{"product_id":"1769-iq16-allen-bradley-compact-i-o-24vdc-sink-source-discrete-module","title":"1769-IQ16 Allen-Bradley Compact I\/O 24VDC Sink Source Discrete Module","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #0056b3; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eAllen-Bradley 1769-IQ16 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eAllen-Bradley 1769-IQ16\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-density, 16-point discrete digital input module engineered for the CompactLogix and MicroLogix 1500 controller families. Operating within the versatile Compact I\/O platform, this module provides reliable sensing for various industrial field devices such as limit switches, proximity sensors, and pushbuttons. The 16 input channels are divided into two isolated groups of eight, allowing for flexible sink or source wiring configurations to match diverse system electrical layouts. With a robust hardware profile and an integrated 8-module power supply distance rating, the 1769-IQ16 is a staple for expanding digital processing capacity in localized automation cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #004085; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eCore Technical Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #0056b3; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eHigh-Density Grouped Isolation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 16 discrete input points are divided systematically into 2 distinct electrical groups containing 8 inputs each. This isolated grouping configuration prevents global channel cross-talk and allows system designers to run mixed sensor potentials safely across a single hardware assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004085; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eRobust Power Supply Distance Rating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a power supply distance rating of 8 modules, the 1769-IQ16 offers remarkable layout flexibility on the I\/O bank. It can be positioned up to 8 slots away from the system power supply module without suffering from backplane bus communication attenuation or logic voltage sags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004085; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eIndustrial Transient Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with built-in surge current protection rated up to 30 Amps for a 10 ms window, the module safeguards vulnerable internal logic optocouplers against high-voltage induction spikes and localized field switching transients common in heavy industrial panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #004085; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1769-IQ16\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Line \/ Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCompact I\/O \/ CompactLogix System Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer \/ Brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAllen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTotal Points \u0026amp; Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16-point discrete digital inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGroup Channel Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 groups of 8 inputs each (sink\/source adaptability)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWorking Voltage Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 30 Volts AC \/ 30 Volts DC maximum limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOn-State \/ Off-State Thresholds\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOn-State Voltage: 10V DC min | Off-State Voltage: 5V DC max\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInput Hardware Delay\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8.0 milliseconds Turn-On filtering delay constant\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Supply Distance Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMax 8 modules away from localized bank power supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurge Peak Current Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30 Amperes maximum rating (bounded to 10 ms durations)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature Bounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) continuous range\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Weight \u0026amp; Form Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e270 g (0.60 lb) | 118 × 87 × 87 mm (4.65 × 3.43 × 3.43 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #004085; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Engineering Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004085; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eChassis and DIN-Rail Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1769-IQ16 module mounts cleanly to a standard EN 50022 DIN rail or can be panel-mounted via integrated screw holes. Before interlocking the module with adjacent hardware, ensure that system power is disconnected. Slide the module onto the DIN rail, push it flush against the adjoining module until the bus connector tabs mate firmly, and secure the bus levers to locked positions to enable the internal log-tracking communication path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004085; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eField Wiring Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField sensors link to the module through the removable terminal block array hidden beneath the protective front door. Route sensor lines carefully using appropriate wire strain reliefs. Connect the common line for each distinct 8-point group according to whether your field sensors use sink or source output configurations. Verify that signal wires carry reliable voltages, satisfying the 10V DC minimum On-State requirement and staying well within the 30V working threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004085; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eInput Delay and Debounce Timing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe input channels feature an integrated hardware-fixed 8 ms turn-on delay. This onboard filtering interval effectively prevents contact bounce artifacts from mechanical relays or switchgear from translating into false logic triggers within your CompactLogix routine, maintaining execution stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #004085; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What does the 8-module distance rating mean for a 1769-IQ16 installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA1: This rating dictates that the module cannot be placed more than 8 slots away from the CompactLogix power supply on the local I\/O chassis bank. Exceeding this boundary causes a signal dropout and communication line faults across the backplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Can the 1769-IQ16 handle 24V AC signals from proximity switches?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA2: No. While the working voltage limit supports up to 30V AC, the defined switching thresholds (On-State 10V DC, Off-State 5V DC) are calibrated specifically for DC logic voltage profiles. Utilizing AC signaling degrades the precision of the 8 ms input response loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Is it possible to mix sink and source sensors on a single 1769-IQ16 module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA3: Yes, but only across different groups. Because the module is divided into two separate isolated groups of 8 inputs, you can wire one 8-point block in a sink configuration and the second 8-point block in a source configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51050305028228,"sku":"1769-IQ16","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/7454\/7844\/files\/1769-IQ16-2.jpg?v=1782833458","url":"https:\/\/www.etowonauto.com\/nb\/products\/1769-iq16-allen-bradley-compact-i-o-24vdc-sink-source-discrete-module","provider":"Etowon Auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}