Product Overview
The Allen-Bradley 5069-IB8S is an 8-channel 24VDC sink safety input module forming part of the Compact 5000 I/O Safety family from Rockwell Automation, engineered specifically for high-integrity machine safety applications. Designed to provide distributed safety I/O on a safety-control network, the 5069-IB8S meets the requirements of SIL CL 3, Performance Level e (PLe), and Category 4 as defined in IEC 61508, IEC 61511, IEC 62061, and ISO 13849-1 — the most widely invoked functional safety standards in machine building and process automation.
Functionally, the 5069-IB8S accepts safety-rated discrete signals from E-stop pushbuttons, interlocked guards, light curtains, safety mats, two-hand controls, and other dual-channel safety devices. Beyond the eight sinking inputs, the module integrates four test outputs — two dedicated and two combined test/muting channels — enabling diagnostic pulse testing and controlled muting of safety light curtains directly at the I/O level without external safety relays. Each input is continuously exercised through configurable pulse-test schemes to detect cross-shorts, welded contacts, and field wiring faults, ensuring that the safety function remains valid under fault conditions.
Positioned as a foundational building block for Compact GuardLogix 5380 controllers and GuardLogix 5580 distributed safety architectures, the 5069-IB8S communicates over the 5069 backplane using the Producer/Consumer EtherNet/IP model, allowing safety data to be exchanged without polling. Configuration is performed entirely within Studio 5000 Logix Designer, eliminating the need for separate safety software tools. Compact form factor, electronic keying, and MOD/SA power passthrough make the 5069-IB8S the modern replacement for legacy 1756 and POINT Guard I/O in new machine builds and retrofit projects across automotive, packaging, robotics, and material handling sectors.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 5069-IB8S |
| Manufacturer | Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) |
| Product Type | 8-Channel 24VDC Sink Safety Input Module |
| Number of Safety Inputs | 8 sinking inputs, dual-channel capable |
| Test Outputs | 4 total — 2 dedicated test + 2 combined test/muting |
| Input Rating | 2.5 mA per channel |
| Test Output Rating | 300 mA per channel |
| On-State Voltage Range | 10–32 VDC (nominal 24 VDC) |
| MOD Power Consumption | 75 mA @ 18–32 VDC |
| MOD Power Passthrough | 5 A @ 18–32 VDC |
| SA Power Consumption | 1.3 A @ 18–32 VDC |
| SA Power Passthrough | 9.95 A @ 18–32 VDC |
| Safety Rating | SIL CL3 / PLe / Cat. 4 (IEC 61508, IEC 61511, IEC 62061, ISO 13849-1) |
| Isolation Voltage | 250 V continuous, Basic Insulation Type |
| Communication | EtherNet/IP via Compact GuardLogix 5380, GuardLogix 5580, or 5069-AENTR/AEN2TR adapter |
| Configuration Software | Studio 5000 Logix Designer (firmware rev 32.011 or later) |
| Removable Terminal Block | 5069-RTB18-SPRING or 5069-RTB18-SCREW (ordered separately) |
| Wire Size | 0.5–1.5 mm² (22–16 AWG) solid or stranded copper, 105 °C rated |
| DIN Rail Type | EN50022 – 35 × 7.5 mm |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 144.57 mm × 25.56 mm × 109.09 mm (5.69 × 1.01 × 4.29 in) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +60 °C (+32 °F to +140 °F) horizontal; 50 °C derated in other orientations |
| Storage Temperature | –40 °C to +85 °C (–40 °F to +185 °F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95%, non-condensing |
| Hazardous Area Approval | CL I Div 2 Groups A,B,C,D T4; ATEX/UKEX/IECEx Zone 2, Ex ec IIC T4 Gc |
| Mounting Orientation | Horizontal, vertical, inverted, upside down/up (derated when not horizontal) |
