Product Model
PLC-RSC-230UC/21HC/EX

Selling Points
- 1High-performance switching with a maximum switching voltage of 250 V AC/DC.
- 2Robust design with a durable relay base and pluggable power contact relay.
- 3Integrated status LED for easy monitoring of operational status.
- 4Screw connection with stripping length of 8 mm and M3 screw thread.
- 5Compatible with various conductor cross sections from 0.14 mm² to 2.5 mm².
Technical Specifications
Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation
Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
---|---|---|---|
EMC note | EMC: class A product, see manufacturer's declaration in the download area | 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 | 22.08.2024 | Article revision | 04 |
Insulation | Safe isolation, reinforced insulation | Overvoltage category | III |
Pollution degree | 3 | Maximum power dissipation for nominal condition | 1.04 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 | 230 V AC
220 V DC |
Input voltage range | 179.4 V AC ... 264.5 V AC (20 °C)
171.6 V DC ... 264 V DC (20 °C) | Nominal voltage (plugged-in electromechanical relay) | 110 V DC |
Drive and function | monostable | Drive (polarity) | polarized |
Typical input current at U | 4.5 mA | Typical response time | 7 ms |
Typical release time | 10 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 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 (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 | 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 |
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 ... 55 °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