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Styrerelè, EASYE4 (EASY-E4-DC-12TCX1)

Eaton · Control & Automation · PLCs · Ireland · eaton.com
Part Number
EASY-E4-DC-12TCX1  ·  HS 8537.10
Styrerelè, EASYE4 (EASY-E4-DC-12TCX1)

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer part number (MPN)EASY-E4-DC-12TCX1
EAN / GTIN4015081939459
Sales unitpcs
Eaton catalogue number197214
Depth58 mm
Height90 mm
Width72 mm
Weight0.2 kg
CompliancesEaton supports the product until its end of life
Catalog NotesAccuracy of the real-time clock depending on ambient air temperature - fluctuations of up to ± 5 s/day (± 0.5 h⁄year) are possible
Drop and topple50 mm Drop height, Drop to IEC/EN 60068-2-31
Height of fall (IEC/EN 60068-2-32) - max0.3 m
Mounting positionHorizontal; Vertical
Shock resistance15 g, Mechanical, according to IEC/EN 60068-2-27, Half-sinusoidal shock 11 ms, 18 Impacts
Vibration resistance57 - 150 Hz, 2 g constant acceleration; 10 - 57 Hz, 0.15 mm constant amplitude; According to IEC/EN 60068-2-6
Cable length≤ 30 m, screened, Analog inputs; 100 m, unscreened, Digital inputs 24 V DC
Cable typeEthernet: CAT5
Air pressure795 - 1080 hPa (operation)
Ambient operating temperature - max55 °C
Ambient storage temperature - max70 °C
Ambient operating temperature - min-25 °C
Ambient storage temperature - min-40 °C
Environmental conditionsClearance in air and creepage distances according to EN 50178, EN 61010-2-201, UL61010-2-201
CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-2-201; Condensationprevent with appropriate measures
Relative humidity5 - 95 % (IEC 60068-2-30, IEC 60068-2-78)
Connection typeEthernet: RJ45 plug, 8-pole; Screw terminal
Data transfer rate10/100 MBit/s
LED indicatorStatus indication of Power/RUN; Status indication of Ethernet: LED
Static heat dissipation, non-current-dependent Pvs2 W
Conventional thermal current Ith of auxiliary contacts (1-pole, open)0.5 A
Heat dissipation3.4 W (at 24 V DC)
Inrush current12.5 A (for 6 ms)
Power consumption2 W
Power loss2 W
Rated operational current (Ie)Max. 0.5 A at signal „1” DC per channel
Rated operational voltage24 V DC (transistor outputs); 20.4 - 28.8 V DC; 24 V DC (digital inputs); 24 V DC (-15 %/+ 20 % - power supply); 20.4 - 28.8 V DC (Transistor outputs)
Supply current24/44 mA, Normally⁄max., On 1 signal, Transistor outputs; 18/32 mA, Normally⁄max., On 0 signal, Transistor outputs
Supply voltage at DC - max28.8 VDC
Supply voltage at DC - min20.4 VDC
Air discharge8 kV
Burst impulse2 kV, Signal cable; 2 kV, Supply cable; According to IEC/EN 61000-4-4
Contact discharge6 kV
Electromagnetic fields10 V/m at 0.8 - 1.0 GHz (according to IEC EN 61000-4-3); 1 V/m at 2.0 - 2.7 GHz (according to IEC EN 61000-4-3); 3 V/m at 1.4 - 2 GHz (according to IEC EN 61000-4-3)
Immunity to line-conducted interference10 V (according to IEC/EN 61000-4-6)
Radio interference classClass B (EN 61000-6-3)
Surge rating0.5 kV, Supply cables, symmetrical, power pulses (Surge), EMC; 1 kV, Supply cables, asymmetrical, power pulses (Surge), EMC; According to IEC/EN 61000-4-5, power pulses (Surge), EMC
Voltage dips20 ms; ≤ 10 ms, Bridging voltage dips
FeaturesExpandable; Parallel connection of transistor outputs with resistive load, inductive load with external suppressor circuit, combination within a group - Group 1: Q1 to Q4; Networkable (Ethernet)
Fitted withTimer; Real time clock
FunctionsThermal cutout
Degree of protectionIP20
Frequency counterCable length: ≤ 20 m (screened
Digital inputs 24 V DC); Number4 (I1, I2, I3
I4 - Digital inputs 24 V DC); Pulse shapeSquare (digital inputs 24 V DC); Pulse pause ratio: 1:1 (Digital inputs 24 V DC); Counter frequency: 5 kHz (Digital inputs 24 V DC)
Insulation resistanceAccording to EN 50178, EN 61010-2-201, UL61010-2-201, CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-2-201
Mounting methodTop-hat rail fixing (according to IEC/EN 60715, 35 mm); Screw fixing using fixing brackets ZB4-101-GF1 (accessories); Rail mounting possible; Front build in possible; Wall mounting/direct mounting
Operating frequencyDependent on the cycle- and transmission-time of the expansion devices; Dependent on the cycle time of the basic device; Depending on the suppressor circuit (Inductive load to EN 60947-5-1, with external suppressor circuit, Max. switching frequency, max. duty factor)
Overvoltage categoryIII
Pollution degree2
Product categoryControl relays easyE4
ProtocolMODBUS; TCP/IP
Residual current0.1 mA (on signal "1" per channel)
Residual ripple5 % (transistor outputs); ≤ 5 %
Resolution1 min (Range H:M) 1 s (Range M:S) 12 Bit (value 0 - 4095, Analog inputs) 5 ms (Range S)
SoftwareEASYSOFT-SWLIC/easySoft
TypeeasyE4 base device
Used witheasyE4
Voltage typeDC
Accuracy± 2 %, (I5, I6, I7, I8) ± 0.12 V, of actual value, within a single device (Analog Inputs); ± 1 %, Repetition accuracy of timing relays (of values); ± 3 %, of actual value, two easy devices (Analog Inputs); ± 2 s/day, Real-time clock to inputs (± 0.2 h⁄Year)
ConversionsEach CPU cycle for Analog inputs
Incremental counterPulse pause ratio: 1:1; Number of counter inputs: 2 (I1 + I2
I3 + I4); Pulse shapeSquare; Signal offset: 90°; Value range: -2147483648 to +2147483647; Counter frequency: ≤ 5 kHz
Incremental encoderCable length: ≤ 20 m (screened)
InputVoltage (DC)
Input current1 mA (Analog inputs); 2.2 mA (I5 - I8, at 24 V DC, at signal 1); 3.3 mA (I1 - I4, at 24 V DC, at signal 1); 80 mA
Input impedance13.3 kΩ
Input voltageStatus 0: ≤ 8 V DC (I5 - I8, Digital inputs
24 V DC); Status 0≤ 15 V DC (I1 - I4, Digital inputs
24 V DC); Status 1≥ 15 V DC (I1 - I4, Digital inputs
24 V DC); Signal 0≤ 5 V DC (I1 - I8, Digital inputs, 24 V DC)
Lamp loadMax. 3 W (without Rv per channel)
Number of inputs (analog)0; 4
Number of inputs (digital)8
Number of outputs (analog)0
Number of outputs (digital)4
Output2 A, Max. total current, Outputs; Parallel connection of max. 4 Transistor outputs; 4 Transistor Outputs; Voltage; Current
Output voltageU = Uₑ - 1 V (signal 1 at Iₑ = 0.5 A, transistor outputs); Max. 2.5 V (at status 0 per channel, transistor outputs)
Rapid counter inputsPulse shape: Square; Value range: -2147483648 to +2147483647; Pulse pause ratio: 1:1; Counter frequency: ≤ 10 kHz; Number of rapid counter inputs: 4 (I1, I2, I3
I4); Cable length≤ 20 m (shielded)
Signal range0 - 10 V DC, Analog inputs
Explosion safety category for dustNone
Explosion safety category for gasNone
Protection against polarity reversalFor transistor outputs (Caution: A short circuit will result if 0 V/earth is applied to the outputs in the event that the supply voltage is connected to the wrong poles); Yes, for supply voltage (Siemens MPI optional)
Short-circuit current6.8 A, Transistor outputs
Short-circuit protection≥ 1A (T), Fuse, Power supply; Yes, electronic (Q1 - Q4), Transistor outputs
Short-circuit tripping current0.7 ≤ Ie ≤ 1.7 per output, For Ra ≤ 10 mΩ, Depending on number of active channels and their load, Transistor outputs
Screwdriver size3.5 x 0.8 mm, Terminal screw
Terminal capacity0.2 - 2.5 mm² (22 - 12 AWG), flexible with ferrule; 0.2 - 4 mm² (AWG 22 - 12), solid
Tightening torque0.6 Nm, Screw terminals
Certified for UL hazardous location division 1No
Certified for UL hazardous location division 2Yes
Certified for UL hazardous location group A (acetylene)Yes
Certified for UL hazardous location group B (hydrogen)Yes
Certified for UL hazardous location group C (ethylene)Yes
Certified for UL hazardous location group D (propane)Yes
Certified for UL hazardous location group E (metal dusts)No
Certified for UL hazardous location class IYes
Certified for UL hazardous location class IINo
Certified for UL hazardous location class IIINo
Supporting protocol for EtherCATNo
Supply voltage DC20.4–28.8 V
Switching current0.5 A
Number of digital inputs8
Number of digital outputs4
With relay outputNo
Number of HW-interfaces industrial Ethernet1
With optical interfaceNo
Supporting protocol for TCP/IPYes
Supporting protocol for PROFIBUSNo
Supporting protocol for CANNo
Supporting protocol for INTERBUSNo
Supporting protocol for ASINo
Supporting protocol for KNXNo
Supporting protocol for ModbusYes
Supporting protocol for Data-HighwayNo
Supporting protocol for DeviceNetNo
Supporting protocol for SUCONETNo
Supporting protocol for LONNo
Supporting protocol for PROFINET IONo
Supporting protocol for PROFINET CBANo
Supporting protocol for SERCOSNo
Supporting protocol for Foundation FieldbusNo
Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IPNo
Supporting protocol for AS-Interface Safety at WorkNo
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet SafetyNo
Supporting protocol for INTERBUS-SafetyNo
Supporting protocol for PROFIsafeNo
Supporting protocol for SafetyBUS pNo
Supporting protocol for other bus systemsNo
Radio standard BluetoothNo
Radio standard WLAN 802.11No
Radio standard GPRSNo
Radio standard GSMNo
Mobile communications standard 3G (UMTS)No
IO link masterNo
RedundancyNo
With displayNo
Basic deviceYes
ExpandableYes
Expansion deviceNo
With time switch clockYes
Suitable for rail mountingYes
Wall mounting/direct mountingYes
Front built-in possibleYes
Rack-assembly possibleNo
Suitable for safety functionsNo
SIL according to IEC 61508None
Performance level according to EN ISO 13849-1None
Appendant operation agent (Ex ia)No
Country of originEstonia

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