Technical Parameters
Specification Typical Details
Product Type Digital Output Module (“DOM”)
Function Provides discrete ON/OFF output signals to field devices
Output Type Transistor/TTL digital outputs (sink/source depending on variant)
Output Voltage Nominal 24 V DC (typical industrial standard)
Output Current Typically ≤ 0.5 A per channel (varies by module type)
Number of Channels Multiple binary outputs (e.g., 8–16 outputs on common modules)
Signal Type Sourcing or sinking digital signals
Protection & Diagnostics Short‑circuit / over‑temperature protection; status LEDs on many modules
Mounting DIN‑rail or backplane rack mounted
Isolation Optically isolated channels or group isolation in many designs
Application Driving relays, actuators, contactors, lamps, alarms
Operating Environment Industrial panel, control cabinet or distributed I/O location
Standards Compliance IEC / EN industrial automation I/O module standards
Typical Use Cases Process control, machine automation, smart grid I/O expansion
An ABB Digital Output Module (DOM) is a standard industrial automation module used to provide discrete digital switching outputs from a control system to field devices. These modules receive logic signals from a controller (PLC, DCS or protection controller) and produce scaled output signals (typically 24 V DC) for driving actuators, relays, indicators, contactors or solenoid valves. Digital Output Modules are typically installed in DIN‑rail or rack‑mounted I/O assemblies as part of ABB’s distributed I/O solutions in industrial automation, power generation, process control, and utility control systems.