284 Rockwell Automation Publication 5069-UM004A-EN-P - April 2019
Appendix C      Application and Wiring Examples for Safety Modules
When the module is wired as shown, it is suitable for applications that are rated 
up to, and including, Category 4 as defined in ISO 13849-1.
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
0
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
Connection Pairs
When you use dual-channel sourcing wiring on the 
5069-OBV8S or 5069-OBV8SK module, you must connect the 
devices to dual-channel connection pairs. For example, the 
devices are connected to channels 4 and 5 because they are a 
connection pair. The following channels are dual-channel 
connection pairs:
• Channels 0 and 1 (shown)
• Channels 2 and 3
• Channels 4 and 5
• Channels 6 and 7
K2
M
LA –
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)
K1
Channel Connections
This wiring example shows connections to Safety Output 0 P 
and Safety Output 1P. You are not limited to using channels 0 
and 1 in this mode. You can use all channel pairs as 
determined by your application.
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. 
24V DC 
SELV/PELV-listed 
power supply
–
+