{"product_id":"1794-ow8-allen-bradley-1794-ow8-flex-8-point-relay-output-module-flex-i-o","title":"1794-OW8 Allen-Bradley 1794-OW8 Flex 8 Point Relay Output Module Flex I\/O","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for discrete relay switching and load control in industrial control loops, the \u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1794-OW8\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e1794-OW8\u003c\/strong\u003e Flex 8 Point Relay Output Module) provides direct physical\/electrical execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNomenclature and Suffix Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform Identifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1794\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModule Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flex I\/O Discrete Output Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e OW8 (8 point isolated relay contacts configuration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specification 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to +55 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEight, isolated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Voltage Max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230 V AC \/ 125 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeyswitch Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllen-Bradley Industrial Control and Drive Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Bus Communication Velocity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains high-speed deterministic data exchange across the modular Flexbus backplane architecture to ensure synchronized discrete output updates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfinet and EtherNet\/IP Deterministic Networks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interfaces seamlessly with high-speed fieldbus adapters to translate network commands into precise physical relay actuation without communication latency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Density Scaling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimizes panel space by packing 8 isolated relay output points into an open-style, DIN rail mountable module housing designed for high-density architectures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware Flash Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports system integration requirements through standard backplane communication protocols, allowing transparent controller coordination during runtime operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Package Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Allen-Bradley 1794-OW8 Flex 8 Point Relay Output Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Hardware Specification and Instruction Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhysical Mounting and Hardware Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIN-Rail Fastening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount the module securely onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail within an appropriate enclosure, adhering to the open-type protection constraints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure sufficient ambient airflow around the unit to sustain reliable operations across the specified 0 deg C to +55 deg C operating temperature range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiring and Load Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Route high-voltage AC or DC load lines away from low-level signal cables to mitigate electromagnetic interference and protect internal contact circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Operation Queries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the maximum switching voltage supported by the relay contacts?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe isolated relay outputs support switching voltages up to 230 V AC and 125 V DC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow many discrete output channels are provided on this module?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit features 8 independent isolated relay contact output points for discrete load switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the continuous current rating per output channel?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach output channel is rated for a continuous switching current of 2 A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the total 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