Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley FLEX 5000 User Manual

46 Rockwell Automation Publication 5094-UM001C-EN-P - April 2019
Chapter 2 Common Digital I/O Module Features
Input Module Compatibility
FLEX 5000 digital input modules interface to sensing devices and detect whether
they are On or Off.
FLEX 5000 digital input modules convert DC On/Off signals from user devices
to appropriate logic level for use within the processor. Typical input devices
include the following:
•Proximity switches
• Limit switches
• Selector switches
• Float switches
• Push button switches
When you design systems with FLEX 5000 digital input modules, consider these
factors:
• Voltage necessary for your application
• Current leakage
• Whether you need a solid-state device
• Whether your application uses sinking or sourcing wiring
Output Module Capability
FLEX 5000 digital output modules can be used to drive various output devices.
Typical output devices compatible with FLEX 5000 digital output modules
include these items:
• Motor starters
• Solenoids
•Indicators
Follow these guidelines when designing a system:
• Make sure that the FLEX 5000 digital output modules can supply the
necessary surge and continuous current for proper operation.
• Make sure that the surge and continuous current are not exceeded.
Damage to the module could result.
When you size output loads, refer to the documentation supplied with the output
device for the surge and continuous current necessary to operate the device.
Producer/Consumer
Communication
FLEX 5000 digital I/O modules use the Producer/Consumer communication
model to produce data without a controller polling them first. The modules
produce the data and controllers consume it. That is, the owner-controller and
controllers with a Listen Only connection to the module can consume it.
When an input module produces data, the controllers can consume the data
simultaneously. Simultaneous data consumption mitigates the need for one
controller to send the data to other controllers.
STATUS
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Safety Modules
Standard Modules
STATUS
POWER
SAFETY DIGITAL 16 INPUT 24 VDC
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I/O
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POWER
DIGITAL 16 INPUT 24 VDC
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Safety Modules
Standard Modules

Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley FLEX 5000 Specifications

General

Brand	Rockwell Automation
Model	Allen-Bradley FLEX 5000
Category	Control Unit
Language	English