On-Machine (IP67/69K) distributed I/O can be mounted directly on a machine rather than in a remote, central cabinet, reducing wiring costs and allowing for easier maintenance. Our On-Machine Block I/O products provide a complete assembly of sensor and actuator interface points, and each includes a network adapter. Expansion blocks are available for some families. Choose from a wide range of analog, digital, and specialty I/O, as well as on-machine I/O for safety systems.
![]() | Bulletin 1732D, 1732E, and 1732P ArmorBlock® I/O provides low-cost, hardened, digital I/O suitable for on-machine use. Mount it anywhere on a machine for automotive, material handling, and semiconductor applications, or when diagnostics and local control are not needed. ArmorBlock I/O is available for DeviceNet™, EtherNet/IP™, and other networks. In addition, Armor WeldBlock I/O is suited for use in typical welding applications and is ideal for end-of-arm robot applications. |
![]() | Bulletin 1732DS ArmorBlock® Guard I/O™ provides all the advantages of traditional distributed I/O for safety systems in an IP67 package that you can mount directly on your machine. ArmorBlock Guard I/O works with safety controllers that communicate on a DeviceNet™ network using CIP™ Safety. It is optimized for use with Allen-Bradley GuardPLC™, GuardLogix®, and SmartGuard™ controllers. |
![]() | Bulletin 1792 ArmorBlock® MaXum™ I/O offers greater flexibility in severe environments. This compact, low-profile I/O is rated IP67 and NEMA 4X for on‑machine use. I/O blocks include built-in DeviceNet™ network support and leverage the DeviceNet KwikLink™ flat media system to save space and reduce installation costs. Integrated DeviceLogix™ Smart Component Technology provides simple, local control functions. |

