Product Model

PLC-RSC- 12DC/21-21/C1D2

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Last updated: 2025/4/22
Phoenix Contact PLC-RSC- 12DC/21-21/C1D2

Selling Points

  • 1High Power Switching Capacity: Handles up to 250 V AC/DC with a maximum inrush current of 15 A.
  • 2Reliable Operation: Ensures 100% operating factor with a mechanical service life of 3x 10^7 cycles.
  • 3ATEX/IECEx Compliance: Approved for use in Ex Zone Class I, Div. 2 and ATEX/IECEx Zone 2.
  • 4Compact Design: Miniature relay with dimensions of 14 mm width, 80 mm height, and 94 mm depth.
  • 5Durable Construction: Protected by reverse polarity protection, polarity protection diode, and free-wheeling diode for enhanced reliability.
Product Details
PLC-RSC- 12DC/21-21/C1D2
Phoenix Contact

Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

ParameterValueParameterValue
Product type
Relay Module
Application
Class I, Division 2
Operating mode
100% operating factor
Mechanical service life
3x 10
Date of last data management
25.04.2023
Article revision
02
Insulation
Safe isolation of input/output
Overvoltage category
III
Pollution degree
3
Maximum power dissipation for nominal condition
0.4 W
Rated surge voltage
6 kV
Nominal input voltage U
12 V DC
Input voltage range
10.3 V DC ... 16.8 V DC
Drive and function
monostable
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
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 (at 10 mA)
Limiting continuous current
6 A
Maximum inrush current
15 A (300 ms)
Min. switching current
10 mA (At 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
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
14 mm
Height
80 mm
Depth
94 mm
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)
Ambient temperature (storage/transport)
-40 °C ... 85 °C
Standards/regulations
IEC 60664 EN 50178
Mounting type
DIN rail mounting
Assembly note
in rows with zero spacing
Mounting position
any

Specifications may be subject to change without notice