Schneider Electric RMCL55BD Isolated Signal Converter

Description

RMCL55BD analog converter and what the part number covers

RMCL55BD belongs to the Harmony Analog range from Schneider Electric and is described in its datasheet as a voltage/current signal converter with an isolated supply and switchable output. It takes 0–20 mA, 4–20 mA, ±10 V DC or 0–10 V DC at the input and delivers 0–20 mA, 4–20 mA (load up to 500 Ω), ±10 V or 0–10 V (100 kΩ or more), switchable; the output form is switchable on the front of the module. The datasheet (dated 29 Jun 2026) shows it as discontinued on 29 Jun 2026, so availability has to be confirmed per order.

The supply is 24 V DC ± 20 %, isolated (isolated per the datasheet), and a green LED confirms power. The housing is the familiar DIN-rail enclosure with screw terminals on the top and bottom rows, designed for control cabinets rather than field mounting.

Because the converter changes the form of a signal rather than conditioning a specific sensor, it is usually selected after the receiving device is known. Seven Star LLC supplies RMCL55BD in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier, mainly for panel retrofits and spares.

RMCL55BD technical specifications

Parameter Specification
Manufacturer / part number Schneider Electric / RMCL55BD
Range Harmony Analog
Product type Voltage/current converter
Analog input Current 0–20 mA; Current 4–20 mA; Voltage ± 10 V DC; Voltage 0–10 V DC
Analog output Current 0–20 mA ≤ 500 Ohm switchable; Current 4–20 mA ≤ 500 Ohm switchable; Voltage ± 10 V ≥ 100 kOhm switchable; Voltage 0–10 V ≥ 100 kOhm switchable
Supply 24 V DC ± 20 %, isolated
Current consumption ≤ 70 mA for voltage output; ≤ 90 mA for current output
Output protection Reverse polarity protection on output; Short-circuit protection on output; Overvoltage protection on output (± 30 V)
Indicator LED (green) for power ON
Insulation voltage 2 kV
Surge withstand 0.5 kV during 1.2/50 µs conforming to IEC 61000-4-5
Mounting By screws (mounting plate); Clip-on (35 mm symmetrical DIN rail)
Terminal torque 0.6–1.1 N.m
Operating temperature 0–50 °C side by side; 0–60 °C with 2 cm spacing
Storage temperature -40–85 °C
Shock / vibration 50 gn for 11 ms conforming to IEC 60068-2-27; 5 gn (f= 10–100 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6
Reliability B10d = 20000; MTTFd = 21.6 years
Net weight 0.12 kg

Where RMCL55BD is used in Oman and the GCC

Converters like this appear in pump skids, ventilation plant, switchrooms, desalination utilities and older process panels across Oman, where a legacy instrument speaks a different signal standard from the new controller. The listed operating limit is 0–50 °C side by side or 0–60 °C with 2 cm spacing, which suits an air-conditioned electrical room but needs checking for sun-loaded outdoor cabinets in Muscat or inland sites.

Dust and humidity are managed by the enclosure around the module, not by the module itself; the datasheet lists pollution degree 2. Seven Star LLC typically supplies such converters for brownfield replacements, where matching the original wiring is more important than adding features.

Fitting RMCL55BD into a signal chain

Compare the three Harmony Analog converters seen together: RMCA61BD accepts AC/DC current up to 15 A, RMCL55BD converts between 0–20 mA, 4–20 mA and ±10 V / 0–10 V with selectable outputs, and RMCN22BD handles 4–20 mA and 0–10 V only with a non-isolated supply. Choosing among them comes down to the input quantity, whether the output must be switchable, and whether the 24 V DC supply needs to be isolated from the signal side.

RMCL55BD is one of these three, so confirm the input and output standards against the controller or recorder you are connecting before you order.

How the conversion behaves in service

The module reads the input, rescales it and drives the output stage. For RMCL55BD the datasheet states the following abnormal-state behaviour: a defined abnormal output when the input is lost; the datasheet tabulates the value for each selected output range. A receiving analog card should therefore be configured so that this level is read as a fault, not as a valid process value.

Output protection is stated as reverse-polarity, short-circuit and overvoltage protection on the output (overvoltage up to ±30 V). That helps when a long cable run is mis-wired during commissioning, but it does not replace proper loop wiring checks.

Use case in plain terms: translating one signal standard into another, for instance a 0–10 V drive reference into a 4–20 mA loop, or a bipolar ±10 V signal into a unipolar current.

Information to send with an RFQ

To quote correctly we need the following:

  • Exact part number RMCL55BD and quantity.
  • Input and output signal standards actually used in your loop.
  • Whether you need a like-for-like replacement or are open to the current successor offered by the manufacturer.
  • Delivery location in Oman or the GCC and the target date.

Family comparison: three Harmony Analog converters

Part number Input Output Supply
RMCA61BD AC/DC current 0–1.5 / 0–5 / 0–15 A 0–20 mA, 4–20 mA, 0–10 V by cabling 24 V DC, isolated
RMCL55BD (this page) 0–20 mA, 4–20 mA, ±10 V, 0–10 V Same four, switchable 24 V DC, isolated
RMCN22BD 4–20 mA, 0–10 V 4–20 mA, 0–10 V by cabling 24 V DC, non-isolated

Selection and ordering checklist for RMCL55BD

Before requesting a quotation, confirm these points:

  • Input signal type and range, including whether it is AC, DC or bipolar.
  • Required output form and whether the load stays within the stated limits (500 Ω maximum for current, 100 kΩ minimum for voltage).
  • Whether a isolated supply matches your 24 V DC distribution; the datasheet gives 24 V DC ± 20 %, isolated.
  • Rail space and spacing: the datasheet allows 0–50 °C side by side and 0–60 °C with 2 cm spacing.
  • Whether a discontinued part is acceptable or a current replacement should be quoted instead.

Installation, commissioning and maintenance

Mount the module on a 35 mm symmetrical rail or on a plate with screws. Tighten terminals within 0.6–1.1 N·m, and keep the signal wiring away from power cables; the datasheet quotes fast-transient immunity of 1 kV on the input and output and 2 kV on the supply.

During commissioning, apply a known input, measure the output with a calibrator, and also simulate a broken input wire to see how the receiving device reacts. For RMCL55BD the green LED only proves that supply is present, so it cannot show whether the signal path is healthy.

These modules have no user-serviceable parts. Keep one spare on the shelf where the loop is critical and record the wiring selection used, because a replacement has to be cabled in the same way.

Documents and quotation

The datasheet for RMCL55BD is attached to this page (document dated 29 Jun 2026); it marks the product as discontinued on 29 Jun 2026. Treat it as the reference for every figure above, and expect us to confirm stock or a current replacement before we quote.

Send the part number, quantity, required delivery point and any project reference through the quotation form or by email. Seven Star LLC is an independent industrial supplier based in Muscat, serving customers across Oman and the GCC, and we reply with availability and lead time for this exact part number.

Other Models in the Schneider Harmony Analog Range

Seven Star LLC supplies models from the Schneider Harmony Analog range in Oman and the GCC. Compare the related models below and request a quote for the one that matches your application.

ModelCategory
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Schneider Electric RMCN22BD Analog Converter 4-20 mAContactors & Overload RelaysView details
Datasheets & Documents
  • PDF Datasheet Schneider Electric RMCL55BD Datasheet Download
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About brand

Schneider Electric is the French group for energy management and industrial automation: low and medium voltage switchgear and circuit breakers, motor control, drives, PLCs, power monitoring, UPS systems and building management. Its history goes back to 1836, when the brothers Adolphe and Eugène Schneider took over the iron and steel works at Le Creusot in Burgundy. Over the 20th century the company left steel and heavy engineering and became an electrical group through acquisitions such as Merlin Gerin, Télémécanique, Square D and Modicon. Its head office is in Rueil-Malmaison near Paris, and its shares are listed on Euronext Paris.

Schneider Electric company profile

Origins 1836, Le Creusot, France: Adolphe and Eugène Schneider take over the Le Creusot foundry
Headquarters Rueil-Malmaison (Paris region), France
Ownership Public company listed on Euronext Paris
Key acquisitions Télémécanique (1988), Square D (1991), Merlin Gerin (1992), Modicon (1997), APC (2007), Invensys (2014); majority owner of AVEVA software
Brand names still in use Acti9, ComPacT and MasterPacT breakers, TeSys motor control, Altivar drives, Altistart soft starters, Modicon PLCs, Harmony control components, PowerLogic and Easergy protection and metering, APC UPS, EcoStruxure software platform
Product families Low voltage distribution, medium voltage switchgear and protection relays, motor control and drives, PLCs and HMIs, power meters, UPS and cooling, enclosures, building automation and energy software

Milestones

  • 1836: The Schneider brothers acquire the Le Creusot works; the business grows in steel, locomotives and heavy engineering.
  • 1975: First investment in Merlin Gerin, a French maker of electrical distribution equipment.
  • 1988–1992: Télémécanique, Square D (USA) and Merlin Gerin join the group, making it an electrical specialist.
  • 1997: Modicon, the company behind the first programmable logic controller, joins the group.
  • 1999: The group takes the name Schneider Electric.
  • 2007 and 2014: APC (UPS and data centre power) and Invensys (process automation) are acquired.

Choosing Schneider Electric breakers and motor control

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Where Schneider Electric products are used

In Oman and the GCC, Schneider Electric equipment is found in main and sub-main switchboards of commercial and residential buildings, motor control centres in water, oil and gas and industrial plants, substations protected by Sepam and Easergy relays, data centres powered by Galaxy and APC UPS systems, and buildings controlled by EcoStruxure Building Operation.

APC by Schneider Electric: UPS and critical power

Since 2007, APC has been part of Schneider Electric and is now its product brand for uninterruptible power supplies, replacement batteries, battery packs, network management cards and rack power distribution. Our APC catalogue covers Smart-UPS line-interactive and on-line models, Easy UPS On-Line, the modular Symmetra LX, RM and PX ranges, Silcon three-phase systems and their spare part kits, and the RBC cartridges that keep them running. Schneider Electric breakers, drives and PLCs can be quoted together with APC UPS systems in one request.

Schneider Electric products we list

Family Examples
Circuit breakers Acti9 iC60N, C120N, NSX100F, NSX250N, NSX630, EasyPact EZC, MasterPacT MTZ1, MasterPacT NW
Motor control TeSys Deca LC1D, TeSys F, LRD overload relay, GV2ME08, Altistart 22, Altistart 480
Drives Altivar 12, Altivar 320, ATV340, Altivar Process 630, ATV930, Lexium 32 servo
PLCs, HMIs and relays Modicon M221, M241, M580 BMEP582040, Zelio Logic, Magelis HMISTU655
Protection, metering and power Sepam series 20, Easergy P3U30, MiCOM P139, PM5560, iEM3255, Galaxy VS UPS

Ordering Schneider Electric products: what we need

Send the commercial reference from the label (for example LC1D18M7 or ATV320U22N4C). For breakers, confirm the rated current, number of poles, breaking capacity and trip unit. For contactors, give the coil voltage. For drives, give the motor power and supply voltage. APC products are listed on their own brand page.

Facts checked against Schneider Electric's published company history, October 2026.

FAQ

Questions about the Schneider Electric RMCL55BD Isolated Signal

Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.

01What does RMCL55BD do?
It converts an analog signal to another standard: 0–20 mA, 4–20 mA, ±10 V DC or 0–10 V DC in, 0–20 mA, 4–20 mA (load up to 500 Ω), ±10 V or 0–10 V (100 kΩ or more), switchable out. It is a Harmony Analog module for DIN-rail mounting.
02What supply does RMCL55BD need?
The datasheet gives 24 V DC ± 20 %, isolated. Current draw is ≤ 70 mA for voltage output; ≤ 90 mA for current output, depending on whether the output is voltage or current.
03Is RMCL55BD still available?
The datasheet shows it as discontinued on 29 Jun 2026, so we confirm stock before quoting.
04What temperature range applies to RMCL55BD?
Operation is stated as 0–50 °C side by side or 0–60 °C with 2 cm spacing; storage is −40 to 85 °C.
05Where does RMCL55BD mount?
On a 35 mm DIN rail by clip, or on a mounting plate by screws; terminals take 0.6–1.1 N·m.