Title: Allen‑Bradley 1734‑IB8S POINT Guard I/O Safety Digital Input Module
1. Product Overview
Allen‑Bradley 1734‑IB8S is POINT Guard I/O safety digital input module from Rockwell Automation. It provides 8‑channel sinking safety digital inputs for distributed safety control system. Communicate via CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP, compatible with GuardLogix safety controllers and POINT I/O adapters. Certified for SIL3 / PLe / Cat.4, it collects signals from emergency stop, safety gate switches, light curtains and other safety field devices, supports short‑circuit, wire‑break fault diagnosis, widely used for machinery functional‑safety control.
2. Core Advantages & Key Features
- 8‑Channel Sinking Safety Digital Inputs 8 points sinking safety input, nominal 24VDC field signal, IEC 61131‑2 Type 3 input, support single‑channel / dual‑channel safety wiring mode.
- High‑grade Functional‑Safety Certification TÜV certified, meet SIL 3 (IEC 61508), PLe / Cat.4 (ISO 13849‑1) for high‑risk industrial safety applications.
- 4 Pulse‑Test Outputs for Circuit Diagnosis 4‑point sourcing pulse‑test outputs, detect wire break, short‑circuit and cross‑wiring fault, improve safety loop reliability.
- CIP Safety Communication Work with POINT I/O adapter (1734‑AENT / 1734‑AENTR), transmit safety data over EtherNet/IP CIP Safety to GuardLogix / SmartGuard 600 safety PLC.
- Channel‑level LED Diagnostic Indicator LED for each channel and module status, fast on‑site fault locating, reduce downtime for safety‑critical equipment.
- Compact DIN‑rail Modular Design DIN‑rail installation, compact dimension, expandable POINT I/O station, cage‑clamp terminal base mounting (1734‑TOP / TOP3 series).
- Global Certifications CE, UL, cULus, ATEX Zone 2 compliant, fit worldwide industrial automation projects.
3. Technical Parameters
| Item |
Specification |
| Model |
1734‑IB8S |
| Brand |
Allen‑Bradley (Rockwell Automation) |
| Series |
POINT Guard I/O |
| Module Type |
Safety Digital Input Module |
| Input Channel |
8‑channel Sinking Safety Input |
| Pulse‑Test Output |
4‑channel Sourcing Test Output (max 0.7A each) |
| Field Voltage |
19.2‑28.8 V DC (24V DC nominal) |
| Safety Level |
SIL 3, PLe, Cat.4 |
| Communication |
CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP |
| Compatible Controller |
GuardLogix, SmartGuard 600 |
| Installation |
DIN‑rail, requires terminal base 1734‑TOP / TOP3 |
| Protection Class |
IP20 (cabinet‑mount only) |
| Operating Temperature |
‑20 ℃ ~ +60 ℃ |
| Weight |
Approx. 0.09 kg |
| Software |
RSLogix 5000 V17 or above |
4. Application Industries & Typical Scenarios
Applicable Industries
- Packaging Machinery
- Material Conveying System
- Machine‑tool & Robotics
- Automotive Equipment
- Food & Beverage Production
- General‑purpose industrial safety control
Typical Equipment
Emergency‑stop signal collection, safety‑gate interlock monitoring, safety light‑curtain input, safety‑limit switch detection, distributed safety zone control on machine stations.
5. Packing & Logistics Reference
- Condition: Original brand‑new genuine
- Packaging: Original factory individual carton
- Warranty: 12‑month manufacturer official warranty
- Support bulk‑order export shipment for global automation projects