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🔹 General Information
| Manufacturer | Allen-Bradley | 
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | 1738-IB8M8 | 
| Description | ArmorPoint Digital Input Module | 
🔹 Technical Specifications
Digital Input Characteristics
| Attribute | Specification | 
|---|---|
| Inputs per Module | 8 (1 group of 8) nonisolated, sinking | 
| Voltage - Off-State Input (Max) | 5V DC | 
| Voltage - On-State Input | Max: 28.8V DC, Min: 10V DC, Nominal: 24V DC | 
| Current - Off-State Input (Max) | 1.5 mA | 
| Current - On-State Input | Max: 5 mA, Min: 2 mA, Nominal: 4 mA @ 24V DC | 
| Input Impedance | Max: 4.7 kΩ, Nominal: 3.6 kΩ | 
| Input Delay Time (OFF to ON / ON to OFF) | 0.5 ms hardware + (0-63 ms selectable) | 
| Input Point Density | 8 | 
Power & Electrical Characteristics
| Attribute | Specification | 
|---|---|
| Field Power Bus Supply Voltage Range | 10-28.8V DC (Nominal: 24V DC) | 
| PointBus Current (Max) | 75 mA @ 5V DC | 
| Power Dissipation (Max) | 1.6W @ 28.8V DC | 
| Thermal Dissipation (Max) | 5.5 BTU/hr @ 28.8V DC | 
| Isolation Voltage | 50V RMS (Tested at 1250V AC RMS for 60s) | 
Indicators & Diagnostics
| Indicator | Probable Cause | 
|---|---|
| Network Status | - Off: Not online (failed test, no power) - Flashing Green: Online but no connections - Green: Online with connections - Flashing Red: Timed-out connections - Red: Critical link failure - Flashing Red/Green: Communication fault detected | 
| I/O Status | - Off: Input is OFF - Yellow: Input is ON | 
| LED Indicators | - 8 yellow input status LEDs (logic side) - 1 green/red network status LED (logic side) - 1 green/red module status LED (logic side) | 
Environmental & Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Specification | 
|---|---|
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.72 x 2.83 x 1.65 inches (120 x 72 x 42 mm) | 
| Weight | 0.64 lb (0.29 kg) | 
| Enclosure Type Rating | Meets IP65/66/67 (when marked) | 
| Mounting Base Screw Torque | #8 screw, 7.5 in-lbs in Aluminum, 16 in-lbs in Steel | 
EMC & Immunity
| Attribute | Specification | 
|---|---|
| Emissions Standard | CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A | 
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