{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1746-ow16-slc-500-relay-output-module","title":"Allen-Bradley 1746-OW16 SLC 500 Relay Output Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1746-OW16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom Allen-Bradley is a 16-channel relay output module developed for the SLC 500 platform. It is designed to control both AC and DC field devices through mechanically isolated relay contacts, offering flexibility for mixed-voltage applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach output operates as a normally open contact, grouped into two commons (8 points per common), allowing segmented load control within a single module. This design supports a wide voltage range and makes the module suitable for switching inductive and resistive loads such as solenoids, relays, motor starters, and indicator devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1746-OW16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis rack-mounted within an SLC 500 chassis and communicates via the system backplane, ensuring reliable coordination with the controller and other I\/O modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Outputs: 16 relay channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Type: Normally Open (NO)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoints per Common: 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching Voltage Range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5–125V DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5–250V AC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum Load Current: 10 mA @ 5V DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuous Current Capacity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 A per module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 A per common group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOff-State Leakage Current: 0 mA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn-On Delay: max. 10 ms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn-Off Delay: max. 10 ms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent Consumption:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.17 A @ 5V DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.18 A @ 24V DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower and Thermal Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Dissipation per Point: approx. 0.033 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Module Dissipation: approx. 5.2 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting: SLC 500 chassis (rack-mounted)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerminal Type: Screw-clamp terminals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStatus Indication: LED per output channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 0.45 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelay-based outputs for AC\/DC load compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical isolation between control logic and field devices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual common grouping for flexible wiring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for both low-level and high-voltage switching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl of contactors and motor starters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching of AC\/DC solenoids and valves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlarm and signaling systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral-purpose industrial output control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this module switch both AC and DC loads?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, the relay contacts support both AC and DC voltages within the specified ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are the outputs isolated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The outputs are relay-isolated from the backplane, but channels within a common share the same reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the advantage of relay outputs compared to transistor outputs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Relay outputs allow switching of higher voltages and both AC\/DC loads, making them more versatile for mixed applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default 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