Analog output module; 8 analog outputs (178790)
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Analog output module; 8 analog outputs

Part number178790EAN / GTIN7640130098244HS code8538.90
Control & Automation
PLCs & Industrial Networking
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Product Description

Eaton 178790 Analog input and output module; 4 analog inputs and 4 analog outputs; +/-10 V; Uref.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer part number (MPN)
178790
EAN / GTIN
7640130098244
Sales unit
pcs
Eaton catalogue number
178790
Depth
104.2 mm
Height
16.8 mm
Width
80.3 mm
Weight
0.059 kg
Certifications
cULus; CE; UL File No.: E135462; EN 61131-2; EN 61000-6-2; EN 61000-6-4; UL508; CSA-C22.2 No. 142-M
Catalog Notes
The max. heat dissipation is specified as the maximum power produced inside the device's housing.
Height of fall (IEC/EN 60068-2-32) - max
1 m
Mounting position
Horizontal
Shock resistance
15 g, Mechanical, Half-sinusoidal shock 11 ms, 18 Impacts
Vibration resistance
5 - 8.4 / 8.4 -150 Hz, 3,5 mm / 1 g
Air pressure
795 - 1080 hPa (operation)
Ambient operating temperature - max
60 °C
Ambient storage temperature - max
85 °C
Ambient operating temperature - min
0 °C
Ambient storage temperature - min
-20 °C
Climatic proofing
Dry heat to IEC 60068-2-2; Damp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-3
Environmental conditions
Condensation: prevent with appropriate measures
Relative humidity
0 - 95 % (non-condensing)
Connection type
2 conductors, Analog outputs, Output voltage; Push-in spring-cage terminal (plug-in connection), Connection design in TOP direction
Protocol
Other bus systems
Heat dissipation per pole, current-dependent Pvid
0.994 W
Static heat dissipation, non-current-dependent Pvs
1.435 W
Rated operational current (Ie)
0.044 A (supply input)
Rated operational voltage
24 V (X5); 160 V (terminations)
Short-circuit current
25 mA, per channel, Analog outputs
Short-circuit protection
Yes, Short-circuit strength, Analog outputs
Supply voltage at DC - max
30 VDC
Supply voltage at DC - min
18 VDC
Air discharge
8 kV
Burst impulse
1 kV, Signal cable; 2 kV, Supply cable
Contact discharge
4 kV
Electromagnetic fields
1 V/m at 2 - 2.7 GHz (according to IEC EN 61000-4-3); 10 V/m at 0.08 - 1.0 GHz (according to IEC EN 61000-4-3); 3 V/m at 1.4 - 2 GHz (according to IEC EN 61000-4-3)
Emitted interference
47 dB (at 230 - 1000 MHz, Class A, radiated, high frequency); 40 dB (at 30 - 230 MHz, Class A, radiated, high frequency)
Radiated RFI
10 V
Surge rating
1 kV, Signal cable, unbalanced, EMC; 0.5/0.5 kV, Supply cable, balanced/unbalanced), EMC
Voltage dips
Voltage dips: 10 ms/Voltage fluctuations: Yes
Electric connection type
Plug-in connection
Features
Output, voltage; Analog outputs configurable; Fieldbus connection over separate bus coupler possible; Fieldbus connection over separate bus coupler possible
Current consumption
None mA (typ.), for +24 V, Power supply - Input; 55 mA (typ.), for +5 V power supply (internal), Power supply - Input
Degree of protection
IP20; NEMA 1
Mounting method
Rail mounting possible
Number of channels
8, Analog Outputs
Overvoltage category
III
Pollution degree
3
Product category
XN-322 analog output module
Resolution
12 Bit (Analog outputs)
Type
XN300 I/O slice module
Used with
XN-312-…; XN300
Voltage type
DC
Accuracy
± 0.5 % of full scale, Analog outputs
Capacitive load
0.1 µF, Analog outputs
Load current
Not specified by plug manufacturer
Number of inputs (analog)
0
Number of outputs (analog)
8
Output
8 Voltage Outputs (-10 - 10 V, ± 0.5% of final value, readings displayed in mV, 12-bit, 5 mV resolution); 8 Analog Outputs (± 10 V)
Output voltage
-10 - 10 V DC (analog outputs)
Refresh time
1 ms (analog inputs, all channels)
Resistive load
> 5000 Ω, analog outputs
Explosion safety category for dust
None
Explosion safety category for gas
None
Potential isolation
Power supply
Input
no
Gauge pin
A1 (according to IEC/EN 60947-1)
Insulating material group
I
Stripping length (main cable)
10 mm
Power consumption
1.4 W
Certified for UL hazardous location division 1
No
Certified for UL hazardous location division 2
No
Certified for UL hazardous location group A (acetylene)
No
Certified for UL hazardous location group B (hydrogen)
No
Certified for UL hazardous location group C (ethylene)
No
Certified for UL hazardous location group D (propane)
No
Certified for UL hazardous location group E (metal dusts)
No
Certified for UL hazardous location class I
No
Certified for UL hazardous location class II
No
Certified for UL hazardous location class III
No
Supporting protocol for EtherCAT
No
Supply voltage DC
18–30 V
Input, current
No
Input, voltage
No
Input, resistor
No
Input, resistance thermometer
No
Input, thermocouple
No
Input signal, configurable
No
Output, current
No
Output signal configurable
No
Resolution of the analogue outputs
12 Bit
Number of analogue outputs
8
Analogue inputs configurable
No
Analogue outputs configurable
Yes
Number of HW-interfaces other
1
Supporting protocol for TCP/IP
No
Supporting protocol for PROFIBUS
No
Supporting protocol for CAN
No
Supporting protocol for INTERBUS
No
Supporting protocol for ASI
No
Supporting protocol for KNX
No
Supporting protocol for Modbus
No
Supporting protocol for Data-Highway
No
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet
No
Supporting protocol for SUCONET
No
Supporting protocol for LON
No
Supporting protocol for PROFINET IO
No
Supporting protocol for PROFINET CBA
No
Supporting protocol for SERCOS
No
Supporting protocol for Foundation Fieldbus
No
Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP
No
Supporting protocol for AS-Interface Safety at Work
No
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet Safety
No
Supporting protocol for INTERBUS-Safety
No
Supporting protocol for PROFIsafe
No
Supporting protocol for SafetyBUS p
No
Supporting protocol for other bus systems
Yes
Radio standard Bluetooth
No
Radio standard WLAN 802.11
No
Radio standard GPRS
No

Standards & Compliance

HS Code
8538.90

Cross References

  • EAN 7640130098244
  • SAP 1200303856
  • Code 82277490

Product Documentation

Document preview: Analog output module; 8 analog outputs (178790) — Specification Data Sheet (OEM)

Catalogue entry last verified: 2026-09-30. A manufacturer datasheet is attached to this entry — confirm application-critical values against it.

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