Automation Controls Catalog
(10A and 80A types)
*20A type: only UL (Recognized)
200A type has been added.
High Capacity of Max.
1,000 V DC Cut-off Possible
FEATURES
Protective construction:Sealed capsule type
10A PC board type
10A TM type
20A TM type
200A type
80A type
300A type
1. High-voltage, high-current control
capable
1,000V DC switching has been achieved
thanks to a sealed construction with
mixed hydrogen gas and the magnetic
arc motion through use of a permanent
magnet.
2. Compact & Low Operating Sound
By using a capsule contact mechanism
that is enclosed with hydrogen gas,
highcapacity cutoff is possible even with
a tiny contact gap. There is little operating
sound, which does not change even
when large currents are cut off.
3. Arc space unnecessary
The enclosure box can be made smaller
thanks to an arc-space-free construction
from which the arc will not get out.
4. Safety
Since the contacts are enclosed in a
sealed capsule structure, the arc will not
get out, which ensures safety.
5. High contact reliability
The contact part is hermetically sealed
with H2 mixed gas, hence the contact
resistance remains stable regardless of
the ambient conditions.
6. Mounting direction is not specified
EP RELAYS(AEP)
The weight of the movable parts is light,
and also the restoring force is large,
hence the relay is relatively unaffected by
gravity.
7. Wide selection of models available
Types include PC board type (10A),
TM type (10A and 20A), Lead wire type
(200A) and Connector type (80A and
300A).
8. Standard compliance
The 10A, 20A, 80A type is UL/C-UL
standard certified.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
1. Photovoltaic power generation
systems
2. Cogeneration systems
3. Construction machinery
4. Welding equipment
5. Battery charge and discharge
control
6. AGV (Automatic guided vehicle)
(Unmanned transport carts)
7. Inverter control
8. Elevator, etc.
ORDERING INFORMATION
AEP
0
Contact arrangement
1:1 Form A
3:1 Form A PC board type *1
5:1 Form A TM type *2
Contact capacity
1:10A
2:20A
7:200A
8:80A
9:300A
Nominal coil voltage(DC)
12:12V
24:24V
48:48V *1
X0:100V *1
Notes: *1. 10A type only
*2. 10A and 20A types only
10A and 80A types are UL/C-UL recognized. 20A type is UL recognized.
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TYPES
Type
10A PC board type
10A TM type
20A TM type
80A Connector type*1
200A Lead wire type*2
300A Connector type*1
10A PC board type
10A TM type
20A TM type
80A Connector type*1
200A Lead wire type*2
300A Connector type*1
10A PC board type
10A TM type
10A PC board type
10A TM type
Nominal coil voltage
Contact arrangement
Part No.
AEP31012
AEP51012
AEP52012
AEP18012
AEP17012
AEP19012
AEP31024
AEP51024
AEP52024
AEP18024
AEP17024
AEP19024
AEP31048
AEP51048
AEP310X0
AEP510X0
12V DC
1 Form A
24V DC
48V DC
100V DC
Standard packing: 10A: Carton: 25 pcs.; Case: 100 pcs.
20A: Carton: 25 pcs.; Case: 50 pcs.
80A: Carton: 1 pc.; Case: 20 pcs.
200A: Carton: 1 pc.; Case: 10 pcs.
300A: Carton: 1 pc.; Case: 5 pcs.
Notes: *1. One female connector lead wire for connecting is packaged with the 80A and 300A connector types.
-Specifications: Housing: Yazaki 7283-1020 (light gray); Lead wire: 0.5 mm2 dia. and 300±10 mm 11.811± .394 inch length
Lead wire coating color: Pin No. 1: white; Pin No. 2: green
*2. Two dedicated M6 bolts is packaged with the 200A type.
RATING
1.Coil data
• Operating characteristics such as ‘Operate voltage’ and ‘Release voltage’ are influenced by mounting conditions, ambient temperature, etc.
Therefore, please use the relay within ± 5% of rated coil voltage.
• ‘Initial’ means the condition of products at the time of delivery.
Type
Nominal coil voltage
Pick-up voltage
(at 20°C 68°F)
10A
20A
80A
12V DC
200A
300A
75%V or less of
nominal voltage
(Initial)
10A
20A
80A
24V DC
200A
300A
10A
48V DC
10A
100V DC
Drop-out voltage
(at 20°C 68°F)
8.3%V or more of
nominal voltage
(Initial)
4.17%V or more of
nominal voltage
(Initial)
8.3%V or more of
nominal voltage
(Initial)
8.3%V or more of
nominal voltage
(Initial)
16.7%V or more
of nominal voltage
(Initial)
8.3%V or more of
nominal voltage
(Initial)
4.17%V or more of
nominal voltage
(Initial)
8.3%V or more of
nominal voltage
(Initial)
8.3%V or more of
nominal voltage
(Initial)
16.7%V or more of
nominal voltage
(Initial)
Nominal coil current
[±10%] (at 20°C
68°F)
Nominal operating power
(Nominal voltage applied to
the coil, at 20°C 68°F)
0.103A
1.24W
0.327A
3.9W
0.353A
4.2W
0.5A
6W
3.3A
When input: 40 W max.
(0.1 sec. from time of input)
When retained: 4 W max.
0.052A
1.24W
0.163A
3.9W
0.176A
4.2W
0.25A
6W
1.85A
When input: 45 W max.
(0.1 sec. from time of input)
When retained: 4 W max.
0.026A
8.3%V or more of
nominal voltage
(Initial)
0.012A
Max. applied voltage
133%V of
nominal voltage
1.24W
Notes: 1. When using a DC power supply, use one that provides a current capacity leeway of at least 150% of the nominal coil current.
2. The 300A type has a built-in coil current switching circuit. After the nominal coil voltage is applied, it automatically switches in approximately 0.1 seconds.
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2. Specifications
Characteristics
Item
Contact arrangement
Nominal switching capacity
(Resistive load)
Max. contact allowance voltage
Short term current
(Diameter of connection
harness)
Rating
Max. cut-off current
Overload cut-off rating
Reverse cut-off rating
Min. switching capacity
Contact voltage drop (Initial)
Insulation resistance (Initial)
Between open
Breakdown
contacts
voltage
Between contact
(Initial)
and coil
Electrical
characteristics
200A type
300A type
10A 400V DC
20A 400V DC
80A 400V DC
200A 400V DC
300A 400V DC
15A 3min (2mm2) 30A
30s (2mm2)
40A 10min (3mm2)
60A 1min (3mm2)
300A 15min (60mm2)
400A 10min
(100mm2)
1,000V DC
120A 15min (15mm2)
2,000A 350V DC
2,500A 300V DC
800A 300V DC
(1 cycle)*2
(3 cycles)*3
(1 cycle)*2
60A 400V DC
120A 400V DC
30A 400V DC
600A 400V DC
—
(Min. 50 cycles)*2
(Min. 50 cycles)*2
(Min. 50 cycles)*2
(Min. 300 cycles)
–20A 200V DC
–80A 200V DC
–200A 200V DC
–300A 200V DC
–20A 200V DC
(Min. 100 cycles)*2
(Min. 1,000 cycles)*2 (Min. 1,000 cycles)*2
(Min. 100 cycles)
(Min. 10 cycles)*2
1A 6V DC
1A 12V DC
1A 12V DC
1A 12V DC
1A 24V DC
Max. 0.5V
Max. 0.2V
Max. 0.067V
Max. 0.1V
Max. 0.06V
(When carrying
(By voltage drop 6V
(By voltage drop 6V
(When carrying
(When carrying
current is 10A)
DC 20A)
DC 20A)
current is 200A)
current is 300A)
Min. 100MΩ (at 1,000V DC) Measurement at same location as “Breakdown voltage” section.
—
—
2,500 Vrms for 1min. (Detection current: 10mA)
2,500 Vrms for 1min. (Detection current: 10mA)
Release time (at 20°C 68°F)
Max. 30ms
(After the nominal operation voltage stops, without diode)
Shock
resistance
—
Functional
Destructive
Functional
Destructive
Mechanical
Conditions
Specifications
80A type
1 Form A
Operate time (at 20°C 68°F)
Vibration
resistance
Expected life
20A type
Max. 50ms
(Nominal voltage applied to the coil, excluding contact bounce time)
Coil holding voltage*5
Mechanical
characteristics
10A type
Electrical*4
(Resistive load)
Conditions for operation,
transport and storage*1
Unit weight
Min. 105
Max. 30ms
(Nominal voltage
applied to the coil,
excluding contact
bounce time)
Max. 10ms
(After the nominal
operation voltage
stops)
50 to 100%
50 to 100%
(Automatic switching)
(at 80°C 176°F)
(at 80°C 176°F)
10A, 20A (ON), 80A (ON), 200A (ON) and 300A (ON) types:
Min. 196 m/s2 (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11 ms; detection time: 10µs)
20A (OFF), 80A (OFF), 200A (OFF) and 300A (OFF) types:
Min. 98 m/s2 (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11 ms; detection time: 10µs)
Min. 490 m/s2 (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 6 ms)
10 to 200Hz, acceleration 43m/s2 constant (Detection time: 10µs)
10 to 200Hz, acceleration 43m/s2 constant (3 directions, each 4 hours)
Min. 2×105
—
200A 400V DC
20A 400V DC
Min. 3×103 *2
10A 400V DC
300A 400V DC
Min. 3×103 *2
80A 400V DC
(Switching frequency:
Min. 7.5×104 *2
Min. 103
Min. 103 *2
20 times/min)
10A 1,000V DC
(Switching frequency:
(Switching frequency:
(Switching frequency:
60A 1,000V DC
Min. 103 *2
Min. 103 *2
20 times/min)
6 times/min)
(Switching frequency:
20 times/min)
(Switching frequency:
6 times/min)
6 times/min)
Ambient temperature: –40°C to +80°C –40°F to +176°F (Storage: Max. +85°C +185°F),
Humidity: 5 to 85% R.H. (Not freezing and condensing at low temperature)
Approx. 180 g
Approx. 400 g
Approx. 600 g
Approx. 750 g
Approx. 80 g 2.820oz
6.349oz
14.11oz
21.16oz
26.46oz
Notes: *1. The upper limit of the ambient temperature is the maximum temperature that can satisfy the coil temperature rise value.
Refer to Usage, transport and storage conditions in NOTES.
*2. Conditions: Varistor used for coil surge absorption. Note: if a diode is used the life will be lower.
*3. Condition: Switches rated number of 10 cycles each time there is a 2,500A cut-off.
*4. Please refer to the reference data on the following page for switching and cut-off at 400 V DC and higher.
*5. Coil holding voltage is the coil voltage after 100 ms following application of the nominal coil voltage.
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REFERENCE DATA
Note: The switching life curves are rough guides for when using over the nominal values. Be sure to conduct tests with the actual
device to verify your specifications.
(%)
Rate of change
Operate voltage
20
Release
voltage
20
ー10
ー40
40
60
80
Ambient
(°
temperature
C)
ー20
0
ー40
1.-(4) Ambient temperature characteristics
(200A type)
ー20
0
ー10
20
ー20
Release
voltage
Operate
voltage
Ambient
(℃)
temperature
ー40
40
60
80
Ambient
(℃)
temperature
ー20
ー30
ー40
ー40
ー10
30
Release
voltage
20
Operate
voltage
10
20
40
80
Operate time
Release
time
No. of operations(cycle)
300A type
400V DC resistive load
10A type
400V DC resistive load
80A type
400V DC resistive load
10
800V DC
100
1
100
Contact voltage(V)
1,000
only
20A Cut-off
above 20A Load:Resistive
800V DC
1,000
600V DC
1,000V DC
400V DC
10
1,000
10
Switching and cut-off
possible 20A or less
10,000
Cut-off only
above 10A Load:Resistive
10A
1
3.-(2) Switching life and cut-off curves
(20A type)
1,000
200A type
400V DC resistive load
600V DC
100
1,000V DC
400V DC
10
1
10
100
Contact current(A)
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400V DC resistive load
1
3.-(1) Switching life and cut-off curves
(10A type)
1,000
100
Contact voltage(V)
100
10
Release time
ー40
Switching and cut-off
possible 10A or less
10,000
10
Operate time
60
80
40
ー30
2.-(2) Max. value for switching capacity
(80A, 200A and 300A types)
1
10
1,000
ー20
ー50
1
Release
voltage
20
2.-(1) Max. value for switching capacity
(10A and 20A types)
40
60
ー40
Contact current(A)
ー30
0
ー30
100
ー10
Operate
voltage ー20
(%)
Rate of change
(%)
Rate of change
ー40
40
10
30
20
ー20
1.-(5) Ambient temperature characteristics
(300A type)
50
20
40
60
80
Ambient
(℃)
temperature
40
Tested sample:AEP19012, 3 pcs.
Tested sample:AEP17012, 3 pcs.
30
Ambient
(℃)
temperature
ー40
ー20
0
10
ー10
Release
voltage
ー30
20
20
Operate
voltage
ー20
30
Contact current(A)
10
0
Tested sample:AEP18012, 3 pcs.
40
No. of operations(cycle)
(%)
Rate of change
ー20
40
30
1.-(3) Ambient temperature characteristics
(80A type)
Tested sample:AEP52012, 3 pcs.
Tested sample:AEP31012, 3 pcs.
ー40
1.-(2) Ambient temperature characteristics
(20A type)
(%)
Rate of change
1.-(1) Ambient temperature characteristics
(10A type)
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3.-(4) Switching life and cut-off curves
(200A type)
Switching and cut-off possible 200A or less 200A Cut-off only
above 200A
Load:Resistive
10,000
800V DC
No. of operations(cycle)
No. of operations(cycle)
Switching and cut-off possible 80A or less 80A Cut-off only
above 80A
Load:Resistive
10,000
600V DC
1,000
1,000
600V DC
400V DC
1,000V DC
100
100
1,000V DC
10
1
10
100
Contact current(A)
Switching and cut-off 300A Cut-off only above 300A
possible 300A or less
Load:Resistive
10,000
600V DC
1,000
100
1,000
Contact current(A)
10
10,000
400V DC
800V DC
100
1,000V DC
10
11
1,000
4.-(1) Carrying performance curve
(10A and 20A type)
110
100
1,000
Contact current(A)
10,000
4.-(2) Carrying performance curve
(80A, 200A and 300A types)
105
105
104
Time(s)
Time(s)
300A type
104
20A type
(Electric cable
3mm2)
1,000
100
400V DC
800V DC
10
1
3.-(5) Switching life and cut-off curves
(300A type)
No. of operations(cycle)
3.-(3) Switching life and cut-off curves
(80A type)
10A type
(Electric cable
2mm2)
80A type
(Electric cable
15mm2)
(Electric cable
100mm2)
1,000
200A type
(Electric cable
60mm2)
100
10
10
1
10
1
100
1,000
Carrying current(A)
DIMENSIONS (mm)
10
100
1,000
Carrying current(A)
CAD The CAD data of the products with a “CAD” mark can be downloaded from our Website.
1. 10A PC board type
External dimensions
CAD
Schematic (Bottom view)
31.6
19.5
31.3
0.5
R2.3
2:Load input terminal(-)
1:Load input terminal(+)
(1)
Lead-free pre-solder
(Suー3Agー0.5Cu)
PC board pattern (Bottom view)
Mounting hole After doing through hole
2ー4.2dia.
plating 4ー2.45+0.1
0 dia.
9.5
16.5
General tolerance
Less than 10mm:±0.3
Min. 10mm
less than 50mm:±0.6
Min. 50mm:±1.0
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37.9
16.5±0.3
4.5
11±0.3
Coil input
terminal
62.4
55.9±0.3
45
2dia.
1.4
9.5±0.3
34
5:Coil
Load sides have polarities
(+)
and(-).
Max.4.5
3
2dia.
2-
6:Coil
5
19.6
55.9
8.6
Tolerance ±0.1
Notes:1.We recommend through hole
plating with land on both sides.
2.Be careful of the insulation
distance between land patterns
with regards to the circuit voltage
you will use.
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2. 10A TM type
External dimensions
CAD
1+
5:Coil
6:Coil
2-
Coil input terminal
#187 tab, 0.5t
Load sides have polarities
(+)
and(-).
14.1±0.3
31.6
37.9
11.3±0.3
1:Load input
terminal(+)
#187 tab, 0.5t
4.5±0.2dia.
66.8±0.3
55.9
45
19.6
8.6
Schematic (Top view)
2:Load input
terminal(-)
#187 tab, 0.5t
Panel cut-off
2ー4.2dia.
19.5
55.9
Max.45
31.7
5.7
0.4
Tolerance ±0.1
General tolerance
Less than 10mm:±0.3
Min. 10mm less than 50mm:±0.6
Min. 50mm:±1.0
3. 20A TM type
External dimensions
CAD
1-Load input
terminal(+)
#250 tab, 0.8t
78
64
Schematic (Bottom view)
1+
5:Coil
Coil terminal(no polarity)
#250 tab, 0.8t
6:Coil
2-
Panel cut-off
2ー6dia.
22.8
50
2‒6±0.2dia.
64
11.1
2-Load input
terminal(-)
#250 tab, 0.8t 9.2
19
40
22.5
Load sides have polarities
(+)
and(-).
5.8
37±1
Tolerance ±0.1
General tolerance
Less than 10mm:±0.3
Min. 10mm less than 50mm:±0.6
Min. 50mm:±1.0
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4. 80A Connector type
External dimensions
(width of bus bar)
CAD
57.9(ends of bus bar)
44.9(M5 bolt pitch)
(17.9)
Schematic (Top view)
2-
1+
8dia.(flat washer)
Coil
Coil
Load sides have polarities
Panel cut-off
1:Load input terminal(+)
2:Load input terminal
(-)
63.5±0.3
Connector Part No.:
7282‒1020(Yazaki)
*
M5 bolt
(M4)
63.5
2ー6dia.
10
7.3
(+)
and(-)
26
26±0.3
2 7
7.3
15.9
6dia.
*Accessories (included)
69
75
79
Color height 5.7
Tolerance ±0.1
300±10
(5)
12
0.5sq/White
45(connector position)
75.5
40
0.5sq/Green
Female connector(non-waterproof type),Yazaki 7283‒1020
General tolerance
Less than 10mm:±0.3
Min. 10mm less than 50mm:±0.6
Min. 50mm:±1.0
5. 200A Lead wire type
External dimensions
CAD
45
31±0.3
28.2
95
82±0.3
67
54
27
(2.1)
(2)
Schematic (Bottom view)
-
+
Coil
Coil
M6 female screw
Load sides have polarities
(+)
and(-).
2ー6
PC board pattern (Bottom view)
Coil connection
lead wire(no polarity)
note)Coil lead wire
sectional view:0.5mm2
82
*Accessories
200±20
2ー6dia.
31
Load input terminal(ー) Load input terminal(+)
Two hexagonal bolts(M6×12mm)
with flat washers are included.
0.5
Color height 5.7
86.4
75
Tolerance ±0.1
General tolerance
Less than 10mm:±0.3
Min. 10mm less than 50mm:±0.6
Min. 50mm:±1.0
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6. 300A Connector type
External dimensions
CAD
1:Load input
terminal(+)
Schematic (Top view)
1+
111
92
86
79±0.3
44
27
2-
6:Coil(GND)
5:Coil(V+)
Input and load sides have polarities
2:Load input
terminal(ー)
(+)
and(-).
63
60
47±0.3
27
Panel cut-off
47
3ー6dia.
6:Coil terminal(GND)
5:Coil terminal( V+)
M8 bolt
M8 Flange nut
3ー6dia.
(13)
Connector Part No.:
7282‒1020(Yazaki)
*
24.5
79
3
Tolerance ±0.1
39.3
48.7
61.7
73.4
74.7
*Accessories (included)
300±10
0.5sq/White(V+)
5.7
(5)
0.5sq/Green(GND)
Female connector(non-waterproof type),Yazaki 7283‒1020
General tolerance
Less than 10mm:±0.3
Min. 10mm less than 50mm:±0.6
Min. 50mm:±1.0
Min. 100mm:±1.6
SAFETY STANDARDS
Product name
10A
20A*
80A
File No.
E43149
(E43149)
E43149
UL/C-UL (Recognized)
Contact rating
10A 400V DC, 10A 277V AC Resistive
(20A 400V DC, 20A 277V AC Resistive)
80A 400V DC, 80A 277V AC Resistive
*20A type: only UL (Recognized)
NOTES
1. For cautions for use, please read
“GENERAL APPLICATION
GUIDELINES” on page B-1.
2. When installing the relay, always
use washers to prevent the screws
from loosening.
Tighten each screw within the rated
range given below. Exceeding the
maximum torque may result in breakage.
Mounting is possible in either direction.
3. The contacts of the relay are
5. Avoid mounting the relay in strong
polarized. Please follow instructions
magnetic fields (near a transformer or
in the connection schematic when
magnet) or close to an object that
connecting the contacts.
radiates heat.
We recommend installing a surge
6. Electrical life
protector varistor for the 10A, 20A, 80A
This relay is a DC high-voltage switch. In
and 200A types. Please note that when
its final breakdown mode, it may lose the
using a diode, the switching speed may
ability to provide the proper cut-off.
decrease and cause a reduction in cut-off
Therefore, do not exceed the indicated
performance. For the 300A type,
switching capacity and life. (Please treat
separate surge countermeasures are not
the relay as a product with limited life and
• M5 screw (20A, 80A, 200A and 300A
required, because it contains a built-in
replace it when necessary.)
main unit mounting section): 3 to 4N·m
surge absorbing element.
In the event that the relay loses cut-off
• M4 screw (10A PC board type main unit
ability, there is a possibility that burning
mounting section): 0.98 to 1.2N·m
• Recommend varistor; Amount of proof
may spread to surrounding parts, so
(10A TM type main unit mounting
energy: Min. 1 J
configure the layout so that the power is
section): 1.8 to 2.7N·m
• Varistor voltage: 1.5 to 3.0 times of
turned off within one second and from the
nominal voltage
Recommended securing torque on load
point of view of safety, consider installing
4. Do not use a relay if it has been
side terminals
a failsafe circuit in the device.
dropped.
• 80A/M5 bolt: 3.5 to 6.5 N·m
Also, in order to avoid increased contact
• 200A/M6 bolt: 6 to 8 N·m
resistance, do not operate when there is
• 300A/M8 bolt: 10 to 12 N·m
no switching load.
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7. Permeation life of internal gas
14. Main contact ratings in the ratings
This relay uses a hermetically encased
apply to when there is a resistive load.
contact (capsule contact) with gas inside.
If you are using an inductive load (L
The gas has a permeation life that is
load) such that L/R > 1 ms, add surge
affected by the temperature inside the
protection in parallel with the
capsule contact (ambient temperature +
inductive load. If this is not done, the
temperature rise due to flow of electrical
electrical life will decrease and cut-off
current). Therefore, please do not exceed
failure may occur.
the operation ambient and storage
In order to prevent contact welding
ambient temperatures given in the
when using a capacitive load (C load)
specifications.
such as a capacitor load, please make
8. Do not disassemble the relay.
the inrush current setting more than
Please note that disassembling the
two times that of the nominal current.
relay will invalidate the warranty.
Please contact us for more
information.
9. If the power is turned off and then
immediately on after applying the
15. Be careful that foreign matter and
oils and fats kind don’t stick to the
rated voltage (current) continuously to
the relay’s coil and contact, the
main terminal parts because it is likely
to cause terminal parts to give off
resistance of the coil will increase due
to a rise in the coil temperature. This
unusual heat. Also, please use the
causes the pick-up voltage to rise, and
following materials for connected
harnesses and bus bars.
possibly exceed the rated pick-up
voltage. In these circumstances, take
10A TM type:
measures such as reducing the load
#187, 0.5 mm board thickness
20A TM type:
current, limiting the duration of
current flow, and applying a coil
#250, 0.8 mm board thickness
tab terminal (JIS C289-1999 compliant,
voltage higher than the rated
flat type connection terminal)
operating voltage.
10. Pure DC current should be applied
to the coil. If it includes ripple, the
Harness nominal cross-sectional area
ripple factor should be less than 5%.
Load input terminal side;
However, check the actual circuit
10A TM type: min. 2.0 mm2
since the characteristics may be
20A TM type: min. 3.0 mm2
slightly different. The power supply
80A type: min. 15 mm2
waveform supplied to the coil should
200A type: min. 60 mm2
be rectangular. Also, the 300A type
300A type: min. 100 mm2
has a built-in dedicated drive circuit. It
Coil input terminal side; 10A and 20A TM
may not operate normally unless the
types: min. 0.3 mm2
rise time is 10 ms or less.
16. Use 40 to 70N or 50 to 80N of force
11. Don’t exceed maximum coil
as a guide to fasten the terminal
voltage. Exceeding maximum
connected to the 10A TM and 20A TM
types. Please use caution when
allowable coil voltage on continuous
basis will damage the relay and could
inserting or removing the terminal as
case failure.
the relay tab terminal may cause
If you will be using with a load
injuly. Also, unstable conductivity and
12. voltage that exceeds 400 V DC, please
abnormal terminal heating may occur;
therefore, please check that there is
be sure to verify operation on the
actual device, referring to the
no deformation of or foreign objects
switching life curves (reference data).
on the faston terminals (blade
You must absolutely avoid continual
receptacle) you will be connecting.
Use JIS C2809 (or IEC60760) certified
use in which the load current exceeds
products.
the rated value. This will cause
abnormal heating.
13. The rated control capacity and life
are given as general guides.
It is important to conduct sufficient tests
on the actual device, because contact
properties and working life will differ
considerably depending on the type of
load and conditions.
17. Place the PC board mount type
(10A PC board type) securely by hand
soldering after attaching it using M4
screw. Don’t submerge assembled
board in cleaning solvent or water.
Also, be careful not let flux overflow
up from the PC board or adhere to the
base of the relay.
Recommended hand soldering
conditions
• Soldering iron: 30 to 60 W
• Tip temperature: 400°C 752°F
• Solder time: within approx. 5 seconds
18. Make sure the power is turned off
when wiring.
19. Incorrect wiring may cause
unexpected malfunction and failure.
20. Regarding AC cutoff, although
there is no contact polarity, generally
it is thought that the electrical life will
shorten due to cutoff in the reverse
direction, compared to DC cutoff.
Confirm electrical life using actual
load. In the case of DC cut-off, please
note the contact polarity.
21. Lead-free solder (tin, silver and
copper) is used as pre-solder for the
terminals of the PC board mount type
(10A PC board type).
22. The warranted tensile strength of
the female connector lead wire used
for connection that comes with the
80A and 300A connector type when
attaching it to the relay body is 98N.
Avoid excessive tension as this is a
cause of broken wires and damage.
Also, insert the female connector
deeply and make sure the connection
is secure.
23. Condensation will occur during
sudden temperature changes in hot
and humid environments. Caution is
required, because condensation will
cause a decrease in the insulation
resistance between the terminals.
24. Please note that if the 80 A type is
used only with excessive load, the
contact resistance may possibly
increase.
Please refer to "the latest product specifications"
when designing your product.
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For cautions for use, please read “GUIDELINES FOR RELAY USAGE”.
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Precautions for Coil Input
Long term current carrying
Maximum allowable voltage and temperature rise
A circuit that will be carrying a current continuously for long periods
without relay switching operation. (circuits for emergency lamps, alarm
devices and error inspection that, for example, revert only during
malfunction and output warnings with form B contacts) Continuous,
long-term current to the coil will facilitate deterioration of coil insulation
and characteristics due to heating of the coil itself.
For circuits such as these, please use a magnetic-hold type latching
relay. If you need to use a single stable relay, use a sealed type relay
that is not easily affected by ambient conditions and make a failsafe
circuit design that considers the possibility of contact failure or
disconnection.
Proper usage requires that the rated coil voltage be impressed on the
coil. Note, however, that if a voltage greater than or equal to the
maximum continuous voltage is impressed on the coil, the coil may
burn or its layers short due to the temperature rise. Furthermore, do
not exceed the usable ambient temperature range listed in the catalog.
Operate voltage change due to coil temperature rise
(Hot start)
In DC relays, after continuous passage of current in the coil, if the
current is turned OFF, then immediately turned ON again, due to the
temperature rise in the coil, the pick-up voltage will become somewhat
higher. Also, it will be the same as using it in a higher temperature
atmosphere. The resistance/temperature relationship for copper wire
is about 0.4% for 1°C, and with this ratio the coil resistance increases.
That is, in order to operate of the relay, it is necessary that the voltage
be higher than the pick-up voltage and the pick-up voltage rises in
accordance with the increase in the resistance value. However, for
some polarized relays, this rate of change is considerably smaller.
DC Coil operating power
Steady state DC current should be applied to the coil. The wave form
should be rectangular. If it includes ripple, the ripple factor should be
less than 5%.
However, please check with the actual circuit since the electrical
characteristics may vary. The rated coil voltage should be applied to
the coil and the set/reset pulse time of latching type relay differs for
each relays, please refer to the relay's individual specifications.
Coil connection
When connecting coils of polarized relays, please check coil polarity
(+,-) at the internal connection diagram (Schematic). If any wrong
connection is made, it may cause unexpected malfunction, like
abnormal heat, fire and so on, and circuit do not work. Avoid
impressing voltages to the set coil and reset coil at the same time.
Ambient Environment
Dew condensation
Usage, Transport, and Storage Conditions
Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature drops
suddenly from a high temperature and humidity, or the relay is
suddenly transferred from a low ambient temperature to a high
temperature and humidity. Condensation causes the failures like
insulation deterioration, wire disconnection and rust etc.
Panasonic Corporation does not guarantee the failures caused
by condensation.
The heat conduction by the equipment may accelerate the
cooling of device itself, and the condensation may occur.
Please conduct product evaluations in the worst condition of
the actual usage. (Special attention should be paid when high
temperature heating parts are close to the device. Also please
consider the condensation may occur inside of the device.)
During usage, storage, or transportation, avoid locations
subjected to direct sunlight and maintain normal temperature,
humidity and pressure conditions.
Temperature/Humidity/Pressure
When transporting or storing relays while they are tube
packaged, there are cases the temperature may differ from the
allowable range. In this case be sure to check the individual
specifications. Also allowable humidity level is influenced by
temperature, please check charts shown below and use relays
within mentioned conditions. (Allowable temperature values
differ for each relays, please refer to the relay's individual
specifications.)
Icing
Condensation or other moisture may freeze on relays when the
temperature become lower than 0°C.This icing causes the sticking of
movable portion, the operation delay and the contact conduction failure
etc. Panasonic Corporation does not guarantee the failures caused by
the icing.
The heat conduction by the equipment may accelerate the cooling of
relay itself and the icing may occur. Please conduct product
evaluations in the worst condition of the actual usage.
Low temperature and low humidity
The plastic becomes brittle if the switch is exposed to a low
temperature, low humidity environment for long periods of time.
High temperature and high humidity
Storage for extended periods of time (including transportation periods)
at high temperature or high humidity levels or in atmospheres with
organic gases or sulfide gases may cause a sulfide film or oxide film to
form on the surfaces of the contacts and/or it may interfere with the
functions. Check out the atmosphere in which the units are to be
stored and transported.
1) Temperature:
The tolerance temperature range differs for each relays,
please refer to the relay’s individual specifications
2) Humidity:
5 to 85 % RH
3) Pressure:
86 to 106 kPa
Humidity, %R.H.
85
Allowable range
(Avoid icing
when used at
temperatures
lower than 0°
C)
5
–40
(Avoid
condensation
when used at
temperatures
higher than
0°
C)
0
Ambient temperature, °
C
85
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Package
In terms of the packing format used, make every effort to keep the
effects of moisture, organic gases and sulfide gases to the absolute
minimum.
Silicon
When a source of silicone substances (silicone rubber, silicone oil,
silicone coating materials and silicone filling materials etc.) is used
around the relay, the silicone gas (low molecular siloxane etc.) may be
produced.
This silicone gas may penetrate into the inside of the relay. When the
relay is kept and used in this condition, silicone compound may adhere
to the relay contacts which may cause the contact failure. Do not use
any sources of silicone gas around the relay (Including plastic seal
types).
NOx Generation
When relay is used in an atmosphere high in humidity to switch a load
which easily produces an arc, the NOx created by the arc and the
water absorbed from outside the relay combine to produce nitric acid.
This corrodes the internal metal parts and adversely affects operation.
Avoid use at an ambient humidity of 85%RH or higher (at 20°C). If use
at high humidity is unavoidable, please contact our sales
representative.
Others
Cleaning
1) Although the environmentally sealed type relay (plastic sealed type,
etc.) can be cleaned, avoid immersing the relay into cold liquid (such
as cleaning solvent) immediately after soldering. Doing so may
deteriorate the sealing performance.
2) Cleaning with the boiling method is recommended(The temperature
of cleaning liquid should be 40°C or lower ).
Avoid ultrasonic cleaning on relays. Use of ultrasonic cleaning may
cause breaks in the coil or slight sticking of the contacts due to
ultrasonic energy.
Please refer to "the latest product specifications"
when designing your product.
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