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24V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250V RMS galvanic isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Interference Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMC compliant to EN61326\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC to 4kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -20°C to +60°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -40°C to +80°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5% to 95% RH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35mm T-section DIN rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crimp ferrules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 2.5mm² 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