General specifications
Product name
Eaton Moeller® series EASY Control relay
Part no.
EASY-E4-DC-12TC1
EAN
4015081939466
Product Length/Depth
58 millimetre
Product height
90 millimetre
Product width
72 millimetre
Product weight
0.2 kilogram
Compliances
Eaton supports the product until its end of life
Certifications
IEC/EN 61000-6-2
IEC 60068-2-6
IEC 60068-2-27
IEC/EN 61000-6-3
CULus per UL 61010
CSA-C22.2 No. 61010
EN 61010
IEC 60068-2-30
IEC/EN 61000-4-2
IEC/EN 61131-2
EN 50178
UL File No.: E205091
DNV GL
UL Category Control No.: NRAQ, NRAQ7
CE
UL Listed
UL hazardous location division 2
UL hazardous location class I
UL hazardous location group A (acetylene)
UL hazardous location group D (propane)
UL hazardous location group B (hydrogen)
UL hazardous location group C (ethylene)
Product Tradename
EASY
Product Type
Control relay
Product Sub Type
None
Catalog Notes
Accuracy of the real-time clock depending on ambient air temperature - fluctuations of up to ± 5 s/day (± 0.5 h⁄year) are possible
Features & Functions
Features
Parallel connection of transistor outputs with resistive load, inductive load with external suppressor circuit, combination within a group - Group 1: Q1 to Q4
Networkable (Ethernet)
Expandable
Display indication of 6 lines x 16 characters
Fitted with:
Keypad
Display
Real time clock
Timer
Functions
Thermal cutout
Indication
LCD-display used as Output status indication of Transistor outputs
LCD-display used as status indication of Digital inputs 24 V DC
General information
Degree of protection
IP20
Display temperature - min
0 °C
Display temperature - max
55 °C
Display type
Monochrome
Duty factor
100 % (Inductive load to EN 60947-5-1, With external suppressor circuit)
100 % (Inductive load to EN 60947-5-1, Without external suppressor circuit, T0.95 = 15 ms, R = 48 Ω, L = 0.24 H)
100 % (Inductive load to EN 60947-5-1, Without external suppressor circuit, DC-13, T0.95 = 72 ms, R = 48 Ω, L = 1.15 H)
Frequency counter
Cable length: ≤ 20 m (screened, Digital inputs 24 V DC)
Number: 4 (I1, I2, I3, I4 - Digital inputs 24 V DC)
Pulse pause ratio: 1:1 (Digital inputs 24 V DC)
Pulse shape: Square (digital inputs 24 V DC)
Counter frequency: 5 kHz (Digital inputs 24 V DC)
Insulation resistance
According to EN 50178, EN 61010-2-201, UL61010-2-201, CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-2-201
Mounting method
Screw fixing using fixing brackets ZB4-101-GF1 (accessories)
Top-hat rail fixing (according to IEC/EN 60715, 35 mm)
Front build in possible
Wall mounting/direct mounting
Rail mounting possible
Operating frequency
Dependent on the cycle time of the basic device
Dependent on the cycle- and transmission-time of the expansion devices
Depending on the suppressor circuit (Inductive load to EN 60947-5-1, With external suppressor circuit, Max. switching frequency, max. duty factor)
Overvoltage category
III
Pollution degree
2
Product category
Control relays easyE4
Protocol
TCP/IP
MODBUS
Residual current
0.1 mA (on signal "1" per channel)
Residual ripple
5 % (transistor outputs)
≤ 5 %
Resolution
1 min (Range H:M)
1 s (Range M:S)
12 Bit (value 0 - 4095, Analog inputs)
5 ms (Range S)
Software
EASYSOFT-SWLIC/easySoft7
Type
easyE4 base device
Used with
easyE4
Voltage type
DC
Ambient conditions, mechanical
Drop and topple
50 mm Drop height, Drop to IEC/EN 60068-2-31
Height of fall (IEC/EN 60068-2-32) - max
0.3 m
Mounting position
Vertical
Horizontal
Shock resistance
15 g, Mechanical, according to IEC/EN 60068-2-27, Half-sinusoidal shock 11 ms, 18 Impacts
Vibration resistance
10 - 57 Hz, 0.15 mm constant amplitude
57 - 150 Hz, 2 g constant acceleration
According to IEC/EN 60068-2-6
Climatic environmental conditions
Air pressure
795 - 1080 hPa (operation)
Ambient operating temperature - min
-25 °C
Ambient operating temperature - max
55 °C
Ambient storage temperature - min
-40 °C
Ambient storage temperature - max
70 °C
Environmental conditions
Condensation: prevent with appropriate measures
Clearance in air and creepage distances according to EN 50178, EN 61010-2-201, UL61010-2-201, CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-2-201
Relative humidity
5 - 95 % (IEC 60068-2-30, IEC 60068-2-78)
Electro magnetic compatibility
Air discharge
8 kV
Burst impulse
According to IEC/EN 61000-4-4
2 kV, Supply cable
2 kV, Signal cable
Contact discharge
6 kV
Electromagnetic fields
3 V/m at 1.4 - 2 GHz (according to IEC EN 61000-4-3)
10 V/m at 0.8 - 1.0 GHz (according to IEC EN 61000-4-3)
1 V/m at 2.0 - 2.7 GHz (according to IEC EN 61000-4-3)
Immunity to line-conducted interference
10 V (according to IEC/EN 61000-4-6)
Radio interference class
Class B (EN 61000-6-3)
Surge rating
0.5 kV, Supply cables, symmetrical, power pulses (Surge), EMC
According to IEC/EN 61000-4-5, power pulses (Surge), EMC
1 kV, Supply cables, asymmetrical, power pulses (Surge), EMC
Voltage dips
20 ms
≤ 10 ms, Bridging voltage dips
Terminal capacities
Terminal capacity
0.2 - 4 mm² (AWG 22 - 12), solid
0.2 - 2.5 mm² (22 - 12 AWG), flexible with ferrule
Screwdriver size
3.5 x 0.8 mm, Terminal screw
Tightening torque
0.6 Nm, Screw terminals
Electrical rating
Conventional thermal current ith of auxiliary contacts (1-pole, open)
0.5 A
Heat dissipation
3.4 W (at 24 V DC)
Inrush current
12.5 A (for 6 ms)
Power consumption
2 W
Power loss
2 W
Rated operational current (Ie)
Max. 0.5 A at signal „1” DC per channel
Rated operational voltage
24 V DC (-15 %/+ 20 % - power supply)
24 V DC (transistor outputs)
20.4 - 28.8 V DC (Transistor outputs)
24 V DC (digital inputs)
20.4 - 28.8 V DC
Supply current
24/44 mA, Normally⁄max., On 1 signal, Transistor outputs
18/32 mA, Normally⁄max., On 0 signal, Transistor outputs
Supply voltage at AC, 50 Hz - min
0 V AC
Supply voltage at AC, 50 Hz - max
0 V AC
Supply voltage at DC - min
20.4 V DC
Supply voltage at DC - max
28.8 V DC
Short-circuit rating
Short-circuit current
6.8 A, Transistor outputs
Short-circuit protection
≥ 1A (T), Fuse, Power supply
Yes, electronic (Q1 - Q4), Transistor outputs
Short-circuit tripping current
0.7 ≤ Ie ≤ 1.7 per output, For Ra ≤ 10 mΩ, Depending on number of active channels and their load, Transistor outputs
Communication
Connection type
Screw terminal
Ethernet: RJ45 plug, 8-pole
Data transfer rate
10/100 MBit/s
Cable
Cable length
≤ 30 m, screened, Analog inputs
100 m, unscreened, Digital inputs 24 V DC
Cable type
CAT5
Input/Output
Accuracy
± 2 %, (I7, I8) ± 0.12 V, of actual value, within a single device (Analog Inputs)
± 3 %, of actual value, two easy devices (Analog Inputs)
± 2 s/day, Real-time clock to inputs (± 0.2 h⁄Year)
± 1 %, Repetition accuracy of timing relays (of values)
Conversions
Each CPU cycle, Analog inputs
Delay time
0.015 ms typ., Digital inputs 24 V DC (I1 - I8), Delay time from 1 to 0, Debounce OFF
20 ms typ., Digital inputs 24 V DC (I1 - I8), Delay time from 1 to 0, Debounce ON
0.015 ms typ., Digital inputs 24 V DC (I1 - I8), Delay time from 0 to 1, Debounce OFF
20 ms typ., Digital inputs 24 V DC (I1 - I8), Delay time from 0 to 1, Debounce ON
Incremental counter
Pulse pause ratio: 1:1
Pulse shape: Square
Value range: -2147483648 to +2147483647
Number of counter inputs: 2 (I1 + I2, I3 + I4)
Signal offset: 90°
Counter frequency: ≤ 5 kHz
Incremental encoder
Cable length: ≤ 20 m (screened)
Input
Voltage (DC)
Input current
1 mA (Analog inputs)
3.3 mA (I1 - I4, at 24 V DC, at signal 1)
2.2 mA (I5 - I8, at 24 V DC, at signal 1)
80 mA
Input impedance
13.3 kΩ
Input voltage
Status 0: ≤ 15 V DC (I1 - I4, Digital inputs, 24 V DC)
Status 0: ≤ 8 V DC (I5 - I8, Digital inputs, 24 V DC)
Status 1: ≥ 15 V DC (I1 - I4, Digital inputs, 24 V DC)
Signal 0: ≤ 5 V DC (I1 - I8, Digital inputs, 24 V DC)
Lamp load
Max. 3 W (without Rv per channel)
Number of inputs (analog)
0
4
Number of inputs (digital)
8
Number of outputs (analog)
0
Number of outputs (digital)
4
Output
Parallel connection of max. 4 Transistor outputs
2 A, Max. total current, Outputs
4 Transistor Outputs
Voltage
Current
Output voltage
U = Uₑ - 1 V (signal 1 at Iₑ = 0.5 A, transistor outputs)
Max. 2.5 V (at status 0 per channel, transistor outputs)
Rapid counter inputs
1:1 (Pulse pause ratio)
10 kHz, Counter frequency
≤ 20 m (cable length, screened)
-2147483648 - 2147483647 (value range)
Square (pulse shape)
Number: 4 (I1, I2, I3, I4 - Digital inputs 24 V DC)
Signal range
0 - 10 V DC, Analog inputs
Utilization factor
0.25 (Inductive load to EN 60947-5-1, Without external suppressor circuit, DC-13, T0.95 = 72 ms, R = 48 Ω, L = 1.15 H)
0.25 (Inductive load to EN 60947-5-1, Without external suppressor circuit, T0.95 = 15 ms, R = 48 Ω, L = 0.24 H)
1 (Inductive load to EN 60947-5-1, With external suppressor circuit)
Safety
Explosion safety category for gas
None
Potential isolation
Between Transistor outputs and Ethernet: yes
Between Digital inputs 24 V DC and Ethernet: yes
Between Transistor outputs and control buttons: yes
Between Transistor outputs and Power supply: yes
Between Analog inputs and Outputs: yes
Between Transistor outputs and expansion devices: yes
Between Digital inputs 24 V DC and expansion devices: yes
Between Analog inputs and expansion devices: yes
Between Digital inputs 24 V DC: no
Between Transistor outputs and Inputs: yes
Between Transistor outputs: no
Between Digital inputs 24 V DC and Power supply: no
Between Analog inputs: no
Between Analog inputs and Memory card: no
Between Transistor outputs and Memory card: yes
Between Digital inputs 24 V DC and Outputs: yes
Between Analog inputs and Ethernet: yes
Between Digital inputs 24 V DC and Memory card: no
Between Analog inputs and Power supply: no
Protection against polarity reversal
For transistor outputs (Caution: A short circuit will result if 0 V/earth is applied to the outputs in the event that the supply voltage is connected to the wrong poles)
Yes, for supply voltage (Siemens MPI optional)
Explosion safety category for dust
None
Design verification
Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent Pvid
0 W
Heat dissipation capacity Pdiss
0 W
Heat dissipation per pole, current-dependent Pvid
0 W
Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation (In)
0 A
Static heat dissipation, non-current-dependent Pvs
2 W
10.2.2 Corrosion resistance
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.3.1 Verification of thermal stability of enclosures
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.3.2 Verification of resistance of insulating materials to normal heat
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.3.3 Resist. of insul. mat. to abnormal heat/fire by internal elect. effects
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.4 Resistance to ultra-violet (UV) radiation
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.5 Lifting
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.2.6 Mechanical impact
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.2.7 Inscriptions
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.3 Degree of protection of assemblies
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.4 Clearances and creepage distances
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.5 Protection against electric shock
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.6 Incorporation of switching devices and components
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.7 Internal electrical circuits and connections
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.8 Connections for external conductors
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.9.2 Power-frequency electric strength
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.9.3 Impulse withstand voltage
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.9.4 Testing of enclosures made of insulating material
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.10 Temperature rise
The panel builder is responsible for the temperature rise calculation. Eaton will provide heat dissipation data for the devices.
10.11 Short-circuit rating
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.12 Electromagnetic compatibility
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.13 Mechanical function
The device meets the requirements, provided the information in the instruction leaflet (IL) is observed.

Technical data ETIM 9.0

Programmable logic controllers PLC (EG000024) / Logic module (EC001417)
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Supply voltage AC 50 Hz
0 - 0 V
Supply voltage AC 60 Hz
0 - 0 V
Supply voltage DC
20.4 - 28.8 V
Voltage type (supply voltage)
DC
Switching current
0.5 A
Power consumption
2 W
Number of analogue inputs
0
Number of analogue outputs
0
Number of digital inputs
8
Number of digital outputs
4
With relay output
No
Number of HW-interfaces industrial Ethernet
1
Number of interfaces PROFINET
0
Number of HW-interfaces RS-232
0
Number of HW-interfaces RS-422
0
Number of HW-interfaces RS-485
0
Number of HW-interfaces serial TTY
0
Number of HW-interfaces USB
0
Number of HW-interfaces parallel
0
Number of HW-interfaces wireless
0
Number of HW-interfaces other
0
With optical interface
No
Supporting protocol for EtherCAT
No
Supporting protocol for TCP/IP
Yes
Supporting protocol for PROFIBUS
No
Supporting protocol for CAN
No
Supporting protocol for INTERBUS
No
Supporting protocol for ASI
No
Supporting protocol for KNX
No
Supporting protocol for Modbus
Yes
Supporting protocol for Data-Highway
No
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet
No
Supporting protocol for SUCONET
No
Supporting protocol for LON
No
Supporting protocol for PROFINET IO
No
Supporting protocol for PROFINET CBA
No
Supporting protocol for SERCOS
No
Supporting protocol for Foundation Fieldbus
No
Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP
No
Supporting protocol for AS-Interface Safety at Work
No
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet Safety
No
Supporting protocol for INTERBUS-Safety
No
Supporting protocol for PROFIsafe
No
Supporting protocol for SafetyBUS p
No
Supporting protocol for other bus systems
No
Radio standard Bluetooth
No
Radio standard WLAN 802.11
No
Radio standard GPRS
No
Radio standard GSM
No
Radio standard UMTS
No
IO link master
No
Redundancy
No
With display
Yes
Degree of protection (IP)
IP20
Basic device
Yes
Expandable
Yes
Expansion device
No
With time switch clock
Yes
Rail mounting possible
Yes
Wall mounting/direct mounting
Yes
Front built-in possible
Yes
Rack-assembly possible
No
Suitable for safety functions
No
SIL according to IEC 61508
None
Performance level according to EN ISO 13849-1
None
Appendant operation agent (Ex ia)
No
Appendant operation agent (Ex ib)
No
Explosion safety category for gas
None
Explosion safety category for dust
None
Certified for UL hazardous location class I
Yes
Certified for UL hazardous location class II
No
Certified for UL hazardous location class III
No
Certified for UL hazardous location division 1
No
Certified for UL hazardous location division 2
Yes
Certified for UL hazardous location group A (acetylene)
Yes
Certified for UL hazardous location group B (hydrogen)
No
Certified for UL hazardous location group C (ethylene)
Yes
Certified for UL hazardous location group D (propane)
Yes
Certified for UL hazardous location group E (metal dusts)
No
Certified for UL hazardous location group F (carbonaceous dusts)
No
Certified for UL hazardous location group G (non-conductive dusts)
No
Width
72 mm
Height
90 mm
Depth
58 mm