Description
Allen‑Bradley 1756‑IF8I ControlLogix 8‑Point Individually‑Isolated Analog Input Module (36‑Pin)
Product Details
1756‑IF8I is high‑performance isolated analog input I/O module for Rockwell ControlLogix platform. Origin: Multiple origins. Lifecycle status: Active, current production, original new available, standard factory warranty 1‑yearRockwell A…. Suffix I = per‑channel isolation.
- Channels: 8 channels, each channel individually galvanically isolatedRockwell A…
- Input ranges (software configurable per‑channel, mixed voltage/current): Voltage:‑10…10V, 0…10V, 0…5V Current:0‑20 mA (supports 2‑wire transmitter loop‑power sourcing)Rockwell A…
- ADC: 24‑bit Sigma‑Delta converter, IEEE 32‑bit floating‑point output data formatRockwell A…
- Isolation rating: 250V continuous reinforced insulation (channel‑to‑backplane); 250V basic insulation channel‑to‑channelRockwell A…
- Accuracy: 0.05% at 25℃; full‑range total error ≤0.1%Rockwell A…
- Backplane load:200 mA @5.1VDC; 150‑400 mA @24VDC (depends on sourcing‑current mode)Rockwell A…
- Minimum scan time:1 ms; open‑circuit detection for 4‑20 mA loop (5 s response)Rockwell A…
- Termination: 36‑pin connector, compatible with 1756‑TBCH / 1756‑TBS6H terminal blocks, screw/spring‑clamp wiring supportRockwell A…
- Operating temperature:0℃ ~ +60℃, IP20 (cabinet‑only installation)
- Variant: 1756‑IF8IK: conformal coated PCB for corrosive / high‑humidity plant environmentRockwell A…
Note: Not HART‑capable; select 1756‑IF8IH for HART‑enabled isolated analog inputRockwell A…. Requires Logix Designer V21 or above firmware compatibility.
Applications
‑ Petrochemical, power‑plant ControlLogix process‑control systems ‑ Isolated acquisition of pressure, flow, level transmitters (4‑20 mA / ±10V) ‑ Sites with high ground‑loop noise risk, requires channel‑by‑channel galvanic isolation ‑ Water‑treatment, pharmaceutical, metallurgy heavy‑industry automation ‑ Retrofit & spare‑part replacement for existing ControlLogix racks ‑ Spare inventory for industrial automation maintenance department

1756-IF8I
Related Series Models (6+)
- 1756‑IF8 (8‑point analog input, non‑isolated)Rockwell A…
- 1756‑IF8IK (Conformal‑coated version of 1756‑IF8I)Rockwell A…
- 1756‑IF8IH (8‑ch isolated analog input with HART support)Rockwell A…
- 1756‑OF8I (8‑point individually‑isolated analog output module)Rockwell A…
- 1756‑IRT8I (8‑ch isolated RTD / thermocouple temperature input)Rockwell A…
- 1756‑TBCH (36‑pin screw terminal block)
- 1756‑L30ER (CompactLogix controller for reference)
Key Features
- Eight fully individually‑isolated analog input channels, suppress ground‑loop interference between field transmitters and PLC backplaneRockwell A….
- Per‑channel software configuration, freely mix voltage / current / 2‑wire loop‑powered transmitters, no hardware jumpers requiredRockwell A….
- High‑precision 24‑bit Sigma‑Delta ADC, excellent noise rejection performance (CMRR 120 dB @50/60Hz)Rockwell A….
- Built‑in open‑circuit fault detection for current loops, per‑channel LED status indication for fast on‑site troubleshootingRockwell A….
- Hot‑swap capable, can be replaced while chassis powered without system shutdown.
- Conformal‑coated variant (1756‑IF8IK) available for corrosive plant cabinet environmentRockwell A….
- 32‑bit floating‑point engineering‑unit scaling onboard, reduces controller CPU computation load.
- Multi‑origin manufacturing; active‑lifecycle product, brand‑new original parts commercially available with 1‑year factory warrantyRockwell A….
Main Functions
- Convert field 4‑20 mA / 0‑10V analog transmitter signals into digital floating‑point data for ControlLogix CPU processing.
- Provide galvanic isolation for each channel to eliminate ground‑loop noise and cross‑channel interference.
- Supply loop‑power for 2‑wire field transmitters in current‑sourcing mode.
- Detect channel open‑circuit, over‑range fault conditions and report diagnostic alarms to Logix controller.
- Real‑time synchronized sampling under EtherNet/IP distributed I/O architecture.
- On‑board engineering‑unit scaling simplifies configuration for pressure, flow, level process variables.
- Cooperate with ControlLogix CPU, power supply and terminal assemblies to complete process‑variable acquisition.
- Serve as high‑reliability isolated analog signal acquisition unit inside ControlLogix automation rack.

