ALLEN-BRADLEY CU4

Safety Relays
Timing Control Units
CU4
Specifications
Description
The CU4 is an off-delay timing unit which can be operated
standalone or as an extension of a host relay. The timed outputs are
used in applications where power must be maintained for a fixed
duration after an input signal is received. For example, driving a
power to lock TLS2-GD2 to maintain a guard door in the locked
position for a fixed duration after a stop button is pressed. Another
example would be maintaining the connection of a drive to a motor
until the braking function is achieved, and then dropping out a
contactor to remove power to the motor.
The inputs can be connected in either a single channel or dual
channel configuration. The inputs must remain closed during the
complete timing cycle. Opening the contacts before the timing cycle
completes causes the timer to be reset to zero.
The CU4 has a redundant structure with two independent safe timer
circuits. The outputs include two normally open safety delayed
outputs as well as one normally closed safety output. The safety
outputs have independent and redundant internal contacts to help
ensure the safety function. When used an extension of a host relay,
the normally closed contacts should be used in the feedback loop of
the host relay. If used in standalone application, the normally closed
contacts can be used to signal an auxiliary device or PLC.
A typical operation starts with power applied to A1/A2 and the
input circuits open.
1. Close the B11/B12 and B21/B22 circuits.
a. The safety outputs (17/18 and 27/28) close immediately.
2. Open the B11/B12 or B21/B22 circuits.
a. The timing process starts.
b. The safety outputs (17/18 and 27/28) open after the time
expires.
3. Go to Step 1.
Features
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Category 3 per EN 954-1
Stop category 1
Timed off-delay 0.15s to 30s
2 Safety contacts
1 Auxiliary contact
1 Monitoring contact
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Standards
EN 954-1, ISO 13849-1, IEC/EN
60204-1, IEC 60947-5-1, ANSI
B11.19, AS4024.1
Category
Cat. 3 per EN 954-1 (ISO13849-1)
Approvals
C-Tick, CE marked for all
applicable directives, cULus and BG
Power Supply
24V AC/DC, 50/60 Hz
0.85 to 1.1 x rated voltage
Power Consumption
2.5W
Safety Inputs
1 N.C. or 2 N.C.
Input Simultaneity
Infinite
Outputs
2 N.O. Safety; 1 N.C. Auxiliary
➊ Output Utilization per IEC
60947-5-1 (Inductive)
B300 AC-15
5A/250V AC, 5A/125V AC
N300 DC-13
3A/24V DC
Timed Off-Delay
0.15 to 30s
Fuses Output External
6A Slow Blow or 10A Quick Blow
Min. Switched Current/Voltage
10mA/10V
Contact Material
Ag Sn O2/0.5µ Au
Response Time
30msec
Indication LEDs
Green = Power
Green =CH t1 Active
Green = CH t2 active
Impulse Withstand Voltage
2500V
Pollution Degree
2
Operating Temperature
-5°C to +55°C (+23°F to 131°F)
Humidity
90% RH
Enclosure Protection
IP40 (NEMA 1)
Terminal Protection
IP20
Maximum Conductor Size
0.2–4mm2 (24-12AWG)
Torque Settings—terminal
screws
0.4Nm (3.54lb²in)
Mounting
35mm DIN rail
Weight
165g (0.36lbs)
Electrical Life
220V AC/4A/880VA cosϕ=0.35
220V AC/1.7A/375VA cosϕ=0.6
30V DC/2A/60W
10V DC/0.01A/0.1W
100,000 operations
500,000 operations
1,000,000 operations
2,000,000 operations
Mechanical Life
2,000,000 operations
Vibration
10-55 Hz, 0.35mm
Shock
10g, 16ms, 100 shocks
➊ See Output Ratings on page 1-29 for details. Consult factory for ratings not
shown.
Safety Relays
Timing Control Units
CU4
Product Selection
Inputs
Safety Outputs
Auxiliary Outputs
1 N.C. or 2 N.C.
2 N.O.
1 N.C.
Timing Range
Catalogue Number
0.15 – 3s
440R-S23173
0.5 – 10s
440R-S23174
1.5 – 30s
440R-S23175
Dimensions—mm (inches) Block Diagram
22.5 (0.88)
A1
35
75.0 (2.95)
17
B11
17 27
27
B12
35
18 28
B21
28
36
B22
A2
110 (4.33)
K1
K2
36
18
Typical Wiring Diagrams
E-Stop
A1 S11 S12 S21 S22 S23 X2 13 23 33 43 53
L1 L2 L3
81
A1 B11 B21 17
27
35
A1
Aux Circuit
Aux Circuit
+24V DC
Solenoid
54
42
K1
MSR124RT
A2 PE
Y1 Y2 X5 X6 X1 14 24
34 44 54
M
82
A2
CU4
K2
A2
B12 B22 18
41
12
28
36
11
53
22
34
21
33
Reset
K1 K2
TLS2-GD2
Power to Lock
Ground
Dual Channel Wiring to CU4 Inputs
E-Stop
A1 S11 S12 S21 S22 S23 X2 13 23 33 43 53
L1 L2 L3
81
A1 B11 B21 17
27
35
A1
K1
MSR124RT
A2 PE
Y1 Y2 X5 X6 X1 14 24
34 44 54
82
A2
CU4
K2
M
A2
B12 B22 18
Solenoid
36
54
42
41
12
28
Aux Circuit
Aux Circuit
+24V DC
11
53
22
34
21
33
Reset
K1 K2
TLS2-GD2
Power to Lock
Ground
Single Channel Wiring to CU4 Inputs
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