5069-OB16 — Compact 5000 16-Point 24V DC Sourcing Output Module

The 5069-OB16 is a 16-point sourcing (PNP) digital output module for the Compact 5000 I/O platform, switching 24V DC field devices at up to 0.5A per point and 8A total module current. It functions as local I/O directly on a compatible 5380-class controller's bus, or as remote I/O behind a Compact 5000 EtherNet/IP adapter for distributed installations.

Specifications

Parameter	Value
Part Number	5069-OB16
Platform	Compact 5000 I/O (5069)
Output Points	16
Output Type	Sourcing (PNP), 1 group of 16
Output Voltage Range	10–32V DC (24V nominal)
Current per Point	0.5 A
Total Module Current	8 A max
ON-State Voltage Drop	< 0.2V DC
Response Time	0.1 ms (OFF-to-ON and ON-to-OFF)
Protection	Output overload and short-circuit protection
MOD Power Current	75 mA @ 18–32V DC
Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C

Module Power vs. Field Power on Compact 5000

Compact 5000 I/O distinguishes between MOD power — the backplane logic supply that keeps each module's internal circuitry running — and the field-side power that actually energizes the 24V DC loads connected to the output points. The 5069-OB16 draws a small MOD power current (75 mA) from the system bus for its own operation, separate entirely from the field power that switches the connected solenoids, indicator lights, or relay coils. Understanding this split matters when budgeting a Compact 5000 rack's total power demand: MOD power scales with module count regardless of field load, while field power scales with what's actually being switched.

The fast 0.1 ms response time on both transitions suits applications with tight timing requirements — registration triggers, fast solenoid actuation, or coordinated multi-output sequencing — where a slower-responding output module would introduce timing slop into the control sequence.

FAQ

Q: Does this module ship with a removable terminal block?

No. The RTB is ordered separately — Compact 5000 I/O modules don't include the terminal block, allowing the correct RTB type to be selected independently based on wiring needs.

Q: Can this module be used as remote I/O over EtherNet/IP?

Yes. Behind a 5069-AENTR or 5069-AEN2TR adapter, it functions as distributed I/O accessible to compatible 5380-class controllers and other Logix 5000 controllers over the network.

Q: What happens if the 8A total module current is exceeded?

The module's built-in overload and short-circuit protection limits the situation, but exceeding the rated total current across simultaneously active outputs should be avoided at the design stage — verify the combined connected load against the 8A module rating before commissioning.

Q: Is this module suitable for use in a Zone 2 hazardous location?

A hazardous-location-rated variant exists in this module family specifically certified for Zone 2 classification — verify the exact catalog suffix and certification scope required before specifying for a classified installation.

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