Rockwell Automation Publication 5069-UM004A-EN-P - April 2019 277
Application and Wiring Examples for Safety Modules      Appendix C
5069-OBV8S and 
5069-OBV8SK Module 
Wiring Diagrams
You can use the safety output modules in Bipolar mode or Sourcing mode.
Bipolar Mode
When the module is wired as shown, and the requirements listed are met in the 
project of the safety controller, it is suitable for applications that are rated up 
to, and including, Category 4 as defined in ISO 13849-1. To achieve that 
suitability rating, the Point Mode must be Safety Pulse Test.
For Cat.4 applications, if your application remains in safe state, that is, the 
output is off, for a prolonged duration, we recommend that you take one of the 
following actions:
• Apply output monitoring at the actuator. The monitoring can be direct 
or indirect. 
• Limit the safe state to no more than 24 hours.
• Conduct functional test if safe state dwell time increases.
5069-OBV8S
OUTPUT
Safety Output 0 P (Sourcing)
LA +
LA –
Safety Output 3 P (Sourcing)
Safety Output 4 P (Sourcing)
Safety Output 4 N (Sinking)
Safety Output 1 N (Sinking)
Safety Output 5 P (Sourcing)
Safety Output 5 N (Sinking)
Safety Output 6 P (Sourcing)
Safety Output 6 N (Sinking)
Safety Output 7 P (Sourcing)
Safety Output 7 N (Sinking)
Safety Output 3 N (Sinking)
Safety Output 2 N (Sinking)
Safety Output 2 P (Sourcing)
Safety Output 1 P (Sourcing)
Safety Output 0 N (Sinking)
K
M
Actuator
Channel Connections
This wiring example shows connections to the P-N pair for Safety 
Output 0. You are not limited to using channel 0 in this mode. You 
can use all channel pairs as determined by your application.
24V DC 
SELV/PELV-listed 
power supply –
+
LA Power
The Local Actuator (LA+ and LA –) power connections are used to 
supply field-side power to the module.
• The 5069-OBV8S and 5069-OBV8SK modules do not draw 
current from the SA Power bus. The modules are DC type 
modules. Therefore, you must install them on an SA Power bus 
that uses DC power.
• If you install modules in a system that use AC SA power and DC SA 
power, you must install them on separate SA power buses.
• You use a 5069-FPD field potential distributor to establish a new 
SA Power bus in a system. SA Power buses are isolated from each 
other. To keep the modules on separate SA Power buses, complete 
the following steps.
1. Install the modules that use one type of SA power, for example 
DC, to the right of the adapter or controller, that is, the first SA 
Power bus.
2. Install the 5069-FPD field potential distributor to establish a 
second SA Power bus.
3. Install the modules that use the other type of SA power, for 
example AC, on the second SA Power bus.
•We strongly recommend that if, you have a direct connection 
between the safety output module and an input module and 
those modules are powered by separate power supplies, that you 
connect SA- and LA- together. This practice helps to eliminate 
grounding float from disrupting diagnostics. 
Connection Pairs
The terminals for each channel function as a Bipolar connection pair 
when you use a 5069-OBV8S or 5069-OB8VSK module in Bipolar 
switching mode. For example, the Safety Output 0 P (Sourcing) 
terminal and Safety Output 0 N (Sinking) terminal are a Bipolar 
connection pair. That is, they are a P-N pair.
When the module is in Bipolar switching mode, you must connect 
the device to both terminals.