Product Model
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.
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation
Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
---|---|---|---|
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