Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allen-Bradley 1734-OB8?
Allen-Bradley 1734-OB8 is a Bulletin 1734 POINT I/O digital output module with eight non-isolated 24 VDC sourcing outputs. It is designed for compatible industrial control systems requiring distributed digital output switching.
How many output channels does 1734-OB8 have?
The module provides eight digital output channels arranged as one group of eight. All eight outputs are sourcing-type DC outputs, and they are not individually isolated from each other.
What voltage does 1734-OB8 use?
The nominal output and field supply voltage is 24 VDC. The documented on-state operating voltage range is 10-28.8 VDC. The load voltage and module field power arrangement must be compatible with the installed POINT I/O system.
What is the maximum output current of 1734-OB8?
Each channel can supply up to 1 A, but the combined output current of the module must not exceed 3 A. For example, using several outputs simultaneously requires adding their individual load currents to verify that the total remains within the module rating.
Is Allen-Bradley 1734-OB8 a sourcing or sinking output module?
The 1734-OB8 is a sourcing output module. When an output is energized, it supplies positive DC voltage to a connected load that returns to the DC common. The load wiring must use the correct sourcing-output polarity.
What is the difference between 1734-OB8 and 1734-OB8E?
Both modules provide eight 24 VDC sourcing outputs. The 1734-OB8 is the standard version without the additional channel-level electronic protection and fault diagnostics provided by the 1734-OB8E. They should not be considered functionally identical when the application depends on electronic protection or diagnostic reporting.
Does 1734-OB8 have electronic short-circuit protection?
The standard 1734-OB8 does not provide the electronically protected output functionality of the 1734-OB8E. Appropriate external circuit protection, load current verification and inductive-load suppression must be considered during installation.
What is the difference between 1734-OB8 and 1734-IB8?
The 1734-OB8 is an eight-point digital output module used to command compatible field loads. The 1734-IB8 is an eight-point digital input module used to receive signals from compatible field devices. Their functions, terminal assignments and controller configurations are different.
Which terminal bases are compatible with 1734-OB8?
The manufacturer lists 1734-TB, 1734-TBS, 1734-TOP and 1734-TOPS terminal bases for the eight-point sourcing output module. The terminal base must match the module's mechanical and wiring requirements, and its exact configuration should be checked before replacement.
Does 1734-OB8 need a separate communication adapter?
Yes. The 1734-OB8 is a POINT I/O output module rather than a standalone PLC or Ethernet adapter. It communicates through a compatible POINT I/O adapter over the POINTBus backplane, with the network protocol determined by the selected adapter.
What are the dimensions and operating temperature of 1734-OB8?
The approximate module dimensions are 56.6 × 12.1 × 77.5 mm, measured as height, width and depth, with a module weight of approximately 35.4 g. The operating temperature range is -20°C to +55°C, and the module is intended for installation within a suitable industrial enclosure.
What should be checked before ordering 1734-OB8?
Verify the exact catalog number 1734-OB8, hardware series, eight sourcing output channels, 24 VDC field supply, 1 A per-channel current limit, 3 A combined module limit, POINTBus power budget, compatible 1734 terminal base, output wiring assignments, network adapter compatibility, controller configuration, external circuit protection, inductive-load suppression and available installation space. When replacing an existing module, confirm that the application does not require the electronically protected 1734-OB8E version.