Allen-Bradley FLEX I/O 1794-OB8 User manual

Installation Instructions
FLEX I/O Digital DC Output Modules
Catalog numbers 1794-OB8, 1794-OB8EP, 1794-OB16,
1794-OB16P, 1794-OB32P
Table of Contents
Topic Page
Important User Information 2
Environment and Enclosure 3
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge 3
European Hazardous Location Approval 4
North American Hazardous Location Approval 5
Installing Your Digital Output Module 7
Configuring your 1794-OB8EP Output Module 15
Configuring your 1794-OB8, 1794-OB16, 1794-OB16P, and 1794-OB32 Output Modules 17
Specifications 18

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Important User Information
Solid-state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical
equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation, and Maintenance of Solid-State Controls
(Publication SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation Sales Office or online at
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/) describes some important differences between
solid-state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also
because of the wide variety of uses for solid-state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this
equipment must satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages
resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the
many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc.
cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits,
equipment, or software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell
Automation, Inc., is prohibited.
Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
WARNING: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an
explosion in a hazardous environment, which may lead to personal injury or death,
property damage, or economic loss.
ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to
personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you
identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the consequences.
SHOCK HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment (for example, drive or
motor) to alert people that dangerous voltage may be present.
BURN HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment (for example, drive or
motor) to alert people that surfaces may reach dangerous temperatures.
IMPORTANT Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of
the product.

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Environment and Enclosure
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
ATTENTION: This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2
industrial environment, in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in IEC
publication 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 m (6562 ft) without derating.
This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment according
to IEC/CISPR Publication 11. Without appropriate precautions, there may be
potential difficulties ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other
environments due to conducted as well as radiated disturbance.
This equipment is supplied as open-type equipment. It must be mounted within
an enclosure that is suitably designed for those specific environmental
conditions that will be present and appropriately designed to prevent personal
injury resulting from accessibility to live parts. The interior of the enclosure
must be accessible only by the use of a tool. Subsequent sections of this
publication may contain additional information regarding specific enclosure type
ratings that are required to comply with certain product safety certifications.
In addition to this publication, see:
• Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, Rockwell
Automation publication 1770-4.1, for additional installation requirements.
• NEMA Standard 250 and IEC 60529, as applicable, for explanations of the
degrees of protection provided by different types of enclosure.
ATTENTION: This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can
cause internal damage and affect normal operation. Follow these guidelines
when you handle this equipment:
• Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
• Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
• Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards.
• Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
• Use a static-safe workstation, if available.

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European Hazardous Location Approval
The following modules are European Zone 2 approved: 1794-OB8, 1794-OB8EP,
1794-OB16, 1794-OB16P.
European Zone 2 Certification
This equipment is intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined by
European Union Directive 94/9/EC.
The LCIE (Laboratoire Central des Industries Electriques) certifies that this equipment has
been found to comply with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements relating to the
design and construction of Category 3 equipment intended for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres, given in Annex II to this Directive. The examination and test results are
recorded in confidential report No. 28 682 010.
Compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements has been assured by
compliance with EN 50021.
IMPORTANT
Observe the following additional Zone 2 certification requirements.
• This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of UV
radiation.
• The secondary of a current transformer shall not be open-circuited
when applied in Class I, Zone 2 environments.
• Equipment of lesser Enclosure Type Rating must be installed in an
enclosure providing at least IP54 protection when applied in Class I,
Zone 2 environments.
• This equipment shall be used within its specified ratings defined by
Allen-Bradley.
• Provision shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being
exceeded by transient disturbances of more than 40% when applied in
Class I, Zone 2 environments.

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North American Hazardous Location Approval
The following modules are North American Hazardous Location approved: 1794-OB8,
1794-OB8EP, 1794-OB16, 1794-OB16P.
The following information applies when
operating this equipment in hazardous
locations:
Informations sur l’utilisation de cet
équipement en environnements dangereux:
Products marked "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" are suitable for
use in Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D, Hazardous
Locations and nonhazardous locations only. Each product is
supplied with markings on the rating nameplate indicating
the hazardous location temperature code. When combining
products within a system, the most adverse temperature code
(lowest "T" number) may be used to help determine the
overall temperature code of the system. Combinations of
equipment in your system are subject to investigation by the
local Authority Having Jurisdiction at the time of installation.
Les produits marqués "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" ne
conviennent qu'à une utilisation en environnements de
Classe I Division 2 Groupes A, B, C, D dangereux et non
dangereux. Chaque produit est livré avec des marquages
sur sa plaque d'identification qui indiquent le code de
température pour les environnements dangereux. Lorsque
plusieurs produits sont combinés dans un système, le code
de température le plus défavorable (code de température le
plus faible) peut être utilisé pour déterminer le code de
température global du système. Les combinaisons
d'équipements dans le système sont sujettes à inspection
par les autorités locales qualifiées au moment de
l'installation.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
• Do not disconnect equipment unless power
has been removed or the area is known to be
nonhazardous.
• Do not disconnect connections to this
equipment unless power has been removed
or the area is known to be nonhazardous.
Secure any external connections that mate
to this equipment by using screws, sliding
latches, threaded connectors, or other
means provided with this product.
• Substitution of components may impair
suitability for Class I, Division 2.
• If this product contains batteries, they must
only be changed in an area known to be
nonhazardous.
RISQUE D’EXPLOSION
• Couper le courant ou s'assurer que
l'environnement est classé non dangereux
avant de débrancher l'équipement.
• Couper le courant ou s'assurer que
l'environnement est classé non dangereux
avant de débrancher les connecteurs.
Fixer tous les connecteurs externes reliés
à cet équipement à l'aide de vis, loquets
coulissants, connecteurs filetés ou autres
moyens fournis avec ce produit.
• La substitution de composants peut
rendre cet équipement inadapté à une
utilisation en environnement de Classe I,
Division 2.
• S'assurer que l'environnement est classé
non dangereux avant de changer les piles.

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ATTENTION: FLEX I/O™ is grounded through the DIN rail to chassis ground.
Use zinc plated yellow-chromate steel DIN rail to assure proper grounding. The
use of other DIN rail materials (for example, aluminum or plastic) that can
corrode, oxidize, or are poor conductors, can result in improper or intermittent
grounding.
WARNING: If you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on,
an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous
location installations. Be sure that power is removed or the area is
nonhazardous before proceeding.
Compatibility
The following communication adapters are required to ensure compatibility with
the 1794-IB32:
Remote I/O 1794-ASB series E or later
1794-ASB2 series D or later
ControlNet 1794-ACN15 series C, firmware revision 4.1 or later
1794-ACNR15 series C, firmware revision 4.1 or later
Ethernet 1794-AENT series A, firmware revision 2.4 or later
PROFIBUS 1794-APB series A, version 1.1 of the GSD file
(You can download the GSD file at www.ab.com/networks/gsd.)
ControlLogix Family RSLogix5000 programming software, version 11 or later

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Installing Your Digital Output Module
The module mounts on a 1794 terminal base.
1. Rotate the keyswitch (1) on the terminal base (2) clockwise to position 2 as
required for this type of module.
2. Make certain the flexbus connector (3) is pushed all the way to the left to connect
with the neighboring terminal base/adapter. You cannot install the module
unless the connector is fully extended.
Description Description
1 Keyswitch 5 Alignment bar
2 Terminal base 6 Groove
3 Flexbus connector 7 Latching mechanism
4 Module
ATTENTION: During mounting of all devices, be sure that all debris (metal
chips, wire strands, etc.) is kept from falling into the module. Debris that falls
into the module could cause damage on power up.
1
2
3
45
6
7

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3. Make sure the pins on the bottom of the module are straight so they will align
properly with the connector in the terminal base.
4. Position the module (4) with its alignment bar (5) aligned with the groove (6) on
the terminal base.
5. Press firmly and evenly to seat the module in the terminal base unit. The module
is seated when the latching mechanism (7) is locked into the module.
Connecting Wiring for the 1794-OB8, 1794-OB8EP, 1794-OB16, and
1794-OB16P
1. Connect individual output wiring to numbered terminals on the 0-15 row (A) as
indicated in the table below (1794-OB8 – Terminals 0...7; 1794-OB16 and
1794-OB16P – terminals 0...15; 1794-OB8EP – even numbered terminals
0...14).
2. Connect the associated -V output common to the corresponding terminal on the
16-33 row (B) for each output as indicated in the table below. (Commons are
internally connected together.)
1794-OB8EP – connect associated output common to odd-numbered terminals
on row A or associated terminals on row (B).
3. Connect +V DC power to terminal 34 on the 34-51 row (C).
4. Connect -V DC common to terminal 16 on the 16-33 row (B).
5. If daisychaining power to the next terminal base, connect a jumper from terminal
51 (+V DC) on this base unit to terminal 34 on the next base unit.
6. If continuing -V DC common to the next base unit, connect a jumper from
terminal 33 (common) on this base unit to terminal 16 on the next base unit.
WARNING: If you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on,
an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous
location installations. Be sure that power is removed or the area is
nonhazardous before proceeding.

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Wiring Connections for 1794-OB8, 1794-OB16, and 1794-OB16P
(used with 1794-TB2, 1794-TB3, or 1794-TB3S Terminal Base Unit)
Output(1)
(1) 1794-OB8 – Outputs 0...7; 1794-OB16 and 1794-OB16P – Outputs 0...15
Output Terminal Common Terminal
Output 0 A-0 B-17
Output 1 A-1 B-18
Output 2 A-2 B-19
Output 3 A-3 B-20
Output 4 A-4 B-21
Output 5 A-5 B-22
Output 6 A-6 B-23
Output 7 A-7 B-24
Output 8 A-8 B-25
Output 9 A-9 B-26
Output 10 A-10 B-27
Output 11 A-11 B-28
Output 12 A-12 B-29
Output 13 A-13 B-30
Output 14 A-14 B-31
Output 15 A-15 B-32
+V DC C-34 to C-51 (C-34 and C-51 for 1794-TB2
Common B-16 to B-33

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Wiring Connections for 1794-OB8EP
1794-TB2, 1794-TB3, 1794-TB3S 1794-TBN
Output Output
Terminal
Common
Terminal(1) Output
Terminal
Common
Terminal(2)
Output 0 A-0 A-1/B-17 B-0 C-1
Output 1 A-2 A-3/B-19 B-2 C-3
Output 2 A-4 A-5/B-21 B-4 C-5
Output 3 A-6 A-7/B-23 B-6 C-7
Output 4 A-8 A-9/B-25 B-8 C-9
Output 5 A-10 A-11/B-27 B-10 C-11
Output 6 A-12 A-13/B-29 B-12 C-13
Output 7 A-14 A-15/B-31 B-14 C-15
+V DC C-34 to C-51 (C-34 and C-51 for 1794-TB2, 1794-TBN)
Common B-16 to B-33 (B-16 and B-33 for 1794-TBN)
(1) 1794-TB2, 1794-TB3,1794 -TB3S – A-1, A-3, A-5, A-7, A-9, A-11, A-13, and A-15 are connected together inside the
module to 24V DC common.
(2) 1794-TBN – C-1, C-3, C-5, C-7, C-9, C-11, C-13, and C-15 are connected together inside the module to 24V DC common.

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1794-TB2, 1794-TB3, and 1794-TB3S Terminal Base Wiring for 1794-OB8,
1794-OB8EP, 1794-OB16, and 1794-OB16P
1794-TBN Terminal Base Wiring for 1794-OB8EP
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
34
Outputs
Commons
(1794-TB3 shown)
Connect -V (Supply Common) to terminal B-16
Connect +V (Supply +Voltage) to terminal C-34
-V
Voltage
In +V
Voltage
Out +V
Voltage
Terminals 35 thru 50 not available on 1794-TB2
A
B
C
Common -V
Common
(Use B-33 and C-51 for daisy-chaining to next terminal base unit.)
Total current draw through the terminal base is limited to 10A. Separate power
connections to each terminal base may be necessary.
16 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15 51
33
34
+V
COM
+V
COM
B
C
Even Numbered I/O Terminals 0 thru 14
Odd Numbered I/O Terminals 1 thru 15
Connect -V (Supply Common) to terminal B-16
Connect +V (Supply +Voltage) to terminal C-34
(Use B-33 and C-51 for daisy-chaining to next terminal base unit.)
Total current draw through the terminal base is limited to 10A. Separate power
connections to each terminal base may be necessary.

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Connecting Wiring for the 1794-OB32P
1. Connect individual output wiring (OUT0 to OUT15) to numbered terminals
on the 0-15 row (A) as indicated in the Wiring Connections for 1794-OB32P
table.
2. Connect the associated power to the +V1 terminal (35, 37, 39, or 41) on the
34-51 row (C) as indicated in the Wiring Connections for 1794-OB32P table.
3. Connect the associated output common (-V1) for OUT0 to OUT15 to COM1
(terminal 36, 38, 40, or 42) on the 34 to 51 row (C).
4. Connect individual output wiring (OUT16 to OUT31) to numbered terminals
on the 16-33 row (B) as indicated in the Wiring Connections for 1794-OB32P
table.
5. Connect the associated power to the +V2 terminal (43, 45, 47, or 49) on the
34-51 row (C) as indicated in the Wiring Connections for 1794-OB32P table
6. Connect the associated output common (-V2) for OUT16 to OUT31 to COM2
(terminals 44, 46, 48, or 50) on the 34 to 51 row (C).
7. If continuing power to the next terminal base, connect a jumper from terminal
35, 37, 39, or 41 (+V1) and 43, 45, 37, or 49 (+V2) on this base unit to the power
terminal on the next base unit.
8. If continuing output common return to the next base unit, connect a jumper
from terminal 36, 38, 40 or 42 (COM1) and 44, 46, 48 or 50 (COM2) on this
base unit to common on the next base unit (refer to the installation instructions
for the next type of terminal base unit).
Note: Total current draw through the terminal base is limited to 10 A. Separate power
connections may be necessary.

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Wiring Connections for 1794-OB32P
(used with 1794-TB32 or 1794-TB32S Terminal Base Unit)
Output Output Terminal Common Power
Output 0 A-0 Connect common to
terminals 36, 38, 40, and
42
Connect power to
terminals 35, 37, 39, and
41Output 1 A-1
Output 2 A-2
Output 3 A-3
Output 4 A-4
Output 5 A-5
Output 6 A-6
Output 7 A-7
Output 8 A-8
Output 9 A-9
Output 10 A-10
Output 11 A-11
Output 12 A-12
Output 13 A-13
Output 14 A-14
Output 15 A-15

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Output 16 B-17 Connect common to
terminals 44, 46, 48, and
50
Connect power to
terminals 43, 45, 47, and
49Output 17 B-18
Output 18 B-19
Output 19 B-20
Output 20 B-21
Output 21 B-22
Output 22 B-23
Output 23 B-24
Output 24 B-25
Output 25 B-26
Output 26 B-27
Output 27 B-28
Output 28 B-29
Output 29 B-30
Output 30 B-31
Output 31 B-32
For Outputs 0...15, use +V1 and COM1
+V1 DC power Power terminals 35, 37, 39, and 41
Com1 DC Return Common terminals 36, 38, 40, and 42
For Outputs 16...31, use +V2 and COM2
+V2 DC power Power terminals 43, 45, 47, and 49
Com2 DC Return Common terminals 44, 46, 48, and 50
Wiring Connections for 1794-OB32P
(used with 1794-TB32 or 1794-TB32S Terminal Base Unit)
Output Output Terminal Common Power

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1794-TB32 and 1794-TB32S Terminal Base Wiring for 1794-OB32PI
Configuring your 1794-OB8EP Output Module
You configure your output module by setting bits in the configuration word (see below).
Image Table Memory Map for the 1794-OB8EP Module
Dec 1514131211109876543210
Oct 17161514131211107 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Read F7 F6 F5 F4 F3 F2 F1 F0 Reserved (see note)
Write Not used FR O7 O6 O5 O4 O3 O2 O1 O0
Where O = Output – O0 corresponds to output 0, O1 corresponds to output 1, and so on.
F = Overload fault bit – 1 = fault present; 0 = no fault
FR = Fault reset bit – 1 = reset output; 0 = no change
Note: The unused lower byte in read word 1 floats during operation. Do not use this byte for fault status. See
Programming below.
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
34
NC
+V2 = Terminals 43, 45, 47 and 49
Outputs
Outputs
+V1 COM1 +V1 COM1 +V1 COM1 +V1 COM1 +V2 COM2 +V2 COM2 +V2 COM2 +V2 COM2 NC
+V1 = Terminals 35, 37, 39 and 41
COM1 = Terminals 36, 38, 40 and 42
NC = No connections (terminals 16, 33, 34 and 51)
COM2 = Terminals 44, 46, 48 and 50
NC NC
(1794-TB32 shown)
A
B
C

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Programming the 1794-OB8EP
If your program automatically checks for fault bits, bits 8 thru 15 of read word 1 must be
masked. This is a sample program for a module at rack address 1, group 0. Add similar
rungs to your program.
Resetting a Fault on the 1794-OB8EP
Faults can be reset 3 ways: press the fault reset button on the front of the module; or toggle
the output reset bit (write word 1, bit 08); or cycle backplane power.
Using the Reset Button on the 1794-OB8EP
When you press the reset button, the fault indicator for the faulted output turns off for
about 1.2s. After the delay, the faulted output attempts to turn on. If the external
condition causing the fault is corrected, the output will remain on, the fault indicator is off,
and the status indicator is on.
MVM
CMP
Source
Mask
Destination
MASKED MOVE
Compare
Expression
N9: < > 0
I:010
FF00
N9:0
O:000
( Out )
This rung turns on output if a fault occurs.
This rung masked bits 8 thru 15.

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Configuring your 1794-OB8, 1794-OB16, 1794-OB16P, and
1794-OB32 Output Modules
You configure your output module by setting bits in the configuration word (word 3).
Image Table Memory Map for the 1794-OB8, 1794-OB16, 1794OB16P, and 1794-OB32P
Modules
Dec 1514131211109 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Oct 17161514131211107 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Read Not used
Write O15O14O13O12O11O10O9O8O7O6O5O4O3O2O1O0
Write
1794-OB32P
only
O31 O30 O29 O28 O27 O26 O25 O24 O23 O22 O21 O20 O19 O18 O17 O16
Where O = Output – O0 corresponds to output 0, O1 corresponds to output 1, and so on.
1794-OB8 uses outputs 0...7; 1794-OB16 and 1794-OB16P use outputs 0...15; 1794-OB32P uses outputs 0...31.

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Specifications
Specifications – 1794-OB8
Attribute Value
Number of outputs 8, current, sourcing
Recommended terminal base unit 1794-TB2, 1794-TB3, 1794-TB3S,1794-TB3K, 1794-TB3SK
On-state voltage, output min 10V DC
On-state voltage, output nom 24V DC
On-state voltage, output max 31.2V DC
Output current rating 4 A (8 outputs @ 0.5 A)
On-state current, output, min 1.0 mA per channel
On-state current, output, max 500 mA per channel
On-state voltage drop, max 0.5V DC
Surge current 2 A for 50 ms, repeatable every 2 seconds
Off-state leakage current, max 0.5 mA
Isolation voltage 50V (continuous), Basic Insulation Type
Tested at 850V DC for 1 s, between user and system
No isolation between individual channels
Output signal delay(1)
Off to On
On to Off
(1) Delay time is the time from the receipt of an output on or off command to the output actually turning on or off.
0.5 ms
1.0 ms
FlexBus current 60 mA @ 5V DC
Power dissipation, max 3.3 W @ 31.2V DC
Thermal dissipation, max 11.2 BTU/hr @ 31.2V DC
Fusing Module outputs are not fused. Fusing is recommended. If fusing
is desired, you must provide external fusing. Use SAN-O
MQ4-800mA fuses.
Specifications – 1794-OB8EP
Attribute Value
Number of outputs 8, current, sourcing
Recommended terminal base unit 1794-TB2, 1794-TB3, 1794-TB3S, 1794-TBN, 1794-TB3K,
1794-TB3SK, 1794-TBNK
On-state voltage, output min 19.2V DC

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Surge Current for 1794-OB8EP
On-state voltage, output nom 24V DC
On-state voltage, output max 31.2V DC
Output current rating 2.0 A max per output
10.0 A max per module (8 outputs @ 1.25 A, 5 outputs @ 2.0 A,
or similar combinations totaling 10.0 A or less)
On-state current, output, min 1.0 mA per channel
On-state current, output, max 2.0 A per channel
On-state voltage drop, max 0.2V DC
Surge current 4 A for 50 ms, repeatable every 3 seconds
Off-state leakage current, max 0.5 mA
Isolation voltage 50V (continuous), Basic Insulation Type
Tested at 850V DC for 1 s, between field side and system
No isolation between individual channels
Output signal delay(1)
Off to On
On to Off
0.1 ms
0.1 ms
FlexBus current 73 mA @ 5V DC
Power dissipation, max 5.5 W @ 31.2V DC
Thermal dissipation, max 18.8 BTU/hr @ 31.2V DC
Fusing Outputs are electronically fused
(1) Delay time is the time from the receipt of an output on or off command to the output actually turning on or off.
Specifications – 1794-OB8EP
Attribute Value
Time - ms
01020304050
0
5
10
15
20
Surge Current - A
Output minimum Surge Current

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Specifications – 1794-OB16 and 1794-OB16P
Attribute 1794-OB16 1794-OB16P
Number of outputs 16, current, sourcing
Recommended terminal base unit 1794-TB2,1794-TB3,1794-TB3S, 1794-TB3K, 1794-TB3SK
On-state voltage, output min 10V DC
On-state voltage, output nom 24V DC
On-state voltage, output max 31.2V DC (see Derating Curve for 1794-OB16P)
Output current rating 8.0 A (16 outputs @ 0.5 A)
On-state current, output, min 1.0 mA per channel
On-state current, output, max 500 mA per channel
On-state voltage drop, max 0.5V DC
Surge current 2 A for 50 ms, repeatable every
2 seconds 1.5 A for 50 ms, repeatable every 2 seconds
Off-state leakage current, max 0.5 mA
Isolation voltage 50V (continuous), Basic
Insulation Type
Tested at 850V DC for 1 s
between user and system
No isolation between
individual channels
50V (continuous), Basic
Insulation Type
Type tested at 2121V DC for 60
s, between field side and
system
No isolation between
individual channels
Output signal delay(1)
Off to On
On to Off
(1) Delay time is the time from the receipt of an output on or off command to the output actually turning on or off.
0.5 ms
1.0 ms
FlexBus current 80 mA @ 5V DC 60 mA @ 5V DC
Power dissipation, max 5.3 W @ 31.2V DC 5.0 W @ 31.2V DC
Thermal dissipation, max 18.1 BTU/hr @ 31.2V DC 17.0 BTU/hr @ 31.2V DC
Fusing Module outputs are not fused.
Fusing is recommended. If
fusing is desired, you must
provide external fusing. Use
SAN-O MQ4-800mA fuses.
Outputs are electronically
protected.