{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1746-oa16-120-240vac-16-point-output-module","title":"Allen-Bradley 1746-OA16 120\/240VAC 16 Point Output Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eAllen-Bradley 1746-OA16\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 16-point discrete AC output module belonging to the SLC 500 modular I\/O hardware system by Rockwell Automation. Designed for control of AC-powered actuators, solenoids, motor starters, and indicator lights, this module operates across a nominal 120\/240 V AC supply voltage with a broad continuous operating range of 85 to 265 V AC (47–63 Hz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized into two (2) individually isolated channels of eight (8) outputs each, the \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e1746-OA16\u003c\/strong\u003e features optical coupling and integrated filter circuitry for signal noise suppression. Weighing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.38 kg (0.84 lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it installs into any single slot of an SLC 500 local or remote chassis, drawing 0.370 A (370 mA) from the 5.1 V DC backplane supply while providing convenient maintenance via removable terminal blocks (RTBs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCore Technical Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Grouped Channel Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Configured with 16 AC output points split into two isolated groups of 8 channels, allowing distinct phase or voltage source control across banks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Inrush Surge Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports surge currents up to 10.0 A per point for 25 ms, enabling safe switching of inductive loads without damaging output triacs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable Terminal Block (RTB) Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simplifies module replacement and field servicing without requiring the rewiring of individual field connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Noise Isolation \u0026amp; Status LEDs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features full optical isolation between backplane logic and field side circuits, accompanied by front-panel status LEDs for rapid visual diagnostics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBrand \/ Manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eAllen-Bradley \/ Rockwell Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCatalog Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e1746-OA16\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSLC 500 Modular I\/O Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eDigital \/ Discrete AC Output Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNumber of Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e16 AC outputs (2 groups of 8 channels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNominal Output Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e120 \/ 240 V AC (47 to 63 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Voltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e85 to 265 V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eContinuous Current per Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.50 A @ 30°C (86°F) | 0.25 A @ 60°C (140°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eContinuous Current per Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e8.0 A max @ 30°C (86°F) | 4.0 A max @ 60°C (140°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMinimum Load Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e10 mA per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurge Current per Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e10.0 A maximum for 25 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOn-State Voltage Drop\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e1.50 V AC @ 0.50 A load current\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOff-State Leakage Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2 mA maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSignal Delay Times\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOFF-to-ON: 1 ms | ON-to-OFF: 11.0 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBackplane Current Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.370 A (370 mA) @ 5.1 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSlot Width \u0026amp; Wiring Wiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSingle slot \/ Removable Terminal Block (RTB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature \/ Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) | 5% to 95% Non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEstimated Shipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eApprox. 0.38 kg (0.84 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Handling Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis Power Off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always remove system power from the SLC 500 chassis before inserting or removing the 1746-OA16 module to prevent backplane damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Block Removal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilize the release tabs on the Removable Terminal Block (RTB) to disconnect field wiring as a single unit when replacing hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Derating Verification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure load currents stay under 0.25 A per point if cabinet operating temperatures exceed 30°C (86°F) up to the 60°C (140°F) threshold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What is the continuous current rating per point for the Allen-Bradley 1746-OA16 module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA1: It supports 0.50 A per point at 30°C, derating to 0.25 A per point at 60°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: How much backplane current does the 1746-OA16 module draw?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA2: The module consumes 370 mA (0.370 A) at 5.1 V DC from the SLC chassis power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Does the 1746-OA16 output module require wiring removal during replacement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA3: No, it features a removable terminal block (RTB) that allows module swapping without disconnecting individual wires.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52664973918340,"sku":"1746-OA16","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/7454\/7844\/files\/1746-OA16-1.jpg?v=1787317036","url":"https:\/\/www.etowonauto.com\/tr\/products\/allen-bradley-1746-oa16-120-240vac-16-point-output-module","provider":"Etowon Auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}