Smart Relay
Compact programmable controller for relay logic, timers, counters, and small automation tasks.
A smart relay combines the simplicity of conventional relay logic with programmable logical and timing functions. A typical device provides integrated inputs and outputs, program memory, and basic function blocks.
Depending on the model, analogue inputs, high-speed counters, a local display, keypad, real-time clock, network communication, and expansion modules may be available. Engineering software may support ladder diagrams, function blocks, or other simplified programming methods.
Selection criteria include I/O count, output types, supply voltage, expansion capability, clock functions, communications, and limits on program size and function blocks.
This subcategory includes compact programmable relays and logic modules for small machine, building, and process-automation tasks.
Smart Relay
General17
Commercial or technical designation of a manufacturer's product family sharing a common design and compatible characteristics.
Range of tasks and systems for which the manufacturer recommends the component.
Primary function of the device and its intended use as defined by its design and the manufacturer's documentation.
Permissible installation location of the product: indoors, outdoors, in a technical area, or as part of equipment.
Environmental conditions under which installation and operation of the product are permitted.
Permissible spatial orientation of the component during installation and operation.
Manufacturer product name or family of the programming software used with the device.
Primary hardware or software architecture of the controller platform.
Processor instruction-set or CPU architecture used by the controller.
Manufacturer-declared processor or CPU model used by the controller.
Number of physical processor cores available in the controller.
Manufacturer-declared processor clock frequency.
Native processor word size or manufacturer-declared CPU data width.
Operating-system family used by the controller or industrial computing platform.
Manufacturer-declared operating-system name or distribution.
Indicates that the controller uses a real-time operating system or real-time execution layer.
Runtime environment used to execute the automation application, such as a manufacturer runtime or IEC 61131-3 runtime.
Dimensions3
External horizontal dimension of the product between its outermost lateral points.
External vertical dimension of the product from its lowest to its highest point.
External distance between the foremost and rearmost surfaces of the product.
Capacity and Layout40
Maximum number of event records that can be stored in the product's internal log.
Number of available digital inputs of the product.
Number of available digital outputs of the product.
Number of independent relay outputs or sets of switching contacts provided by the product.
Contact configurations provided for the product relay outputs.
Number of integrated analog outputs provided by the product.
Number of integrated analogue input channels.
Number of digital inputs supporting manufacturer-declared high-speed pulse or counter operation.
Number of independently usable high-speed counter functions or channels.
Number of outputs capable of generating manufacturer-declared high-speed pulse signals.
Maximum number of local or directly supported expansion modules that can be connected to one base device.
Maximum total number of I/O points supported by the complete expanded system where explicitly declared by the manufacturer.
Maximum number of digital inputs available after supported expansion.
Maximum number of digital outputs available after supported expansion.
Maximum number of analogue input channels available after supported expansion.
Maximum number of analogue output channels available after supported expansion.
Manufacturer-declared memory capacity available for storage of the user application program.
Maximum number of programmable function blocks supported in one application program.
Maximum number of program steps, instructions or equivalent manufacturer-defined program elements where specified.
Manufacturer-declared storage capacity available for retentive user data.
Number of integrated user keys or buttons available for local navigation, programming or control.
Number of integrated physical Ethernet communication ports.
Number of integrated physical RS-485 communication interfaces.
Number of integrated physical USB ports provided by the product, including charging, data, communication or programming ports.
Maximum number of timer function instances supported by one user application where explicitly specified.
Maximum number of counter function instances supported by one user application where explicitly specified.
Number of dedicated inputs capable of receiving pulse signals for counting, metering or accumulation.
Maximum pulse count that can be accumulated by the corresponding internal counter before rollover or reset.
Total number of physical input and output channels provided by the product itself.
Number of electrically or functionally grouped I/O channel groups.
Number of channels contained in a typical I/O channel group where manufacturer-defined grouping is used.
Number of digital input channels sharing a common electrical group or isolation domain.
Number of digital output channels sharing a common supply, protection or isolation domain.
Number of outputs capable of generating pulse-width-modulated signals.
Physical and architectural forms through which the automation system can be expanded.
Physical or communication connection methods used between the base system and expansion modules or stations.
Number of electrically separated field-supply segments provided or supported by the product.
Maximum number of simultaneous outbound Modbus TCP client connections.
Maximum number of simultaneous incoming Modbus TCP server connections.
Maximum number of Modbus RTU remote devices that can be handled by the product when operating as a master or client.
Materials and Finish8
Primary visually perceived colour of the product's external surface.
Designation of the product's primary surface colour according to the RAL colour system.
Type of final surface finish of the product determining its appearance and service properties.
Technological surface treatment applied to modify its protective, mechanical, or decorative properties.
Type of protective, functional, or decorative coating applied to the surface.
Material or chemical basis of the coating applied to the surface of the product or one of its parts.
Primary material from which the product is manufactured.
Grade, alloy, class, or technical designation of the product's primary material.
Mounting and Installation17
Type of surface or supporting base to which the product may be fixed.
Number of holes provided in the product for mechanical fixing.
Diameter of the hole provided for a fixing element used when mounting the product.
Profile type of the DIN rail installed in the product or specified for compatible mounting.
Geometric shape of the hole intended for mechanical fixing of the product.
Distance between the centres of mounting holes in the horizontal direction.
Distance between the centres of mounting holes in the vertical direction.
Horizontal dimension of the mounting pattern between the outermost fixing points of the product.
Vertical dimension of the mounting pattern between the outermost fixing points of the product.
Size designation of the screw, bolt, or other threaded fastener used for mounting the product.
Designation of the thread provided in the product's mounting holes or fixing elements.
Tightening torque recommended or permitted for fasteners during product installation.
Indicates whether the required fasteners are included with the product.
Installation arrangement permitted by the product design, such as wall-mounted, flush-mounted, floor-mounted, or another specified mounting type.
Method used to mechanically secure the product to a support, surface, or load-bearing structure.
Indicates whether the design provides for mounting equipment on a DIN rail.
Indicates whether equipment may be mounted directly to the mounting surface without an intermediate DIN rail.
Electrical Parameters95
Type of electrical current for which the product's main supply circuit is intended.
Rated RMS value of alternating voltage assigned to the product by the manufacturer.
Rated direct voltage assigned to the product by the manufacturer.
Maximum voltage at which continuous operation of the product is permitted under the conditions declared by the manufacturer.
Minimum voltage at which the manufacturer guarantees the intended operating mode of the product.
Voltage value assigned to the product by the manufacturer for specified application conditions and characteristics.
AC frequency assigned to the product for normal operating conditions.
Conductor connection methods supported by the specified terminals or connection elements.
Tightening torque specified by the manufacturer for a screw or bolted terminal connection.
Voltage with reference to which the product's insulation clearances and dielectric properties are specified.
Peak value of an impulse voltage of specified waveform that the product insulation must withstand without breakdown.
Test voltage applied to verify the dielectric strength of the product insulation.
Minimum permissible insulation resistance between the specified electrically separated parts.
Category characterizing the expected level of impulse overvoltages at the product's point of use.
Degree of pollution of the surrounding microenvironment considered when selecting insulation distances and product characteristics.
Type of electrical insulation used, considered in terms of its protective function and construction.
Class of protection against electric shock determined by the product design and protective connection method.
Maximum manufacturer-declared voltage that may be switched by the relay-output contacts.
Maximum manufacturer-declared current that may be switched by the relay-output contacts.
Maximum manufacturer-declared active power that may be switched by the relay-output contacts.
Types of analog signals supported by the product outputs.
Minimum conductor cross-section permitted by the connection system within its general conductor-size range.
Maximum conductor cross-section permitted by the connection system within its general conductor-size range.
Analogue signal, sensor or resistance input types supported by the product.
Resolution in bits of the analogue-to-digital conversion used for analogue inputs.
Resolution in bits of the digital-to-analogue conversion used for analogue outputs.
Electrical switching technologies used by integrated digital outputs.
Manufacturer-declared duration for which the real-time clock continues to retain valid time information without normal supply voltage.
Electrical pulse-input interfaces supported by the device.
Maximum accepted input pulse frequency under manufacturer-declared conditions.
Minimum pulse duration reliably recognized by the pulse input.
Input filtering or debounce time applied to pulse or contact signals.
Minimum accepted external voltage for a voltage-operated pulse input.
Maximum accepted external voltage for a voltage-operated pulse input.
Minimum manufacturer-declared operating voltage of a digital input.
Maximum manufacturer-declared operating voltage of a digital input.
Maximum current drawn by or permitted at the digital input under declared conditions.
Nominal electrical input voltage for which the power conversion device is designed.
Minimum continuous input voltage within the manufacturer-declared operating input range.
Maximum continuous input voltage within the manufacturer-declared operating input range.
Maximum manufacturer-declared input current under the specified operating conditions.
Maximum active electrical power drawn by the device from its input source under manufacturer-declared conditions.
Electrical signal types accepted by the digital inputs.
Nominal operating voltage of the digital input circuit.
Supported sinking or sourcing electrical wiring modes for digital inputs.
Digital input classes supported according to the applicable input standard, for example IEC 61131-2 Type 1, Type 2 or Type 3.
Minimum input voltage guaranteed to be interpreted as the ON state.
Maximum input voltage guaranteed to be interpreted as the OFF state.
Minimum configurable digital input filter or debounce time.
Maximum configurable digital input filter or debounce time.
Manufacturer-declared response time from a valid OFF-to-ON input transition to recognition by the device.
Manufacturer-declared response time from a valid ON-to-OFF input transition to recognition by the device.
Nominal operating or switched voltage of the digital output circuit.
Minimum manufacturer-declared operating or switched voltage of a digital output.
Maximum manufacturer-declared operating or switched voltage of a digital output.
Maximum continuous current available or switchable by one digital output channel.
Maximum continuous aggregate current permitted for one digital output group.
Maximum manufacturer-declared short-duration peak current of a digital output.
Maximum off-state leakage current of an electronic digital output.
Maximum on-state voltage drop across an electronic digital output.
Maximum manufacturer-declared repetitive switching frequency of a digital output.
Manufacturer-declared time for a digital output to transition to the ON state after a valid command.
Manufacturer-declared time for a digital output to transition to the OFF state after a valid command.
Maximum input frequency supported by a manufacturer-designated high-speed digital input.
Maximum counting frequency supported by an integrated high-speed counter.
Maximum output pulse frequency supported by a manufacturer-designated pulse output.
Nominal output voltage of the manufacturer-designated high-speed pulse output.
Maximum manufacturer-declared load current of a high-speed pulse output.
Minimum configurable PWM output frequency.
Maximum configurable PWM output frequency.
Minimum configurable PWM duty cycle.
Maximum configurable PWM duty cycle.
Manufacturer-declared PWM duty-cycle resolution expressed in bits where applicable.
Time required for acquisition of an analogue input sample under manufacturer-declared conditions.
Time interval between successive valid updates of an analogue input value.
Selectable interference frequencies for which analogue input rejection or integration filtering is provided.
Time interval required to update a commanded analogue output value.
Time required for an analogue output to settle within the manufacturer-declared tolerance after a value change.
Manufacturer or industry designation of the local or remote expansion bus.
Maximum or nominal manufacturer-declared data rate of the expansion bus.
Manufacturer-declared cyclic update time of the expansion bus under specified conditions.
Maximum manufacturer-supported cable length of the expansion bus. Stored in millimetres; the UI may display metres.
Nominal supply voltage for the logic, electronics or internal system side of the device.
Minimum permissible continuous voltage of the system or logic supply.
Maximum permissible continuous voltage of the system or logic supply.
Maximum current drawn or required from the system or logic supply.
Maximum electrical power required from the system or logic supply.
Electrical current type accepted by the field-side supply circuit.
Nominal voltage applied to the field-side power circuit.
Minimum permissible continuous field-side supply voltage.
Maximum permissible continuous field-side supply voltage.
Maximum aggregate field-side supply current that the product or station can carry.
Maximum aggregate power available or transferable through the field-side supply circuit.
Indicates local visual indication of one or more system or field power-supply states.
Maximum continuous current carried by one field-supply segment.
Protection and Safety33
Mechanical impact energy that the product or enclosure can withstand in the specified test.
Enclosure type or rating under the NEMA system characterizing the conditions and types of external influences against which protection is provided.
Indicates whether the declared ingress protection of the enclosure has been verified by certification or testing.
Indicates whether the product material is classified as halogen-free according to the characteristics declared by the manufacturer.
Degree of enclosure protection against access to hazardous parts and ingress of solid objects and water, designated by the IP code.
Class of enclosure resistance to external mechanical impacts designated by the IK code.
Method or level of protection of the user against direct contact with hazardous live parts.
Indicates whether the design prevents finger access to hazardous live parts in the intended condition.
Indicates whether the design provides protection against accidental contact with hazardous live parts.
Classification of a material according to its ability to ignite, sustain combustion, and cease burning under a specified test.
Temperature of the heated wire used when testing the material or product against an ignition source.
Indicates that access to a stored user program, switching schedule or programmable configuration can be restricted by a password, PIN or equivalent authentication mechanism.
Indicates galvanic isolation between the pulse-input circuit and the relevant internal device circuitry.
Indicates galvanic isolation between the digital input field circuit and internal electronics or bus.
Manufacturer-declared dielectric test voltage associated with digital input galvanic isolation.
Indicates protection of applicable DC digital inputs against reverse polarity.
Indicates integrated protection of digital input circuits against manufacturer-defined overvoltage conditions.
Indicates galvanic isolation between digital output field circuits and internal electronics or bus.
Manufacturer-declared dielectric test voltage associated with digital output isolation.
Indicates integrated short-circuit protection of applicable electronic digital outputs.
Indicates integrated overload protection of applicable digital outputs.
Indicates thermal shutdown or equivalent overtemperature protection of electronic digital outputs.
Indicates reverse-polarity protection of the applicable output supply or electronic output circuit.
Indicates integrated short-circuit protection of the applicable analogue output.
Indicates integrated overload protection of the field-side supply circuit.
Indicates integrated short-circuit protection of the field-side supply circuit.
Indicates protection of the field-side DC supply against reverse polarity.
Indicates protection of the system-side DC supply against reverse polarity.
Indicates monitoring or diagnostics of system-supply undervoltage.
Indicates monitoring or diagnostics of field-supply undervoltage.
Indicates galvanic isolation between field-side circuitry and the system, logic or internal bus.
Manufacturer-declared dielectric test voltage between field-side circuitry and system or logic circuitry.
Indicates galvanic isolation between independent field-supply segments.
Environmental Conditions21
Minimum ambient temperature at which the manufacturer permits installation of the product.
Maximum ambient temperature at which the manufacturer permits installation of the product.
Minimum altitude relative to sea level for which the manufacturer specifies permissible installation conditions.
Minimum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.
Maximum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.
Maximum permissible average ambient temperature over a consecutive 24-hour period.
Minimum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.
Maximum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.
Minimum ambient temperature permitted during transportation of the product.
Maximum ambient temperature permitted during transportation of the product.
Indicates whether permissible electrical or thermal loading must be reduced as temperature changes.
Temperature above which the permissible product load must be reduced.
Indicates whether the manufacturer has published the relationship between permissible product load and temperature.
Minimum relative air humidity permitted for the declared operating or test condition.
Maximum relative air humidity permitted for the declared operating or test condition.
Indicates whether the permissible humidity value applies only to non-condensing conditions.
Maximum altitude above sea level at which the product may be installed without exceeding the declared conditions.
Indicates whether the permissible product load must be reduced as installation altitude increases.
Altitude above sea level above which the permissible product load must be reduced.
Indicates whether the product's resistance to vibration has been verified under the declared conditions.
Indicates whether the product's resistance to short-duration mechanical shocks has been verified.
Included Equipment10
Indicates whether documentation is included in the product's standard supply.
Indicates whether a local human-machine interface (HMI) is provided for monitoring, configuration, or control.
Indicates whether the product has an integrated local display.
Technology or construction type of the product's integrated display.
Indicates whether the integrated display has a backlight.
Indicates whether an integrated real-time clock is provided for timekeeping, event time-stamping, or time-based functions.
Indicates that a dedicated programming cable is required for normal program transfer or configuration.
Indicates that the dedicated programming cable required by the device is supplied with the product.
Indicates that removable memory media can be used by the device for program transfer, storage, logging or firmware functions.
Types of removable memory card or manufacturer-specific memory media supported by the product.
Special Features76
Indicates whether the product supports functional or structural expansion using compatible additional modules.
Indicates whether the product supports digital data exchange with external devices or systems.
List of supported digital data communication protocols.
List of supported physical or logical digital communication interfaces.
Number of integrated LEDs used to indicate product status or operating modes.
Indicates whether the product can store an internal event log.
Indicates whether user-configurable functions can be assigned to one or more digital inputs.
Indicates whether user-configurable functions can be assigned to one or more digital outputs.
Indicates whether an integrated web server or web interface is provided for access to product functions.
Indicates whether a data-logging function is provided for recording supported measurements, states, or process parameters.
Indicates whether the user can configure the condition that triggers or starts data logging.
Functions permanently assigned or assignable to the product relay outputs.
Indicates whether the product has a local visual or mechanical indicator of operating, fault, or end-of-life status.
Types of local visual or mechanical status indication provided by the product design.
Programming languages supported for creation of the programmable relay application.
Methods by which a user application, switching schedule or other programmable product configuration can be created, transferred or modified.
Indicates that a user application, switching schedule or programmable configuration can be created or edited directly from the local device interface.
Indicates that the product can be programmed or its switching schedule configured using manufacturer-supported PC software.
Indicates that a user program, switching schedule or programmable configuration can be transferred or modified through a remote communication connection.
Manufacturer-declared application execution or scan-cycle time under the stated conditions.
Indicates that a stored user program, control program or switching schedule is retained without continuous supply voltage.
Indicates that selected variables, counters, timers or process values can retain their state through a power interruption.
Indicates that device firmware can be updated by a manufacturer-supported procedure.
Indicates that a user program or switching schedule can be loaded, copied, stored or transferred using removable memory media.
Indicates that the programmable device provides configurable PID control functionality.
Indicates that arithmetic operations can be implemented within the user application.
Indicates that one or more outputs can generate pulse-width-modulated signals.
Indicates that calendar, daily, weekly or similar real-time-clock-based switching functions can be implemented.
Indicates that the engineering quantity represented by each received pulse can be configured.
Numeric scaling factor used to convert accumulated input pulses into the configured engineering quantity.
Engineering unit assigned to the configurable pulse-input scaling, for example kWh, kvarh, m3 or another manufacturer-supported unit.
Functions that can be assigned or are dedicated to integrated digital inputs.
Functions that can be assigned or are dedicated to integrated digital outputs.
Indicates that the correspondence between measured quantity and analogue output signal range can be configured.
Measured quantities that can be assigned to an analogue output channel.
Indicates that an independent hardware watchdog is provided to supervise controller execution.
Indicates that the controller execution-watchdog timeout can be configured.
Minimum configurable controller execution-watchdog timeout.
Maximum configurable controller execution-watchdog timeout.
Indicates that individual I/O channels can be configured independently.
Indicates support for diagnostics at individual I/O channel or channel-group level.
Indicates that individual I/O channel states are locally indicated, typically using LEDs.
Indicates that digital input filtering or debounce time can be configured.
Indicates that the output channel can detect an open load or disconnected field load.
Indicates manufacturer-approved parallel connection of multiple digital output channels.
Counting and pulse-measurement operating modes supported by integrated high-speed counters.
Indicates that individual analogue input channels can be independently configured for supported signal types or ranges.
Electrical channel configurations supported by the analogue inputs.
Indicates that raw analogue input values can be scaled to engineering units or application-specific ranges.
Indicates that analogue input noise-rejection or integration settings can be configured.
Indicates detection of analogue input values above the configured measuring range.
Indicates detection of analogue input values below the configured measuring range.
Indicates diagnostic reporting at individual analogue input channel level.
Indicates detection of an open external circuit on applicable analogue output channels.
Indicates detection of an electrical overload condition on an analogue output.
Indicates diagnostic reporting at individual analogue output channel level.
Indicates that an analogue output can retain its last valid value after a defined communication or controller fault.
Indicates that a predefined substitute analogue output value can be used after a defined fault condition.
Indicates that analogue output behavior after a controller, communication or system fault can be configured.
Indicates support for expansion modules connected locally to the base device through a manufacturer-supported local expansion system.
Indicates that supported hardware or I/O configuration changes can be applied while the controller remains in RUN mode.
Indicates that installed expansion modules can be automatically incorporated into the supported system configuration.
Indicates that configuration parameters of expansion modules can be backed up by the controller, coupler or engineering system.
Indicates that a compatible replacement module can restore the required configuration without manually modifying the user application.
Indicates that configuration or parameter data associated with individual modules can be stored persistently.
Indicates that a separate supply for logic, electronics or internal system operation is required.
Indicates that a separate field-side supply is required for I/O, sensors, actuators or field electronics.
Indicates that field I/O power can be supplied independently from the system or logic supply.
Indicates diagnostic monitoring of the system or logic supply.
Indicates diagnostic monitoring of the field-side supply.
Indicates that communication-interface faults, states or network conditions can be diagnosed by the product.
Modbus communication roles supported by the product.
Standard Modbus function codes directly supported by the product.
Indicates support for applicable Modbus broadcast requests.
Indicates that the product can route or gateway Modbus requests between supported Modbus networks or transports.
Indicates support for manufacturer-declared Modbus communication or protocol diagnostics.
Standards and Compliance22
Indicates whether a separate manufacturer declaration concerning declared product characteristics or conformity is available.
Regions or markets for which the manufacturer declares regulatory or certification compliance of the product.
Certification, market-approval, or conformity marks applicable to the product.
Primary normative document or standard according to which the manufacturer classifies or assesses the product.
Additional normative documents and standards declared by the manufacturer as applicable to the product.
Indicates whether an official declaration of conformity is available for the product.
Indicates whether a certificate relating to the declared certification or conformity of the product is available.
Identification number of the certificate relating to the product or its certified version.
Name of the organization that issued the certificate or performed the relevant conformity assessment.
Indicates whether the product was tested by an organization independent of the manufacturer.
Indicates whether the CE marking is applied to the product where applicable.
Indicates whether the UKCA marking is applied to the product where applicable.
Indicates whether the EAC marking is applied to the product where applicable.
Indicates whether the product has a declared UL Listed certification or recognition status.
Indicates whether the product has a declared UL Recognized certification or recognition status.
Indicates whether the cULus mark is applied to the product where applicable.
Indicates whether the product has a declared CSA certification or recognition status.
Indicates whether the product has a declared TÜV certification or recognition status.
Indicates whether the product has a declared VDE certification or recognition status.
Indicates whether product compliance with applicable RoHS restrictions on hazardous substances has been declared.
Indicates whether the manufacturer declares compliance of the product with applicable REACH Regulation requirements.
Indicates whether the product falls within the scope of WEEE requirements for waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Logistics11
Mass of the product itself, excluding transport packaging, additional accessories, and external equipment.
Country in which the product was manufactured or its principal manufacturing operation was performed.
Mass of the product together with its individual packaging and the accessories included in it.
External horizontal dimension of the product's individual package.
External vertical dimension of the product's individual package.
External depth dimension of the product's individual package.
Design type of the product's individual or transport packaging.
Number of individual products contained in one packaging unit at the specified level.
Country of origin of the goods declared for customs or commercial purposes.
Commodity code under the international Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.
Commodity code under the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union.