The Schneider Electric ABE7S16S2B0E is a Modicon ABE7 solid state output relay sub-base — a 16-channel interface that sits between a PLC and field devices like solenoids, contactors, or indicator lights. Each channel on the preactuator end switches up to 0.5 A at 24 V DC, and the common rail handles up to 8 A total. Response time is under 0.1 ms from state 0 to 1, so it keeps up with fast machine cycles without relay bounce.
The removable spring terminals accept 0.14 to 2.5 mm² solid or flexible wire — strip length 8 mm. At 206 mm wide, it takes up about 12 DIN spaces; plan the panel layout accordingly.
Protection and fault handling
Built-in overload and short-circuit protection: an internal 2 A 5x20 mm fast-blow fuse on the PLC end, plus an adjustable external fuse on the preactuator end. Fault indication is included, so you can wire it back to the PLC for diagnostics. Maximum circuit breaker threshold is 0.75 A — size the branch protection to that.