Allen-Bradley 1794-IB16 Product Overview

Allen‑Bradley 1794-IB16 is a digital input module produced by Allen‑Bradley Rockwell Automation of the United States.The following is a detailed introduction to the product.

Basic information

Brand:Allen-Bradley,now part of Rockwell Automation.

Model:1794-IB16

Type:Digital input module

Series:Flex I/O series

Technical specifications

Number of input points:16 digital input points

Input type:NPN,each channel can be independently configured as a digital input

Input current:up to 20mA

Input resolution:The input resolution of each channel is 1 bit(for digital input)

Diagnosis and monitoring:With diagnostic and monitoring functions,it helps users quickly detect and solve problems

Operating temperature range:0~60℃

Dimensions:118mm x 87mm x 47mm

Programming software:RSLogix 5000

Cable and interface type:ControlLogix 5000

Functional features

Support for multiple input types:Although it is mainly used as a digital input module,it may also support configuration as voltage or current input(please refer to the official documentation or technical manual for details).

High resolution:For analog input(if supported),12-bit resolution is provided,that is,the input voltage or current can be accurately measured to an accuracy of 1/4096.

Input filtering:supports configurable input filtering function to reduce noise and interference in input signals.

High-speed response:Digital input supports high-speed input response,which can monitor and control external digital signals in real time.

Communication interface:communicate with the host computer or other devices through EtherNet/IP or ControlNet network.

Protection function:supports overvoltage protection and overcurrent protection functions to protect input channels from damage caused by abnormal voltage or current.

Application scenarios

Allen‑Bradley 1794-IB16 digital input module is widely used in industrial automation,including but not limited to CNC machinery,metallurgy,oil and gas,paper printing,textile printing and dyeing,machinery,electronic manufacturing,automobile manufacturing,tobacco,plastic machinery,power plants,water conservancy treatment/environmental protection,municipal engineering,steel mills,cement plants,robots,rail transit,etc.