Phoenix Contact Relay Modules

Introduction to Relay Modules

Relays serve as crucial interface modules, performing diverse tasks such as switching circuits on, off, and over. Reliable switching devices are essential for the availability of machines and systems. Phoenix Contact offers a wide range of cost-effective solutions that meet the requirements of modern system concepts.

A key requirement for signal conditioning and power adaptation is the ability of relay modules to switch signals reliably, even in unfavorable ambient conditions. Modules should support quick and easy mounting and ideally feature a compact housing design.

Product Range Overview

Phoenix Contact provides an extensive and consistent range of relay modules for various applications:

• PLC-INTERFACE highly compact relay modules: Suitable for any application or industry, offering the best solution.
• RIFLINE complete industrial relay system: Enables realization of all standard relay applications.
• Force-guided coupling relays: Ensure reliable signal exchange with feedback function between systems.
• Highly compact relay modules for the Ex area: Designed for safe signal switching in potentially explosive Zone 2 areas.
• Programmable logic relay system PLC logic: Combines relays and analog modules with logic functions for compact control and switching.
• Time relays (ETD-SL, ETD-BL, RIF-1): Cost-effective alternatives to PLCs, offering easy configuration and fast wiring.
• Monitoring relays (EMD-SL, EMD-BL): Detect deviations in system parameters early, enabling indication or selective shutdown.

Industrial Relay System with Screw Connection

The RIFLINE complete industrial relay system supports standard relay applications for isolating, multiplying, or amplifying signals. Its universal plug-in design ensures high machine and system availability, covering applications from coupling and time relays to small power contactor replacement.

Your Advantages:

• Simple operation with state-of-the-art wiring and potential distribution.
• Easy extension with plug-in function modules for time relay functionality.
• Comprehensive product range for all standard relay applications.
• Reliable system for high machine and system availability.
• Available as complete modules or modular systems.

Multifunctional Timer Module: Transforms relay modules into time relays with functions like switch-on delay, passing make contact, and flasher units.

Push-in Technology: Offers fast and tool-free wiring options.

Industrial Relay System: Applications

Coupling Relay: Safely couples signals between controller and field, amplifying power, adjusting voltages, or providing electrical isolation.

Relay for Signal Multiplication: Ideal for applications requiring a high number of contacts, allowing feedback signals to be switched parallel to different loads.

Power Relay for Small Power Contactor Replacement: High switching capacity suitable for small power contactor applications, offering advantages like easy maintenance, status display, cost-effectiveness, and quick installation via bridgeability and Push-in connection.

Coupling Relay Module with Force-Guided Contacts: Ensures reliable signal exchange with feedback function between two systems.

Product Overview: Industrial Relay System

A detailed table outlines various RIF series relay modules, including input voltage, contact type, maximum switching current, switching voltage, and order numbers for Push-in and Screw connections. (See original document for full table details).

For more information, use web code: #0695

Highly Compact Relay Modules: Narrow and High-Performance

The PLC-INTERFACE relay system acts as a high-performance interface between controllers and system I/O devices. It offers a comprehensive range of narrow plug-in relays, solid-state relays, and accessories. Variants include sensor/actuator versions, switch modules, and filter series for specialized applications. System cabling ensures fast plug-in connection.

Broad Product Range:

• Over 500 versions available.
• Universal series, sensor/actuator versions, filter series, and Ex area variants.

Your Advantages:

• Comprehensive product range with special versions.
• Optimized installation effort with versatile accessories.
• 6.2 mm width for plug-in electromechanical and solid-state relays.
• Choice of connection technology: screw, spring-cage, or Push-in.
• Logic functions via PLC logic extension.
• Quick plug-in connection with system cabling adapters.

Push-in Technology: Enables fast, tool-free wiring.

System Cabling Adapter: Facilitates quick, easy, and error-free connection of relay modules to the controller.

Time-Saving Potential Distribution: Achieved with color-coded, isolated plug-in bridges, saving up to 70% wiring time.

Compact Space-Saving Housing: Available in narrow widths of 6.2 mm or 14 mm.

Highly Compact Relay Modules with Lockable Manual Actuation

These electromechanical relays with manual actuation are ideal for maintenance and commissioning, allowing manual operation. Key features include a contact nominal load of 250 V AC/6 A, RTII protection, plug-in capability, and AUTO/MANUAL operating modes. They offer space-saving 6.2 mm design and protection against operating errors.

For more information, use web code: #1353

Highly Compact Relay Modules for Switching Loads in the Ex Area

Designed for potentially explosive Zone 2 areas, these PLC-INTERFACE variants offer safe signal isolation and switching. They feature SPDT and DPDT contacts with up to 10 A switching current, various input voltages, and Push-in connection. Approvals include IECEx, ATEX, and Class 1 Zone 2.

Your Advantages:

• Usable in potentially explosive areas of Zone 2.
• Approvals: IECEx, ATEX, Class 1 Zone 2.
• Time-saving potential distribution via plug-in bridges.
• Efficient connection via V8 adapter.
• Meets corrosive gas test ISA G3 and EN 60068-2-60 requirements.

For more information, use web code: #0690

Highly Compact Relay Modules: Special Versions for Sensor/Actuator Wiring

This section contrasts conventional wiring with Phoenix Contact's efficient wiring solutions. The efficient method utilizes system cables and plug-in bridges, reducing wiring effort and eliminating the need for conventional terminal blocks.

Product Overview: Highly Compact Relay Modules

Detailed tables provide product specifications for various highly compact relay modules, including descriptions, input voltages, contact types, switching voltages, and order numbers for Push-in and Screw connections. (See original document for full table details).

For more information, use web code: #0688

Product Overview: Highly Compact Relay Modules – Special Versions with Accessories

This section highlights specialized relay modules and accessories:

• Series for coupling sensors or actuators: For coupling sensors and actuators.
• Filter series for long control lines: For applications with interference voltages or currents.
• Switch modules for manual intervention: Feature integrated manual-zero-automatic switches.
• Solid-state relays for wear-free switching: Basic terminal block and plug-in relays.
• Ex-relays for Zone 2 applications: With ATEX and IECEx approvals.
• Hybrid solid-state relays: Combine electromechanical and solid-state advantages.
• Relay modules for railway applications: Adapted for railway technology needs.
• Relay modules for high switch-on currents: For capacitive loads up to 130 A.
• Reversing load relays for DC motors: For switching mechanically commutated DC motors.

Accessories

A range of accessories is available, including various plug-in bridges (continuous, 2-position), partition plates, passive feed-through bridges, power terminals, system cabling adapters (e.g., PLC-V8/FLK14, PLC-V8/D15S, PLC-V8L/FLK14), and logic modules (stand-alone, basic, extension).

For more information on system cabling adapters, use web code: #0694

For more information on logic modules, use web code: #0897

Highly Compact Switching and Control – Logic Relay System

The PLC logic relay system integrates logic, interface, and field connection levels for switching and controlling I/O signals in a compact system. Its modular structure offers extensive application possibilities.

Programmable Logic Modules:

Combine plug-in relays with logic functions and intuitive software for small automation tasks.

For more information, use web code: #0687

Reduce Wiring Costs: PLC logic replaces conventional switching and control devices, simplifying wiring compared to traditional methods.

PLC Logic System Features

High Availability: Modular design allows swift replacement of switching elements during servicing.

Efficient Wiring: Push-in connection technology and specialized versions simplify sensor/actuator wiring.

Additional Features:

• Flexible Combinations: Use electromechanical or solid-state relays, with analog I/O modules available.
• PLC Logic App: Enables easy parameter adjustments and monitoring via Bluetooth.
• Intuitive Programming: LOGIC+ software facilitates quick project implementation.

Ultra-Narrow Time Relays – Slim and Precise

The ultra-narrow ETD-BL time relays provide a space-saving and cost-efficient solution for simple time control. They feature adjustable and fixed functions, and can be connected to compact PLC-INTERFACE relays. Plug-in bridges and system cabling save time.

Your Advantages:

• Up to 70% space savings compared to conventional time relays (6.2 mm width).
• Precise time setting via illuminated thumbwheel.
• Easy, tool-free wiring with Push-in connection technology.
• Quick installation using plug-in bridges and system cabling.

Push-in Technology: Offers wiring with screw connection or fast, tool-free Push-in technology.

Product Overview: Ultra-Narrow Time Relays

This section details various ultra-narrow time relays, including types, functions (switch-on delay, switch-off delay, flashing), setting ranges, order numbers, and supply voltage. (See original document for full table details).

For more information, use web code: #0698

Multifunctional Time Relays – For Universal Use

The multifunctional ETD time relays offer selectable time ranges and a wide array of functions for universal use. Available in three versions, they cover applications associated with conventional time control. They feature two PDT outputs in a narrow 22.5 mm housing for error indication and selective shutdown.

Your Advantages:

• Universal use with a wide range of functions.
• Worldwide use with wide-range power supply units.
• Easy handling via rotary switches on the housing front.
• Space-saving 22.5 mm housing with two PDT outputs.
• Optimum time control from milliseconds to several days.

Product Overview: Multifunctional Time Relays

This section presents a product overview of multifunctional time relays, detailing types, functions, setting ranges, adjustable times, time ranges, supply voltage, and frequency range. (See original document for full table details).

For more information, use web code: #0699

Compact Monitoring Relays – Quick Wiring and Space Saving

EMD-BL compact monitoring relays are ideal for simple monitoring tasks in building installation and series production. They monitor currents, voltages (1- and 3-phase), phase sequence, and motor winding temperatures.

Your Advantages:

• Space saving due to compact installation housing.
• Easy, tool-free wiring via Push-in connection technology.
• Easy handling with rotary switches for parameter setting.
• Clear diagnostics via status LED.
• Cost-effective for series production.
• Quick installation with module versions supplied from the measuring circuit.

Push-in Technology: Offers wiring with screw connection or fast, tool-free Push-in technology.

Product Overview: Compact Monitoring Relays

This section provides a product overview of compact monitoring relays, including current, voltage, and phase monitoring. It details functions, configuration parameters, switching thresholds, supply voltage, and frequency range. (See original document for full table details).

For more information, use web code: #0700

Multifunctional Monitoring Relays – Extremely Versatile

EMD monitoring relays allow monitoring of electrical and physical system parameters, offering a wide functional spectrum and extended setting options. They can monitor currents, voltages, phase sequences, real powers, loads, motor winding temperatures, and levels.

Worldwide Use:

Available in versions with integrated wide-range power supply units or plug-in transformers for various voltage ranges.

Your Advantages:

• Universal use with a wide range of functions.
• Worldwide use with wide-range power supply or plug-in transformer.
• Easy handling via rotary switches.
• Space-saving 22.5 mm housing with two PDT outputs.
• Clear diagnostics with color status LED.
• Fast error detection and short response times.
• Safe operation with electrically isolated measuring and supply circuits.

Product Overview: Multifunctional Monitoring Relays

This section details multifunctional monitoring relays, including undervoltage/overvoltage, phase monitoring, undercurrent/overcurrent, and temperature monitoring. It covers functions, configuration, switching thresholds, supply voltage, and frequency range. (See original document for full table details).

For more information, use web code: #0701

Additional Switching Devices from Phoenix Contact

Phoenix Contact offers a comprehensive range of components for control cabinets, including:

• UMK Multi-channel Relay Modules: Available in 4, 8, and 16 relay board versions, assembled with electromechanical or solid-state relays. Web code: #1572
• Relay Modules in DEK Terminal Block Design: Flat design (56 mm height, 6.2 mm width) suitable for distributed control boxes. Web code: #0697

Product and Technology Expertise: Phoenix Contact provides components from relay and logic modules to hybrid motor starters, emphasizing cutting-edge technological products.

Relay Input and Output Modules

Compact VIP modules allow easy implementation of various functions like relay, fuse, or signal interruption, with quick connection via direct connection technology.

Web code: #0300

Electronic Switching Device and Motor Control

CONTACTRON hybrid motor starters combine up to four functions: motor starter, reversing function, motor protection, and emergency stop. Network-capable versions and an electronic motor manager (EMM) are also available.

Web code: #0703

Safety Relay Modules

PSR safety relay modules are ideal for implementing safety functions in machines.

Web code: #0704

Phoenix Contact: Products and Solutions for Your Success

As a leading manufacturer of connection technology and automation components, Phoenix Contact transforms requirements into innovations. Their products form the backbone of industrial systems, enabling more efficient processes and cost reduction.

Your Advantages:

• Unique product portfolio driven by future-oriented innovations.
• High quality assured by standardized laboratory tests and materials.
• Professional service and consultation through a global network of subsidiaries and agencies.
• High delivery reliability due to modern production processes and worldwide locations.

Commitment to Quality and Innovation

"Made by Phoenix Contact": Relies on in-house competence, with product ideas continuously realized in design and development, emphasized by numerous patents.

Quality Down to the Smallest Detail: Commitment to quality extends to producing their own screws and manufacturing components in-house.

Global Approvals and Certificates: Numerous certifications prove product trustworthiness and quality.

Global Presence and Customer Focus

Phoenix Contact is a globally present, Germany-based market leader in electrical engineering, electronics, and automation. With a network across over 100 countries and 15,000 employees, they ensure close proximity to customers. Their focus areas include energy, infrastructure, process, and factory automation.

You can find the complete product range at: phoenixcontact.com

Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
Flachsmarktstraße 8
32825 Blomberg, Germany
Phone: +49 52 35 3-00
Fax: +49 52 35 3-4 12 00
E-mail: info@phoenixcontact.com