Product Model

PLC-RPT-12DC/21HC/EX

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Last updated: 2025/4/22
Phoenix Contact PLC-RPT-12DC/21HC/EX

Selling Points

  • 1DIN-Rail Mountable: Compact design fits seamlessly into industrial settings.
  • 2High Reliability: 100% operating factor ensures consistent performance.
  • 3ATEX/IECEx Certified: Meets stringent safety standards for hazardous environments.
  • 4Efficient Power Handling: 10 A power contact for robust electrical connections.
  • 5Versatile Connectivity: Push-in connections with solid or flexible conductor options.
Product Details
PLC-RPT-12DC/21HC/EX
Phoenix Contact

Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

ParameterValueParameterValue
Product type
Relay Module
Product family
PLC-INTERFACE
Application
High continuous currents potentially explosive areas
Operating mode
100% operating factor
Mechanical service life
3x 10
Date of last data management
30.10.2024
Article revision
03
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)
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)
Drive and function
monostable
Drive (polarity)
non-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 Freewheeling diode; Freewheeling diode
Operating voltage display
Yellow LED
Contact switching type
1 changeover contact
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
12 V AC/DC (10 mA)
Limiting continuous current
10 A 6 A (value applies to connections 12. If connections 12 are bridged, the normal value applies.)
Maximum inrush current
30 A (300 ms)
Min. switching current
10 mA (12 V)
Interrupting rating (ohmic load) max.
240 W (at 24 V DC) 58 W (at 48 V DC) 48 W (at 60 V DC) 50 W (at 110 V DC) 80 W (at 220 V DC) 2500 VA (for 250 V AC)
Interrupting rating (ohmic load) max. bridged
144 W (for 24 V DC. Value applies to connections 12. If connections 12 are bridged, the normal value applies.) 1500 VA (for 250 V AC. Value applies to connections 12. If connections 12 are bridged, the normal value applies.)
Switching capacity
2 A (at 24 V, DC13) 0.2 A (at 110 V, DC13) 0.2 A (at 250 V, DC13) 6 A (at 24 V, AC15) 6 A (at 120 V, AC15) 6 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 60664 EN 50178 EN 60079-0, -7, -15
Mounting type
DIN rail mounting
Assembly note
in rows with zero spacing
Mounting position
any

Specifications may be subject to change without notice