CONTEC RRY-16CX-USB Reed Relay Contact Output USB I/O Unit
16-channel USB reed relay output unit with independent common terminals and contact ratings up to 2 A at 125 VAC or 2 A at 30 VDC per channel.
16-Channel Reed Relay Output via USB
The CONTEC RRY-16CX-USB is a USB digital output unit providing 16 independent common reed relay contact outputs for PC-based equipment control, switching, automation, and test systems.
Each relay channel has an independent common terminal, allowing different external power supplies to be used across individual channels. The relay contacts support loads up to 2 A at 125 VAC or 2 A at 30 VDC per channel.16 Relay OutputsIndependent common reed relay contact outputs
2 A / 125 VACMaximum rated AC contact capacity per channel
2 A / 30 VDCMaximum rated DC contact capacity per channel
USB 2.0 / 1.1External relay switching without an internal PCI Express card
16 Independent Relay Outputs
Provides 16 reed relay contact outputs with an independent common terminal for each channel.
High-Capacity Contact Rating
Supports loads up to 2 A at 125 VAC or 2 A at 30 VDC per channel.
Independent Common Terminals
Each output channel has its own common terminal, allowing different external power supplies to be used across channels.
USB Connectivity
Connects to a PC through USB 2.0 / USB 1.1 for external relay control without installing an internal expansion card.
Reed Relay Switching
Uses 1a make-contact reed relays for direct switching of external circuits and equipment.
37-Pin D-SUB Connector
Provides a 37-pin D-SUB interface compatible with related CONTEC PCI and PCI Express relay-output products.
USB Hub Function
Built-in USB hub functionality supports expansion of USB-based PC-HELPER systems.
Windows / Linux Support
CONTEC provides digital I/O drivers and development resources for supported Windows and Linux environments.
Equipment Control
USB-based relay switching of external devices, circuits, and industrial equipment.
Automated Test Systems
Relay switching for PC-controlled production, functional, and laboratory test systems.
Signal Switching
Independent contact switching between test equipment and connected devices.
Factory Automation
PC-controlled relay outputs for automated production and control equipment.
Multi-Power-Supply Systems
Independent common terminals allow individual relay channels to use different external power supplies.
External USB I/O Expansion
Adds relay output capability to PCs where an internal PCI Express expansion slot is unavailable or undesirable.
| Model | RRY-16CX-USB |
|---|---|
| Series | PC-HELPER USB X Series |
| Bus Interface | USB 2.0 / USB 1.1 |
| USB Transfer Rate | 12 Mbps Full-Speed / 480 Mbps High-Speed |
| Output Type | Reed relay, 1a make contact |
| Output Channels | 16 channels, independent common |
| Maximum Rated Capacity | 2 A at 125 VAC / 2 A at 30 VDC per channel |
| Maximum Permitted Voltage | 125 V max. |
| Maximum Carry Current | 2 A max. |
| Contact Resistance | 30 mΩ or less, initial state |
| Operating Time | Within 7 ms |
| Recovery Time | Within 6 ms |
| Mechanical Life Expectancy | 20,000,000 operations minimum |
| Electrical Life Expectancy | 100,000 operations minimum |
| Connector | 37-pin D-SUB female |
| Power Supply | Self-powered |
| Current Consumption | 5 VDC, 600 mA max. |
| Dielectric Strength | 250 Vrms |
| Maximum Simultaneous Units | 127 units |
| Signal Extension Distance | Approx. 50 m, depending on wiring environment |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing |
| Dimensions | 180 × 140 × 34 mm, excluding protrusions |
| Weight | 400 g, excluding USB cable and attachments |
| Standards | VCCI Class A / FCC Class A / CE / UKCA |
USB and PCI Express Relay Output Options
| Model | Interface | Relay Outputs | Maximum Contact Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| RRY-16CX-USB | USB 2.0 / USB 1.1 | 16 independent common | 2 A at 125 VAC / 2 A at 30 VDC |
| RRY-16C-PE | PCI Express x1 | 16 independent common | 2 A at 125 VAC / 2 A at 30 VDC |
