Features:
- Supports up to 8 channels for thermocouple, RTD, and millivolt signal inputs in a single FLEX I/O module.
- Provides 14-bit resolution with strong noise immunity and -80 dB common mode rejection for stable industrial measurements.
- Integrates advanced diagnostics including wire-off detection, CJC monitoring, and rapid fault response within two scans.
The Allen-Bradley 1794-IRT8 is widely used in distributed automation systems where precise temperature and analog signal acquisition is required. It supports a combination of thermocouple, RTD, and millivolt inputs within a compact FLEX I/O structure. This makes the Allen-Bradley 1794-IRT8 suitable for process monitoring environments that demand flexible sensor integration. Its modular design allows engineers to expand I/O capacity without large rack systems. The Allen-Bradley 1794-IRT8 is often deployed in control cabinets where space efficiency and scalability are important considerations.
In industrial control applications, the Allen-Bradley 1794-IRT8 connects through FLEX I/O adapters and terminal base units to ensure seamless communication with programmable controllers. Each Allen-Bradley 1794-IRT8 module operates as part of a distributed architecture that supports up to eight terminal bases per adapter. This structure helps reduce wiring complexity while maintaining reliable signal transmission. The Allen-Bradley 1794-IRT8 also supports firmware-based configuration, eliminating the need for physical switches. Its integration approach makes it suitable for modern automation systems requiring flexible deployment.
The Allen-Bradley 1794-IRT8 provides accurate measurement performance through 14-bit resolution and strong electrical noise resistance. The Allen-Bradley 1794-IRT8 includes common mode rejection capability of -80 dB and supports stable operation in electrically noisy environments. It also features isolation rated at 50 V continuous and built-in detection for wiring faults and signal anomalies. With support for thermocouple and RTD input ranges, the Allen-Bradley 1794-IRT8 ensures adaptable use across different industrial sensing requirements. These capabilities make it suitable for continuous process monitoring and control feedback systems.
The 1794-IRT8 Allen-Bradley Flex 8 Point Thermocouple RTD Module may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Allen-Bradley 1794-IRT8 Flex 8 Point Thermocouple RTD Module Manuals,Datasheets,Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
Allen-Bradley 1794-IRT8 Flex 8 Point Thermocouple RTD Module Specs
General
- Manufacturer Allen-Bradley
- Model 1794-IRT8
- Condition New Original ready stock
- Product Family 1794-IRT8/A,1794-IRT8/B,1794-IRT8XT
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
- Metallurgical High-Temperature Monitoring: Data acquisition from thermocouples operating at temperatures above 1000°C in smelting furnaces.
- Cold Chain Temperature Monitoring: High-precision PT100 resistance thermometer measurement in pharmaceutical cold storage.
- Motor Bearing Protection: Multi-channel real-time temperature monitoring of bearings with pre-embedded RTDs in large pump sets.
- Chemical Reaction Control: Intrinsically safe explosion-proof isolation input for multiple temperature signals in hazardous areas.
- Certification: Meets CE, c-UL-us, and Class I Div 2 explosion-proof standards.
- Isolation: Continuous 500V AC isolation protection between the channel and the system.
- Environment: Must be installed in an enclosure with an IP54 or higher protection rating.
- Operation: Never plug or unplug modules while the system is energized or in an environment with an explosion risk.
- Base: The module must snap into the 1794-TB3 or 1794-TB3S terminal base.
- Alignment: Align the guide strip on the module with the base slot and press vertically downwards.
- Locking: Rotate the locking screw on the top of the module clockwise to secure it to the base.
- Shielding: The shielding of the thermocouple and RTD signal lines must be grounded at one end.