{"product_id":"1794-ia8i-rockwell-automation-8-channel-isolated-ac-input-unit","title":"1794-IA8I Rockwell Automation 8-Channel Isolated AC Input Unit","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Architecture and Functional Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1794-IA8I\u003c\/strong\u003e module is an advanced 8-channel isolated AC digital input unit designed for the Allen-Bradley \/ Rockwell Automation \u003cstrong\u003eFlex I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e platform. Operating at a nominal 120V AC, this module features completely isolated input channels, allowing engineers to interface high-voltage control transformers and motor control center circuits safely into distributed rack architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Parameters and Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer \/ Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRockwell Automation \/ Allen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plcsparehub.com\/collections\/allen-bradley-1794-flex-i-o\"\u003eFlex I\/O\u003c\/a\u003e 1794 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ Catalog Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1794-IA8I\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC Digital Input Module (Isolated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 isolated input points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Voltage Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V AC (50\/60 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn-State Voltage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin 65V AC to Max 132V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn-State Current Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin 7.1 mA to Max 14.32 mA (Nominal 12 mA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff-State Limits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax 43V AC voltage; 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