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The 5-95% humidity at 55 °C (non-condensing) is typical for industrial, but watch condensation if the panel is outdoors. ## Live with it: field service notes Diagnostic LEDs are straightforward: a green RUN, a red ERR, a red I/O for module-level faults, and one green LED per channel for channel diagnostics. That makes fault isolation quick without a software scan – channel LED out means that output isn't on. Off-state leakage is 1.5 mA at 120 V AC, up to 3 mA at 240 V AC. If your load is a contactor coil or a solid-state relay that needs near-zero current when off, you'll need a bleeder resistor or an interposing relay. Triacs leak – that's the physics. Response time for deactivation is under 1.011 ms (resistive load). For inductive loads, you'll see a slower turn-off due to the triac's turn-off characteristics. The datasheet doesn't publish that data, but plan for on the order of half a cycle. The module draws 79 mA at 3.3 V DC from the rack backplane. That's modest; you won't run out of backplane power with this in a typical X80 setup. ## Sourcing posture Compliance documentation includes 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive and 2014/30/EU EMC Directive. Those cover CE marking for the European market. No other certifications (UL, CSA, RCM) are listed in the specs, but the module carries the Modicon X80 pedigree – typically used in panels that go through full system certification.","metaTitle":"Schneider BMXDAO1605 16 Triac Output Module, 100-240V AC","metaDescription":"Schneider BMXDAO1605 Modicon X80 discrete output module, 16 triac outputs, 100-240V AC, 0.6A per channel. Active production. MTBF 1.8M hours. Fast-blow fuse required.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":[],"specifications":{"Directives":"2014/35/EU - low voltage directive 2014/30/EU - electromagnetic compatibility","Status LED":"1 LED (green) module operating (RUN) 1 LED per channel (green) channel diagnostic 1 LED (red) module error (ERR) 1 LED (red) module I/O","Inrush current":"20 A","Protection type":"1 external fuse fast blow","lifecycle_stage":"current","MTBF reliability":"1800000 H","Range of product":"Modicon X80","Shock resistance":"30 gn","Relative humidity":"5...95 % at 55 °C without condensation","Operating altitude":"0...2000 m 2000...5000 m with derating factor","Dielectric strength":"2830 V AC at 50/60 Hz 1 min","Discrete output type":"Triac","Maximum voltage drop":"10 MOhm 500 V DC","Protective treatment":"Standard version","Vibration resistance":"3 gn","Output current limits":"0.025...4.8 A","Discrete output number":"16","Discrete output current":"0.6 A","Discrete output voltage":"100...240 V AC","IP degree of protection":"IP20","Maximum leakage current":"1.5 mA at state 0 120 V AC 60 Hz 3 mA at state 0 240 V AC 60 Hz","Response time on output":"<= 1.011 ms resistive deactivation","Product or component type":"Discrete output module","Typical current consumption":"79 mA at 3.3 V DC","Maximum current per output common":"2.4 A","Ambient air temperature for storage":"-40...85 °C","Ambient air temperature for operation":"0...60 °C"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$240.03 – $616.00","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/7af824bd6d3eabe9286f840908df9d69.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/BMXDAO1605/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What are the key output ratings of the BMXDAO1605?","answer":"16 triac outputs, 0.6 A per channel at 100-240 V AC, with a per-common limit of 2.4 A. Requires an external fast-blow fuse."},{"question":"What compliance directives does the BMXDAO1605 meet?","answer":"It complies with 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive and 2014/30/EU EMC Directive for CE marking."},{"question":"What diagnostic indicators does the module have?","answer":"One green LED for RUN, one red for ERR, one red for I/O, and one green LED per channel for channel diagnostics."},{"question":"Will the BMXDAO1605 drop into a panel designed for BMXDAI1602?","answer":"No. BMXDAI1602 is a 24 V DC input module. These are different signal types and wiring; the BMXDAO1605 requires AC power and a fuse, and the field wiring is not compatible."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/BMXDAO1605","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/schneider/BMXDAO1605 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:21:01.794Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:21:01.794Z","indexable":true}}