Product Model

PLC-RSC-12DC/21/C1D2

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Last updated: 2025/4/18
Phoenix Contact PLC-RSC-12DC/21/C1D2

Selling Points

  • 1Easily install on DIN rail NS 35/7,5 for versatile mounting options.
  • 2Ensures safe operation with built-in reverse polarity protection and polarity protection diode.
  • 3Approved for Ex Zone Class I, Div. 2 and meets IEC 60664 and EN 50178 standards.
  • 4Compact dimensions (6.2 mm width, 80 mm height, 94 mm depth) for space-efficient installations.
  • 5Typical response time of 5 ms and release time of 8 ms for quick switching operations.
Product Details
PLC-RSC-12DC/21/C1D2
Phoenix Contact

Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

ParameterValueParameterValue
Notes on operation
Separating plate PLC-ATP must 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....
Product type
Relay Module
Application
Class I, Division 2
Operating mode
100% operating factor
Mechanical service life
2x 10
Date of last data management
25.04.2023
Article revision
03
Overvoltage category
III
Pollution degree
3
Maximum power dissipation for nominal condition
0.18 W
Test voltage (Winding/contact)
4 kV AC (50 Hz, 1 min., winding/contact)
Nominal input voltage U
12 V DC
Input voltage range
9.7 V DC ... 16.8 V DC
Drive and function
monostable
Typical input current at U
15.3 mA
Typical response time
5 ms
Typical release time
8 ms
Protective circuit
Reverse polarity protection; Polarity protection diode Reverse polarity protection; Polarity protection diode
Operating voltage display
Yellow LED
Contact switching type
1 changeover contact
Type of switch contact
Single 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
12 V AC/DC
Limiting continuous current
6 A
Maximum inrush current
10 A (4 s)
Min. switching current
10 mA
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)
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
Flammability rating according to UL 94
V0 (Housing)
Degree of protection (Relay base)
IP20 (Relay base)
Ambient temperature (operation)
-20 °C ... 60 °C
Ambient temperature (storage/transport)
-40 °C ... 85 °C
Identification
CE-compliant
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
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