Product Model
PLC-RPT-12DC/21-21/EX

Selling Points
- 1ATEX/IECEx Zone 2 Certified: Meets stringent safety standards for hazardous environments.
- 212V DC Input Voltage: Compatible with a wide range of industrial control systems.
- 32 Changeover Contacts: Provides reliable switching for complex control applications.
- 4Push-in Connection: Easy and secure terminal block connections.
- 5Durable Design: Built to withstand ambient temperatures from -20°C to 60°C (UL) and -40°C to 60°C (ATEX/IECEx).
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation
Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
---|---|---|---|
EMC note | EMC: class A product, see manufacturer's declaration in the download area | Product type | Relay Module |
Product family | PLC-INTERFACE | Application | Class I, Division 2
potentially explosive areas |
Operating mode | 100% operating factor | Mechanical service life | 3x 10 |
Date of last data management | 01.07.2024 | Article revision | 04 |
Insulation | Safe isolation, reinforced insulation | Overvoltage category | III |
Pollution degree | 3 | Maximum power dissipation for nominal condition | 0.4 W |
Test voltage (Winding/contact) | 4 kV AC (50 Hz, 1 min., winding/contact) | Test voltage (Changeover contact/changeover contact) | 2.5 kV AC (50 Hz, 1 min., changeover contact/changeover contact) |
Rated insulation voltage | 250 V AC | Rated surge voltage | 6 kV |
Nominal input voltage U | 12 V DC | Input voltage range | 10.3 V DC ... 16.8 V DC (20 °C) |
Nominal voltage (plugged-in electromechanical relay) | 12 V DC | Drive and function | monostable |
Drive (polarity) | polarized | Typical input current at U | 33 mA |
Typical response time | 8 ms | Typical release time | 10 ms |
Protective circuit | Reverse polarity protection; Polarity protection diode
Surge protection; Freewheeling diode | Operating voltage display | Yellow LED |
Contact switching type | 2 changeover contacts | Type of switch contact | Single contact |
Contact material | AgNi | Maximum switching voltage | 250 V AC/DC (The separating plate PLC-ATP should be installed for voltages larger than 250 V (L1, L2, L3) between identical terminal blocks in adjacent modules. Potential bridging is then carried out with FBST 8-PLC... or ...FBST 500...) |
Minimum switching voltage | 5 V AC/DC (10 mA) | Limiting continuous current | 6 A |
Maximum inrush current | 15 A (300 ms) | Min. switching current | 10 mA (5 V) |
Interrupting rating (ohmic load) max. | 140 W (at 24 V DC)
85 W (at 48 V DC)
60 W (at 60 V DC)
44 W (at 110 V DC)
60 W (at 220 V DC)
1500 VA (for 250 V AC) | Switching capacity | 2 A (at 24 V, DC13)
0.2 A (at 250 V, DC13)
3 A (at 24 V, AC15)
3 A (at 120 V, AC15)
3 A (at 250 V, AC15) |
Connection method | Push-in connection | Stripping length | 10 mm |
Conductor cross section rigid | 0.14 mm² ... 2.5 mm² | Conductor cross section flexible | 0.14 mm² ... 2.5 mm²
0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm² (Single ferrule)
2x 0.5 mm² ... 1 mm² (TWIN ferrule) |
Conductor cross section AWG | 26 ... 14 | Width | 14 mm |
Height | 80 mm | Depth | 94 mm |
Color | gray (RAL 7042) | Flammability rating according to UL 94 | V0 (Housing) |
Degree of protection (Relay) | RT III (Relay) | Degree of protection (Relay base) | IP20 (Relay base) |
Ambient temperature (operation) | -20 °C ... 60 °C (UL)
-40 °C ... 60 °C (ATEX / IECEx) | Ambient temperature (storage/transport) | -40 °C ... 85 °C |
Certificate | CE-compliant | Identification | II 3G Ex ec nC IIC T4 Gc |
Certificate | IBExU16ATEXB015 X | Identification | Ex ec nC IIC T4 Gc |
Certificate | IECEx IBE 16.0029X | Identification | II 3 G Ex ec nC IIC T4 Gc |
Certificate | PxCIF21UKEX2909514X | Identification | Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA nC IIC T6 |
Identification | Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, D | Identification | Class I, Zone 2, Ex nA nC IIC Gc T6 X |
Certificate | TAE0000196 | Identification | ISA-S71.04. G3 Harsh Group
EN 60068-2-60 |
Temperature | D | Humidity | A |
Vibration | B/C | EMC | B |
Enclosure | Required protection according to the Rules shall be provided upon installation on board | Electromagnetic compatibility | Conformance with EMC directive |
Low Voltage Directive | Conformance with Low Voltage Directive | Standards/regulations | IEC 60947-5-1
EN 60079-0
EN 60079-7
EN 60079-15 |
Mounting type | DIN rail mounting | Assembly note | in rows with zero spacing |
Mounting position | any |
Specifications may be subject to change without notice