The Allen-Bradley 1738-IB16DM12 ArmorPoint Series A Input Module has 16 nonisolated inputs, 5 Volts of off-state voltage, and 1.5 Milliamps of off-state current. The maximum sensor source current per input is 50 Milliamps and the maximum sensor source current per module is 800 Milliamps. This module's field power supply voltage range is 10 to 28.8 Volts and its power dissipation is 2.7 Watts at 28.8 Volts (maximum). The 1738-IB16DM12 module has a thermal dissipation of 9.2 British Thermal Units (BTU) per hour at 28.8 Volts maximum and a continuous isolation voltage at 50 Volts with a reinforced insulation type. LED indicators are included with the module, allowing the end-users to determine the status of the module, and there are 16 yellow LEDs indicating the input/output status, 1 green/red LED indicating the network status, 1 green/red LED indicating the module status, and 1 red LED for the fault status.

More general specifications for the 1738-IB16DM12 module include an enclosure rating that meets the IP 65, 66, 67, and 69K standards (when marked) and a maximum PointBus current of 75 Milliamps at 5 Volts. The environmental specifications on the 1738-IB16DM12 module include an operating temperature range between -4 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit and a storage temperature range between -40 and 185 degrees Fahrenheit. The relative humidity range on this module is between 5 and 95% (non-condensing). This module has an operating shock rating of 30 g, with a non-operating shock rating of 50 g. It has an emissions rating of Group 1, Class A, which is compliant with the CISPR 11 standards. Its vibration rating is 5 g at 10 to 50 Hertz. This module has dimensions of 4.72 x 2.83 x 4.25 inches, or 120 x 72 x 42 millimeters. It has a weight of 10.24 ounces or 290 grams.