Key Parameters
1. Power Supply:
Supply Voltage: AC 100-240V
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
2. Inputs (I):
Number & Type: 12 digital inputs
Input Voltage: Compatible with the AC supply range. Typically, 0V = OFF, >79V AC = ON.
Configuration: All 12 inputs are configurable as standard control signals, counters, or frequency inputs up to a specified limit (e.g., 10 Hz for AC models).
3. Outputs (Q):
Number & Type: 8 relay outputs
Contact Rating: Typically 5A @ 250V AC (resistive load). Specific ratings depend on the load type (inductive, lamp, etc.) – refer to datasheet for de-rating curves.
Configuration: The outputs are controlled by the internal program logic.
4. Programming & Display:
Programming Methods:
EASY-SOFT PC Software: Graphical programming via function blocks (FBD).
On-device programming: Using the rotary switch (dial), push-buttons, and integrated LCD display for direct configuration and monitoring.
Display: 2-line, 16-character LCD for showing I/O status, values, and messages.
Memory: Non-volatile memory for storing the application program.
5. Special Functions & Expansion:
Integrated Functions: Includes timers (on-delay, off-delay, etc.), counters (up/down), real-time clock (for time-switching functions), analog comparators (for comparing analog input values from expansion modules), and logic gates.
Expansion Capability (-RCX models): Can be expanded by connecting EASY expansion modules (e.g., additional digital I/O, analog inputs, analog outputs) via a system connector. The "X" in RCX denotes this expansion capability.
6. Mechanical & Environmental:
Mounting: Standard DIN rail mounting (35 mm).
Operating Temperature: Typically -20°C to +60°C.
Protection Class: Housing typically IP20.
7. Certifications:
Complies with major international standards such as cULus, CE, GL, DNV, etc., for use in industrial and shipboard applications.
8. Typical Applications:
Lighting control (stairwell, corridor, exterior)
HVAC control (pumps, fans, compressors)
Motor control (star-delta starters, reversing)
Industrial machine control (conveyors, packaging)
Automated door and gate systems
Pump control and water management