{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1746-ow8-slc-500-relay-output-module","title":"Allen-Bradley 1746-OW8 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\u003eAllen-Bradley 1746-OW8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edigital relay output module is designed for the SLC 500 programmable controller platform, providing reliable isolated relay switching for industrial control systems. The module features eight normally open relay outputs divided into two isolated groups, with four channels sharing a common terminal per group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for mixed-voltage control environments, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1746-OW8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupports both AC and DC load switching, making it suitable for motor starters, pilot devices, solenoids, alarms, and interposing relay applications. Its chassis-mounted construction ensures stable installation within SLC 500 racks and control cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1746-OW8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodule is commonly deployed in factory automation, material handling systems, packaging equipment, process control panels, and machine automation architectures requiring flexible relay-based output control.\u003c\/p\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 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Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNormally Open Relay Contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Groups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Groups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannels per Group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Outputs per Common\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–265 VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC Operating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–125 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Current at 120 VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 A per output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Current at 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 A per output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Current Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.85–0.9 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal ON Delay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ms maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal OFF Delay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ms maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStep Response Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 ms ON \/ 2.5 ms OFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelay Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\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\u003eEight independent relay contact outputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with SLC 500 PLC chassis systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports both AC and DC switching applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo isolated commons for flexible wiring layouts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for inductive and resistive loads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical relay design for electrical isolation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for industrial-duty control environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1746-OW8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erelay output module is widely used in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConveyor and material handling systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging and assembly machinery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial motor control panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePump and valve automation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlarm and annunciation systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOEM machine control platforms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess 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