Panasonic is part of a large worldwide groupselling relays and associated switching products under different brand names in different territories.The conditions of use in some territories may differ from those customary in Europe. In particular there are often major differences in regard to national and international specifications, such as UL, CSA, VDE, SEV, EVE, SEMKO, etc. Thus, when considering contact loads as stated in this catalogue (e.g. 10 A, 30 VDC for the SP relay) its hould be understood that these values are not necessarily an absolute maximum but tested ratings. Mostly the stated value has been tested for a certain life expectancy as stated by the manufacturer or the respective test house. Thus, under different conditions, the stated “maximum” may, in practice, be safely exceeded.
contacts make contacts. Nominal Operating Current
The value current flow the coil when
nominal voltage impressed the coil
4.
4.
Nominal Power VA) Nominal
Voltage Nominal Current.
8.
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3.
In general, for relays with contact rating
of more, measure using the
voltage-drop method DC. Contact Symbols
Form contacts
(norm ally open contacts) ^
Form contacts
(norm ally closed contacts) 6
Form contacts
(changeover contacts)
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Form contacts are also called N. Drop-Out Voltage
As the voltage operated relay is
decreased, the value above which
all contacts must revert their
unoperated position.
Form contacts are also called N. The contact
resistance measured using the
voltage-drop method shown below.
6.). Maximum Switching Power
The upper limit power which can be
switched the contacts. Maximum Carrying Current
The maximum current which after closing
or prior opening, the contacts can
safely pass without being subject to
temperature rise excess their design
limit, the design limit other
temperature sensitive components the
relay (coil, springs, insulation, etc. Coil Resistance
This the resistance the coil DC
type relays for the temperature conditions
listed the catalog. Contact Resistance
This value the combined resistance of
the resistance when the contacts are
touching each other, the resistance the
terminals and contact spring.O.
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The measuring currents are designated.
3. Contact Forms
Denotes the contact mechanism and
number contacts the contact circuit.
contacts break contacts.
8. This
value usually excess the
maximum switching current.
5.
CONTACTS (secondary output)
1.
5. Coil Designation
Single side stable type
2. Maximum Switching Current
The maximum current which can safely
be switched the contacts.
7. Nominal Operating Power
The value power used the coil at
nominal voltage. (Note that for certain
types relays, the resistance may
be for temperatures other than the
standard 20°C 68°F. Short duration spikes of
a higher voltage may tolerable, but
this should not assumed without first
checking with the manufacturer. Care should be
taken not exceed this value. and DC
current maximums may differ. Pick-Up Voltage
As the voltage unoperated relay is
increased, the value below which all
contacts must function (transfer). Maximum Applied Voltage
The maximum voltage that can be
applied continuously the coil without
causing damage. This value is
the product switching voltage x
switching current, and will lower than
the maximum voltage and maximum
current product.
Form contacts are also called
changeover contacts transfer contacts.DEFINITION RELAY TERMINOLOGY
COIL (also referred primary input)
1. Maximum Switching Voltage
The maximum open circuit voltage which
can safely switched the contacts. Nominal Coil Voltage (Rated Coil
Voltage)
A single value (or narrow range) of
source voltage intended design be
applied the coil input.
AC and voltage maximums will differ
in most cases. Rated Switching Power
The design value watts (DC) volt
amperes (AC) which can safely be
switched the contacts.
Measured contact
R
Power
source
); Ammeter Voltmeter (
(AC DC)
): Variable resister
Test Currents
Rated Contact urrent Test urrent
Switching urrent (A) (mA)
1 more 1,000
The resistance can measured with
reasonable accuracy YHP 4328A
milliohmmeter.
2.)
6. For coils expressed
in watts; expressed volt amperes
