Rockwell Automation 1794-IM16_OM16 FLEX I/O 240V AC Input and Output Modules User Manual
North american hazardous location approval
 
Publication 1794-IN123B-EN-P - May 2009
Installation Instructions
FLEX I/O 240V AC Digital Input and Output 
Modules
1794-IM16, 1794-OM16
North American Hazardous Location Approval
The following modules are North American Hazardous Location approved: 
1794-IM16, 1794-OM16. 
Important User Information
Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of 
electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and 
Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell 
Automation sales office or online at
)
describes some important differences between solid state equipment and hard-wired 
electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the wide variety of 
uses for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment must 
satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or 
consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. 
Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, 
Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the 
examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of 
information, circuits, equipment, or software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of 
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is prohibited.
Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
WARNING
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an 
explosion in a hazardous environment, which may lead to personal injury or 
death, property damage, or economic loss.
IMPORTANT
Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding 
of the product.
ATTENTION
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to 
personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions 
help you:
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identify a hazard
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avoid a hazard
•
recognize the consequence
ATTENTION
Environment and Enclosure
This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial 
environment, in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in IEC 
60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 m (6562 ft) without derating.
This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment 
according to IEC/CISPR 11. Without appropriate precautions, there may be 
potential difficulties ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other 
environments due to conducted as well as radiated disturbance.
This equipment is supplied as open-type equipment. It must be mounted 
within an enclosure that is suitably designed for those specific 
environmental conditions that will be present and appropriately designed 
to prevent personal injury resulting from accessibility to live parts. The 
enclosure must have suitable flame-retardant properties to prevent or 
minimize the spread of flame, complying with a flame spread rating of 
5VA, V2, V1, V0 (or equivalent) if non-metallic. The interior of the 
enclosure must be accessible only by the use of a tool. Subsequent 
sections of this publication may contain additional information regarding 
specific enclosure type ratings that are required to comply with certain 
product safety certifications.
In addition to this publication, see:
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Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, for
additional installation requirements, Allen-Bradley publication
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NEMA Standards 250 and IEC 60529, as applicable, for explanations
of the degrees of protection provided by different types of enclosure.
ATTENTION
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can cause 
internal damage and affect normal operation. Follow these guidelines 
when you handle this equipment:
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Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
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Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
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Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards.
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Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
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If available, use a static-safe workstation.
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Store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging when not 
in use.
ATTENTION
FLEX I/O is grounded through the DIN rail to chassis ground. Use zinc 
plated yellow-chromate steel DIN rail to assure proper grounding. The use 
of other DIN rail materials (for example, aluminum or plastic) that can 
corrode, oxidize, or are poor conductors, can result in improper or 
intermittent grounding. Secure DIN rail to mounting surface approximately 
every 200 mm (7.8 in.) and use end-anchors appropriately.
WARNING
If you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on, an 
electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location 
installations. Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous 
before proceeding.
WARNING
Do not connect control circuit directly to line voltage. Line voltage must be 
supplied by a suitable, approved isolating transformer or power supply 
having short circuit capacity not exceeding 100 VA maximum or equivalent.
The following information applies 
when operating this equipment in 
hazardous locations:
Informations sur l’utilisation de cet 
équipement en environnements dangereux :
Products marked “CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D” 
are suitable for use in Class I Division 2 
Groups A, B, C, D, Hazardous Locations and 
nonhazardous locations only. Each product is 
supplied with markings on the rating 
nameplate indicating the hazardous location 
temperature code. When combining 
products within a system, the most adverse 
temperature code (lowest “T” number) may 
be used to help determine the overall 
temperature code of the system. 
Combinations of equipment in your system 
are subject to investigation by the local 
Authority Having Jurisdiction at the time of 
installation.
Les produits marqués "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" 
ne conviennent qu’à une utilisation en 
environnements de Classe I Division 2 Groupes 
A, B, C, D dangereux et non dangereux. Chaque 
produit est livré avec des marquages sur sa 
plaque d’identification qui indiquent le code de 
température pour les environnements 
dangereux. Lorsque plusieurs produits sont 
combinés dans un système, le code de 
température le plus défavorable (code de 
température le plus faible) peut être utilisé pour 
déterminer le code de température global du 
système. Les combinaisons d’équipements dans 
le système sont sujettes à inspection par les 
autorités locales qualifiées au moment de 
l’installation.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
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Do not disconnect equipment unless
power has been removed or the area 
is known to be nonhazardous. 
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Do not disconnect connections to
this equipment unless power has been 
removed or the area is known to be 
nonhazardous. Secure any external 
connections that mate to this 
equipment by using screws, sliding 
latches, threaded connectors, or other 
means provided with this product.
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Substitution of components may
impair suitability for Class I,
Division 2.
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If this product contains batteries,
they must only be changed in an area 
known to be nonhazardous.
AVERTISSEMENT
RISQUE D’EXPLOSION
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Couper le courant ou s’assurer que
l’environnement est classé non dangereux 
avant de débrancher l'équipement.
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Couper le courant ou s'assurer que
l’environnement est classé non dangereux 
avant de débrancher les connecteurs. 
Fixer tous les connecteurs externes reliés 
à cet équipement à l'aide de vis, loquets 
coulissants, connecteurs filetés ou autres 
moyens fournis avec ce produit.
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La substitution de composants peut
rendre cet équipement inadapté à une 
utilisation en environnement de Classe I, 
Division 2.
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S’assurer que l’environnement est
classé non dangereux avant de changer 
les piles.