FC-3RLY4 Analog Input, 4-Point Relay Specifications (continued)

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Wiring Connections
External Power

Limit Alarm Module

Humidity IEC 60068-2-30 (Test Db, Damp Heat) Terminal Block
No corrosive gases permitted
Environmental Air Faceplate
(EN61131-2 pollution degree 1) Description
Label
Product Guide Vibration
MIL STD 810C 514.2
IEC 60068-2-6 (Test Fc) 24V 24VAC/VDC
±10%
MIL STD 810C 516.2
Shock IEC 60068-2-27 (Test Ea) 0V 0V
3505 HUTCHINSON ROAD
CUMMING, GA 30040-5860 Insulation Resistance >10M Ω @ 500 VDC
NEMA ICS3-304
Input Terminal Block
IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD)
Faceplate
Noise Immunity Impulse 1000V @ 1μS pulse Description
IEC 61000-4-4 (FTB) Label
Description: RFI, (145 MHz, 440 MHz 5W @ 15 cm) Voltage + /
IEC 61000-4-3 (RFI) V+ / I+ Current In
Field configurable Analog to Relay Limit Alarm module is field configurable for a variety of Weight 0.3 lbs
alarm and control applications. This module can be powered by 24VAC or 24VDC and accept COM Input Common
1800 VDC Power to Output
input signals of 0-15V, 0-30V, or 0-20mA. Configuration and Trip/Release Point programming Isolation* 1800 VDC Input to Output
applied for 1 second (100% Tested)
is accomplished with DIP switches and a single PGM-pushbutton. LED’s provide indication of Switch / LED Labels
operating status and are used during the Trip/Release Point programming. The module can be Agency Approvals UL508**, File # E157382, CE
Faceplate
DIN rail or side mounted. ** The 0V and COM terminals should be considered the same reference point. There is no isolation Description
Label
between the External Power and Input Terminal blocks.
Programming
* In order to comply with UL508 Class 2 standards the supplied power must be less than 26VDC and fused
Mode Diagnostic LED
Version: 2nd Ed at a maximum of 3 amps. indication
September 2019
Pushbutton Switch
PGM Input to initiate
Factory Settings programming, etc.
Release Point
Range Trip Point Dead-band **
(RP = TP - Dead-band)
Specifications 0-15VDC 7.5V 7.125V 2.5% (0.375V) Output Termial Block
Input Specifications INC Mode:
0-30VDC 15V 14.25V 2.5% (0.75V) Faceplate
Number of Inputs and Type 1, Single Ended (1 common) Description
0-20mA N/A* N/A* 7.5% (1.5mA) Label
Input Ranges 0-15VDC, 0-30VDC, 0-20mA, DIP switch selectable Release Point C0/NO0
Range Trip Point Dead-band **
(RP = TP + Dead-band)
Input Impedance 100KΩ voltage input / 250 Ohms current input C1/NO1 Common# /
0-15VDC 7.5V 7.875V 2.5% (0.375V)
External Power Requirement * 24VAC or 24VDC@100mA ±10% DEC Mode: C2/NO2 Normally Open#
0-30VDC 15V 15.75V 2.5% (0.75V)
Low-pass Filtering -3dB at 100Hz, (-6dB per octave) C3/NO3
0-20mA N/A* N/A* 7.5% (1.5mA)
Set/Release Point Voltage Repeatability 0.05% of full scale voltage range (constant temperature)
Set/Release Point Current Repeatability 0.1% of full scale current range (constant temperature) * No Factory Settings for 0-20mA Input Range.
** (Dead-band % calculated from full range voltage.)

Output Specifications Status Indicators

Relay Contacts 4 SPST, Form A, Normally Open Dimensions mm [inch] Mode (Green/Red):
250VAC @ 5A, 30VDC @ 5A (Resistive Load) · Green LED ON when unit is powered.
Contact Rating 380VAC Max., 30VDC Max.
· Red LED ON when in Program Mode. Flashes when setting
Relay Operation DIP Switch Selectable Custom Release Point.
Relay Trip Point Setting · Flashes Red/Green to indicate a Trip/Release Point
Program mode enabled by pushbutton. programming error.
Relay Release Point Setting
0-15VDC range: 1.0% minimum dead-band (150mV);
Minimum Relay Dead-band =
0-30VDC range: 1.0% minimum dead-band (300mV);
Trip Points A, B, C and D (Red):
Trip Point ±Release Point 0-20mA range: 3.0% minimum dead-band (600uA) · Red ON when a Trip Point is tripped.
· Red LED is ON when setting a Trip Point in Program Mode.
· Flashes Red when setting a Release Point in Program Mode.
Terminal Block Specifications
Field Wiring Removable Screw Type Terminal Blocks
To Return to Factory Settings:
Number of Terminal Blocks 6-Two Position (Dinkle: EC350V-02P) · Hold PGM pushbutton down for 10 seconds.
Wire Range 28-14 AWG Solid or Stranded Conductor Mode LED turns GREEN. Unit has been successfully returned to
Wire Strip Length 1/4” (6-7 mm) Factory Settings values.
· Factory Reset does not function in Programming Mode.
Screw Torque 1.7 inch-pounds (0.19 Nm)
0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Surrounding Air Temperature IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Nb, Thermal Shock)
-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ab, Cold)
Storage Temperature IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bb, Dry Heat)
IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Na, Thermal Shock)

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DIP Switch Settings Modes of Operation (continued) Application Example
Application Example for configuring the FC-3RLY4 as a High-High Alarm, High Alarm, Low Alarm and Low-Low Alarm using a 4-20mA input.
Simultaneous Relay Control Mode This example illustrates how to setup the FC-3RLY4 to provide alarm conditions based on the input value of a 4-20mA sensor. The
[DIP Switch 7 ON] HIGH-HIGH alarm relay [Relay A] will operate at an input value of 17mA and release at 15.5mA. The HIGH alarm relay [Relay B] will
Relays A and B operate simultaneously, both controlled by operate at an input value of 14.5mA and release at 12.5mA. The LOW limit relay [Relay C] will operate at an input value of 6.5mA
Trip Point A and Release Point A settings. Both relays operate in and release at 8mA and the LOW-LOW alarm relay [Relay D] will operate at 4.25mA and release at 5.5mA.
Increasing or Decreasing mode (see next section) as set by Relay
A DIP Switch 3.
Relays C and D operate simultaneously, both controlled by Trip
Point B and Release Point C settings. Both relays operate in
Increasing or Decreasing mode (see next section) as set by DIP
Switch 4.
DIP Switches 5 and 6 are ignored in Simultaneous Relay Control
Mode.
This mode can be used where it is desired to have both relays
Switch Positions controlled by common Trip and Release points such as using
one relay for local alarm indication with a horn or strobe and
Dip Switches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 the other relay for remote alarm monitoring by a PLC.
Input Ranges
0-30V 0 0 Dip Switches
Relay Control Mode
0-15V 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0-20mA 1 1 Simultaneous Relay Control 1
Relay Functions
Trip Point A INC 0
Relay Trip / Release Point Control Modes
Trip Point A DEC 1 Increasing (INC) Mode Relay Control Mode
Dip Switches
1 2 3 4 5 6
Trip Point B INC 0 [Relay A: DIP Switch 3 OFF; Relay B: DIP Switch 4 OFF; Trip Point A INC 0
Trip Point B DEC 1 Relay C: DIP Switch 5 OFF; Relay D: DIP Switch 6 OFF] Trip Point B INC 0
Trip Point C INC 0 The relay will turn ON when the input signal increases Trip Point C INC 0
Trip Point C DEC 1 to the programmed Trip Point. The relay will remain Trip Point D INC 0
Trip Point D INC 0 ON until the input signal decreases below the Release
Point. In INC mode, the Trip Point must always be greater than the Release Point (TP > RP).
Trip Point D DEC 1
Independent Relay Control 0 NOTE: After programming the TP and RP for each relay, the FC-3RLY4 will verify that TP > RP. If TP < RP, the
MODE LED will alternately flash GREEN and RED. If this occurs simply press and hold the PGM - pushbutton 1. Set DIP switch settings for 0-20mA input [S1 & S2 = 1], Trip Point A to INC [S3 = 0], Trip Point B to INC [S4=0], Trip Point C
Simultaneous Relay Control 1 for 3 seconds until the MODE LED turns ON RED and reprogram the TP and RP for that relay.
Non-Latching Relays 0 to DEC [S5 = 1], Trip Point D to DEC [S6=1] and Independent Relay Control ON [S7=0]. All other switches should be set to 0.
2. Apply 24VDC power to module by connecting to terminals marked [24V] and [0V]. Connect a mA source to input terminals
Latching Relays 1
marked [V+/I+] and [COM].
NOTE: A power cycle, entering programming mode or a factory reset, is required to read DIP Switch changes. All Trip 3. Press and Hold “PGM” pushbutton for 3 Seconds. Mode LED changes from GREEN to RED. Relay A LED turns ON.
Points MUST be programmed after any DIP Switch change. 4. For this example adjust the input signal source to 17mA for Relay A Trip Point.
NOTE: Factory settings shown in bold.
NOTE: DIP Switches 5 and 6 are ignored in Simultaneous Relay Control mode. 5. Press and Release “PGM” pushbutton. Relay A LED flashes to confirm Trip Point A is programmed.
6. Press and Hold “PGM” pushbutton for 3 Seconds. Mode LED changes from RED to OFF. Release the “PGM” pushbutton.
WARNING: Disconnect all loads from the output relays BEFORE programming. Output relays can turn ON and OFF during
programming causing potentially unsafe conditions if loads are connected!!! Relay A LED begins flashing, Mode LED flashes RED.
7. Now adjust the input signal for Relay A Release Point to 15.5mA.
8. Press and Release “PGM” pushbutton.
9. Relay A LED stops blinking and turns OFF. Relay B LED turns ON.
Modes of Operation 10. Adjust the Input Signal for Relay B Trip Point to 14.5mA.
11. Press and Release “PGM” pushbutton. Relay B LED flashes to confirm Trip Point B is programmed. Mode LED flashes RED.
Independent and Simultaneous Relay Control Modes: Decreasing (DEC) Mode 12. Press and Hold “PGM” pushbutton for 3 Seconds. Mode LED changes from RED to OFF. Release the “PGM” pushbutton.
Dip Switches Relay B LED begins flashing, Mode LED flashes RED.
Independent Relay Control Mode [Relay A: DIP Switch 3 ON; Relay B: DIP Switch 4 ON; Relay Control Mode
1 2 3 4 5 6 13. Apply 12.5mA to the input signal for Relay B Release Point.
[DIP Switch 7 OFF] Relay C: DIP Switch 5 ON; Relay D: DIP Switch 6 ON] Trip Point A DEC 1
The relay will turn ON when the input signal Trip Point B DEC 14. Press and Release “PGM” pushbutton.
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Relays A, B, C and D are controlled with independent decreases to the programmed Trip Point. The Trip Point C DEC 15. Relay B LED stops flashing and turns OFF. Relay C LED turns ON.
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Trip Points and Release Points for each relay. All re- relay will remain ON until the input signal Trip Point D DEC 1 16. Adjust the Input Signal for Relay C Trip Point to 6.5mA.
lays can be independently set to operate in Increasing increases above the Release Point. In DEC 17. Press and Release “PGM” pushbutton. Relay C LED flashes to confirm Trip Point B is programmed.
or Decreasing mode (see next section). This mode mode, the Trip Point must always be less than the Release Point (TP < RP). 18. Press and Hold “PGM” pushbutton for 3 Seconds. Mode LED changes from RED to OFF. Release the “PGM” pushbutton.
can be used to control multiple loads in sequence, or Relay C LED begins flashing, Mode LED flashes RED.
NOTE: After programming the TP and RP for each relay, the FC-3RLY4 will verify that TP < RP. If TP > RP, the 19. Apply 8mA to the input signal for Relay C Release Point.
monitor for multilevel alarm conditions. MODE LED will alternately flash GREEN and RED. If this occurs simply press and hold the PGM - pushbutton
20. Press and Release “PGM” pushbutton.
for 3 seconds until the MODE LED turns ON RED and reprogram the TP and RP for that relay.
21. Relay C LED stops flashing and turns OFF. Relay D LED turns ON.
Dip Switches
Relay Control Mode 22. Adjust the Input Signal for Relay D Trip Point to 4.25mA.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 23. Press and Release “PGM” pushbutton. Relay D LED flashes to confirm Trip Point D is programmed.
Independent Relay Control 0 24. Press and Hold “PGM” pushbutton for 3 Seconds. Mode LED changes from RED to OFF. Release the “PGM” pushbutton.
Relay D LED begins flashing, Mode LED flashes RED.
25. Lastly, apply 5.5mA to the input signal for Relay D Release Point.
26. Press and Release “PGM” pushbutton.
27. All Relay LEDs turn ON.
28. Press and Release “PGM” pushbutton. Mode LED changes from RED to GREEN.
29. Custom Trip Point Programming with Custom Release Points completed.
30. Test the functionality by applying a mA source to the input and cycling through the range from 15.6mA to 4.2mA. Make sure
to note the operation of the relays at the appropriate input values.

NOTE: For additional information on Failsafe and Latching modes, please download the complete FC-3RLY2 Limit Alarm User Manual from www.automationdirect.com.
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