{"product_id":"plc-5-allen-bradley-1771-ws-load-cell-weigh-module","title":"PLC-5 Allen-Bradley 1771-WS Load Cell Weigh Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1771-WS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a single-channel weigh scale module engineered for precise load cell measurement in industrial environments. It processes weight data and communicates with PLC-5 controllers, delivering accurate and reliable performance for critical automation tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRockwell Automation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \u0026amp; Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1771-WS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePLC-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5 V DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Current:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.5 A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage \u0026amp; Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10 V DC ±5%, maximum 1.5 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Mode Rejection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.25 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible I\/O Chassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1771-A1B, -A2B, -A3B, -A3B1, -A4B, 1771-AM1, -AM2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0°C to 60°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-40°C to 85°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0% to 90%, non-condensing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.73 kg (1.6 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Channel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHandles data from one or more load cells with high precision\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Power Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCapable of supporting up to 8 load cells when using an external power source\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAccepts calibration values from a data table and transfers them to the PLC-5 processor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus Indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDual-color LEDs for Run\/Fault and Calibrate\/Communication status\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrostatic Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModule requires grounded handling to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial weighing systems requiring precise load cell measurement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegration with PLC-5 systems for automated weight control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess monitoring in manufacturing, chemical, or material handling operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many load cells can the 1771-WS support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module supports one channel by default and can interface with up to 8 load cells using an external power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What type of status indicators does the module have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt features red and green LEDs for Run\/Fault and Calibrate\/Communication monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it operate in harsh industrial environments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes, it operates from 0°C to 60°C and can be stored safely from -40°C to 85°C, with 0–90% non-condensing humidity tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What precautions are needed for handling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module is sensitive to electrostatic discharge and should be handled with a grounded wrist strap or equivalent grounding method.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52240479224117,"sku":"1771-WS","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/7630\/5461\/files\/1771-WS.jpg?v=1768901499","url":"https:\/\/www.5gplc.com\/products\/plc-5-allen-bradley-1771-ws-load-cell-weigh-module","provider":"High Five PLC Solution Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}