Safety relay Approvals:

RT9 TÜV
NORD

Safety relay for:

–– Emergency stops
–– Light curtains
–– Three position devices
–– Interlocked gates/hatches
–– Magnetic switches
–– Light beams
–– Safety mats
–– Contact strips
–– Foot operated switches

Features:
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–– Five input options
–– Single or dual channel input
–– Manual supervised or
automatic reset
–– Test input for supervision of
external contactors
Would you like a small safety relay for all your safety applications? –– Width 22.5 mm
Then choose the compact RT9 universal relay to supervise both your safety devices –– LED indication of supply,
and the internal safety of your machinery. In addition, you can select the safety inputs and outputs, short-
level that is required for each installation. All this is possible due to the RT9 offering circuit and low voltage level
the most versatile input option arrangement available on the market. The RT9 can –– 2 NO relay outputs
therefore replace many other relays. –– One changeover relay with
a double information output
Other RT9 options include selection of either manual supervised or automatic Supply 24 VDC
resetting. The manual supervised reset can be used for gates and other safety de- –– Quick release connector
vices that can be bypassed. Automatic reset can be used for small safety hatches, blocks
if deemed acceptable from risk assessment.

In addition, the RT9 has a double information output that will indicate e.g if a gate is
open or if the relay needs resetting.

The RT9 uses the latest component technology and modern assembly techniques
to ensure a highly cost effective solution.

Choose the RT9 to simplify your safety circuits and reduce your costs.

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RT9
Technical information
Inputs In addition, the RT9 can also test (supervise), if for examp-
The RT9 can be configured to operate in either of the fol- le, contactors and valves etc are de-energised/de-activated
lowing input options: before a restart is made.
1. Single channel, 1 NO contact from +24 VDC, category 1, up
to PL c Indication of low voltage
The ‘On’ LED will flash if the relay supply voltage falls below
2. Dual channel, 2 NO contacts from +24 VDC, category 3, up to
an acceptable level. This indication will also be given if a
PL d
monitored safety mat/contact strip is actuated. Please see
3. Dual channel, 1 NO, 1 NC contact from +24 VDC, category 4, Connection option 5.
up to PL e
4. Dual channel, 1 NO contact from 0V and 1 NO contact from Safety level
+24 VDC, category 4, up to PL e The RT9 has internal dual and supervised safety functions.
5. Safety mat/contact strips, 1 ‘contact’ from 0V and 1 ‘contact’ Power failure, an internal faulty component or external
+24 VDC, category 3, up to PL d interference will not present a risk to options with the highest
safety level. A manual reset requires that the reset input is
When the input/inputs are activated and the test/supervised closed and opened before the safety relay outputs are acti-
reset is complete, relays 1 and 2 are energised. These are vated. A short-circuit or a faulty reset button is consequently
de-energised when the input/inputs are de-activated in ac- supervised.
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cordance with the input option chosen or in case of a power
failure. When the RT9 is configured for dual channel input, both the
inputs are supervised for correct operation before the unit can
Relays 1 and 2 must both be de-energized before the RT9 be reset.
can be reset.
The input options 3 and 4 have the highest safety levels as
Relay output status information all short-circuits and power failures are supervised. This in
The RT9 has a changeover contact relay output that can be combination with an internal current limitation makes the relay
connected to a PLC, control lamp, computer or similar. The ideal for supervision of safety mats and contact strips.
output gives information about the status of the relay.
Regulations and standards
Reset and testing The RT9 is designed and approved in accordance with appro-
The RT9 has two reset options; manual and automatic. The priate directives and standards. See technical data.
manual supervised reset can be used when the RT9 is mo-
nitoring safety devices that can be bypassed, i.e. to ensure Connection examples
that the outputs of the safety relay do not close just because For examples of how our safety relays can solve various safe-
a gate is closed. The automatic reset option should only be ty problems, please see the section “Connection examples”.
used if appropriate from a risk point of view.

Due to special internal circuits the RT9 can be automatically

reset regardless of the operational voltage rise time, this being
an important factor when large loads are started up on the
same power supplies at the same time.

Connection of supply - RT9

DC supply
The RT9 should be supplied with +24 V on A1 and 0 V on A2.

Short circuit
protection

Automatic
fuse NOTE! If cable shielding is used this must be connected to an
earth rail or an equivalent earth point.

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 Connection of safety devices - RT9

1. SINGLE CHANNEL, 1 NO from +24V cuit supervised outputs, e.g. ABB Jokab and S24, is supervised (safety outputs
The input (contact to S14) must be Safety´s Focus light curtains are opened).
closed before the outputs can be activa-
ted. When the input contact is opened, 3. DUAL CHANNEL, 1 NO, 1 NC from
the relay safety output contacts open. +24V
One input contact must be closed (S14) 5. Safety mat/Contact strip
and one opened (S44) before the relay Both ‘contact’ inputs from a inactivated
outputs can be activated. safety mat/contact strip must be made
in order to allow the RT9 relay outputs
2. DUAL CHANNEL, 2 NO from +24V The safety relay contacts will open if one to be activated. When the safety mat/
Both input contacts (S14 and S34) must or both of the inputs change state or contact strip is activated or a short-
be closed before the relay outputs can in case of a short-circuit between S14 circuit is detected across S14-S23, the
be activated. The safety relay contacts and S44. Both inputs must be returned relay will de-energize (safety contacts
will open if one or both of the input to their initial status before the relay open) and the ‘ON’ LED will flash. As
contacts are opened. Both the input outputs can be reactivated. output S13 has an internal current limit
contacts must be opened and reclosed of 70 mA, the RT9 will not be over-
before the relay can be reset. loaded when the mat/contact strip is
activated or a short-circuit is detected.

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4. DUAL CHANNEL, 1 NO from +24V,
1 NO from 0V
A short-circuit between inputs S14 and Relay functions as option 2, but a short-
S34 can only be supervised if the device circuit, in this case between inputs S14
connected to the inputs has short-cir-

Reset connections - RT9 Manual supervised reset

The manual supervised reset contact connected to input X1 must be closed and
opened in order to activate the relay outputs.

Automatic reset
Automatic reset is selected when A1(+), X1 and X4 are linked. The relay outputs are
then activated at the same time as the inputs.

Testing external contactor status

Contactors, relays and valves can be supervised by connecting ‘test’ contacts bet-
ween A1(+) and X1. Both manual supervised and automatic reset can be used.

Output connections - RT9

Relay outputs Information outputs

The RT9 has two (2 NO) safety outputs. The RT9 has a single changeover con-
tact information relay output.The relay
In order to protect the output contacts output Y14 is connected internally to 0V
it is recommended that loads (inductive) and 24V in the following way:
are suppressed by fitting correctly cho- – – Y14 is internally closed to 0V when
sen VDR’s, diodes etc. Diodes are the the RT9 is not reset.
best arc suppressors, but will increase – – Y14 is internally closed to +24V when
the switch off time of the load. the relay is reset.

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Technical data – RT9
Article number LED indication
RT9 24 VDC 2TLA010029R0000 Supply voltage OK, the LED is on.
On
Colour Grey Flashing light in case of under-volta-
Weight 210 g ge, overload or current limiting
In1    In2  Indicates that the input conditions
Supply
Voltage (A1-A2) 24 VDC ±20% are fulfilled.
   1      2 Indicates that the output relays have
Power consumption
Nominal voltage 2 W been activated.

Connection S13 Short-circuit protected voltage Mounting

Rail 35 mm DIN rail
output
70 mA ± 10% current limitation. Is Connection blocks
(detachable)
used for the inputs S14, S34 and Maximum screw torque 1 Nm
S44. Maximum connection area:
Input currents Solid conductors 1x4 mm2 / 2x1.5 mm2 / 12AWG
(at nominal supply voltage) Conductor with socket contact 1x2.5 mm2 / 2x1 mm2
S14 (+) input 30 mA Protection class
S24 (0V) input 20 mA Enclosure IP40 IEC 60529
S34 (+) input 20 mA Connection blocks IP20 IEC 60529
S44 (+) input 25 mA
Operating temperature range -10°C to + 55°C (with no icing or
Reset input X1
Supply for reset input + 24 VDC condensation)
Reset current 300 mA current pulse at contact Operating humidity range 35% to 85%
closure, then 30 mA Impulse withstand Voltage 2.5kV
Minimum contact closure time
Pollution degree 2
for reset 80 ms 6
Minimum contact closure time Performance (max.) PL e/Cat. 4
(at low limit voltage -20%) 100 ms The relays must be cycled at least (EN ISO 13849-1:2008)

Maximum external connection once a year. SIL 3 (EN 62061:2005)PFHD 9.55E-09

cable resistance at a nominal Conformity 2006/42/EC, 2006/95/EC,
voltage for
S14, S24, S34 300 Ohm 2004/108/EC EN 62061:2005
S44, X1 150 Ohm EN ISO 13849-1:2008
Response time
At Power on <100 ms
When activating (input-output) <20 ms
When deactivating (input–output) <20 ms
At Power Loss <80 ms
Relay outputs
NO 2
Maximum switching capacity
Resistive load AC 6A/250 VAC/1500 VA
Inductive load AC AC15 240 VAC 2A
Resistive load DC 6A/24 VDC/150 W
Inductive load DC DC13 24 VDC 1A
Max. total switching capacity: 8A distributed on all contacts
Minimum load 10 mA/10V (if load on contact has
not exceeded 100 mA)
Contact material Ag+Au flash
Fuses output (External) 5A gL/gG
Conditional short-circuit current
(1 kA) 6A gG
Mechanical life 107 operations Connector blocks are detachable
(without cables having to be disconnected)
Relay information output Y14
(Changeover contacts)
-(0V) Indicates that RT9 is not reset.
+(24V) Indicates that RT9 is reset.
Maximum load of Y14 250 mA
Short-circuit protection for
information output Internal automatic fuse

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