Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- FlexArmor 24V dc Sinking Input Modules Installation Instructions
- Package Contents
- European Union Directive Compliance
- Related Publications
- Install Your FlexArmor I/O Module
- Install the Modules into the Baseplate
- Connect the Cordset to the FlexArmor Module
- Communicate with Your FlexArmor System
- Troubleshooting with the Indicators
- Specifications
- Hazardous Location Approval
- Back Cover

FlexArmor 24V dc Sinking Input Modules 7
Publication 1798-IN001A-EN-P - January 2001
Specifications
Input Module Specifications
Specifications 1798-IB4 1798-IB8
Module Type Digital Input, Sinking Digital Input, Sinking
Number of Channels 1 group of 4 1 group of 8
Sensor Source Current 400 mA maximum 400 mA maximum
On-state Voltage 10-28.8V dc; 24V dc nominal 10-28.8V dc; 24V dc nominal
On-state Current 2-12 mA; 8 mA @ 24V dc 2-12 mA; 8 mA @ 24V dc
Off-state Voltage 5V dc maximum 5V dc maximum
Off-State Current 1.5 mA minimum 1.5 mA minimum
Channel Impedance 4.6KΩ maximum 4.6KΩ maximum
Isolation Voltage 850V dc channel-to-system for 1s 850V dc channel-to-system for 1s
Delay Times: Off to On
On to Off
256 us, 512 us, 1 ms, 2ms
4 ms, 8 ms, 16 ms, 32 ms
(Selectable; 256 us default)
256 us, 512 us, 1 ms, 2ms
4 ms, 8 ms, 16 ms, 32 ms
(Selectable; 256 us default)
FlexBus Current 20 mA maximum 20 mA maximum
Power Dissipation 2.0W @ 28.8V dc 3.0W @ 28.8V dc
Thermal Dissipation 6.8 BTU/hr. @ 28.8V dc 10.2 BTU/hr. @ 28.8V dc
Indicators 4 channel status - yellow
4 fault LED indicators- red
8 channel status - yellow
8 fault LED indicators - red
External DC Power
Voltage (24V dc nom.)
Current
10-28.8V dc; 5% AC ripple
450 mA maximum
10-28.8V dc; 5% AC ripple
500 mA maximum
Dimensions
(H x D x W)
118 mm X 57 mm X 40 mm
4.63 in. X 2.25 in. x 1.58 in.
118 mm X 57 mm X 40 mm
4.63 in. X 2.25 in. X 1.58 in.
Environmental Conditions:
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Shock: Operating
Non-Operating
Vibration
-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
30G peak, 11±1 ms pulse width
50G peak, 11±1 ms pulse width
5G @ 10-500 Hz per IEC 68-2-6
-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
30G peak, 11±1 ms pulse width
50G peak, 11±1 ms pulse width
5G @ 10-500 Hz per IEC 68-2-6
Conductors See publication DN-6.7.2
Enclosure Meets IP67
Agency Certification
(When product is marked)
CUL listed
UL Hazardous Class 1, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D certified
CE marked for all applicable directives
marked for all applicable acts
N223