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1794-IB16 Allen-Bradley digital input module for the Flex I/O 1794 series

Name: 1794-IB16 Allen-Bradley digital input module for the Flex I/O 1794 series
Brand: MOORE AUTOMATION LIMITED
SKU: 1794-IB16
Availability: InStock

Product Details:

Place of Origin:	USA
Brand Name:	Allen-Bradley
Certification:	CO.CQ
Model Number:	1794-IB16

Detail Information

Place of Origin:

USA

Brand Name:

Allen-Bradley

Certification:

CO.CQ

Model Number:

1794-IB16

Brand:

Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)

Product Series:

FLEX I/O 1794 Series

Part Number:

1794-IB16

Product Status:

Active / Widely Supported Current Model

Module Location:

Din-rail Or Wall-mounted Via Terminal Base

Flexbus Current Draw:

30mA @ 5V DC

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1794-IB16 Input Module

16-Point 24V DC Digital Input

Distributed Sinking Input Module

Trading Information

Minimum Order Quantity:

Price:

inquiries

Packaging Details:

new and original with factory sealed

Delivery Time:

2-3 work days

Payment Terms:

T/T

Supply Ability:

requires

Product Description

1794-IB16 Allen-Bradley Digital Input Module for the Flex I/O 1794 Series

The Allen-Bradley 1794-IB16 (Part Number: 1794-IB16) is a high-density, 16-point digital input module engineered for the versatile FLEX I/O 1794 modular platform. It allows central programmable automation controllers (such as ControlLogix or CompactLogix) to interface seamlessly with 24V DC discrete field devices, including push buttons, limit switches, and proximity sensors. By distributing input points closer to the actual machinery via network adapters, it drastically minimizes heavy field-wiring runs back to the main control panel.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification Details
Number of Inputs	16 Current-Sinking Digital Inputs
Voltage Category	24V DC (Sink / Source compatible based on wiring)
Operating Voltage Range	10V DC to 31.2V DC (Includes 5% AC ripple)
On-State Voltage	10V DC Minimum
On-State Current	2.0mA Minimum @ 10V DC
Input Filter Time	Programmable (Default: 512µs to 12ms selectable)
Compatible Terminal Bases	1794-TB2, 1794-TB3, 1794-TB3S, 1794-TBN

Core Value Benefits

16-Point High Density Architecture
Cuts down your hardware footprint and terminal rack costs by 50%. Packing 16 discrete channels into a single ultra-compact module means you need fewer physical I/O slots and less backplane real estate to manage large arrays of factory sensors.
Selectable Digital Input Filter Times
Eliminates costly ghost trips and false machinery alarms. Field wiring near large motors often suffers from electrical noise; adjusting the filter time enables the module to clean up noisy signals mechanically, ensuring only real physical triggers register.
Universal 24V DC Current-Sinking Design
Provides universal compatibility with industry-standard sensors. Since the vast majority of factory sensors utilize standard 24V DC outputs, this module integrates immediately with third-party brands without requiring isolation interposing relays.

Field Project Case Study

"This exact 1794-IB16 input module was heavily deployed during a conveyor system expansion at a high-volume parcel sorting hub. By mounting the modules directly onto the sorting conveyor frames using EtherNet/IP communication adapters, the facility eliminated over 2,000 meters of point-to-point field cables, reducing wiring labor costs by 35% and bringing the line online ahead of schedule."

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hot-swap this 1794-IB16 input module if a channel fails while the rest of the FLEX I/O rack is running?

Yes, the module supports RIUP (Removal and Insertion Under Power). You can slide the module off its terminal base and click a new one into place without turning off the system backplane power or interrupting the remaining operational I/O modules on the network.

Does this specific input module feature individual point-to-point electronic short-circuit protection?

No, the 1794-IB16 is a standard, cost-effective high-density module. If you require specialized per-channel diagnostics or electronic short-circuit protection to safeguard delicate sensors, you should source the diagnostic version, model number 1794-IB16D.

What is the mechanical difference between using a 1794-TB2 versus a 1794-TB3 terminal base with this card?

The 1794-TB2 provides basic 2-wire termination points, which may require external terminal blocks for sensor power distribution. The 1794-TB3 features an extra third tier of internal terminals, allowing you to wire 3-wire proximity sensors directly to the base without adding external junction blocks.

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