1769-OF4 Allen-Bradley Compact I/O Analog Output Module
1769-OF4 Allen-Bradley Compact I/O Analog Output Module
1769-OF4 Allen-Bradley Compact I/O Analog Output Module
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1769-OF4 Allen-Bradley Compact I/O Analog Output Module

  • Manufacturer: Allen Bradley

  • Part Number: 1769-OF4

  • Condition:New with Original Package

  • Product Type: Analog Output Modules

  • Country of Origin: USA

  • Payment:T/T, Western Union

  • Shipping port: Xiamen

  • Warranty: 12 months

Allen-Bradley 1769-OF4 Compact I/O Analog Output Module

Configured for specific physical voltage and current command execution in industrial control networks, the Allen-Bradley 1769-OF4 (1769-OF4 Output Module) provides direct physical/electrical execution across compatible controller platforms.

Hardware Specifications

Parameter Specification
Model 1769-OF4
Brand Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation
Origin USA
Module Type Compact I/O Analog Output Module
Number of Outputs 4 single-ended channels
Output Voltage Ranges -10 to +10 V, 0 to 10 V, 0 to 5 V, 1 to 5 V, +/-5 V
Output Current Ranges 0 to 20 mA, 4 to 20 mA
Resolution 14-bit (voltage), 13-bit (current)
Accuracy +/-0.1% of full scale
Response Time 2.5 ms per channel
Current Draw at 5.1V 120 mA (145 mA max backplane draw)
Current Draw at 24V 170 mA (125 mA max backplane draw)
Power Consumption 2.86 W maximum heat dissipation
Diagnostics Over-range and under-range detection, safe-state configuration
Protection Open-circuit protection, short-circuit current supported
Slot Width 1
Mounting Option DIN rail or panel mounting
Weight 0.45 kg (1.00 lbs)
Operating Temp 0 deg C to +60 deg C
Storage Temp -40 deg C to +85 deg C
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
System Compatibility CompactLogix (Bulletin 1768/1769 series), MicroLogix 1500

Backplane Bus Communication and Deterministic Scaling

The 1769-OF4 interfaces directly with the system backplane to receive digital command words from the master controller. The internal digital-to-analog converters (DAC) process these values into scaled analog voltage or current signals using independent configuration parameters for each terminal loop. The module utilizes backplane bus communication velocity parameters to ensure deterministic updates within the specified 2.5 ms per channel window. Hardware diagnostics constantly evaluate loop integrity, enabling real-time over-range and under-range reporting while enforcing user-configured safe-state variables during local bus faults.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the hardware respond if communication with the CompactLogix controller is lost?

A: The module executes a predefined safe-state configuration when backplane bus communication fails. Users define whether individual outputs drop to zero, hold their last value, or transition to a specific error state.

Q: Can this module be installed or removed while the system backplane is energized?

A: No. The hardware does not support online insertion and removal (RIUP). Operators must isolate the 5.1 VDC and 24 VDC power supplies feeding the backplane before seating or unseating the module slot connection to prevent permanent hardware damage.

Field Installation Guidelines

  • Mechanical Positioning: Mount the hardware on an approved 35 mm DIN rail or anchor it directly to a backplate using the designated mounting screw holes. Ensure the module locks completely onto adjacent I/O modules via the integrated bus connectors.
  • Electrical Grounding: Terminate all signal wiring shields at one end only to eliminate ground loops. Connect the drainage wires directly to the functional earth panel ground bus bar.
  • Separation Rules: Maintain physical separation between the low-voltage analog field wiring and high-voltage AC electrical power distribution conduits to reduce induction hazards.
  • Terminal Interface: Strip copper conductor wires to factory specified limits before securing them within the terminal blocks. Verify that total backplane current draw remains within the constraints of the local power supply distance rating.
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