Emerson A6500-RC 16-Channel Output Relay Module

Overview

The Emerson A6500-RC System Relay Card is a 16-Channel Output Relay Module designed for high reliability in the plant's most critical rotating machinery. It is used together with the AMS 6500 ATG to build a complete API 670 machinery protection monitor. Applications include steam, gas, compressors, and hydro turbo machinery.

Key Features

• 16 Output Channels: Allows selection of any channel clear, alert, or alarm signal as input.
• Boolean Logic: Configurable with Boolean logic and time delays.
• Graphical Configuration: Easy-to-use software with graphical logic displays for configuration.
• Part of PlantWeb® and AMS Software: Integrated machinery health monitoring combined with Ovation® and DeltaV™ process control systems.

Digital Input

• Number of Inputs: 66
• Logic Low Level: 0V to 3V (Not active)
• Logic High Level: 13V to 32V (Active)
• Open Input: Detected as not active
• Rated Current: 1 mA
• Rated Power: 24 mW

Relay Output

• Number of Outputs: 16
• Type: SPDT
• Maximum Voltage Capacity: 32V DC / 48V AC
• Output Load:
  • AC1: 48V / 2A
  • DC1: 32V / 2A
  • DC-13: 24V / 1A
  • AC-15: 24V / 2A
• Turn-on / Turn-off Time:
  • 10 ms NO contact
  • 13 ms NC contact (Without logic processing time)
• Rated Current: 2 A
• Rated Power: 96 W

Physical and Environmental Specifications

• Size: 3U, 2-slot plug-in module, 10TE wide
• Protection Class: IP 20, IEC 60529
• Conformal Coating: Airborne contaminants resistance (ISA-S71.04-1985 class G3)
• Material: HumiSeal® 1B31 EPA (According to IPC-CC-830B and IPC-A 610)
• Operating Temperature:
  • -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to 158°F) with forced cooling
  • -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to 131°F) without forced cooling
• Storage Temperature: -40° to 85°C (-40° to 185°F)
• Relative Humidity: 5–95%, non-condensing
• Vibration: IEC 68-2, part 6 (0.15mm, 10-55Hz, 20m/s², 55-150Hz)
• Shock: IEC 60068-2-27 (150 m/s², 4000 shocks per axis)
• EMC Resistance: EN50081-1 / EN50082-2
• Power Consumption: Max. 6W
• Configuration: Password protected

Compliance and Certifications

• CE EMC: EN61326-1
• Directives:
  • 2014/30/EU
  • 2014/34/EU
  • 2011/65/EU
• ATEX:
  • EN 60079-0:2012
  • EN 60079-15:2010
• IEC-Ex:
  • IEC 60079-0:2011; Edition: 6.0
  • IEC 60079-15:2010; Edition: 4
• CSA:
  • CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 0-10
  • CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-1-12
  • CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60079-0:15
  • CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60079-15:12
• UL:
  • UL 61010-1:12
  • UL 60079-0:13
  • UL 60079-15:13
• EAC: TP TC 012/2011
• ГОСТ:
  • 31610.0-2014
  • 31610.15-2014
• CCC:
  • GB 3836.1-2010
  • GB 3836.8-2014
• Marine: DNV GL rules for classification – Ships and offshore units
• Safety (SIL): SC 2 (SIL 2 Capable) - IEC 61508:2010 Parts 1-7

Hazardous Area Approvals

• Non-sparking nA in combination with nC
• ATEX:
  • II 3G – Ex nA nC IIC Gc, -20°C ≤ Ts ≤ 70°C
• IEC-Ex:
  • II 3G – Ex nA nC IIC Gc, -20°C ≤ Ts ≤ 70°C
• CSA:
  • Class I Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4
  • Class 1, Zone 2
  • Ex / AEx nA nC IIC T4 Gc
• EAC-Ex: Ex nA nC IIC Gc,U -20°C ≤ Ts ≤ 70°C
• CCC-Ex: Ex nA nC IIC Gc -20°C ≤ Ts ≤ 70°C
• CCOE PESO India: Ex nA nC IIC T4 Gc, -20°C ≤ Ts ≤ 70°C
• KTL Korea: Ex nA nC IIC -20°C ≤ Ts ≤ 70°C

Ordering Information

• Model Number: A6500-RC
• Description: 16-Channel Output Relay Module, 10 TE wide for use in A6500-xR rack