{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1794-ib16xob16p-flex-i-o-input-output-module","title":"Allen-Bradley 1794-IB16XOB16P Flex I\/O Input\/Output Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1794-IB16XOB16P\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e1794-IB16XOB16P\u003c\/strong\u003e Input\/Output Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for signal acquisition and output control within Flex I\/O platforms. This module provides direct electrical execution for 16 digital input channels and 16 digital output channels, utilizing a 24 VDC power supply to interface with field-side instrumentation and actuators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1794-IB16XOB16P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.11 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 W (Max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronically Protected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfinet \/ EtherNet\/IP Deterministic Networks \u0026amp; Firmware Flash Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1794-IB16XOB16P integrates into distributed I\/O architectures via the Flex I\/O backplane bus. Deterministic network performance requires proper configuration of the requested packet interval (RPI) within the host controller to ensure timely state updates for the 32 total channels. The module includes internal electronic protection to mitigate damage from short-circuit or overload conditions on the output circuitry. Firmware flash compatibility must be verified with the existing Flex I\/O adapter module to ensure that the electronic protection diagnostic status is correctly mapped into the controller's I\/O image table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the 1794-IB16XOB16P be hot-swapped while the Flex I\/O backplane is powered?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the module supports the Removal and Insertion Under Power (RIUP) feature. However, care must be taken to ensure the field-side wiring is disconnected or de-energized to prevent accidental activation of outputs during the installation sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the module indicate an electronically protected output fault?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: When a fault occurs due to overcurrent or a short circuit on an output channel, the module's diagnostic circuitry disables the specific channel and communicates the fault state back to the network adapter. The corresponding status bit in the I\/O memory map will transition to a fault state, which must be cleared by the host controller after the external condition is rectified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e: The module is designed for standard DIN-rail or panel-mount installation. 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