Description
The Allen-Bradley 1756-IB16I is a 16-point isolated discrete DC input module designed for the ControlLogix platform. This single-slot module interfaces with binary sensors such as pushbuttons, limit switches, and auxiliary contacts, routing real-world field signals directly to the controller backplane. Engineered for high-noise industrial environments, the module features channel-to-channel optical isolation, protecting internal controller components from transient voltage spikes and ground loops originating in heavy-duty sensor networks.
Installed directly into any slot of a ControlLogix chassis except the primary controller slot, the 1756-IB16I supports deployment in local, distributed, and remote I/O architectures. Field wiring terminates via a compatible Removable Terminal Block (RTB), allowing technicians to disconnect and replace the module chassis-side without disturbing external sensor connections. Configurable input filter times enable users to fine-tune noise rejection and response latency based on specific application demands.
Features
- 16 individually isolated input channels operating on a nominal 24VDC source
- User-selectable input filter times for balancing noise rejection and signal response speed
- Removable Terminal Block (RTB) interface supporting screw-clamp or spring-clamp connections
- Backplane power consumption of 100mA at 5.1VDC and 3mA at 24VDC
- Status indicators providing visual verification of individual channel states and module health
Applications
- Interfacing discrete field devices such as limit switches, photoelectric sensors, and pushbuttons
- Monitoring safety circuit auxiliary contacts and machine interlocks in automated assembly lines
- Acquiring binary status signals from motor starters, contactors, and pneumatic solenoid valves
- Providing isolated digital telemetry inputs in distributed ControlLogix remote rack architectures
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Brand |
Allen-Bradley |
| Module Type |
Isolated Discrete DC Input Module |
| Product Family |
ControlLogix (1756) |
| Inputs per Module |
16 isolated |
| Voltage Category |
24VDC Sink/Source |
| Operating Voltage Range |
10 to 30VDC |
| Nominal Input Voltage |
24VDC |
| Off-State Voltage |
5VDC max |
| Off-State Current |
1.5mA max |
| On-State Current |
2mA min at 10VDC / 10mA max at 30VDC |
| Backplane Current Draw |
100mA at 5.1VDC; 3mA at 24VDC |
| Total Backplane Power |
0.58W |
| Power Dissipation |
5.0W max at 60 degC |
| Thermal Dissipation |
17.05 BTU/hr |
| Slot Width |
1 single slot |
| Wire Size |
0.33 to 2.1 mm2 (22 to 14 AWG) solid or stranded |
| Isolation Voltage |
250V reinforced insulation (continuous), tested at 1350V AC for 2s |
| Operating Temperature |
0 to 60 degC (32 to 140 degF) |
| Country of Origin |
United States |
Compliance and Certifications
- UL Listed Industrial Control Equipment
- CE Compliant for European Union Directives
- CSA Certified for Canadian Standards
- C-Tick compliant for Australian market
- Hazardous Location Approval: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D