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Electrical Component Parameter Reference

An open technical reference for electrical component types, their applications, and selection parameters.

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Device description

Digital Output Module

I/O module for controlling discrete loads according to commands from the controller.

A digital output module converts controller logic states into electrical signals for relays, valves, lamps, and other loads. Outputs may be transistor, relay, or solid-state types.

Key characteristics include channel count, operating voltage, permissible current per channel and group, switching frequency, and turn-on and turn-off times. Depending on the design, short-circuit, overload, and thermal protection, channel diagnostics, group disconnection, and galvanic isolation may be provided.

Selection criteria include load type, current type, inrush current, switching frequency, output topology, common potentials, and compatibility with the I/O system.

Components in this subcategory

This subcategory includes local and remote digital output modules for PLC and distributed I/O systems.

Available parameters

Digital Output Module

211 parameters
General6
Product Series

Commercial or technical designation of a manufacturer's product family sharing a common design and compatible characteristics.

Application

Range of tasks and systems for which the manufacturer recommends the component.

Intended Use

Primary function of the device and its intended use as defined by its design and the manufacturer's documentation.

Installation Location

Permissible installation location of the product: indoors, outdoors, in a technical area, or as part of equipment.

Installation Environment

Environmental conditions under which installation and operation of the product are permitted.

Orientation

Permissible spatial orientation of the component during installation and operation.

Dimensions4
Widthmm

External horizontal dimension of the product between its outermost lateral points.

Heightmm

External vertical dimension of the product from its lowest to its highest point.

Depthmm

External distance between the foremost and rearmost surfaces of the product.

Net Weightkg

Mass of the product itself, excluding transport packaging, additional accessories, and external equipment.

Capacity and Layout17
Digital Output Count

Number of available digital outputs of the product.

Pulse Output Count

Number of outputs capable of generating manufacturer-declared high-speed pulse signals.

Total I/O Channel Count

Total number of physical input and output channels provided by the product itself.

I/O Channel Group Count

Number of electrically or functionally grouped I/O channel groups.

I/O Channel Group Size

Number of channels contained in a typical I/O channel group where manufacturer-defined grouping is used.

Digital Output Group Size

Number of digital output channels sharing a common supply, protection or isolation domain.

PWM Output Count

Number of outputs capable of generating pulse-width-modulated signals.

Expansion Forms

Physical and architectural forms through which the automation system can be expanded.

Expansion Connection Types

Physical or communication connection methods used between the base system and expansion modules or stations.

Minimum Station Address

Minimum configurable station or node address where numeric node addressing is used.

Maximum Station Address

Maximum configurable station or node address where numeric node addressing is used.

Backplane Bus Supported

Indicates that modules communicate through a rack, base, terminal or equivalent internal backplane bus.

Backplane Bus Type

General architecture of the internal backplane or module bus.

Potential Group Count

Number of electrically distinct field-potential groups provided or supported by the product.

Maximum Power Feed Module Count

Maximum number of dedicated power-feed modules supported within one station.

Power Feed Point Count

Number of separate field or module-bus power feed points provided by the product.

Field Supply Segment Count

Number of electrically separated field-supply segments provided or supported by the product.

Materials and Finish8
Material

Primary material from which the product is manufactured.

Material Grade

Grade, alloy, class, or technical designation of the product's primary material.

Color

Primary visually perceived colour of the product's external surface.

RAL Color

Designation of the product's primary surface colour according to the RAL colour system.

Surface Finish

Type of final surface finish of the product determining its appearance and service properties.

Surface Treatment

Technological surface treatment applied to modify its protective, mechanical, or decorative properties.

Coating Type

Type of protective, functional, or decorative coating applied to the surface.

Coating Material

Material or chemical basis of the coating applied to the surface of the product or one of its parts.

Mounting and Installation16
Mounting Type

Installation arrangement permitted by the product design, such as wall-mounted, flush-mounted, floor-mounted, or another specified mounting type.

Mounting Method

Method used to mechanically secure the product to a support, surface, or load-bearing structure.

Mounting Surface

Type of surface or supporting base to which the product may be fixed.

Number of Mounting Holes

Number of holes provided in the product for mechanical fixing.

Mounting Hole Diametermm

Diameter of the hole provided for a fixing element used when mounting the product.

Mounting Hole Shape

Geometric shape of the hole intended for mechanical fixing of the product.

Horizontal Mounting Hole Spacingmm

Distance between the centres of mounting holes in the horizontal direction.

DIN Rail Type

Profile type of the DIN rail installed in the product or specified for compatible mounting.

Vertical Mounting Hole Spacingmm

Distance between the centres of mounting holes in the vertical direction.

Mounting Pattern Widthmm

Horizontal dimension of the mounting pattern between the outermost fixing points of the product.

Mounting Pattern Heightmm

Vertical dimension of the mounting pattern between the outermost fixing points of the product.

Mounting Screw Size

Size designation of the screw, bolt, or other threaded fastener used for mounting the product.

Mounting Thread

Designation of the thread provided in the product's mounting holes or fixing elements.

Mounting Tightening TorqueNm

Tightening torque recommended or permitted for fasteners during product installation.

Fasteners Included

Indicates whether the required fasteners are included with the product.

Physical Module Keying Supported

Indicates use of mechanical keying to prevent installation of an incompatible module or terminal unit.

Electrical Parameters60
Supply Current Type

Type of electrical current for which the product's main supply circuit is intended.

Rated VoltageV

Voltage value assigned to the product by the manufacturer for specified application conditions and characteristics.

Rated AC VoltageV

Rated RMS value of alternating voltage assigned to the product by the manufacturer.

Rated DC VoltageV

Rated direct voltage assigned to the product by the manufacturer.

Maximum Operating VoltageV

Maximum voltage at which continuous operation of the product is permitted under the conditions declared by the manufacturer.

Minimum Operating VoltageV

Minimum voltage at which the manufacturer guarantees the intended operating mode of the product.

Rated FrequencyHz

AC frequency assigned to the product for normal operating conditions.

Rated Input VoltageV

Nominal electrical input voltage for which the power conversion device is designed.

Minimum Input VoltageV

Minimum continuous input voltage within the manufacturer-declared operating input range.

Maximum Input VoltageV

Maximum continuous input voltage within the manufacturer-declared operating input range.

Maximum Input CurrentA

Maximum manufacturer-declared input current under the specified operating conditions.

Maximum Input PowerW

Maximum active electrical power drawn by the device from its input source under manufacturer-declared conditions.

Digital Output Nominal VoltageV

Nominal operating or switched voltage of the digital output circuit.

Minimum Digital Output VoltageV

Minimum manufacturer-declared operating or switched voltage of a digital output.

Maximum Digital Output VoltageV

Maximum manufacturer-declared operating or switched voltage of a digital output.

Digital Output Current per ChannelA

Maximum continuous current available or switchable by one digital output channel.

Digital Output Current per GroupA

Maximum continuous aggregate current permitted for one digital output group.

Digital Output Peak CurrentA

Maximum manufacturer-declared short-duration peak current of a digital output.

Digital Output Leakage CurrentA

Maximum off-state leakage current of an electronic digital output.

Digital Output Voltage DropV

Maximum on-state voltage drop across an electronic digital output.

Maximum Digital Output Switching FrequencyHz

Maximum manufacturer-declared repetitive switching frequency of a digital output.

Digital Output ON Response Timems

Manufacturer-declared time for a digital output to transition to the ON state after a valid command.

Digital Output OFF Response Timems

Manufacturer-declared time for a digital output to transition to the OFF state after a valid command.

Maximum Pulse Output FrequencyHz

Maximum output pulse frequency supported by a manufacturer-designated pulse output.

Pulse Output VoltageV

Nominal output voltage of the manufacturer-designated high-speed pulse output.

Maximum Pulse Output CurrentA

Maximum manufacturer-declared load current of a high-speed pulse output.

Minimum PWM FrequencyHz

Minimum configurable PWM output frequency.

Maximum PWM FrequencyHz

Maximum configurable PWM output frequency.

Minimum PWM Duty Cycle%

Minimum configurable PWM duty cycle.

Maximum PWM Duty Cycle%

Maximum configurable PWM duty cycle.

PWM Resolutionbit

Manufacturer-declared PWM duty-cycle resolution expressed in bits where applicable.

Expansion Bus Name

Manufacturer or industry designation of the local or remote expansion bus.

Expansion Bus Data RateMbit/s

Maximum or nominal manufacturer-declared data rate of the expansion bus.

Expansion Bus Cycle Timems

Manufacturer-declared cyclic update time of the expansion bus under specified conditions.

Maximum Expansion Bus Cable Lengthmm

Maximum manufacturer-supported cable length of the expansion bus. Stored in millimetres; the UI may display metres.

Backplane Supply VoltageV

Nominal internal system or backplane supply voltage provided to connected modules.

Backplane Current CapacityA

Maximum aggregate current available to connected modules through the internal backplane or module bus.

Backplane Power CapacityW

Maximum aggregate electrical power available to modules through the internal backplane supply.

Maximum Backplane Current per SlotA

Maximum backplane or system-bus current available to one module position.

Maximum Backplane Power per SlotW

Maximum backplane electrical power available to one module position.

System Supply VoltageV

Nominal supply voltage for the logic, electronics or internal system side of the device.

Minimum System Supply VoltageV

Minimum permissible continuous voltage of the system or logic supply.

Maximum System Supply VoltageV

Maximum permissible continuous voltage of the system or logic supply.

Maximum System Supply CurrentA

Maximum current drawn or required from the system or logic supply.

Maximum System Supply PowerW

Maximum electrical power required from the system or logic supply.

Field Supply Current Type

Electrical current type accepted by the field-side supply circuit.

Field Supply VoltageV

Nominal voltage applied to the field-side power circuit.

Minimum Field Supply VoltageV

Minimum permissible continuous field-side supply voltage.

Maximum Field Supply VoltageV

Maximum permissible continuous field-side supply voltage.

Field Supply Current CapacityA

Maximum aggregate field-side supply current that the product or station can carry.

Field Supply Power CapacityW

Maximum aggregate power available or transferable through the field-side supply circuit.

Actuator Supply Output VoltageV

Nominal voltage provided for external actuators.

Maximum Actuator Supply Output CurrentA

Maximum continuous current available for external actuators.

Power Contact Current CapacityA

Maximum continuous current carried through the module power contacts.

Maximum Power Contact VoltageV

Maximum manufacturer-declared operating voltage permitted on the module power contacts.

Power Feed Current CapacityA

Maximum current that can be introduced through a field or station power-feed point.

Maximum Power Feed VoltageV

Maximum operating voltage permitted at a field or station power-feed point.

Power Supply Status Indication Supported

Indicates local visual indication of one or more system or field power-supply states.

Power Contact Isolation from Logic Supported

Indicates galvanic isolation between field power contacts and internal logic or system bus circuitry.

Field Supply Segment Current CapacityA

Maximum continuous current carried by one field-supply segment.

Protection and Safety25
IP Rating

Degree of enclosure protection against access to hazardous parts and ingress of solid objects and water, designated by the IP code.

IK Rating

Class of enclosure resistance to external mechanical impacts designated by the IK code.

Impact EnergyJ

Mechanical impact energy that the product or enclosure can withstand in the specified test.

NEMA Enclosure Rating

Enclosure type or rating under the NEMA system characterizing the conditions and types of external influences against which protection is provided.

Ingress Protection Certified

Indicates whether the declared ingress protection of the enclosure has been verified by certification or testing.

Galvanically Isolated Digital Outputs

Indicates galvanic isolation between digital output field circuits and internal electronics or bus.

Digital Output Isolation Test VoltageV

Manufacturer-declared dielectric test voltage associated with digital output isolation.

Digital Output Short-Circuit Protected

Indicates integrated short-circuit protection of applicable electronic digital outputs.

Digital Output Overload Protected

Indicates integrated overload protection of applicable digital outputs.

Digital Output Overtemperature Protected

Indicates thermal shutdown or equivalent overtemperature protection of electronic digital outputs.

Digital Output Reverse Polarity Protected

Indicates reverse-polarity protection of the applicable output supply or electronic output circuit.

Backplane Overload Detection Supported

Indicates detection of excessive current or power demand on the internal module or backplane supply.

Potential Group Isolation Supported

Indicates galvanic isolation between separate field-potential groups.

Potential Group Isolation Test VoltageV

Manufacturer-declared dielectric test voltage between isolated field-potential groups.

Field Supply Overload Protected

Indicates integrated overload protection of the field-side supply circuit.

Field Supply Short-Circuit Protected

Indicates integrated short-circuit protection of the field-side supply circuit.

Field Supply Reverse Polarity Protected

Indicates protection of the field-side DC supply against reverse polarity.

System Supply Reverse Polarity Protected

Indicates protection of the system-side DC supply against reverse polarity.

System Supply Undervoltage Monitoring Supported

Indicates monitoring or diagnostics of system-supply undervoltage.

Field Supply Undervoltage Monitoring Supported

Indicates monitoring or diagnostics of field-supply undervoltage.

Field-to-System Isolation Supported

Indicates galvanic isolation between field-side circuitry and the system, logic or internal bus.

Field-to-System Isolation Test VoltageV

Manufacturer-declared dielectric test voltage between field-side circuitry and system or logic circuitry.

Actuator Supply Short-Circuit Protected

Indicates integrated short-circuit protection of the actuator supply circuit.

Actuator Supply Current Limiting Supported

Indicates integrated current limiting of the actuator supply circuit.

Field Supply Segment Isolation Supported

Indicates galvanic isolation between independent field-supply segments.

Environmental Conditions16
Minimum Operating Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Maximum Operating Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Minimum Storage Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Maximum Storage Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Minimum Transport Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature permitted during transportation of the product.

Maximum Transport Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature permitted during transportation of the product.

Minimum Installation Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature at which the manufacturer permits installation of the product.

Maximum Installation Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature at which the manufacturer permits installation of the product.

Minimum Relative Humidity%

Minimum relative air humidity permitted for the declared operating or test condition.

Maximum Relative Humidity%

Maximum relative air humidity permitted for the declared operating or test condition.

Non-Condensing Humidity

Indicates whether the permissible humidity value applies only to non-condensing conditions.

Maximum Installation Altitudem

Maximum altitude above sea level at which the product may be installed without exceeding the declared conditions.

Minimum Installation Altitudem

Minimum altitude relative to sea level for which the manufacturer specifies permissible installation conditions.

Altitude Derating Required

Indicates whether the permissible product load must be reduced as installation altitude increases.

Vibration Resistant

Indicates whether the product's resistance to vibration has been verified under the declared conditions.

Mechanical Shock Resistant

Indicates whether the product's resistance to short-duration mechanical shocks has been verified.

Special Features38
Programmable Digital Outputs Supported

Indicates whether user-configurable functions can be assigned to one or more digital outputs.

PWM Output Supported

Indicates that one or more outputs can generate pulse-width-modulated signals.

Digital Output Functions

Functions that can be assigned or are dedicated to integrated digital outputs.

Hot Swap Supported

Indicates that the product or module may be inserted, removed or replaced in an energized manufacturer-approved system without shutting down the remaining supply.

Individually Configurable I/O Channels

Indicates that individual I/O channels can be configured independently.

I/O Channel Diagnostics Supported

Indicates support for diagnostics at individual I/O channel or channel-group level.

I/O Channel Status Indication Supported

Indicates that individual I/O channel states are locally indicated, typically using LEDs.

Digital Output Open-Load Detection Supported

Indicates that the output channel can detect an open load or disconnected field load.

Digital Output Parallel Operation Supported

Indicates manufacturer-approved parallel connection of multiple digital output channels.

Expansion Bus Redundancy Supported

Indicates that the expansion or remote I/O bus supports a manufacturer-approved redundant communication path.

Remote I/O Diagnostics Supported

Indicates diagnostic monitoring of remote I/O stations, modules or communication status.

Station Addressing Methods

Methods supported for assigning or obtaining the network or station address of an automation or remote I/O station.

Automatic Module Addressing Supported

Indicates that local or remote expansion modules can be automatically identified and assigned logical addresses.

Module Address Persistence Supported

Indicates that an assigned module or station address can be retained across power cycles or module replacement where supported.

Backplane Power Budget Monitoring Supported

Indicates that the automation system can monitor or validate the available backplane power budget against installed module consumption.

Module Presence Detection Supported

Indicates automatic detection of whether an expected expansion or I/O module is physically present.

Automatic Module Identification Supported

Indicates that installed modules can be automatically identified by type or manufacturer-defined module identity.

Electronic Module Keying Supported

Indicates that configured module identity or compatibility is electronically checked against the installed module.

Module Mismatch Detection Supported

Indicates detection of a module whose type or configuration differs from the expected system configuration.

Module Insertion and Removal Detection Supported

Indicates that insertion or removal of a module can be detected and reported by the automation system.

Configuration in RUN Supported

Indicates that supported hardware or I/O configuration changes can be applied while the controller remains in RUN mode.

Expansion Module Auto-Configuration Supported

Indicates that installed expansion modules can be automatically incorporated into the supported system configuration.

Expansion Module Parameter Backup Supported

Indicates that configuration parameters of expansion modules can be backed up by the controller, coupler or engineering system.

Expansion Module Replacement without Reprogramming Supported

Indicates that a compatible replacement module can restore the required configuration without manually modifying the user application.

I/O Behavior on Communication Loss

Default or configurable output behavior when communication with the controlling device or network is lost.

Module Configuration Storage Supported

Indicates that configuration or parameter data associated with individual modules can be stored persistently.

System Supply Required

Indicates that a separate supply for logic, electronics or internal system operation is required.

Field Supply Required

Indicates that a separate field-side supply is required for I/O, sensors, actuators or field electronics.

Separate Field Supply Supported

Indicates that field I/O power can be supplied independently from the system or logic supply.

Actuator Supply Output Present

Indicates that the device provides an integrated supply connection or output intended for external actuators.

Power Contacts Present

Indicates that the module includes power contacts used to distribute field potential between adjacent modules.

Power Contact Feed-Through Supported

Indicates that field power can be passed through the module to adjacent modules by integrated power contacts.

Potential Group Creation Supported

Indicates that the module or station architecture allows separate field-potential groups to be created.

Potential Group Bridging Supported

Indicates that separate potential groups may be electrically bridged using a manufacturer-approved connection method.

Power Feed Module Supported

Indicates support for a dedicated module used to feed or refresh field-side power within an I/O station.

Power Feed Module Required

Indicates that a dedicated power-feed module is required for the specified station configuration.

System Supply Diagnostics Supported

Indicates diagnostic monitoring of the system or logic supply.

Field Supply Diagnostics Supported

Indicates diagnostic monitoring of the field-side supply.

Standards and Compliance11
Conformity Regions

Regions or markets for which the manufacturer declares regulatory or certification compliance of the product.

Certification and Conformity Marks

Certification, market-approval, or conformity marks applicable to the product.

Primary Product Standard

Primary normative document or standard according to which the manufacturer classifies or assesses the product.

Additional Standards

Additional normative documents and standards declared by the manufacturer as applicable to the product.

Declaration of Conformity Available

Indicates whether an official declaration of conformity is available for the product.

Manufacturer Declaration Available

Indicates whether a separate manufacturer declaration concerning declared product characteristics or conformity is available.

Certificate Available

Indicates whether a certificate relating to the declared certification or conformity of the product is available.

Certificate Number

Identification number of the certificate relating to the product or its certified version.

RoHS Compliant

Indicates whether product compliance with applicable RoHS restrictions on hazardous substances has been declared.

REACH Compliant

Indicates whether the manufacturer declares compliance of the product with applicable REACH Regulation requirements.

WEEE Applicable

Indicates whether the product falls within the scope of WEEE requirements for waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Logistics10
Gross Weightkg

Mass of the product together with its individual packaging and the accessories included in it.

Package Widthmm

External horizontal dimension of the product's individual package.

Package Heightmm

External vertical dimension of the product's individual package.

Package Depthmm

External depth dimension of the product's individual package.

Packaging Type

Design type of the product's individual or transport packaging.

Units per Package

Number of individual products contained in one packaging unit at the specified level.

Country of Origin

Country of origin of the goods declared for customs or commercial purposes.

Country of Manufacture

Country in which the product was manufactured or its principal manufacturing operation was performed.

HS Code

Commodity code under the international Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.

Combined Nomenclature Code

Commodity code under the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union.