{"product_id":"140drc83000-schneider-electric-modicon-quantum-8-channel-relay-output-module","title":"140DRC83000 | Schneider Electric | Modicon Quantum 8-Channel Relay Output Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e140DRC83000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides flexible discrete control within the Schneider Electric Modicon Quantum platform. This module features 8 high-performance relay outputs utilizing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm C (1 NO\/NC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtact arrangements. It bridges the gap between low-level PLC logic and high-power field devices, supporting voltages up to 250V AC or 150V DC. We supply this module as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring peak mechanical and electrical durability for critical infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 140DRC83000 supports diverse load types, ranging from resistive to highly inductive capacitive loads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm C (1 NO \/ 1 NC per point)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20...250 V AC \/ 5...150 V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Load Current (Resistive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 A @ 250 V AC \/ 30 V DC (at 60 °C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1250 VA (Resistive)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Durability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10,000,000 cycles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation (Channel to Bus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1780 Vrms AC for 1 minute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOvervoltage Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Varistor (275 V)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponse Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 ms (State 0 to 1) \/ 20 ms (State 1 to 0)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus Current Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e560 mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm C Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike standard NO-only modules, the Form C architecture provides both Normally Open and Normally Closed contacts for every point. This allows engineers to implement fail-safe hardwiring and interlock logic directly at the module level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Isolation Safeguards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module provides 1780 Vrms AC isolation between individual channels and the backplane bus. This prevents field-side electrical surges from damaging the expensive Quantum processor or neighboring I\/O modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInductive Load Resilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntegrated varistors (275 V) suppress transient overvoltages. This feature significantly extends contact life when switching inductive loads like solenoids or small motor starters, reaching up to 100,000 electrical cycles even under heavy DC resistive loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTen front-facing LEDs provide real-time status. A green LED monitors bus communication (Active), a red LED signals detected external faults (F), and eight individual green LEDs track the state of every input point, accelerating onsite troubleshooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarine \u0026amp; Hazardous Duty Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith certifications including ABS, DNV, RINA, and FM Class 1 Division 2, this module operates reliably in maritime environments and explosive atmospheres where standard I\/O hardware might fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the 140DRC83000 to control tungsten lighting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The module supports a 2 A load at 250\/30 V AC\/DC for tungsten applications (1\/4 hp, cos phi = 0.4). For standard resistive loads, the capacity increases to 5 A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between this and a standard DC output module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mechanical relay module. It provides \"dry contacts\" and handles significantly higher current (5 A) compared to solid-state DC modules, and it accommodates both AC and DC voltages on the same module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this module require external surge protection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module includes internal varistor protection rated at 275 V. However, for highly inductive loads with fast switching frequencies, we recommend adding external snubbers or diodes to further prolong the 100,000-cycle electrical lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this product a current factory model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we supply this as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estock in original Schneider Electric packaging. 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