Position Monitor | Emerson EPRO A6500-RC

Emerson A6500-RC System Relay Card

The Emerson A6500-RC is a compact system relay card designed for the A6500-SR rack. This API 670 compliant module provides advanced relay functionality with reduced cabinet space requirements.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Emerson
• Model: A6500-RC
• Size: 3U, 2-slot plug-in module
• Width: 10TE for A6500-SR rack
• Compliance: API 670 standards
• Hot-swappable: Yes
• Inputs: 66 digital inputs
• Logic Networks: 16
• Relay Outputs: 16 SPDT
• Power Consumption: Max 6W

Environmental Specifications

• Protection Class: IP 20
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Relative Humidity: 5-95% non-condensing
• Vibration: IEC 68-2 compliant
• Shock: 150 m/s² per IEC 60068-2-27
• EMC: EN50081-1 / EN50082-2

Digital Input Specifications

• Input Quantity: 66 channels
• Logic Low: 0V to 3V (not active)
• Logic High: 13V to 32V (active)
• Open Input: Detected as not active
• Rated Current: 1 mA
• Rated Power: 24 mW

Relay Output Specifications

• Output Quantity: 16 channels
• Type: SPDT contacts
• Max Voltage: 32V DC / 48V AC
• Rated Current: 2 A
• Rated Power: 96 W
• Response Time: 10-13 ms

Output Load Capacity

• AC1: 48V / 2A
• DC1: 32V / 2A
• DC-13: 24V / 1A
• AC-15: 24V / 2A

Safety & Protection

• Configuration: Password protected
• Conformal Coating: HumiSeal 1B31 EPA
• Contaminant Resistance: ISA-S71.04 G3
• Standards: IPC-CC-830B, IPC-A-610

Installation Features

• Space Saving: 50% less than 6U cards
• Rack Compatibility: A6500-SR
• Hot-swappable Design
• Forced Cooling Support

Industrial Applications

• Power Plant Protection Systems
• Oil & Gas Machinery Control
• Industrial Automation
• Critical Process Monitoring
• Safety Shutdown Systems

Package Contents

• One A6500-RC Relay Card
• Mounting Hardware
• Installation Manual
• Configuration Guide