier wiring to external control devices  

Typical Applications: Ideal for simplifying wiring in motion systems using Kinetix / drives—commonly used in packaging, indexing conveyors, and OEM machine integration