Technical data
Publication 1794-2.1 - January 2000
FLEX I/O and FLEX Integra Product Data
24V dc 8 Relay Sink/Source Output Module Cat. No. 1794-OW8 121
Simplified Schematic of Relay Module
Load power can be obtained from a variety of sources, and can range
from +5V dc to 240V ac. Make certain that only 24V dc is applied to
the module power terminals on the module terminal base
ATTENTION
!
Do not attempt to increase load current or wattage
capability beyond the maximum rating by
connecting 2 or more outputs in parallel. The
slightest variation in relay switching time may cause
one relay to momentarily switch the total load
current.
Apply only +24V dc power to the power terminals
on the terminal base unit. Make certain that all relay
wiring is properly connected before applying any
power to the module.
Total current draw through the terminal base unit is
limited to 10A. Separate power connections to the
terminal base unit may be necessary.
Specifications - 1794-OW8
Outputs per Module 8 Form A isolated (normally open)
electromechanical relays
Module Location Cat. No. 1794-TBNF, -TB3, -TB3S, -TB2 or -TBN
Terminal Base Unit
Off-State Leakage
Current (max at 240V ac)
1mA thru snubber circuit
Output Voltage Range (load
dependent)
5-30V dc @ 2.0A resistive
48V dc @ 0.5A resistive
125V dc @ 0.25A resistive
125V ac @ 2.0A resistive
240V ac @ 2.0A resistive
Output Current Rating
(at rated power)
Resistive
2A @ 5-30V dc
0.5A @ 48V dc
0.25A @ 125V dc
2A @ 125V ac
2A @ 240V ac
Inductive
2.0A steady state @ 5-30V dc, L/R = 7ms
0.5A steady state @ 48V dc, L/R = 7ms
0.25A steady state @ 125V dc, L/R = 7ms
2.0A steady state, 15A make @ 125V ac,
PF = cos θ = 0.4
2.0A steady state, 15A make @ 240V ac,
PF = cos θ = 0.4
Power Rating
(steady state)
250W max. for 125V ac resistive output
480W max. for 240V ac resistive output
60W max. for 30V dc resistive output
24W max. for 48V dc resistive output
31W max. for 125V dc resistive output
250VA max. for 125V ac inductive output
480VA max. for 240V ac inductive output
60VA max. for 30V dc inductive output
24VA max. for 48V dc inductive output
31VA max. for 125V dc inductive output
120V
ac
24V
dc
48V
dc
240V
ac
24V
dc
120V
ac
240V
ac
125V
dc
Representative Examples of Various Relay Loads
Relay Load Contact Wiring
+24V
dc
dc
Return
40155
Isolation Voltage
Between any 2 sets
of contacts
Customer load to logic
Customer load to 24V
dc supply
Customer 24V dc supply
to logic
2550V dc for 1s
2550V dc for 1s
2550V dc for 1s
850V dc for 1s
Output Signal Delay
OFF to ON
ON to OFF
8ms maximum (time from valid output on signal to
relay energization by module)
26ms maximum (time from valid output off
signal to relay deenergization by module)
Flexbus Current (max) 69mA @ 5V dc
Power Dissipation Maximum 5.5W
Thermal Dissipation Maximum 18.8 BTU/hr
Indicators (field side
indication, logic driven)
8 yellow status indicators
Keyswitch position 9
Initial Contact Resistance 30mΩ
Switching Frequency 1 operation/3s (0.3Hz at rated load) max
Operate/Release Time Maximum 10ms
Bounce Time 1.2ms (mean)
Minimum Contact Load 100µA at 100mV dc
Expected Life of
Electrical Contacts
Minimum 100,000 operations @ rated loads
Fusing
1
Use a 1794-TBNF with a 3.0A Littelfuse 239003
Max Inrush Current 15A
General Specifications
External dc Power
Supply Voltage
Voltage Range
Supply Current
24V dc nominal
19.2 to 31.2V dc (includes 5% ac ripple)
125mA maximum
Dimensions HxWxD 46mm x 94mm x 53mm (1.8in x 3.7in x 2.1in)
Environmental Conditions
Operational Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
Shock Operating
Non-operating
Vibration
0 to 55
o
C (32 to 131
o
F)
-40 to 85
o
C (-40 to 185
o
F)
5 to 95% noncondensing
12g peak acceleration, 11(±1)ms pulse width
50g peak acceleration, 11(±1)ms pulse width
Tested 2g @ 10-500Hz per IEC 68-2-6
Conductors Wire Size
Category
12 gauge (4mm
2
) stranded maximum
3/64 inch (1.2mm) insulation maximum
1
2
Publication
Installation Instructions 1794-5.19
Agency Certification Meets URLR150 and C300;
Meets IEC 1131 AC-15 Utilization Category
1 Module outputs are not fused. If external fusing is desired, you must provide external
fusing.
2 Use this conductor category information for planning conductor routing. Refer to
publication 1770-4.1, “Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines for Noise
Immunity.”
Class I Division 2 certified
Groups A, B, C, D certified
Class I Zone 2 Group IIC certified