{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1794-ob8ep-a-flex-i-o-digital-dc-output-module-flex-i-o","title":"Allen-Bradley 1794-OB8EP\/A Flex I\/O Digital DC Output Module FLEX I\/O","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1794-OB8EP\/A\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e1794OB8EP\u003c\/strong\u003e Flex I\/O Digital DC Output Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for executing 8-point sourcing current switching operations within FLEX I\/O distributed systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCatalog Suffix Analysis and Revision Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Catalog Number: 1794-OB8EP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternate Part Identifier: 1794OB8EP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Revision Designation: Series A variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctional Module Group: Flex I\/O Digital DC Output Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1794-OB8EP (1794OB8EP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.2 x 7.6 x 10.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 55 deg C (32 to 131 deg F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 W at 31.2 VDC max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Sourcing Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Current Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 A max. per output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn-state Voltage nom.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn-state Voltage Drop max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOff-state Leakage Current max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 V Continuous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexbus Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73 mA at 5 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Network and Communication Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates via backplane bus communication velocity frameworks tailored for deterministic industrial networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeverages optimized I\/O density scaling architectures to minimize physical footprint constraints inside control panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains standard firmware flash compatibility to support seamless integration across mixed controller platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManages high-speed data transfer cycles across the industrial automation network backplane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Allen-Bradley 1794-OB8EP Digital Output Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Technical Instruction Leaflet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation and Wiring Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical Mounting Protocol\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the module securely onto a compatible 1794 terminal block base unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure structural alignment along the DIN rail before locking the latching mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical Wiring and Grounding\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminate field wiring using proper gauge copper conductors matching the 2 A output capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain proper separation between low-voltage signal cabling and high-voltage power paths to limit electromagnetic interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify external 24 VDC supply polarity prior to system power-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the nominal operating voltage for this digital output module?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nominal on-state voltage is 24 VDC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow many output channels does this module provide?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module features 8 sourcing current output channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the maximum current rating per output channel?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maximum output current rating is 2 A per channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the maximum power dissipation under full operational load?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maximum power dissipation is 5.5 W at 31.2 VDC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the current drawn from the Flexbus at 5 VDC?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flexbus current draw is 73 mA at 5 VDC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the maximum off-state leakage current?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maximum off-state leakage current is 0.5 mA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes this module support hot-swap capabilities on standard terminal bases?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, FLEX I\/O architecture supports removal and insertion under power (RIUP) when mounted on compatible terminal blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat are the physical weight and shipping dimensions of the unit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module weighs 0.3 kg with estimated shipping dimensions of 10.2 x 7.6 x 10.2 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