1753-IB16

The 1753-IB16 GuardPLC Digital Input Module is a product of Allen-Bradley’s Rockwell Automation. It operates on 24 Volts DC and has 16 Inputs. The 1753-IB16 digital input module has 16 input channels with a GuardPLC controller. This digital input/output module features distributed I/O modules that are used with the GuardPLC controllers. It has eight positive-switching digital outputs, eight digital inputs, two pulsed outputs, and two negative-switching digital outputs. This GuardPLC system is a modern safety system that offers easy and simple safety PLC fast controller all through, and fastest safety network accessible. The 1753-IB16 is designed in line with IEC 61131 requirement. This GuardPLC system adheres to the global standard requirements for programmable controls and also conforms to most of the latest worldwide safety standards as well as standard requirements for functional safety when it comes to programmable electronic systems.

The 1753-IB16 and the guardPLC system as a whole is comprised of four major parts, including the modular controller and a connected integrated I/O and Safety Communication Networks which consist of DeviceNet Safety and GuardPLC Ethernet. When using safety PLCs and the safety networks, a higher integration and flexibility of machine controls is achieved. Another benefit of this system is its ability for more comfortable and better diagnostics when providing intelligence to the standard control level. It also comes with easier and quick maintenance, reduced cost of installation, reconfiguring and commissioning, reduced cost of hardware and design and potential for performance improvement in systems that are more complex.