{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1746-im16-slc-500-ac-input-module","title":"Allen-Bradley 1746-IM16 SLC 500 AC Input Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allen-Bradley\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1746-IM16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-voltage AC discrete input module developed for the SLC 500 programmable controller platform. The module provides sixteen isolated input points designed for monitoring industrial AC field devices operating within a 170 to 265V AC range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for dependable signal acquisition in demanding automation environments, the module installs directly into any standard SLC 500 chassis using a single slot position. Its integrated filtering characteristics help reduce electrical noise and improve input signal stability in industrial control applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1746-IM16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis commonly applied in machine automation, motor control systems, process equipment, and factory monitoring applications where AC sensing inputs are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixteen high-voltage AC input channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with Allen-Bradley SLC 500 racks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for 170–265V AC input signals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperates at 47–63 Hz frequency range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-slot chassis installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow backplane current consumption\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in input filtering for noise suppression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial operating temperature support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUL, CE, and hazardous location certified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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\u003eProduct Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSLC 500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1746-IM16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC Digital Input Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Voltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170–265V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47–63 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Input Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mA at 120V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Off-State Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Off-State Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Inrush Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInrush Duration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 ms maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal Delay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eON: 35 ms \/ OFF: 45 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStep Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 ms ON \/ 2.5 ms OFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Current Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85 mA at 5V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlot Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiring Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1746-HT and 1746-HCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to +60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to +85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–95% non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL, C-UL, CE, C-Tick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHazardous Area Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.20 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1746-IM16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einput module is suitable for monitoring high-voltage AC field signals in industrial control systems. Typical applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotor starter status monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAC pushbutton and selector switch inputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConveyor and packaging equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial process control panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturing automation systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine safety indication circuits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation and Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module is fully compatible with Allen-Bradley SLC 500 chassis assemblies and integrates directly into local or distributed I\/O systems. Field wiring is terminated using compatible 1746-series terminal accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of input signals does the 1746-IM16 support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1746-IM16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis designed for 170–265V AC discrete input signals operating at 47–63 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many input channels are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module provides 16 digital AC input points in a single group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the module require more than one chassis slot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The module occupies only one slot in an SLC 500 chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the module suitable for industrial environments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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