PLC-RSC-24DC/21-21/ATEX

PLC Relay, 24 V DC, DPDT for use

in Hazardous Locations

INTERFACE
Data Sheet
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Description

The PLC-RSC-24DC/21-21/ATEX relay is a space saving,

pluggable, compact interface relay for use in Class I,
Division 2 and ATEX Zone 2 applications. The completely
assembled relay consists of a base terminal block and
pluggable, compact DPDT relay.
The device is both certified for ATEX Zone 2 as well as
UL/cUL listed as process control equipment for use in
Class I, Zone 2 and Class I, Division 2 Hazardous
Locations.
The PLC-RSC-24DC/21-21/ATEX can help eliminate the
need for expensive explosion proof/purged enclosures, and
further expands Phoenix Contacts role in the hazardous
location control industry.

Features
Listed for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D
Certified for ATEX Zone 2
24 V DC coil
6 A continuous contact current rating
DIN rail-mountable
Only 14 mm (0.55 in.) wide
Polarity protected
Inductive kickback protection
LED status indicators
Time saving plug-in jumper system
Flexible, modular design

Make sure you always use the latest documentation.

It can be downloaded at www.phoenixcontact.net/catalog.
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Ordering Data

Products
Description

Type

Order No.

Pcs./Pkt.

PLC relay, 24 V DC, for hazardous locations

PLC-RSC-24DC/21-21/ATEX

2980461

Accessories
Description

Type

Order No.

Pcs./Pkt.

Power distribution block

PLC-ESK GY

2966508

Partition plate

PLC-ATP BK

2966841

25

2-position snap-in jumper, red

FBST 6-PLC RD

2966236

50

2-position snap-in jumper, blue

FBST 6-PLC BU

2966812

50

2-position snap-in jumper, gray

FBST 6-PLC GY

2966825

50

19-in. snap-in jumper, red

FBST 500-PLC RD

2966786

20

19-in. snap-in jumper, blue

FBST 500-PLC BU

2966692

20

19-in. snap-in jumper, gray

FBST 500-PLC GY

2966838

20

19-in. snap-in jumper, brown

FBST 500-PLC BN

2967976

20

Marker strip, 10-section, unprinted

ZB 10:UNBEDRUCKT

1053001

10

Technical Data

General Data
Test voltage, I/O

4 kV, 50 Hz, 1 minute

2.5 kV, 50 Hz, 1 minute (between the PDT)

Temperature, operating

-20 to 70C

Mechanical service life

3 x 107 cycles

Installation position/mounting

Any/can be mounted without spacing

Wire size

26-14 AWG

Input Data
Nominal input voltage UN

24 V DC

Typical input current at UN

18 mA

Typical response time

8 ms

Typical release time

10 ms

LED indicator

yes

Polarity protection

yes

Damping diode

yes

Output Data
Contact configuration

DPDT

Contact material

AgNi

Maximum switching voltage

250 V AC

Minumum switching voltage

5V

Continuous current

6A

Maximum inrush current

8A

Minimum switching current

10 mA

Approvals/Conformance
U

Class I, Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D

ATEX

DEMCO 03 ATEX 0326050U

Conformity

94/9/EC

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80 mm
(3.15 in.)

14 mm
(0.55 in.)

A2

A1

12

11

14

22

21

24
21
11/21

94 mm
(3.7 in.)
14/24

A2

A1

12

11

14

PLC-BSC-24DC/21-21
Artt.-Nr.: 29 67 015
UIN: 24V ...

A1

24V

Bridge
Socket

A1+

24

1CO: 250VAC/6A

A2
Bridge
Socket

A2-

Bridge
Socket

22
12/22

11
Bridge
Socket
14

PA 66-FR

Figure 2

Dimensions

Bridge
Socket
12

Figure 1

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Wiring diagram

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