{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"CP2E-N20DR-D","brand":"Omron","brandSlug":"omron","productSlug":"CP2E-N20DR-D","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/omron/CP2E-N20DR-D","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/CP2E-N20DR-D","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Omron CP2E Series I/O module, 12 digital inputs, 8 relay outputs, 24 VDC supply, DIN rail mount, screw terminal.","salesMarkdown":"The Omron CP2E-N20DR-D is a CP2E series I/O module providing 12 digital inputs and 8 relay outputs, supplied at 24 VDC. It mounts on DIN rail with screw terminals and operates from -20°C to 60°C. This is the relay-output variant for switching higher-current loads directly—up to the relay’s rated capacity—without external interposing relays. ## Relay vs transistor: picking the right output type The CP2E-N20DR-D uses relay outputs; its sibling CP2E-N20DT1-D uses solid-state (transistor) outputs. Same 12 + 8 I/O count, same footprint, same screw terminals on the input side. The relay outputs handle inductive, higher-current, or AC loads directly—think contactors, solenoids, small motors. The transistor version switches faster (no mechanical bounce) and lasts longer in high-cycle applications, but drives only DC loads within its current rating. If your panel was specified around CP2E-N20DT1-D, physically swapping to CP2E-N20DR-D fits the rail and input wiring, but the output wiring—load type, voltage, suppression—must be revisited. Relay contacts need snubbing for inductive DC loads; transistor outputs need separate fusing and cannot switch AC.","metaTitle":"Omron CP2E-N20DR-D 12DI 8 Relay Output I/O Module, 24VDC","metaDescription":"Active CP2E I/O module: 12 digital inputs, 8 relay outputs, 24 VDC, DIN rail, screw terminals, -20 to 60°C. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)"],"specifications":{"Type":"Input, Output (I/O) Module","title":"CP2E-N20DR-D","Series":"CP2E","Package":"Box","description":"I/O MOD 12 DIGITAL 8 RELAY 24V","Mounting Type":"DIN Rail","lifecycle_stage":"current","Voltage - Supply":"24VDC","Termination Style":"Screw Terminal","Operating Temperature":"-20°C~60°C","Number of Inputs and Type":"12 - Digital","Number of Outputs and Type":"8 - Relay","For Use With/Related Products":"CP2E Series"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$207.00 – $532.52","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/f26bc97292c2e380f8be7b81c8f43225.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the type of the CP2E-N20DR-D?","answer":"It is an Input / Output (I/O) module, specifically a CP2E series digital I/O module with 12 inputs and 8 relay outputs."},{"question":"What is the series of the CP2E-N20DR-D?","answer":"It belongs to the Omron CP2E series."},{"question":"Will CP2E-N20DR-D drop into a panel specified for CP2E-N20DT1-D without rewiring?","answer":"Mechanically and on the input side, yes—same DIN rail footprint and screw terminals. However, the output wiring differs: CP2E-N20DR-D uses relay outputs that can switch AC or DC at higher currents but require snubbers for inductive loads, while CP2E-N20DT1-D uses transistor outputs for DC loads only and needs external fusing. A drop-in swap without rewiring the output side is not advisable unless the load and wiring match the relay output characteristics."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/omron/CP2E-N20DR-D","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/omron/CP2E-N20DR-D when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","indexable":true}}