Allen-Bradley 1771-OW16 Electromechanical Contact Output Module

Description:

The Allen-Bradley 1771-OW16 Electromechanical Contact Output Module is used in PLC-5 and 1771 I/O control systems to provide relay-based output switching for industrial automation applications. Commonly installed in manufacturing equipment, conveyor systems, packaging machinery, material handling equipment, and process control systems requiring isolation and flexible AC/DC load control. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this module for system expansion, replacement, retrofit projects, and continued support of legacy Allen-Bradley PLC platforms.

Applications:

The Allen-Bradley 1771-OW16 Output Module is commonly used for controlling motor starters, solenoid valves, contactors, pilot lights, alarms, pumps, and other field devices in industrial automation systems, packaging equipment, conveyor controls, assembly machinery, and process manufacturing facilities where electromechanical relay outputs are required.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Allen-Bradley
• Part Number: 1771-OW16
• Product Type: Electromechanical Contact Output Module
• Alternate Part Number: 1771-0W16
• Series: 1771 PLC I/O
• Number of Outputs: 16 Relay Outputs
• Output Type: Electromechanical Relay Contacts
• Contact Configuration: Normally Open Relay Contacts
• Operating Voltage Range: 5-265 VAC / 5-125 VDC
• Continuous Current per Output: 2.0 A
• Continuous Current per Module: 8.0 A
• Contact Rating: 2 A at 30 VDC, 2 A at 120 VAC, 0.25 A at 250 VDC
• Isolation: Relay Isolation Between Outputs and Logic Circuitry
• Backplane Current Draw: 280 mA at 5 VDC
• Compatible Chassis: 1771 I/O Chassis
• Wiring Arm Compatibility: 1771-WH Series Wiring Arms
• Mounting Style: Chassis Mounted
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
• Application Environment: Industrial Automation and Process Control Systems

Common Replacements:

• Allen-Bradley 1771-OW8
• Allen-Bradley 1771-OAD
• Allen-Bradley 1771-OBD