{"product_id":"140drc83000-schneider-modicon-quantum-relay-discrete-output-module","title":"140DRC83000 | Schneider Modicon Quantum | Relay Discrete Output Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSchneider Electric 140DRC83000 Modicon Quantum Relay Discrete Output Module — 8-Channel, NO\/NC Form C, 5A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e140DRC83000\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003e8-channel relay discrete output module\u003c\/strong\u003e for Schneider Electric's \u003cstrong\u003eModicon Quantum\u003c\/strong\u003e automation platform. It provides \u003cstrong\u003eeight independent relay outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eForm C (NO\/NC) contact composition\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of switching AC and DC loads across a wide voltage range. The module is ideal for controlling solenoids, contactors, motor starters, and indicators in industrial automation systems requiring galvanic isolation between field devices and the PLC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schneider Electric\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modicon Quantum\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relay Discrete Output Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 (8 × 1 relay configuration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e NO\/NC (Form C — 1 normally open + 1 normally closed per channel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–250 VAC \/ 30–150 VDC \/ 5–30 VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Load Current:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e100 mA at 30–50 VDC (L\/R = 10 ms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e2 A at 250\/30 VAC\/VDC (tungsten, 1\/4 hp, cos φ = 0.4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e3 A at 250\/30 VAC\/VDC (resistive load)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 A at 250\/30 VAC\/VDC (resistive load) at 60°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurge Current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 A for 10 ms (capacitive load)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 Hz (resistive load)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1250 VA (resistive load)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponse Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 ms (0→1); 20 ms (1→0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10,000,000 cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e100,000 cycles at 100 mA, 30–150 VDC (L\/R = 10 ms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e100,000 cycles at 30–150 VDC (plug-in relay)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e100,000 cycles at 300 mA, 30–150 VDC (resistive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e100,000 cycles at 5 A, 30 VDC (resistive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e200,000 cycles at 5 A, 250 VAC (resistive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e50,000 cycles at 500 mA, 30–150 VDC (resistive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Overvoltage Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal varistor, 275 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel-to-Channel Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1780 Vrms AC for 1 min \/ 2500 VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel-to-Bus Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1780 Vrms AC for 1 min \/ 2500 VDC for 1 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Dissipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.75 W + (0.5 × number of energized points)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBus Current Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e 560 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 output word\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED Indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 green (ACTIVE — bus communication); 1 red (F — external fault); 8 green (1–8 — channel status)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quantum backplane slot (standard format)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 103.9 × 40.3 × 250 mm (W × H × D) [hao236]; 27 × 10 × 4.5 cm [MRO Electric]\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 kg [cxdcs.cn]; 0.45 kg [MRO Electric]\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModule Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active \/ In production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArchitecture \u0026amp; Functionality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelay Switching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight independent relays switch voltage sources to field devices using NO\/NC contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm C Contacts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each channel provides 1 NO + 1 NC contact for flexible wiring configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Voltage Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports AC and DC loads from 5 VDC to 250 VAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Current Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 5 A per channel for resistive loads at 60°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varistor overvoltage protection (275 V) on each output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable Door:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front panel door is removable and includes slots for custom customer identification labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuse Cutouts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Located on the left side inside the panel door for external fuse installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField Wiring Terminal Strip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pluggable terminal block inserted in the front of the module behind the door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall the 140DRC83000 into a \u003cstrong\u003estandard I\/O slot\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Quantum backplane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemove the front panel door to access the \u003cstrong\u003efield wiring terminal strip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWire \u003cstrong\u003efield devices\u003c\/strong\u003e to the NO\/NC contacts using appropriate gauge wire (typically #14–#18 AWG).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall \u003cstrong\u003eexternal fuses\u003c\/strong\u003e in the fuse cutouts if required by your application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAttach \u003cstrong\u003ecustomer identification labels\u003c\/strong\u003e to the door slots for channel identification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClose the door and verify \u003cstrong\u003eACTIVE LED\u003c\/strong\u003e (green) illuminates indicating bus communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTest each channel and verify corresponding \u003cstrong\u003egreen LED (1–8)\u003c\/strong\u003e illuminates when output is energized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMonitor \u003cstrong\u003ered F LED\u003c\/strong\u003e for external fault indication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is 140DRC83000 a 32-channel transistor output module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: \u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Some third-party sources incorrectly describe it as a 32-channel 24VDC sink output module. The 140DRC83000 is an \u003cstrong\u003e8-channel relay output module\u003c\/strong\u003e with NO\/NC Form C contacts, supporting 20–250VAC and 30–150VDC loads up to 5A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is 140DRC83000 a power supply module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: \u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Some sources incorrectly describe it as a 230VAC\/24VDC power supply. The 140DRC83000 is a \u003cstrong\u003erelay output module\u003c\/strong\u003e powered by the Quantum backplane (560 mA at 5 VDC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between 140DRC83000 and 140DRA84000?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: \u003cstrong\u003e140DRC83000\u003c\/strong\u003e has \u003cstrong\u003e8 channels\u003c\/strong\u003e with NO\/NC Form C contacts. \u003cstrong\u003e140DRA84000\u003c\/strong\u003e has \u003cstrong\u003e16 channels\u003c\/strong\u003e with NO contacts only. Both are relay output modules for Quantum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between 140DRC83000 and 140DDO35310?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: \u003cstrong\u003e140DRC83000\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003erelay output\u003c\/strong\u003e (mechanical contacts, isolated, AC\/DC). \u003cstrong\u003e140DDO35310\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003etransistor output\u003c\/strong\u003e (solid-state, 24VDC sink, faster switching, no isolation per channel).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I switch motor loads with 140DRC83000?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: \u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The module supports \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4 hp motor loads\u003c\/strong\u003e at 250 VAC (cos φ = 0.4) and up to \u003cstrong\u003e5 A resistive loads\u003c\/strong\u003e. For larger motors, use external contactors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it have internal fuses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: \u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The module has \u003cstrong\u003efuse cutouts\u003c\/strong\u003e for external fuses but does not include internal fuses. Install appropriate external fuses for each channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is 140DRC83000 hot-swappable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: \u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quantum I\/O modules support hot-swapping when properly configured, but always follow safety procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSelection Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantum, 8-channel relay, NO\/NC, AC\/DC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140DRC83000\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantum, 16-channel relay, NO only:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140DRA84000\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantum, 32-channel transistor, 24VDC sink:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140DDO35310\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantum, 32-channel transistor, 24VDC source:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140DDO35301\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways verify:\u003c\/strong\u003e Load type (AC vs DC, resistive vs inductive), current requirements, and isolation needs before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder external fuses\u003c\/strong\u003e for each channel if required by your application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from Us?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% Genuine Schneider Electric product\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand new, factory-sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFast global shipping (FedEx, UPS, DHL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTechnical support for Unity Pro \/ Concept\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBulk pricing for OEM and system integrators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReference: Schneider Electric 140DRC83000 Product Data Sheet (Allied Elec \/ EU Automation); MRO Electric specifications; jdzj.com product documentation; cxdcs.cn technical parameters. 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