ABB / Baldor / Reliance 45C942 Input Module

The ABB/Baldor/Reliance 45C942 is a 16-point input module engineered for signal acquisition and processing within industrial automation systems. Designed for the Reliance Shark XL and XLII programmable controller series, this module receives and conditions signals from external devices to integrate data into control logic. It operates at 115/230 VAC or 120 VAC and weighs 3 lbs.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: ABB / Baldor / Reliance


• Model: 45C942


• Product Family: Shark X, Shark XLII, Shark XL, XL Series


• Module Type: Input Module


• Input Points: 16-point configuration


• Input Voltage: 115/230 VAC or 120 VAC


• Weight: 3 lbs per unit

Key Features

• 16-point input architecture for distributed signal acquisition


• Dual voltage input support (115/230 VAC or 120 VAC)


• Direct integration with Shark XL and XLII controller platforms


• Industrial-rated signal conditioning for external device connectivity

Typical Applications Input modules of this type are deployed in discrete control systems for monitoring limit switches, solenoid feedback, proximity sensors, and other binary or analog signal sources. They enable centralized data acquisition across distributed field devices in manufacturing and process automation environments.

Compatibility & Integration The 45C942 interfaces directly with Reliance Shark XL and XLII series programmable controllers. It operates within larger control architectures that may include Shark XL mainframes, dedicated power supplies, and complementary I/O modules such as the 45C941 digital input module, 45C967 relay output module, and 45C900 processor. Mainframe configurations such as the 45C912 and 45C918 provide the backplane integration required for seamless module installation.