1732E-IB16M12R — ArmorBlock 16-Point EtherNet/IP Input Module, M12, IP69K

The 1732E-IB16M12R is a fixed 16-point sinking digital input module from the ArmorBlock family, built into a sealed housing rated IP65/66/67/69K for direct mounting on machinery without a protective enclosure. Each of the 16 input channels terminates in its own M12 connector, and the module connects to the EtherNet/IP network through a single port, with auxiliary 24V DC sensor power distributed to the connected field devices.

Specifications

Parameter	Value
Part Number	1732E-IB16M12R
Platform	ArmorBlock (1732E)
Input Points	16, fixed sinking (DC)
Network Connection	EtherNet/IP, single port
I/O Connectors	M12, per channel
Auxiliary Power	1.2 A
Enclosure Rating	IP65/66/67/69K, NEMA 4X/6P (when marked)
Dimensions	~179 x 65 x 43.25 mm
Operating Temperature	−25°C to 60°C

Sixteen Sealed Inputs With No Panel Required

Unlike a self-configuring ArmorBlock, this module has a fixed function — all 16 points are inputs, with no per-channel input/output flexibility. That simplicity is appropriate where a mounting location only ever needs sensor inputs and never an output, and where the cost or complexity of a configurable block isn't necessary. The sealed IP69K housing means this block mounts directly on the machine frame itself, in the open, surviving wash-down cleaning cycles, dust, and vibration without any separate protective cabinet.

Sixteen individual M12 connectors keep field wiring entirely connector-based rather than requiring terminal screws — each sensor connects with its own quick-disconnect cable, which speeds both initial installation and any later sensor replacement. The single EtherNet/IP port means this block sits at the end of a network branch or daisy-chains through an upstream switch, rather than passing network traffic through to a second downstream device the way a dual-port block would.

FAQ

Q: Can any of the 16 points be configured as outputs?

No. This is a fixed input-only module — all 16 channels are dedicated inputs. For a mix of inputs and outputs, or self-configuring channels, a different ArmorBlock model designed for that flexibility is required.

Q: Does this block support Device Level Ring (DLR) topology?

No. With a single Ethernet port, this module connects in a star or linear topology only. DLR participation requires a dual-port ArmorBlock variant.

Q: Can this block be mounted without any additional enclosure?

Yes. The IP69K-rated sealed housing is specifically designed for direct field mounting on machinery without a protective cabinet, provided the installation stays within the module's rated environmental conditions.

Q: How much current is available to power connected sensors?

The module provides 1.2A of auxiliary 24V DC power for connected sensors — verify the combined current draw of all 16 connected sensors stays within this budget before finalizing the field device selection.

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