MODEL: R8-DCM16A
Remote I/O R8 Series
NPN TRANSISTOR OUTPUT MODULE, 16 points(with shortcircuit protection)
Functions & Features• 16 channels for discrete output, compact size remote I/Omodule• 20 pin MIL connector
12 [.47]

115 [4.53]

79 [3.11]mm [inch]

MODEL: R8–DCM16A[1]OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONSORDERING INFORMATION

Common: Negative common (NPN) per 16 points
Maximum outputs applicable at once: No limit (at 24 V DC)
Number of output: 16 points
Rated load voltage: 24 V DC ±10 %Rated output current: 0.1 A per point, 1.6 A per common
Residual voltage: ≤ 0.5 V
Leakage current: ≤ 0.1 mA
ON delay: ≤ 0.5 msec.
OFF delay: ≤ 1.5 msec.
With shortcircuit protection
With overheat protection(When driving an inductive load, connect a diode in parallelwith the load.)• Code number: R8-DCM16A[1]Specify a code from below for [1].
(e.g. R8-DCM16A/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

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

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSConnection•Output:20-pin MIL connector

PWB connector (mounted)
Recommended socket XG5N-201 (Omron)
Recommended contact XG5W-0231 (Omron)Applicable wire size AWG22, number of conductor
17, diameter of conductor 0.16 mm (The socket andcontact are not included in the package. Refer to thespecifications 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 theside 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.

Max. current consumption: 110 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: 65 g (2.3 oz)

PERFORMANCE
Data allocation: 1
Module addresses in use: 1
Power output (output connector): Rated current 3 A DC(rated current 3 A for internal fuse (slow blow fuse i2t(A2sec.) max. 5.04)

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Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ with 500 V DC
Dielectric strength: 1500V AC @1 minute(output or exc. supply to internal bus or internal power toground)

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

EXTERNAL VIEWFRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW
Module Address Setting
Rotary SW
Status Indicator LED

787878456

23

SW2x1456

78456

CARD ADD.

x10901901

23

Discrete Output Status Indicator LED
23456

91011121314151623RUN12345678901

901

SW1Function Setting
DIP SW

Internal Bus Connector
Output Connectors

OnSW412345678

OnTermSW3Terminator DIP SW

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MODEL: R8-DCM16A
OPERATING MODE SETTING(*) Factory setting■ MODULE ADDRESSThe left switch determines the tenth place digit, while theright switch does the ones place digit of the address.
Address is selected between 0 to 31.
(Factory setting: 0)901
7 823456

237 8901456

Module Address Setting (x1)
Module Address Setting (x10)■ OUTPUT AT THE LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONOUTPUT AT THE LOSS OF COMMUNICATION

SW4-5Output Hold (*)(last data correctly rerceived is hold)OFF

Stop output(Output fixed at OFF)ON

Note: Be sure to set unused SW4-1 through 4, SW4-6, SW4-7■ CONFIGURATION MODECONFIGURATION MODE
DIP switch setting (*)
PC Configurator and communicatio

SW4-8
OFFON

■ TERMINATOR DIP SW
TERMINATOR SW

SW3Without (*)

OFFWithON

12 [.47] (3 [.12])(79 [3.11])(4 [.16])55 [2.17]

6 [.24]7 [.28]EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS unit: mm [inch]

7 [.28]6 [.24]

115 [4.53]

DIN RAIL(35 mm wide)

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SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAMOUTPUTSTATUS STATUS
IND.
IND.

EXC. SUPPLYBUS CONNECTOR

INTERNAL POWER

1 Do 1Comm.
Circuit

INTERNAL BUS

OutputCircuitControl
CircuitPowerCircuit
SETTING
SW+24V

0V–L

2 Do 2L

3 Do 3L

4 Do 4L

5 Do 5L

6 Do 6L

7 Do 7L

8 Do 8L

9 Do 9L

10 Do 10L

11 Do 11L

12 Do 12L

13 Do 13L

14 Do 14L

15 Do 15L

16 Do 16L+19 24V*120 24V

+24V

17 0V
18 0V0V*1. Fuse is not replaceable.

■ OUTPUT CIRCUIT
+24V

1920
1 Do 1ControlCircuit

16 Do 1617180V

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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