The 1734-MB POINT mounting base by Allen-Bradley is a device for installing I/O modules on a controller. The 1734-MB POINT mounting base allows for the insertion of any module which is an adapter, a power supply, or even an existing module, and it interlocks with the DIN rail to provide interconnection between the POINT bus backplane communication and the field power-bus distribution via it unique 8-contact removable base locking screws. The 1734-MB has a specialized locking mechanism that allows smooth and perfect interlocking to prevent any incorrect module placement. Aside from using the base locking screw to lock the mounting the base on a DIN rail, the 1734-MB uses an inbuilt removable terminal block (RTB), for smooth installing and uninstalling without damaging the mounting base. The 1734-MB weighs approximately 0.45 kilograms and it has approximate dimensions of 8.0 x 8.0 x 6.0 inches.