OPCON TRIAC 8573A-6501 LOW LEAKAGE OUTPUT DEVICE

Description:

The OPCON TRIAC 8573A-6501 Low Leakage Output Device is used in industrial photoelectric sensing and control systems to provide optically isolated solid-state switching of AC loads. Commonly installed in machine control panels, conveyor systems, packaging equipment, material handling systems, and industrial automation equipment where reliable low-current AC output switching is required. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this device for output module replacement, control system repairs, preventive maintenance, and industrial automation retrofits.

Applications:

The OPCON TRIAC 8573A-6501 low leakage output device is commonly used in industrial automation environments including photoelectric sensor systems, packaging machinery, conveyor controls, manufacturing equipment, and OEM machine controls where isolated TRIAC switching provides dependable operation of low-current AC loads. Its low leakage characteristics make it well suited for applications requiring precise switching performance and compatibility with PLC-based control systems.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: OPCON
• Model / Part number: 8573A-6501
• Product type: TRIAC low leakage output device
• Output type: Optically isolated SPST normally open TRIAC
• Load voltage: 230 VAC
• Load current: 0.5 A maximum
• Input voltage: 8–20 VDC
• Input current: 9.5–20 mA
• Off-state leakage current: 1.5 mA maximum @ 120 VAC
• On-state voltage drop: 1.7 V maximum
• Peak surge current: 6 A
• Function: Isolated AC load switching
• Application environment: Industrial automation and photoelectric control systems

Common Replacements:

• OPCON 8572A-6501
• OPCON 8563A-6501
• OPCON 8530A-6501