Application, Simplex configuration, Field wiring – Rockwell Automation T3441A ICS Regent DC Digital Output Module 24 VDC User Manual
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DC Digital Output Module (T3441A)
 
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Industrial Control Services
Application
Simplex Configuration
Digital output modules provide a suitable interface to non-
critical output devices. These non-critical devices typically 
include status alarms or other field devices that are not used 
for primary safety shutdown purposes. Although much of the 
circuitry on the digital output module is automatically tested, 
some logic circuits and the field-side output switch are simplex 
and non-tested. This simplex configuration is illustrated in 
Figure 3. For safety-critical outputs requiring fail-safe or 
fault tolerant output configurations, Guarded digital output 
modules should be used. 
Figure 3. Simplex Digital Output Configuration.
Field Wiring
Field wiring terminal blocks on the I/O chassis are used to 
connect power sources and loads to the module. The terminal 
blocks are located directly above and below the slot where the 
module is installed. Each terminal block consists of ten #6 
wire clamp screw terminals capable of holding two 12 AWG 
wires. 
Each module has separate 24 VDC power terminals for each 
output group (group 1: channels 1-8, group 2: channels 9-16). 
The two groups are electrically isolated from each other (2500 
volts minimum). Figure 4 shows the proper field wiring 
connections for the 24 VDC digital output module.