Typical Specifications
Parameter Specification / Value
Module Type Digital Input Module
Product Family ABB AC 500 PLC I/O Module (e.g., ECO Series, PM5xx)
Number of Channels 16
Input Type Sinking (for PNP sensors) / Positive Common
• "C" in NIOC-02C typically stands for "Common Positive"
Rated Input Voltage 24 V DC (Nominal)
Operational Voltage Range Typically 19.2 - 30 V DC
Input Current per Channel Typically 3 - 5 mA at 24V DC
"ON" Signal Voltage Level ≥ 15 V DC (typically)
"OFF" Signal Voltage Level ≤ 5 V DC (typically)
Response Time On-Delay / Off-Delay: Typically 1 - 3 ms
Electrical Isolation 500 V AC (between field side and system/internal bus)
Connection Type Removable screw-clamp terminal block (front connector)
Status Indication Green LED per channel (indicates ON state)
Internal Power Consumption From backplane: Typically ~ 50 - 100 mA (varies)
Power for Sensors (if any) May provide a separate 24V DC auxiliary power for sensors. This is a key point to check in the datasheet.
Mounting DIN-rail mountable (35 mm), snaps onto standard AC 500 base/rack.
Operating Temperature 0°C to +60°C (standard commercial grade)
Standards & Approvals cULus, CE, IEC 61131-2, etc.
The ABB NIOC-02C is an Industrial Digital Input Module for ABB's AC 500 PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) series, specifically belonging to the ECO (Basic) or PM5xx (High Performance) I/O module range . It provides a standardized interface for connecting digital field devices (such as push buttons, limit switches, proximity sensors, and selector switches) to the PLC's central processing unit (CPU).