Allen Bradley 1769-OW16 CompactLogix 16-point AC/DC Relay Output Module
Allen Bradley 1769-OW16 CompactLogix 16-point AC/DC Relay Output Module
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Brand:Allen Bradley PLC Item No.:1769-OW16 Product Origin:USA Product Dimensions:118 x 52.5 x 87 mm Product Weight:0.45 kg Payment:T/T, Western Union, Credit Card Goods_stock:15 Shipping Port:Xiamen, China Lead Time:1-3 Days Condition:Brand New And Original Warranty:1 Year Certificate:COO
The Allen-Bradley 1769-OW16 is a 16-point relay output module designed for CompactLogix automation systems. It provides flexible AC/DC switching capability through electromechanical relay contacts, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial control applications.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Product Model
1769-OW16
Product Type
CompactLogix Relay Output Module
Output Type
16 normally open relay outputs
Output Groups
2 isolated groups (8 points each)
Operating Voltage
5–265V AC / 5–125V DC
Max Current per Point
2.5 A
Max Current per Module
20 A
Response Time
~10 ms on/off delay
Isolation
Output-to-bus isolation
Mounting Type
1769 backplane module
Operating Environment
Industrial automation systems
Weight
0.45 kg
Dimensions
118 × 52.5 × 87 mm
Operating Temperature
0°C to 60°C
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Applications
• Industrial machine output control systems
Used to drive field devices such as contactors, solenoids, alarms, and motor starter coils in discrete automation systems.
• CompactLogix PLC output expansion
Provides additional relay-based output capacity for CompactLogix controllers in machine and process control applications.
• Power generation and utility automation
Applied in control logic for switching auxiliary loads, indicators, and relay-driven control circuits in plant environments.
• HVAC and building automation systems
Used for switching AC/DC loads in environmental control and facility management systems.
• OEM equipment control panels
Ideal for machine builders needing flexible AC/DC compatible relay outputs in compact cabinet designs.
Advantages
• 16-point high-density relay output design
Provides efficient space utilization while supporting multiple field device connections.
• AC/DC load compatibility
Supports both AC and DC switching, increasing application flexibility.
• Two isolated output groups
Outputs are arranged in isolated banks, improving electrical separation and system stability.
• Robust industrial switching capability
Designed for reliable operation in noisy industrial environments with inductive loads.
• Simple integration with CompactLogix systems
Seamlessly fits into Allen-Bradley 1769 I/O architecture.
• Suitable for mixed-load applications
Can control different types of loads within a single module.
Technical FAQs
Q1: What is the main function of the 1769-OW16 module?
It provides 16 relay-based digital outputs for controlling AC or DC field devices.
Q2: Can it switch both AC and DC loads?
Yes, it supports 5–265V AC and 5–125V DC loads.
Q3: How are the outputs organized?
The module has 16 outputs divided into two isolated groups of 8 points each.
Q4: What type of output is used?
It uses normally open (Form A) relay contacts.
Q5: Is it suitable for inductive loads?
Yes, but external suppression (e.g., snubbers) is recommended for heavy inductive loads.
Q6: What is the maximum current per output?
Each point supports up to 2.5 A.
Q7: What is the total module current limit?
The module supports up to 20 A total load.
Q8: Does it provide electrical isolation?
Yes, it includes isolation between output groups and system bus.
Q9: Is it compatible with all CompactLogix controllers?
It is compatible with supported 1769 CompactLogix architectures.
Q10: What happens if a relay contact wears out?
Only the affected channel fails; other outputs continue operating normally.
