{"product_id":"1746-ib16-allen-bradley-slc-500-series-16-channel-dc-sinking-input-module","title":"1746-IB16 | Allen Bradley | SLC 500 Series | 16-Channel DC Sinking Input Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1746-IB16\u003c\/strong\u003e input module from Allen Bradley’s SLC 500 series is a compact digital DC sinking input unit designed for general-purpose automation applications. With 16 input channels, it provides reliable signal acquisition across a wide voltage range, ensuring stable performance in industrial control systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allen Bradley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLC 500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1746-IB16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e PLC Input Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital DC sinking input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Input Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 VDC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–30 VDC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Input Current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 mA @ 24 VDC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Delay (ON transition):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 ms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 ms input, 2.5 ms output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Current Draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 mA @ 5 VDC (0.050 A total)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Dissipation per Channel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.20 W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOFF-State Voltage (max):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0 VDC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOFF-State Current (max):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Connection Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1746-HT and 1746-HCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 lbs (0.28 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-channel DC sinking input for distributed control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWide voltage range (10–30 VDC) for flexible integration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast response times for reliable signal processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact design compatible with SLC 500 chassis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for general-purpose DC input applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachine control systems requiring multiple DC inputs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging and assembly line automation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegacy SLC 500 installations needing expansion with DC input modules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What type of inputs does the \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1746-IB16\u003c\/strong\u003e support?   A: It supports 16 sinking DC inputs within a 10–30 VDC range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does this module compare to the 1746-IV16?\u003c\/strong\u003e  A: The \u003cstrong\u003e1746-IB16\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sinking input module, while the \u003cstrong\u003e1746-IV16\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sourcing input module, offering different wiring configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What connectors are compatible with this module?\u003c\/strong\u003e  A: It supports 1746-HT and 1746-HCA I\/O connections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52535549493432,"sku":"1746-IB16","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/6132\/3704\/files\/1746-IB16.jpg?v=1770371743","url":"https:\/\/www.globalpetroparts.com\/products\/1746-ib16-allen-bradley-slc-500-series-16-channel-dc-sinking-input-module","provider":"Global Petro Parts Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}