How to Select an Interface Relay for PLC Outputs
A step-by-step guide to matching PLC output type, coil voltage and current, contact rating, and socket style when selecting an interface relay.
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The Siemens 6ES7972-0AC80-0XA0 is a SIMATIC DP RS 485-IS coupler that bridges a standard PROFIBUS DP segment to an intrinsically safe RS485-IS segment, letting a DP master reach IS-rated field devices installed in a hazardous Zone 2 area. It runs from a 20.4-28.8 VDC supply, draws up to 150 mA, dissipates 3 W typical, and carries an IP20 enclosure for panel or field mounting.
Because the RS485-IS side is intrinsically safe, this coupler is the interface point that lets a standard PROFIBUS DP master reach transmitters and positioners mounted inside a classified Zone 2 area without wiring IS barriers to every device individually. The 20.4-28.8 VDC input and 150 mA draw size it for a 24 V control-cabinet supply alongside other DP station electronics. Confirm the downstream IS segment length and device count stay within the RS485-IS power budget before adding this coupler to an existing DP trunk.
Used on PROFIBUS DP segments that must reach intrinsically safe field devices in hazardous Zone 2 areas, such as process instrumentation sharing a cabinet with standard, non-IS DP stations.
| Part number | 6ES7972-0AC80-0XA0 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Phase-out announced by the manufacturer |
| EAN | 4025515070139 |
| Communication | PROFIBUS DP to RS485-IS |
|---|---|
| Protection type | IP20 |
| Shipping weight | 1.054 kg |
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| HS code | 85176200 |
|---|---|
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
| Series | SIMATIC DP |
|---|---|
| Product Designation | RS 485-IS Coupler |
| Supply Voltage Range (DC) | 20.4 to 28.8 V |
| Current Consumption, max. | 150 mA |
| Power Loss, typ. | 3 W |
| Electrical Connection (Supply Voltage) | Screw terminal block |
| Width | 80 mm |
| Height | 125 mm |
| Depth | 67.5 mm / 130 mm |
| Hazardous Location Approval | Suitable for installation in Zone 2 |
| Maritime Approval | KR (Korean Register of Shipping) |
| Country of Origin | DE |
| Net Weight | 0.554 kg |
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Ask us for the datasheetThe tariff (HS) code on file for 6ES7972-0AC80-0XA0 is 85176200.
The EAN (GTIN) of 6ES7972-0AC80-0XA0 is 4025515070139.
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A step-by-step guide to matching PLC output type, coil voltage and current, contact rating, and socket style when selecting an interface relay.
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