
Riese Electronic – AR.9659.5000 – SAFE 4 Safety Relay (230 VAC, 4 Contacts)
The Riese Electronic AR.9659.5000, known as the SAFE 4 safety relay, is a compact and reliable emergency-stop and safety gate monitoring module operating at 230 VAC. This DIN-rail style, TÜV/UL-approved unit provides two separate safety channels (with cross-circuit integrity) and delivers three normally-open safety contacts plus one auxiliary contact to fulfill functional safety Category 4/PL e requirements. It’s ideal for demanding safety circuits in industrial machinery.
Key Features:
Model: AR.9659.5000 (SAFE 4)
Brand: Riese Electronic – part of their Automation & Safety range
Supply Voltage: 230 VAC 50–60 Hz (also UL-rated for 115 VAC)
Safety Outputs: 3 × NO safety contacts + 1 × NC auxiliary contact
Safety Rating: Category 4 / PL e per EN 954‑1 / ISO 13849; TÜV/UL certified
Reset Function: Automatic/manual via S33–S34; enabling channel interlock
Status Indicators: Power, channel 1 & 2, actuation LEDs
Power Consumption: ~3.6 VA @ 230 VAC; <50 ms ready-on, ~200 ms startup
Contact Ratings: 5 A @ 240 VAC resistive (AC‑15); 1 A @ 24 VDC (DC‑13)
Durability: Mechanical and electrical rated for ≥1200 VA switching; 6 A fast fuse protection
Operating Temp: –25 °C to +55 °C; IP20 housing
Mounting: DIN-rail (35 mm)