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EASY-E4 In/O extension, 230VAC (EASY-E4-AC-16RE1)

Eaton · Control & Automation · PLCs · Ireland · eaton.com
Part Number
EASY-E4-AC-16RE1  ·  HS 8537.10
EASY-E4 In/O extension, 230VAC (EASY-E4-AC-16RE1)

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer part number (MPN)EASY-E4-AC-16RE1
EAN / GTIN4015081939428
Sales unitpcs
Eaton catalogue number197222
Depth58 mm
Height90 mm
Width72 mm
Weight0.25 kg
Catalog Notesfitted with two controlled relays
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≤ 100 m per input (I1 - I6, I9 - I12, debounce ON), Digital inputs 115/230 V AC; ≤ 60 m per input (I1 - I8), Digital inputs 115/230 V AC; 40 m (max. permissible per input R1 to R12), Digital inputs 115/230 V AC
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 conditionsCondensation: prevent with appropriate measures; Clearance in air and creepage distances according to EN 50178, EN 61010-2-201, UL61010-2-201, CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-2-201
Relative humidity5 - 95 % (IEC 60068-2-30, IEC 60068-2-78)
Connection typeScrew terminal
Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent Pvid2 W
Static heat dissipation, non-current-dependent Pvs4 W
Conventional thermal current Ith of auxiliary contacts (1-pole, open)5 A
Inrush current12.5 A (for 6 ms)
Power consumption4 W
Rated breaking capacity300000 Operations at AC-15, 250 V AC, 3 A (600 Ops./h); 200000 Operations at DC-13, 24 V DC, 1 A (500 Ops./h)
Rated insulation voltage (Ui)240 V
Rated operational voltage85 - 264 V AC; Max. 300 V AC; Max. 300 V DC; 110/120 V DC (power supply); 240 V AC; 100/110/115/120/230/240 AC (-15 %/+10 %)
Supply frequency50/60 Hz (± 5%)
Supply voltage at AC
50 Hz - max264 VAC
Supply voltage at AC
50 Hz - min85 VAC
Supply voltage at DC - max264 VDC
Supply voltage at DC - min85 VDC
Uninterrupted current1 A DC, at R 300 (UL/CSA); 5 A AC, max. thermal continuous current cos ϕ = 1 at B 300 (UL/CSA); 8 A DC, at 24 V DC (UL/CSA); 8 A AC, at 240 V AC (UL/CSA)
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); 3 V/m at 1.4 - 2 GHz (according to IEC EN 61000-4-3); 1 V/m at 2.0 - 2.7 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 ratingAccording to IEC/EN 61000-4-5, power pulses (Surge), EMC; 1 kV, Supply cables, symmetrical, power pulses (Surge), EMC; 2 kV, Supply cables, asymmetrical, power pulses (Surge), EMC
Voltage dips10 ms
FeaturesExpandable; Expansion device
Fitted withRelay output
Degree of protectionIP20
Input frequency50/60 Hz (Digital inputs, at 115/230 V AC); 50/60 Hz (Digital inputs, at 24 V DC)
Insulation resistanceAccording to EN 50178, EN 61010-2-201, UL61010-2-201, CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-2-201
Lifespan, mechanical1,000,000 Operations
Mounting methodWall mounting/direct mounting; Top-hat rail fixing (according to IEC/EN 60715, 35 mm); Rail mounting possible; Screw fixing using fixing brackets ZB4-101-GF1 (accessories); Front build in possible
Overvoltage categoryIII
Pollution degree2
Product categoryControl relays easyE4
ProtectionB16 circuit breaker or 8 A (T) fuse, Protection of an Output relay
ProtocolMODBUS; TCP/IP
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)Relay outputs: 6 kV (contact-coil)
Residual ripple≤ 5 %
SoftwareEASYSOFT-SWLIC/easySoft
Switching frequency2 Hz, Resistive load/lamp load, Relay outputs; 0.5 Hz, Inductive load, Relay outputs; 10 Hz, Relay outputs
TypeeasyE4 extension
Utilization categoryR 300 Light Pilot Duty, UL/CSA Control Circuit Rating Codes DC; B 300 Light Pilot Duty, UL/CSA Control Circuit Rating Codes AC
Voltage typeAC
Input current6 x 0.25 mA (I1 - I8, at 115 V AC, 60 Hz, at signal 1); 6 x 0.5 mA (I1 - I8, at 230 V AC, 50 Hz, at signal 1)
Input voltageCondition 0: 0 - 40 V AC, Digital inputs
115/230 V AC); Condition 179 - 264 V AC, Digital inputs, 115/230 V AC)
Making/breaking capacity3600/360 VA (AC, at B 300); 28/28 VA (DC, at R 300)
Number of inputs (analog)0
Number of inputs (digital)8
Number of outputs (analog)0
Number of outputs (digital)8
Output8 Relay Outputs; > 500 mA (Relay outputs
Recommended for load12 V AC/DC); Relay outputs in groups of 1; Voltage; Current
Parallel switchingNot permitted
Explosion safety category for dustNone
Explosion safety category for gasNone
Protection against polarity reversalYes, for supply voltage (Siemens MPI optional)
Safe isolation300 V AC, Between coil and contact, According to EN 50178; 300 V AC, Between two contacts, According to EN 50178
Short-circuit protection≥ 1A (T), Fuse, Power supply
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 AC 50 Hz85–264 V
Supply voltage AC 60 Hz85–264 V
Supply voltage DC85–264 V
Switching current5 A
Number of digital inputs8
Number of digital outputs8
With relay outputYes
Number of HW-interfaces other2
With optical interfaceNo
Supporting protocol for TCP/IPNo
Supporting protocol for PROFIBUSNo
Supporting protocol for CANNo
Supporting protocol for INTERBUSNo
Supporting protocol for ASINo
Supporting protocol for KNXNo
Supporting protocol for ModbusNo
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 deviceNo
ExpandableYes
Expansion deviceYes
With time switch clockNo
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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