ES-9724 Rev.5

R8-DC4A

Remote I/O R8 Series

NPN TRANSISTOR OUTPUT MODULE

(with shortcircuit protection, 4 points)
Functions & Features
• 4-channel discrete output, compact size remote I/O module

MODEL: R8–DC4A[1]

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: R8-DC4A[1]
Specify a code from below for [1].
(e.g. R8-DC4A/Q)
• Specify the specification for option code /Q
(e.g. /C01)

[1] OPTIONS

blank: none
/Q: With options (specify the specification)

SPECIFICATIONS OF OPTION: Q

COATING (For the detail, refer to our web site.)
/C01: Silicone coating
/C02: Polyurethane coating

RELATED PRODUCTS

• PC configurator software (model: R8CFG)
Downloadable at our web site.
A dedicated cable is required to connect the module to the PC. Please refer to the internet software download site or the users manual for the PC configurator for applicable cable types.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Connection
•Output: 4-pin e-CON connector
  Unit side connector XN2D-1474-S002 (Omron)
  Recommended cable side connector XN2A-1470 (Omron)
  Applicable wire size 0.08 - 0.5 mm² (AWG28 - 20)
  Outer sheath diameter: max. 1.5 dia
  (The cable connector is not included in the package.
   Refer to the specifications of the product.)
•Excitation supply, internal bus:
  Connected to internal bus connector
•Internal power: Supplied from internal bus connector
Isolation: Output or exc. supply to internal bus or internal power
Module address: With rotary switch
Output at the loss of communication: Selectable with the side DIP SW
Terminating resistor: Built-in (DIP Switch, default: disable)
Configuration mode: With DIP switches on the side panel
Status indicator: Bi-color (red/green) LED; Refer to the instruction manual.
Discrete output status indicators: Green LED; Refer to the instruction manual.

OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Common: Negative common (NPN) per 4 points
Number of outputs: 4
Maximum outputs applicable at once: No limit (at 24 V DC)
Rated load voltage: 24 V DC ±10 %
Rated output current: 0.2 A per point
Residual voltage: ≤ 0.5 V
Leakage current: ≤ 0.1 mA
ON delay: ≤ 0.5 msec.
OFF delay: ≤ 1.5 msec.
Shortcircuit protection: Included
Overheat Protection Function: Included
(When driving an inductive load, connect a diode in parallel with the load.)

INSTALLATION

Max. current consumption: 100 mA
Operating temperature: -10 to +55°C (14 to 131°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Atmosphere: No corrosive gas or heavy dust
Mounting: DIN rail
Weight: 60 g (2.12 oz)

PERFORMANCE

Data allocation: 1
Module addresses in use: 1
Power output (output connector): Rated current 1 A DC per channel; Total: 2 A DC
Max. consumption current: 100 mA
Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC
Dielectric strength: 1500　V AC @　1 minute
(output or exc. supply to internal bus or internal power to ground)

STANDARDS & APPROVALS

EU conformity:
EMC Directive
EMI EN 61000-6-4
EMS EN 61000-6-2
RoHS Directive

EXTERNAL VIEW

OPERATING MODE SETTING

(*) Factory setting
Caution ! - SW4-1 through 4-6 are unused. Be sure to turn off unused ones.

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS unit: mm [inch]

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAM