{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1738-ib8m12-dc-input-module","title":"Allen Bradley 1738-IB8M12 DC Input Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1738-IB8M12\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e1738-IB8M12\u003c\/strong\u003e DC Input Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for 24 VDC discrete signal ingestion and field device monitoring within Allen-Bradley ArmorPoint I\/O platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1738-IB8M12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.94 lbs (0.43 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard ArmorPoint module profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 to 60 deg C (-4 to 140 deg F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 non-isolated sinking inputs (1 group of 8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM12 (Micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal On-State Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Off-State Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal On-State Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 mA @ 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Off-State Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP 67, Sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Operating Altitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2000 meters above sea level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEtherNet\/IP Deterministic Networks and I\/O Density Scaling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEtherNet\/IP Deterministic Networks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maps discrete input channel states directly to ArmorPoint network adapters, executing real-time data transfers across backplane buses without network transmission delays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Density Scaling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrates eight non-isolated sinking channels using M12 micro connectors into a single module, doubling local point density for direct machine-mount applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware Flash Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports synchronized execution profiles and diagnostic reporting through dedicated LED indicators for module status, network connections, and individual channel logic states.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What environmental ingress protection level does the 1738-IB8M12 module provide? A: The module is sealed in an IP 67 rated housing, protecting internal components against industrial dust, liquid immersion, and chemical exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What diagnostic LED indicators are provided on the 1738-IB8M12 module? A: The front panel includes 8 individual channel status LEDs, 1 module status LED, and 1 network status LED to indicate power, fault, configuration, and link conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is the altitude installation threshold for the 1738-IB8M12 without performance derating? A: The module is rated for direct installation in environments up to 2000 meters above sea level without requiring electrical or thermal derating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the sealed module directly to equipment frames using specified mounting hardware, verifying complete seating against the surface to maintain IP 67 integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect field sensors via industrial M12 micro cable assemblies. 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