{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1771-ixe-plc-5-thermocouple-input-module","title":"Allen-Bradley 1771-IXE PLC-5 Thermocouple Input Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allen-Bradley\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1771-IXE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an isolated analog input module designed for the PLC-5 and 1771 I\/O platform. It is engineered for precision measurement of low-level analog signals, specifically thermocouple and millivolt inputs, in industrial process monitoring and temperature acquisition systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module supports floating differential inputs with full channel isolation, enabling stable signal acquisition in electrically noisy environments. It can process up to eight input channels configured either as a single input type or split between two supported signal types. Communication with the PLC-5 processor is handled through block transfer, ensuring synchronized and reliable data exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1771-IXE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincludes automatic calibration functions for offset and gain correction, improving measurement stability over time. It is compatible with all standard 1771 chassis and requires the 1771-WI wiring arm for field connection.\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 class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePLC-5 \/ 1771 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1771-IXE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolated Thermocouple \/ Millivolt Input Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Floating Differential Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Types Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermocouple \/ Millivolt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermocouple Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE, J, K, T, R, S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage Input Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±100 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 same type or 4 + 4 mixed types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Update Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 ms (8 channels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-bit + sign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold Junction Compensation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuto (Offset \u0026amp; Gain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Current Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Power Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-digit BCD, 2’s complement, signed magnitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlock Transfer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll 1771 I\/O Chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiring Arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1771-WI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Isolated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.45 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLegacy Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Functional Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports thermocouple and millivolt signal acquisition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight isolated floating differential input channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-resolution 15-bit measurement with sign representation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in cold junction compensation for thermocouples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic calibration for long-term accuracy stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlock transfer communication with PLC-5 processors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with all 1771 chassis platforms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo external power supply required\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\u003e1771-IXE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodule is commonly used in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial temperature monitoring systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurnace and heat treatment control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess instrumentation systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical processing plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower generation facilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaboratory and test equipment integration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegacy PLC-5 system maintenance and upgrades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat signal types does the 1771-IXE support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module supports thermocouple types (E, J, K, T, R, S) and millivolt inputs up to ±100 mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the module require external power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1771-IXE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoperates without any external power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat communication method is used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses PLC-5 block transfer communication for data exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs channel isolation available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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