Allen-Bradley 1794-OW8 Flex I/O Relay Output Module

Description:

The Allen-Bradley 1794-OW8 FLEX I/O 8-Point Relay Output Module is used in distributed industrial automation systems to provide relay-based output control for AC and DC field devices in remote I/O applications. Commonly installed in manufacturing equipment, packaging machinery, conveyor systems, material handling equipment, and process control systems requiring flexible relay output switching through FLEX I/O architecture. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this module for system expansion, replacement, retrofit projects, and modernization of distributed control systems.

Applications:

The Allen-Bradley 1794-OW8 Relay Output Module is commonly used for controlling motor starters, solenoid valves, contactors, pilot lights, alarms, pumps, and other field devices in packaging equipment, conveyor controls, assembly machinery, process automation systems, and industrial manufacturing environments where isolated relay outputs are required for mixed AC and DC loads.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Allen-Bradley
• Part Number: 1794-OW8
• Alternate Part Number: 1794OW8
• Product Type: Relay Output Module
• Series: FLEX I/O
• Number of Outputs: 8 Relay Outputs
• Output Type: Electromechanical Relay Contacts
• Contact Configuration: Normally Open Relay Contacts
• Operating Voltage Range: 5-250 VAC / 5-30 VDC
• Continuous Current per Output: 2.0 A
• Continuous Current per Module: 8.0 A
• Contact Rating: 2 A Resistive Load
• Isolation Voltage: 850 VDC Tested
• Backplane Current Draw: 90 mA at 5 VDC
• Compatible Terminal Bases: 1794-TB3, 1794-TB3S, 1794-TBNF
• Mounting Style: DIN Rail Mount with FLEX I/O Terminal Base
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
• Application Environment: Industrial Automation and Distributed I/O Systems

Common Replacements:

• Allen-Bradley 1794-OW8XT
• Allen-Bradley 1794-OB16
• Allen-Bradley 1794-OV16