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

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell Automation  

• Model/MPN: 2097‑TB1 (Bulletin 2097)  

• Purpose: Provides a direct screw‑terminal interface (wire gauge 16‑24 AWG) to the I/O connector on Kinetix 300 or 350 servo drives—eliminates need for extension cables and separate terminal blocks  

• Connection Interface: 50‑pin ribbon-type connector mounts securely to drive’s front I/O port; fastened with two screws (torque 2.5 lb·in / 28.2 N·cm)  

• Mounting & Dimensions: Clip‑on mount to drive; compact, space-saving build (~0.6 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 300/350 drives—commonly used in packaging, indexing conveyors, and OEM machine integration