Product Overview:
The Allen Bradley 1746-IV16 is a robust and highly reliable 16-point DC Sinking Input Module meticulously engineered for seamless integration with the Allen Bradley SLC 500 series of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). This essential industrial automation component serves as a critical interface, enabling the precise connection and interpretation of signals from various 10-30V DC field devices, including proximity sensors, limit switches, pushbuttons, photo-eyes, and other digital input sources, into your centralized control system. The 1746-IV16 module efficiently converts real-world electrical signals into digital data that the SLC 500 processor can accurately interpret and utilize for sophisticated machine control, real-time process monitoring, and comprehensive data acquisition. Its high input density optimizes valuable panel space while consistently delivering the dependable performance and exceptional reliability synonymous with Allen Bradley products, even in the most demanding industrial environments. Ideal for a wide array of industrial applications, the 1746-IV16 ensures efficient, accurate, and timely data collection, significantly contributing to enhanced operational efficiency, improved system diagnostics, and overall system reliability.

 
Technical Specifications:

Part Number: 1746-IV16
Alternative Part Number: 1746IV16
Module Type: DC Sinking Input Module
Number of Inputs: 16
Input Voltage Range: 10-30V DC
Nominal Input Voltage: 24V DC
Input Current (per point): 8 mA @ 24V DC (typical)
Maximum Off-State Leakage Current: 1.5 mA
Maximum On-State Voltage Drop: 1.5V DC
Input Delay Time (On/Off): 8 ms maximum
Backplane Current Draw: 100 mA @ 5V DC
Isolation: 1200V AC RMS (channel-to-backplane, channel-to-channel)
Terminal Block: Requires 1746-RTB18 (sold separately)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Relative Humidity: 5-95% non-condensing
Dimensions (HxWxD): Standard SLC 500 module size (approx. 145 mm x 35 mm x 140 mm)
Weight: 0.45 kg (1.0 lb)
Series Compatibility: Allen-Bradley SLC 500 Series Programmable Logic Controllers