Allen Bradley 1762-OW8

Working parameters

Rated voltage: The minimum operating voltage for normal operation is 24 VDC. Its voltage is often used in industrial control circuits to ensure stable operation of equipment power supply.

Current capacity: The maximum current capacity of the Allen Bradley 1762-OW8 output point is rated at 2 A. This current capacity value is quite high and can drive multiple loads such as solenoids, relays, or small motors. Each load will receive enough power to start the operation, control the operation, etc., so that it can operate reliably.

Response time: The standard response time is in the millisecond range. When the output needs to be activated and deactivated quickly, fast response is essential for control and operation, such as in the manufacturing process, the valve needs to open and close quickly to control the flow of fluids; the response time of the Allen Bradley 1762-OW8 enables it to control precisely and on time.

Product function

Digital output control: The standard function of the Allen Bradley 1762-OW8 is to output digital signals. It has eight isolated output points that can be controlled externally by software or the framework. These output points can be set to high or low states to turn on and off, respectively. For example, it controls cylinders for automated assembly lines, handling, and positioning operations.

Power Isolation: The Allen Bradley 1762-OW8 provides a degree of isolation for input and output circuits. This action protects the module and any connected control system from electrical noise, surges, and ground loops. This isolation ensures stability and reliability of all control signals in industries where there are multiple electrical devices and possible sources of interference. At the same time, it protects the integrity of data transmitted from the module to other components of the system.

LED Mode Indicator: Each output point of this module is equipped with an LED indicator. The indicator shows the status of the output in an intuitive way. Operations and maintenance personnel can easily verify that the connected equipment is still operating by just glancing at the individual LEDs. Any output activation will cause another LED to light up, speeding up the troubleshooting process and system monitoring. For example, when a motor should be running but the LED is not on; there may be a fault in the control circuit or the motor.

Applications

Manufacturing: Allen Bradley 1762-OW8 has been widely used in the manufacturing industry. It can control any conveying system that operates a conveyor belt and transports raw materials or finished products through motor activation. It can also work in a robotic work cell, controlling the robot's grippers and actuators so that they can accurately pick up, place, and assemble components. It remains very important in any of these automation and control systems. For example, it can control HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) equipment such as fans, dampers, and pumps in building automation systems. In process control, it can control the flow of liquids in the production process through valves and pumps. In the packaging industry, it is mainly used to control packaging machines. They can start the motors that drive the packaging conveyor belts, control the operation of sealing and cutting equipment, and manage the movement of packaging materials. This will ensure the efficiency and accuracy of goods packaging, reduce waste, and improve productivity.