AS-516P-00216-point safety DC output module (Safety VDC Output Module)
May 30, 2026

AS-516P-00216-point safety DC output module (Safety VDC Output Module)

Product Description AS-516P-002 is a safety discrete output module of the Modicon Compact series PLC under Schneider Electric. It is used to drive 24VDC actuators and has channel-level diagnosis and safety isolation capabilities. It is suitable for industrial scenarios requiring safety control.

Description

Product parameters

Model: AS-516P-002

Manufacturer: Schneider Electric (Schneider Electric)

Series: Modicon Compact (Classic Medium-sized PLC)

Number of output points: 16 discrete outputs

Output type: Positive logic (source type), Safety VDC

Load voltage: 19.2–30 VDC (rated 24 VDC)

Maximum output voltage: 34 VDC

Single-channel maximum current: ≤ 0.65 A

Maximum current per group: ≤ 10.04 A

Surge current: 2 A / 10 ms

Response time: ≤ 20 ms (on / off)

Leakage current: ≤ 0.5 mA @ 30 VDC

Isolation strength: Channel - Bus 1500 Vrms/1 min; Group - Bus 1500 Vrms/1 min

Power consumption: 1.9 W + 0.65×I² (I = Load current)

Operating temperature: 0 ℃ to +60 ℃

Storage temperature: -40 ℃ to +85 ℃

Humidity: 5%–80% (no condensation)

Certifications: CE, UL, CSA Product Specifications

Structure: Standard 1 slot, metal casing, plug-in installation

Protection functions: Overload, overvoltage, short circuit, overheating, channel fault self-check

Diagnostic indications: Channel fault, overload, power failure, system failure LED indication

Interfaces: Special backplane connector, plug-and-play

Protection level: IP20 (anti-object intrusion)

Related fuse: 10 A Series

It belongs to the Schneider Modicon Compact series (a classic medium-sized PLC, emphasizing high reliability and safety control, suitable for medium-scale automation systems). Characteristics

Safety output design: Channel-level electrical isolation (1500 Vrms), complete safety diagnostics, meeting industrial safety control requirements.

16-point high-density output: Single module with 16 24VDC source-type outputs, suitable for loads such as solenoids, relays, and indicator lights.

Comprehensive protection and diagnostics: Overload / overvoltage / short circuit / overheating protection, fault LED indication, quick channel fault location.

Wide voltage stable drive: 19.2–30 VDC wide voltage range adaptation, suitable for industrial 24V power supply fluctuations.

High-reliability industrial design: 0–60 ℃ wide temperature operation, metal casing anti-interference, suitable for harsh industrial environments.

Seamless compatibility with Compact rack: Standard 1-slot, fully compatible with Modicon Compact series CPUs / power supplies.

Applications

Provide 16 safety-type 24VDC discrete outputs for the Modicon Compact PLC system, driving on-site actuators.

Build safety-level automated control loops, suitable for control scenarios requiring fault diagnosis and safety isolation.

Replace old non-safety output modules, upgrade system safety level, reduce the risk of fault shutdown.

Application fields

Manufacturing: Automotive welding / painting lines, machine safety control, packaging machinery, electronic assembly lines.

Process industry: Chemical safety interlocks, valve control, food and beverage production lines, pharmaceutical equipment.

General automation: Warehouse logistics equipment, textile machinery, HVAC, building safety control systems.


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