FLEX I/O Module | 1794-IB16 Series B | Allen Bradley

Model:  1794-IB16 Series B

Type:     FLEX I/O Module

Introduction:

Incorporated within the modular FLEX I/O system, the Allen Bradley 1794-IB16 Series B module provides 16 points of 24V DC sinking inputs, offering adaptability for diverse applications.

Key Features and Installation:

Facilitating easy wiring, the module boasts removable and color-coded terminal blocks, preventing incorrect insertion. Diagnostic features include open-wire, short-circuit, and user supply reverse polarity, with LED indicators displaying input point and module power status.

Versatile Configuration and Communication:

Users can set the node address for DeviceNet communication using the rotary switch, which also aids in selecting diagnostic modes. The DeviceNet communication port supports various configurations and features auto-baud detection and network power detection.

Application Flexibility:

Suitable for discrete input signals like sensors and switches, the module accommodates NPN, PNP, or dry contact devices. It excels in high-speed counting applications, handling pulses up to 10 kHz.

Stringent Standards and Certifications:

Meeting UL Listed Industrial Control Equipment, CE, C-Tick, KC, RCM, CCC, and RINA standards, the module ensures compliance across international regulations.

Technical Specifications:

With an input voltage range of 10 to 31.2V DC, input current of 3.6 mA at 24V DC, and input impedance of 6.8 kΩ, the module delivers reliable performance. It provides isolation voltage of 50V, power dissipation of 1.8 W max, and operates in temperatures from -20 to 60 °C.

Robust Design and Resistance:

Shock-resistant at 30 g operational and 50 g nonoperational, and vibration-resistant at 5 g from 10 to 500 Hz, the module demonstrates durability.

Compact Dimensions and Weight:

Measuring 94 x 12 x 71 mm and weighing 0.14 kg, the module offers a compact solution for digital input needs.

Allen Bradley :

Rockwell Automation, a global industrial automation and digital transformation leader, operates under the brand name Allen Bradley. Renowned for innovation since its founding in 1903 by Lynde Bradley and Stanton Allen, the company produces a diverse range of products, including programmable logic controllers (PLC), programmable automation controllers (PAC), human machine interfaces (HMI), switches, servo drives, and more. Allen Bradley’s solutions actively enhance productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability across various industries and applications.