Product Details
Product Description
The 1756-OF8 is an 8-channel analog output module from Allen-Bradley’s ControlLogix platform. Designed for high-precision analog signal control, it delivers configurable voltage or current outputs with superior accuracy and rapid response time, making it ideal for process automation and motion control applications.
This module supports both ±10V and 0–20 mA ranges, providing flexibility across a wide range of industrial systems. Built-in electronic protection, fast settling time, and minimal power loss ensure consistent and stable performance under demanding operating conditions.
Technical Specifications
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Manufacturer: Allen-Bradley
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Model / Part Number: 1756-OF8
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Product Type: Analog Output Module
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Number of Outputs: 8 configurable voltage or current channels
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Output Range: ±10 V DC, 0–20 mA DC
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Nominal Accuracy (at 25 °C): ±0.05 % of full scale (4–21 mA / −10.4–10.4 V)
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Settling Time: < 2 ms to 95 % of final value with resistive load
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Current Draw @ 5.1 V: 150 mA
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Total Backplane Power: 5.8 W
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Power Dissipation: 3.15–5.8 W depending on load (0–750 Ω)
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Thermal Dissipation: 16.78 BTU/hr
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Open-Circuit Detection: Enabled for current outputs > 0.1 mA
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Overvoltage Protection: 24 V DC
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Short-Circuit Protection: Electronically limited to ≤ 21 mA
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Weight: 0.4 kg
Features
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Dual output modes: current or voltage, configurable per channel
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Exceptional accuracy and fast signal response
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Electronic over-current and short-circuit protection
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Compact design for single-slot ControlLogix chassis mounting
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Built-in diagnostics for circuit fault detection
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High signal integrity for precision analog control applications
Applications
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Industrial process control and instrumentation
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Motion and drive control systems
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Analog actuator or valve control
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Data acquisition and distributed control architectures
FAQ / Comparison
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Q: Does the 1756-OF8 support both current and voltage output simultaneously?
A: Yes, each channel can be individually configured for either voltage or current mode. -
Q: What is the difference between 1756-OF6CI and 1756-OF8?
A: The 1756-OF8 provides two additional configurable channels and faster settling performance.
Additional Information
- 100% Genuine Parts: All products are original and authentic, ensuring reliable industrial performance.
- 30-Day Refund Guarantee: Return any in-stock item within 30 days in original, unopened packaging for a full refund (excluding shipping and fees).
- 12-Month Warranty: Covers defects in materials or workmanship; excludes misuse, normal wear, or unauthorized modifications.
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- Purchase Guidance: Check product specifications and compatibility carefully before ordering to ensure proper application.
Tech & Buying Guide
Redundant Automation Systems: Ensuring Continuous Uptime in Critical Control Infrastructure
System reliability directly determines operational profitability across high stakes process industries. Modern industrial automation platforms must eliminate single points of failure to prevent catastrophic shutdowns. Deploying fault tolerant architecture safeguards complex facilities against unexpected hardware glitches, network disruptions, and maintenance outages.
Understanding Types of Noise in Electronic Circuits and Control Systems
Signal integrity directly determines measurement accuracy and loop stability across industrial automation environments. Electronic noise introduces unwanted stochastic interference into analog loops, sensor feedback lines, and digital fieldbus networks. Understanding how intrinsic electronic noise and external electromagnetic interference manifest allows control engineers to optimize signal conditioning and shield sensitive instrumentation effectively.
Why 24V DC Power Supplies Standardize Modern Industrial Automation
Industrial control cabinets worldwide rely on 24V DC as the universal power standard for field instrumentation, sensors, and controllers. Walk into any manufacturing plant, and you will find PLCs, human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and smart actuators running on extra-low voltage DC. Standardizing on 24V DC enhances operational safety, lowers cabinet footprint, and maintains steady control performance across factory networks.