2972990

MULTIPLE RELAY MODULE, SPDT, 5A, 250V

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Manufacturer: PHOENIX CONTACT
Product type: Controller Accessories
SVHC: Lead (04-Feb-2026)
Product Range: VARIOFACE UMK
Current Rating: 5A

Delivery and price
Units per pack	1
Price	330.53 €
Current stock	10+
Lead time	30 days

Datasheet

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## Multiple relay module - UMK-16 RM 24DC/MKDS - 2972990 

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's documentation. Our General Terms of Use for Downloads are valid 

(http://phoenixcontact.com/download) 

VARIOFACE module, for 16 plug-in miniature relays or miniature optocouplers, with LED, 24 V DC input voltage 

## Key Commercial Data 

Packing unit 1 pc ~~ee~~ GTIN ~~pT~~ GTIN 4017918088910 Weight per Piece (excluding packing) 460.600 g ~~[nn po~~ Custom tariff number 85364190 ~~[0 po [oe~~ Country of origin ~~**p**~~ Germany ~~oT~~ Technical data Note 

|Note|Note|
|---|---|
|Utilization restriction<br>EMC: class A product, see manufacturer's declaration in the download<br>area<br>~~ns~~||
|Dimensions||
|Width|259 mm|
|Height|77 mm|
|Depth|59 mm|
|Ambient conditions||
|Ambient temperature (operation)|-20 °C ... 50 °C|
|Ambient temperature (storage/transport)|-20 °C ... 70 °C|
|Degree of protection|IP00|
|Input data||
|Nominal input voltage UN|24 V DC|
|Input voltage range in reference to UN|0.8 ... 1.1|



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## Multiple relay module - UMK-16 RM 24DC/MKDS - 2972990 

## Technical data 

Input data 

|Typical input current at UN<br>2 mA (Light indicator)<br>Type of protection<br>Free-wheeling diode<br>Protective circuit/component<br>Damping diode<br>Type of protection<br>Reverse polarity protection<br>Protective circuit/component<br>Polarity protection diode<br>Operating voltage display<br>Yellow LED<br>Status display/channel<br>Yellow LED<br>~~SSS~~|
|---|
|Output data|
|Contact type<br>1 PDT<br>Maximum switching voltage<br>250 V AC/DC<br>Limiting continuous current<br>5 A<br>Maximum inrush current<br>8 A<br>Error detection (line break / short-circuit)<br>no<br>~~—~~|
|General|
|No. of channels<br>16<br>Compatible components<br>Miniature relays or miniature optocouplers<br>With components<br>no<br>Mounting position<br>any<br>Color<br>green<br>~~——e~~|
|Connection data|
|Connection name<br>Input<br>Connection method<br>Screw connection<br>Stripping length<br>8 mm<br>Screw thread<br>M3<br>Number of connections<br>1<br>Number of positions<br>20<br>Conductor cross section solid<br>0.2 mm² ... 4 mm²<br>Conductor cross section flexible<br>0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm²<br>Conductor cross section AWG<br>24 ... 12<br>~~7~~|
|Connection data 2|
|Connection name<br>Output<br>Connection method<br>Screw connection<br>Stripping length<br>8 mm<br>Screw thread<br>M3<br>Number of connections<br>48<br>Number of positions<br>3<br>Conductor cross section solid<br>0.2 mm² ... 4 mm²<br>Conductor cross section flexible<br>0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm²<br>Conductor cross section AWG<br>24 ... 12<br>~~ae~~|
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## Multiple relay module - UMK-16 RM 24DC/MKDS - 2972990 

## Technical data 

## Standards and Regulations 

|Standards and Regulations||
|---|---|
|Standards/regulations|DIN EN 50178|
||IEC 60664|
|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 circuit and<br>output contact paths)|
|Pollution degree|2|
|Overvoltage category|III|



## Environmental Product Compliance 

|REACh SVHC|Lead 7439-92-1|
|---|---|
|China RoHS|Environmentally Friendly Use Period = 50|
||For details about hazardous substances go to tab “Downloads”,<br>Category “Manufacturer's declaration”|



## Drawings 

## Circuit diagram 

## Classifications 

## eCl@ss 

|eCl@ss 4.0|eCl@ss 4.0|27371100|
|---|---|---|
|eCl@ss 4.1|eCl@ss 4.1|27371100|
|eCl@ss 5.0|eCl@ss 5.0|27371600|
|eCl@ss 5.1|eCl@ss 5.1|27371000|
|eCl@ss 6.0|eCl@ss 6.0|27371600|



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## Multiple relay module - UMK-16 RM 24DC/MKDS - 2972990 

## Classifications 

|Classifications|Classifications|
|---|---|
|eCl@ss<br>eCl@ss 7.0<br>27371603<br>eCl@ss 8.0<br>27371603<br>eCl@ss 9.0<br>27371603<br>~~———~~||
|ETIM||
|ETIM 2.0|EC001456|
|ETIM 3.0|EC001456|
|ETIM 4.0|EC001456|
|ETIM 5.0|EC001456|
|ETIM 6.0|EC001456|
|ETIM 7.0|EC001456|



## UNSPSC 

|UNSPSC 6.01|UNSPSC 6.01|30211916|
|---|---|---|
|UNSPSC 7.0901|UNSPSC 7.0901|39121543|
|UNSPSC 11|UNSPSC 11|39121543|
|UNSPSC 12.01|UNSPSC 12.01|39121543|
|UNSPSC 13.2|UNSPSC 13.2|39122326|
|UNSPSC 18.0|UNSPSC 18.0|39122335|
|UNSPSC 19.0|UNSPSC 19.0|39122335|
|UNSPSC 20.0|UNSPSC 20.0|39122335|
|UNSPSC 21.0|UNSPSC 21.0|39122335|



## Approvals 

## Approvals 

Approvals 

EAC 

Ex Approvals 

Approval details 

RU C- EAC DE.A*30.B.01082  ~~oo~~ 

Accessories 

Accessories 

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## Multiple relay module - UMK-16 RM 24DC/MKDS - 2972990 

## Accessories 

Retaining bracket Retaining bracket - SIM-ERSN-HB-KSR - 2271468 

Retainer, for miniature switching relays or miniature optocouplers ~~AP~~ Retaining bracket - SIM-ERSN-HB-KSR/MET - 2271497 Retainer, for miniature switching relays or miniature optocouplers ~~ee~~ Retaining bracket - SIM-ERSN-HB-MR - 2271471 Retainer, for miniature relay ~~OF~~ Retaining bracket - SIM-ERSN-HB-MR/MET - 2271510 Retainer, for miniature relay ~~2~~ Single relay 

Single relay - REL-MR- 24DC/21HC - 2961312 

Plug-in miniature power relay, with power contact for high continuous currents, 1 PDT, input voltage 24 V DC 

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## Multiple relay module - UMK-16 RM 24DC/MKDS - 2972990 

## Accessories 

Single relay - REL-MR- 24DC/21HC AU - 2961545 

Plug-in miniature power relay, with multi-layer gold contact for high continuous currents, 1 PDT, input voltage 24 V DC 

## Single solid-state relay 

Miniature solid-state relay - SIM-EI- 24DC/48DC/100 - 2271073 

Input solid-state relay, with protective circuit in input and output circuits, input: 24 V DC, output: 8 - 48 V DC/100 mA 

Miniature solid-state relay - SIM-EI- 24DC/TTL/100 - 2271154 

Input solid-state relay, with protective circuit in input and output circuits, input: 24 V DC, output: TTL logic level, max. 100 mA 

Miniature solid-state relay - SIM-EI-OV- 24DC/ 24DC/3 - 2300096 

Power solid-state relay, with protective circuit in input and output circuits, 24 V DC. DC voltage output of 3 A, max. 

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Updated at April 11, 2026

Phoenix Contact is a global leader in industrial connection technology, automation systems, and electronic interface solutions. With decades of engineering heritage originating in Germany, the company develops robust components designed to ensure reliable power, data, and signal transmission across demanding manufacturing and industrial environments. The cornerstone of the Phoenix Contact portfolio is its industry-leading selection of connection technologies. The range features an exceptional variety of terminal blocks, including pluggable headers and sockets, highly reliable wire-to-board solutions, and versatile DIN rail terminal blocks. These foundational connectivity components are supported by a comprehensive ecosystem of power distribution blocks, interface modules, marking systems, and accessories engineered for seamless control cabinet wiring. Beyond physical connectivity, Phoenix Contact provides critical components for advanced automation, control, and system protection. The wider offering encompasses a broad spectrum of process controllers, high-efficiency AC/DC converters, and a comprehensive suite of power, safety, and solid-state relays. From precision signal converters and electronic circuit breakers to fiber optic cable assemblies, Phoenix Contact equips engineers with the high-performance technologies required to build secure, highly efficient, and future-ready industrial systems.

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