MODEL: R8-DCT16B2
Remote I/O R8 Series
PNP TRANSISTOR OUTPUT MODULE, 16 points(with short circuit protection, tension clamp terminal block)
Functions & Features• 16 channels for discrete output, compact size remote I/O
module• 18 pins tension clamp connector
24 [.94]115[4.53]• Excitation supply, internal bus:
Connected to internal bus connector• Internal power: Via bus connector
Isolation: Output or exc. supply to internal bus or internal
power
Module address: With DIP switch
Output at the loss of communication: Selectable with theside DIP SWTerminating 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: Positive common (PNP) 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.)

72 [2.83]
mm [inch]

MODEL: R8–DCT16B2[1]ORDERING INFORMATION• Code number: R8-DCT16B2[1]Specify a code from below for [1].
(e.g. R8-DCT16B2/Q)• Specify the specification for option code /Q(e.g. /C01)[1] OPTIONSINSTALLATION

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

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: 110 g (0.24 lb)

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

PERFORMANCERELATED 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 applicable
cable types.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

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)
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)

Connection• Output: Tension clamp
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STANDARDS & APPROVALS
EU conformity:
EMC Directive
EMI EN 61000-6-4
EMS EN 61000-6-2
RoHS Directive

EXTERNAL VIEWFRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW
Status Indicator LED

RUN
12345678910111213141516Discrete Output StatusIndicator LED

Internal Bus Connector
OUT

Function Setting
DIP SW
SW187654321On

SW21Output Connectors

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MODEL: R8-DCT16B2
CONNECTION DIAGRAMS■ Tension clamp terminal blockUnit side connector: MC1,5/18-GF-3,5(Phoenix Contact)
Cable side connector: FMC1,5/18-STF-3,5 (Phoenix Contact)
Applicable wire size: 0.2 − 1.5 mm2Stripped length: 10 mm
Recommended solderless terminal• AI0,25−10YE 0.25 mm2 (Phoenix Contact)• AI0,34−10TQ 0.34 mm2 (Phoenix Contact)• AI0,5−10WH 0.5 mm2 (Phoenix Contact)• AI0,75−10GY 0.75 mm2 (Phoenix Contact)• A1−10 1.0 mm2 (Phoenix Contact)• A1,5−10 1.5 mm2 (Phoenix Contact)

118PIN NO.
123456789101112131415161718ID
Do1Do2Do3Do4Do5Do6Do7Do8Do9Do10Do11Do12Do13Do14Do15Do160V24VFUNCTION
Output 1Output 2Output 3Output 4Output 5
Output 6
Output 7
Output 8
Output 9
Output 10
Output 11
Output 12
Output 13
Output 14
Output 15
Output 16
Exc. supply 0V
Exc .supply 24 V

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MODEL: R8-DCT16B2OPERATING MODE SETTING(*) Factory setting
Caution ! - SW2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 2-7 are unused. Be sure toturn off unused ones.
■Module Address (SW1)
SW1-1 through 1-4 determine the tenth place digit, while
SW1-5 through 1-8 do the ones place digit of the moduleaddress.
Address is selected between 0 to 31.
(Factory setting: 0)
MODULE ADDRESS×10×10
12345678915
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON

SW126
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF

37
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF

48
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON

■ Output at the loss of communication (SW2)Same output for all channels.
OUTPUT AT THE LOSS OF
COMMUNICATION
Output hold (*)(last data correctly rerceived ishold)Output clear(fixes output to OFF)

SW2-5

OFFON

■ Terminator DIP SW (SW2)TERMINATOR SW
Without (*)
With

SW2-6
OFFON

■ Configuration mode (SW2)CONFIGURATION MODEDIP SW (*)
PC

SW2-8
OFF
ON

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MODEL: R8-DCT16B2
7 [.28]EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS unit: mm [inch]
24 [.94](3 [.12])(72 [2.83])(4 [.16])6 [.24]55 [2.17]

7 [.28]6 [.24]

115 [4.53]

DIN RAIL(35 mm wide)

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MODEL: R8-DCT16B2
SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY & CONNECTION DIAGRAMOUTPUT+24V

STATUS STATUS
IND.
IND.

EXC. SUPPLYBUS CONNECTOR

INTERNAL POWER

18 24V
1 Do 1Comm.
Circuit

INTERNAL BUS*1

OutputCircuitControl
CircuitPowerCircuit

SETTING
SW–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++24V

0V

17 0V
0V

*1. Fuse is not replaceable.

■ OUTPUT CIRCUIT+24V*118 24V

1 Do 1Control
Circuit0V

16 Do 16
17 0V

0V
0V

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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