Pepper Computer RS232 User Manual

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SMART I/O User’s Manual
Chapter 4 Digital Modules
©1996 PEP Modular Computers GmbH
March 12, 1996
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4.3 SM-REL1
4.3.1 Introduction
The SM-REL1 provides power switching up to 250V AC or 220V DC with
surge protection and the ability to switch inductive loads being built-in
features of this versatile module. A freely programmable LED on the front
panel provides the user interface together with 6 relay status LEDs and an
external 24V supply signal LED.
4.3.2 Specifications
Isolation
System
: 2.5 kV Optoisolated
Between Channels
: 1.5 kV
Between Contacts
: 1.0 kV
Surge Voltage
: 1.5 kV
Output
6 Normally Open Relay Contacts
Max. Switching Voltage
: 250V AC / 220V DC
Max. Switching Current
: 2A
Max. Switching Load (Resistive)
: 60W / 125 VA
Switch ON Current Rate
: 8A/3ms
 Sustained 
Current
3A
Switch OFF Current Rate
: 2A/2ms
Max. Switching Frequency
: 100 Hz
Contact Resistance
: 50m
Ω
Settling Time
: 4ms
Power ON/OFF Protection
: Glitch-free Power ON
Expected Life
: 2 Million Cycles
Input
Ext. VCC
: 24V DC 
±
 20% @ 100mA
Front Panel
6 Yellow LEDs
: Relay CLOSED
1 Green LED
: Ext. VCC Ready
1 Yellow LED
: User
Power Cons.
23mW (min.), 160mW (max.)
Temperature Range Standard (0
°
C to +70
°
C)
Module Weight
61g
ID Byte
$20, read by the SPI Interface