{"product_id":"emerson-a6500-rc-system-relay-card","title":"Emerson A6500-RC System Relay Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmerson A6500-RC\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eA6500-RC\u003c\/strong\u003e System Relay Card, operates as a dedicated hardware component for interlock alarms and status control execution within AMS 6500 ATG Machinery Protection Systems. Installed as a 10TE-wide module in the A6500-SR rack, this 16-channel card executes binary logic combinations to deliver hardware trip functionality compliant with API 670 standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA6500-RC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.85 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10TE Width (A6500-SR Rack Slot Form Factor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 deg C to +65 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack Backplane Powered (AMS 6500 ATG Bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Independent Relay Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLogic Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66 System Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLogic Networks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Programmable Logical Networks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPI 670 Machinery Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAMS 6500 ATG System Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCold Junction Compensation \u0026amp; Loop Isolation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmerson A6500-RC\u003c\/strong\u003e integrates channel-to-channel isolation and galvanic separation barriers across its 16 relay contacts to isolate external trip circuits from internal rack logic buses. By maintaining distinct physical separation between safety interlock loops and backplane communications, the module prevents transient voltage spikes and ground loops from disrupting critical machine protection functions. The relay card supports stable control integration alongside 4-20 mA HART loop protocol field instruments and temperature monitoring channels utilizing cold junction compensation (CJC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the A6500-RC process complex interlock logic across its input channels?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The card evaluates 66 internal system inputs through 16 independent logical networks to trigger binary combinations across its 16 relay output channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Is the A6500-RC module compliant with API 670 requirements for machinery protection?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. When integrated into the A6500-SR rack within an AMS 6500 ATG architecture, it satisfies API 670 standards for machinery protection interlocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What rack space is required to install the A6500-RC module?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module occupies a standard 10TE-wide slot in the A6500-SR rack assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower down the targeted rack slot sector or confirm bypass interlocks are active prior to inserting the module into the A6500-SR rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign the top and bottom card guides of the 10TE module slot and slide the \u003cstrong\u003eA6500-RC\u003c\/strong\u003e in until backplane connectors mate completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten the front panel retaining screws to secure the card and establish low-impedance grounding contact with the rack frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute relay output field cables through isolated wire troughs separate from high-voltage AC lines to minimize inductive interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify relay contact wiring polarity and check overall shield termination continuity at the main cabinet earth ground bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Emerson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45353309700211,"sku":"A6500-RC","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/A6500-RC-20_1200x1200_aa6d43bf-c1ae-440b-b396-b0c82ef78d7f.jpg?v=1786591064","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/ar\/products\/emerson-a6500-rc-system-relay-card","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}