# MULTIPLE RELAY MODULE, SPDT, 5A, 250V

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/2972961/multiple-relay-module-spdt-5a-250v
**SKU**: 2972961
**Manufacturer**: PHOENIX CONTACT
**Category**: Automation & Process Control || Process Controllers, Programmers & Indicators || Controllers || Controller Accessories
**Price**: €143.7600
**Stock**: 10+

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Product Range | VARIOFACE UMK |
| Current Rating | 5A |

## Datasheet

📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:3256943/)

## UMK- 8 RM230AC/MKDS - Multiple relay module 

2972961 

https://www.phoenixcontact.com/in/products/2972961 

Please be informed that the data shown in this PDF document is generated from our Online Catalog. Please find the complete data in the user documentation. Our General Terms of Use for Downloads are valid. 

VARIOFACE module, for 8 plug-in miniature relays or miniature optocouplers, with LED, 230 V AC input voltage 

## Commercial Data 

|Item number|2972961|
|---|---|
|Packing unit|1 pc|
|Minimum order quantity|1 pc|
|Note|Made to Order (non-returnable)|
|Sales Key|CK6|
|Product Key|CK6164|
|Catalog Page|Page 551 (C-7-2013)|
|GTIN|4017918088880|
|Weight per Piece (including packing)|251.2 g|
|Weight per Piece (excluding packing)|215.28 g|
|Customs tariff number|85364900|
|Country of origin|DE|



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## UMK- 8 RM230AC/MKDS - Multiple relay module 

2972961 

https://www.phoenixcontact.com/in/products/2972961 

## Technical Data 

## Notes 

Utilization restriction 

EMC note 

EMC: class A product, see manufacturer's declaration in the download area 

## Product properties 

|Product type|Multi-channel relay module|
|---|---|
|No. of channels|8|
|Compatible components|Miniature relays or miniature optocouplers|
|With components|no|
|Insulation characteristics||
|Overvoltage category|III|
|Pollution degree|2|



## Electrical properties 

|ectrical properties||
|---|---|
|No. of channels|8|
|Rated insulation voltage|260 V AC|
|Rated surge voltage|4 kV (Basic insulation between output contact current paths)|
||6 kV (Safe isolation and reinforced insulation between input<br>circuit and output contact paths)|



## Input data 

|put data||
|---|---|
|Nominal input voltage UN|230 V AC|
|Input voltage range in reference to UN|0.4 ... 1.1|
|Typical input current at UN|0.5 mA (Light indicator)|
|Operating voltage display|Glow lamp|
|Status display/channel|Glow lamp|



## Output data 

|Compatible components|Miniature relays or miniature optocouplers|
|---|---|
|Switching||
|Contact type|1 changeover contact|
|Maximum switching voltage|250 V AC/DC|
|Limiting continuous current|5 A|
|Maximum inrush current|8 A|
|Error detection (line break / short-circuit)|no|



## Connection data 

Input 

Connection method 

Screw connection 

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## UMK- 8 RM230AC/MKDS - Multiple relay module 

2972961 

https://www.phoenixcontact.com/in/products/2972961 

|Stripping length|8 mm|
|---|---|
|Screw thread|M3|
|Number of connections|1|
|Number of positions|12|
|Conductor cross section rigid|0.2 mm² ... 4 mm²|
|Conductor cross section flexible|0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm²|
|Conductor cross section AWG|24 ... 12|



## Output 

|Output||
|---|---|
|Connection method|Screw connection|
|Stripping length|8 mm|
|Screw thread|M3|
|Number of connections|24|
|Number of positions|3|
|Conductor cross section rigid|0.2 mm² ... 4 mm²|
|Conductor cross section flexible|0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm²|
|Conductor cross section AWG|24 ... 12|



## Signaling 

Status display present Yes 

## Dimensions 

|mensions||
|---|---|
|Width|135 mm|
|Height|77 mm|
|Depth|59 mm|



## Environmental and real-life conditions 

|nvironmental and real-life conditions||
|---|---|
|Ambient conditions||
|Degree of protection|IP20|
|Ambient temperature (operation)|-20 °C ... 50 °C|
|Ambient temperature (storage/transport)|-20 °C ... 70 °C|



## Standards and regulations 

|Standards/regulations|DIN EN 50178|
|---|---|
||IEC 60664|



## Mounting 

|ounting||
|---|---|
|Mounting type|DIN rail mounting|
|Mounting position|any|



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## UMK- 8 RM230AC/MKDS - Multiple relay module 

2972961 

https://www.phoenixcontact.com/in/products/2972961 

## Drawings 

## Circuit diagram 

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## UMK- 8 RM230AC/MKDS - Multiple relay module 

2972961 

https://www.phoenixcontact.com/in/products/2972961 

## Classifications 

## ETIM 

ETIM 7.0 EC001456 

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## UMK- 8 RM230AC/MKDS - Multiple relay module 

2972961 

https://www.phoenixcontact.com/in/products/2972961 

## Environmental Product Compliance 

China RoHS 

Environmentally Friendly Use Period = 50 years 

For information on hazardous substances, refer to the manufacturer’s declaration available under “Downloads” 

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## UMK- 8 RM230AC/MKDS - Multiple relay module 

2972961 

https://www.phoenixcontact.com/in/products/2972961 

## Accessories 

## REL-MR-230AC/21HC - Single relay 

## 2961422 

https://www.phoenixcontact.com/in/products/2961422 

Plug-in miniature power relay, with power contact for high continuous currents, 1 changeover contact, input voltage 230 V AC 

## REL-MR-230AC/21HC AU - Single relay 

## 2961529 

https://www.phoenixcontact.com/in/products/2961529 

Plug-in miniature power relay, with multi-layer gold contact for high continuous currents, 1 changeover contact, input voltage 230 V AC 

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+91.1275.71420 info@phoenixcontact.co.in 

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