PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 1746-NI8 A - Analog Input Module
This module is an integral component of the ALLEN BRADLEY SLC 500 programmable controller system, designed for the acquisition of eight analog process signals. It converts real-world voltage or current inputs from industrial sensors into digital data for processing by the SLC 500 processor. This module facilitates precise monitoring and control in applications requiring continuous variable feedback, such as process control, data logging, and machine automation.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: SLC 500
- COMPONENT TYPE: Analog Input Module, 8 Channels
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- INPUT RANGES: Configurable for Voltage (+/-10V, 0-10V, 0-5V, 1-5V) or Current (+/-20mA, 0-20mA, 4-20mA)
- RESOLUTION: 12-bit (unipolar), 11-bit plus sign (bipolar)
- BACKPLANE CURRENT DRAW: 100 mA @ 5V DC, 100 mA @ 24V DC
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- INPUT IMPEDANCE: >200 kOhm (Voltage), 250 Ohm (Current)
- ISOLATION: 500V AC RMS (channel-to-backplane)
- CONVERSION TIME: Approximately 1.5 ms per channel
- COMMUNICATION: SLC 500 backplane
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to 60 degrees C (32 to 140 degrees F)
- MOUNTING STYLE: Chassis slot mount within SLC 500 rack
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS: ALLEN BRADLEY SLC 5/01, 5/02, 5/03, 5/04, 5/05 Processors
- APPLICATIONS: Process control, data acquisition, industrial monitoring, machine automation