Phoenix Contact PLC-RSC-120UC/21/EX

Selling Points

  • 1DIN-Rail Mountable: Compact design fits seamlessly on DIN rails.
  • 2High Power Contact: 6 A power contact ensures reliable switching operations.
  • 3ATEX/IECEx Certified: Approved for Zone 2 applications, ensuring safety in hazardous environments.
  • 4Versatile Input Voltage: Compatible with 120 V AC and 110 V DC input voltages.
  • 5Fast Response Time: Typical response time of 6 ms for quick switching operations.
Product Details
PLC-RSC-120UC/21/EX
Phoenix Contact

Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

ParameterValueParameterValue
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
2x 10
Date of last data management
01.08.2024
Article revision
02
Overvoltage category
III
Pollution degree
3
Maximum power dissipation for nominal condition
0.42 W
Test voltage (Winding/contact)
4 kV AC (50 Hz, 1 min., winding/contact)
Nominal input voltage U
120 V AC 110 V DC
Input voltage range
93.6 V AC ... 168 V AC (20 °C) 85.8 V DC ... 154 V DC (20 °C)
Nominal voltage (plugged-in electromechanical relay)
60 V DC
Drive and function
monostable
Drive (polarity)
polarized
Typical input current at U
3.5 mA (U 3 mA (U
Typical response time
6 ms
Typical release time
15 ms
Protective circuit
Bridge rectifier; Bridge rectifier
Operating voltage display
Yellow LED
Contact switching type
1 changeover contact
Type of switch contact
Single contact
Contact connection type
Power contact
Contact material
AgSnO
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 (100 mA)
Limiting continuous current
6 A
Maximum inrush current
10 A (4 s)
Min. switching current
10 mA (12 V)
Interrupting rating (ohmic load) max.
140 W (at 24 V DC) 20 W (at 48 V DC) 18 W (at 60 V DC) 23 W (at 110 V DC) 40 W (at 220 V DC) 1500 VA (for 250 V AC)
Switching capacity
2 A (at 24 V, DC13) 0.2 A (at 110 V, DC13) 0.1 A (at 220 V, DC13) 3 A (at 24 V, AC15) 3 A (at 120 V, AC15) 3 A (at 230 V, AC15)
Connection method
Screw connection
Stripping length
8 mm
Screw thread
M3
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 ... 1.5 mm² (TWIN ferrule)
Conductor cross section AWG
26 ... 14
Tightening torque
0.6 Nm ... 0.8 Nm
Width
6.2 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