Technical Data of the Digital OutputsΒΆ

Parameter Value
Number of channels per module 16 normally-open relay outputs
Distribution of the channels into groups 2 (8 channels per group)
Connection of the channels NO0 to NO7 Terminals 1 to 8
Connection of the channels NO8 to NO15 Terminals 10 to 17
Reference potential for the channels NO0 to NO7 Terminal 9 (signal name R0..7)
Reference potential for the channels NO8 to NO15 Terminal 18 (signal name R8..15)
Relay coil power supply Terminals 19 and 20 (signal names L+ and M)
Indication of the output signals 1 yellow LED per channel; the LED is on when the output signal is high (signal 1) and the module is powered via the I/O bus
Way of operation Non-latching type
Relay output voltage  
  Rated value 24 V DC or 120/240 V AC
Output delay  
  Switching 0 to 1 (max.) Typ. 10 ms
  Switching 1 to 0 (max.) Typ. 10 ms
Output data length 2 bytes
Output current  
  Rated current per channel (max.)

2.0 A (24 V DC / 24 V AC / 48 V AC / 120 V AC / 240 V AC, only resistive loads)

2.0 A (24 V AC / 48 V AC / 120 V AC, only pilot duty)

1.5 A (240 V AC, only pilot duty)

  Rated current per group (max.) 10 A
Lamp load (max.) 200 W (230 V AC), 30 W (24 V DC)
Spark suppression with inductive AC loads Must be performed externally according to driven load specification
Switching Frequencies  
  With resistive loads Max. 1 Hz
  With inductive loads On Request
  With lamp loads Max. 1 Hz
Output type Non-protected
Protection type External fuse on each channel
Rated protection fuse (for each channel) 5 A fast
Short circuit / Overload proof No, should be provided by an external fuse or circuit breaker
  Overload message No
  Output current limitation No
Connection of 2 outputs in parallel Not possible
Life time of relay contacts (cycles) 100,000 at rated load
Max. cable length  
  Shielded 500 m
  Unshielded 150 m