Signal Relays (2A or less)
GQ
RELAYS
High sensitivity, 100 mW operating power, 2 Form C, 2A, compact size and flat relays
FEATURES
Protective construction:Sealed type
10.6
High sensitivity: Nominal operating power 100 mW
(High sensitivity single side stable)
Compact size and flat:
Width (7.2 mm) x Length (10.6 mm) x Height (5.2 mm)
Compliant with Telcordia standard: Surge withstand
voltage 2,500 V (between contact and coil)
Confort to FCC Part68: Surge withstand voltage
1,500 V (between open contacts)
7.2
5.2
10.6
7.2
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
5.4
Telecommunications and measurement equipment
Telephone related equipment
Household electrical appliance and Audio Visual
equipment
Security equipment
(Unit:mm)
ORDERING INFORMATION (PART NO.)
AGQ 2
0
Operating function
0 : Single side stable
1 : 1 coil latching
6 : High sensitivity single side
stable type
Contact arrangement
2 : 2 Form C
Packing style*1
Nil : Tube packing
X : Tape and reel packing (picked from 1/2/3/4-pin side)
Z : Tape and reel packing (picked from 5/6/7/8-pin side)
W : Tape and reel packing (picked from the 1/2/3/4-pin side)
With humidity indicator and silica gel in moisture proof bag*3
Y : Tape and reel packing (picked from the 5/6/7/8-pin side)
With humidity indicator and silica gel in moisture proof bag*3
Terminal shape
Nil : Standard PC board terminal
A : Surface-mount terminal A type
S : Surface-mount terminal S type
Type of operation
0 : Standard type(B.B.M.)
Nominal coil voltage(DC)*2
1H : 1.5V, 03 : 3V, 4H : 4.5V,
12 : 12V, 24 : 24V
(H=0.5)
06 : 6V,
09 : 9V,
*1. The“W”and“Y”at the end of the part number only appears on the inner and outer packing.
It does not appear on the relay itself.
*2. Please inquire if you require a relay, between 1.5 and 24 V DC, with a voltage not listed.
*3. Each reel is packed with humidity indicators and silica gel in the moisuture proof pack.
TYPES
PC board terminal
Tube packing
Contact
arrangement
2 Form C
2021.02
Nominal coil
voltage
Part No.
Single side stable
1 coil latching
Standard packing
High sensitive
single side stable
1.5 V DC
AGQ2001H
AGQ2101H
AGQ2601H
3 V DC
AGQ20003
AGQ21003
AGQ26003
4.5 V DC
AGQ2004H
AGQ2104H
AGQ2604H
6 V DC
AGQ20006
AGQ21006
AGQ26006
9 V DC
AGQ20009
AGQ21009
AGQ26009
12 V DC
AGQ20012
AGQ21012
AGQ26012
24 V DC
AGQ20024
AGQ21024
AGQ26024
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Outer
carton
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1,000 pcs.
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Surface-mount terminal
Tube packing
Contact
arrangement
Part No.
Standard packing
Nominal coil
voltage
Single side stable
1.5 V DC
AGQ200*1H
AGQ210*1H
AGQ260*1H
3 V DC
AGQ200*03
AGQ210*03
AGQ260*03
4.5 V DC
AGQ200*4H
AGQ210*4H
AGQ260*4H
6 V DC
AGQ200*06
AGQ210*06
AGQ260*06
9 V DC
AGQ200*09
AGQ210*09
AGQ260*09
12 V DC
AGQ200*12
AGQ210*12
AGQ260*12
24 V DC
AGQ200*24
AGQ210*24
AGQ260*24
2 Form C
High sensitive
single side stable
1 coil latching
Carton
Outer carton
(1 Tube packing)
50 pcs.
1,000 pcs.
Note : “*” : For each surface-mount terminal identitication, input the following letter. A type : A, S type : S.
Tape and reel packing : Z
Contact
arrangement
Part No.
Nominal coil
voltage
Single side stable
1.5 V DC
3 V DC
2 Form C
Standard packing
1 coil latching
High sensitive
single side stable
AGQ200*1HZ
AGQ210*1HZ
AGQ260*1HZ
AGQ200*03Z
AGQ210*03Z
AGQ260*03Z
4.5 V DC
AGQ200*4HZ
AGQ210*4HZ
AGQ260*4HZ
6 V DC
AGQ200*06Z
AGQ210*06Z
AGQ260*06Z
9 V DC
AGQ200*09Z
AGQ210*09Z
AGQ260*09Z
12 V DC
AGQ200*12Z
AGQ210*12Z
AGQ260*12Z
24 V DC
AGQ200*24Z
AGQ210*24Z
AGQ260*24Z
Carton
Outer carton
(1 Tube packing)
900 pcs.
1,800 pcs.
Notes : 1. “*” : For each surface-mount terminal identitication, input the following letter. A type : A, S type : S.
2. For taping packaging X, W, and Y, change “Z” at the end of the part number to “X”, “W”, and “Y”.
RATING
Coil data
• Operating characteristics such as “Operate voltage” and “Release voltage” are influenced by mounting conditions or ambient
temperature, etc.
Therefore, please use the relay within ±5% of nominal coil voltage.
• “Initial” means the condition of products at the time of delivery.
Single side stable
Nominal coil
voltage
Operate voltage*
(at 20°C)
Release voltage*
(at 20°C)
Nominal operating
current
(±10%, at 20°C)
Coil resistance
(±10%, at 20°C)
1.5 V DC
93.8 mA
16 Ω
3 V DC
46.7 mA
64.2 Ω
31 mA
145 Ω
23.3 mA
257 Ω
4.5 V DC
6 V DC
9 V DC
Max. 75% V of
Min. 10% V of
nominal coil voltage nominal coil voltage
(Initial)
(Initial)
Nominal operating
power
Max. allowable
voltage
(at 20°C)
140 mW
150% V of
nominal coil voltage
15.5 mA
579 Ω
12 V DC
11.7 mA
1,028 Ω
24 V DC
9.6 mA
2,504 Ω
230 mW
120% V of
nominal coil voltage
Nominal operating
current
(±10%, at 20°C)
Coil resistance
(±10%, at 20°C)
Nominal operating
power
Max. allowable
voltage
(at 20°C)
*square, pulse drive (JIS C 5442)
1 coil latching
Nominal coil
voltage
Set voltage*
(at 20°C)
Reset voltage*
(at 20°C)
1.5 V DC
66.7 mA
3 V DC
33.3 mA
90 Ω
4.5 V DC
22.2 mA
202.5 Ω
16.7 mA
360 Ω
6 V DC
9 V DC
Max. 75% V of
Max. 75% V of
nominal coil voltage nominal coil voltage
(Initial)
(Initial)
22.5 Ω
11.1 mA
810 Ω
12 V DC
8.3 mA
1,440 Ω
24 V DC
5 mA
4,800 Ω
100 mW
150% V of
nominal coil voltage
120 mW
*square, pulse drive (JIS C 5442)
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High sensitive single side stable
Nominal coil
voltage
Operate voltage*
(at 20°C)
Release voltage*
(at 20°C)
Nominal operating
current
(±10%, at 20°C)
Coil resistance
(±10%, at 20°C)
1.5 V DC
66.7 mA
3 V DC
33.3 mA
90 Ω
4.5 V DC
22.2 mA
202.5 Ω
16.7 mA
360 Ω
6 V DC
9 V DC
Max. 80% V of
Min. 10% V of
nominal coil voltage nominal coil voltage
(Initial)
(Initial)
Nominal operating
power
Max. allowable
voltage
(at 20°C)
100 mW
150% V of
nominal coil voltage
120 mW
120% V of
nominal coil voltage
22.5 Ω
11.1 mA
810 Ω
12 V DC
8.3 mA
1,440 Ω
24 V DC
5 mA
4,800 Ω
*square, pulse drive (JIS C 5442)
Specifications
Item
Contact data
Specifications
Contact arrangement
2 Form C
Contact resistance
(initial)
Max. 100 mΩ (by voltage drop 6 V DC 1 A)
Contact material
AgPd + Au (Stationary contact), AgPd (Movable contact)
Contact rating
(resistive)
2 A 30 V DC, 0.3 A 125 V AC
Max. switching power
(resistive)
60 W (DC), 37.5 VA (AC)
Max. switching voltage
110 V DC, 125 V AC
Max. switching current
2 A (DC), 2 A (AC)
Min. switching load
(reference value)*1
10 μA 10 mV DC
Insulation resistance (initial)
Between open contacts
Min. 1,000 MΩ (at 500 V DC, Measured portion is the same as the case of dielectric strength.)
750 V AC 1 min (detection current: 10 mA)
Dielectric
Between contact and
strength (initial) coil
1,500 V AC 1 min (detection current: 10 mA)
Between contact sets
1,000 V AC 1 min (detection current: 10 mA)
Surge
withstand
voltage (initial)
Between open contacts
1,500 V 10 × 160 μs
Between contact and
coil
2,500 V 2 × 10 μs
Time
characteristics
(initial)
Operate (Set) time
Max. 4 ms at nominal coil voltage (at 20°C, without bounce)
[Max. 4 ms (at 20°C, without bounce)]
Release (Reset) time
Max. 4 ms at nominal coil voltage (at 20°C, without bounce, without diode)
[Max. 4 ms (at 20°C, without bounce)]
Shock
resistance
Functional
750 m/s2 (half-sine shock pulse: 6 ms, detection time: 10 μs)
Destructive
1,000 m/s2 (half-sine shock pulse: 6 ms)
Vibration
resistance
Functional
10 to 55 Hz (at double amplitude of: 3.3 mm, detection time: 10 μs)
Destructive
10 to 55 Hz (at double amplitude of: 5 mm)
Expected life
Mechanical life
Min. 5 x 107 (Switching frequency: 180 times/min)
Conditions
Conditions for usage,
transport and storage*2
Ambient temperature:
–40 to +85°C (Single side stable, 1 coil latching), –40 to +70°C (High sensitive single side stable)
(Allowable temperature is from –40 to +70°C at our standard packing condition.)
Humidity: 5 to 85% RH (Avoid icing and condensation)
Unit weight
Approx. 1 g
Note: For AC load, please inquire our sales representative for details.
*1. This value is a rough indication of the lower limit at which switching is possible at micro load level.
This value can change due to the switching frequency, environmental conditions, and desired reliability level, therefore it is recommended to check this with the actual load.
*2. For ambient temperature, please refer to the “GUIDELINES FOR RELAY USAGE”.
Electrical life
Conditions: resistance load, switching frequency 20 times / minute.
Type
Switching capacity
Number of operations
1 A 30 V DC
2 Form C
Min. 105
0.3 A 125 V AC
Min. 105
2 A 30 V DC
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REFERENCE DATA
1. Max. switching capacity
2. Switching life curve
* Max. switching capacity is 2A 30V DC.
100
DC resistive load
0.3
0
AC resistiveload
0
30
50
30
10
5
0
110 125
Contact voltage, V
3.Coil temperature rise value
(Average)
125V AC
resistive load
30V DC resistive load
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.2 2.4
Contact capacity, A
4.Ambient temperature characteristics
(Average)
Tested sample:AGQ200A4H, AGQ200A24, 6 pcs.
Point measured:Inside the coil
Ambient temperature:Room temperature
Tested sample:AGQ200A4H, 6 pcs.
Temperature rise, °
C
24V DC
50
40
Rate of
change, %V
70
60
2A
1A
0A
0
4.5V DC
100
110 120 130 140 150
Coil applied voltage, %V
100
40
90
30
80
20
70
20 40
-10
Drop-out
voltage
Pick-up voltage
0
50
Ave.
Ave.
0
-40 -20
20
10
Tested sample:AGQ200A4H, 15 pcs.
Operating speed:180 cpm
10
2A
1A
0A
30
5. Mechanical life
160
60 80
Ambient
temperature, °
C
Voltage, V
No. of operations, ×10 4
Contact current, A
2
Pick-up voltage
Max.
60
Min.
50
40
-20
30
-30
20
-40
10
-50
0
Drop-out voltage
Max.
Min.
0
10
20
30
40
No. of operations, ×10 4
50
6. Electrical life test (1 A 30 V DC resistive load)
Change of pick-up and drop-out voltage
Change of contact resistance
100
100
90
90
80
Pick-up voltage
70
Max.
Min.
60
50
40
Drop-out voltage
30
20
Max.
Min.
10
0
N.O. contact
N.C. contact
80
70
60
50
Ave.
Ave.
40
30
20
10
0
5
No. of operations, ×10 4
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Ratio against the rated voltage, %V
Tested sample:AGQ200A4H, 6 pcs.
Operating speed:20 cpm
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0
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No. of operations, ×10 4
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7-1. Operate and release time
(without diode)
7-2. Operate and release time
(with diode)
Tested sample:AGQ2004H, 10 pcs.
Tested sample:AGQ2004H, 10 pcs.
3
Operate time
Release time
2.5
Operate and release time, ms
Operate and release time, ms
3
Max.
2
Min.
1.5
Max.
Min.
1
0.5
0
0
80
90
100
110
120
Coil applied voltage, %V
Deenergized condition
Energized condition
1,000 Y
Max.
X
2
Z
Min.
Max.
Min.
1.5
1
X’
Z’
ZX
Rate of change, %V
ON ON
5
ℓ ℓ
Pick-up voltage
ON
-5
-10
10
OFF OFF
5
Drop-out voltage
0
ℓ ℓ
OFF
-5
0
2
4
80
90
100
110
120
Coil applied voltage, %V
130
10
ON
5
0
ℓ
ℓ
Pick-up voltage
ON
-5
ON
-10
10
OFF
5
ℓ
Drop-out voltage
0
ℓ
OFF
-5
-10
6
8
10 12
Inter-relay distance ℓ, mm
DIMENSIONS
Y’
0
X’
Y’
Tested sample:AGQ20012, 6 pcs.
10
0
Z’
Y
9-2. Influence of proximity mounting
Rate of change, %V
Rate of change, %V
[m/s2]
Operate time
Release time
2.5
0
130
Tested sample:AGQ20012, 6 pcs.
Rate of change, %V
Tested sample:AGQ2004H, 10 pcs.
0.5
9-1. Influence of proximity mounting
-10
8. Functional shock
OFF
0
2
4
6
8
10 12
Inter-relay distance ℓ, mm
Unit: mm
CAD The CAD data of the products with a “CAD” mark can be downloaded from our Website.
PC board terminal
External dimensions
CAD
Recommended PC board pattern
(BOTTOM VIEW)
10.6±0.3
2.2
2.2
7.2±0.3
5.08
5.2±0.2
3.2
Schematic
(BOTTOM VIEW)
Single side stable
High sensitive single side stable
(De-energize)
0.85dia.
2.2±0.15
2.2±0.15
3.5±0.3
Tolerance:±0.1
0.4±0.1
3.2±0.15
1
2
3
4
+
‒
8 7 6 5
Direction indication
0.2±0.1
5.08±0.15
1 coil latching
(Reset)
1
2
3
4
‒
+
8 7 6 5
Direction indication
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2.2
2.2
3.2
7.2±0.3
8
2.2±0.15
2.2±0.15
6
5
+
1 2 3 4
Direction indication
0.8
0.4±0.1
3.2±0.15
7
‒
6.74
10.6±0.3
A
Schematic
(TOP VIEW)
Single side stable
High sensitive single side stable
(De-energize)
Recommended
PC board pattern
(TOP VIEW)
External dimensions
2.66
Type
Max. 5.4
CAD
Tolerance : ±0.1
0.2±0.1
8.4±0.3
5.08±0.15
1 coil latching
(Reset)
8
7
6
5
+
2.06
7.2±0.3
‒
1 2 3 4
Direction indication
6.14
Max. 5.4
10.6±0.3
S
2.2
2.2
3.2
0.8
0.4±0.1
3.2±0.15
2.2±0.15
2.2±0.15
0.2±0.1
7.2±0.3
5.08±0.15
Tolerance : ±0.1
PACKING STYLE
Unit: mm
Tube packing
1. The relay is packing in a tube with the relay orientation mark
on the left side,as shown in the figure below.
Be sure to maintain relays in the correct orientation when
mounting on PC boards.
2. Conditions for operation, transport and storage : –40 to 70°C.
Orientation(indicates PIN No.1)stripe
Stopper(green)
Stopper(red)
Taping packaging
1. Tape dimansions
2. Dimensions of plastic reel
A Type
φ21±0.8
12
4
2 dia
9
0.4
2±0.5
Max. 6.55
GQ relays
φ330±2
2
φ80±1
1.5+ 0.1
0 dia
11.1
11.5 1.75
24±0.3
Relay polarity bar
(Z type)
Tape coming out direction
General tolerance : ±0.1
φ13±0.2
Relay polarity bar
1.5
dia
2
4
2 dia
11.1
(Z type)
+0.1
0
12
7.8
11.5 1.75
24±0.3
24.4+ 20
S Type
2±0.2
0.4
3. Conditions for operation, transport and storage : –40 to 70°C.
Max. 6.55
GQ relays
Tape coming out direction
General tolerance : ±0.1
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EXAMPLE OF RECOMMENDED SOLDERING CONDITIONS
For cautions for use, please read “Relay Soldering and Cleaning Guidelines” and “SMT Soldering Guidelines”.
PC board terminal
In case of hand soldering, the following conditions should be observed.
The effect on the relay depends on the PC board used. Please verify the actual PC board to be used.
Automatic soldering (Flow)
Hand soldering
Recommended
conditions
Time
Measurement
location
Recommended
conditions
Temperature
Temperature
Time
Measurement
location
Preheating
Max. 120°C
Within 120
seconds
Solder surface
terminal
Soldering
Max. 350°C
Within 3
seconds
Tip temperature
Soldering
260°C ± 5°C
Within 6
seconds
Solder
temperature
Surface-mount terminal
In case of automatic soldering (reflow), the following conditions should be observed.
IRS (infrared reflow soldering method) heating conditions
Recommend conditions
Number of reflow
1 time
Measuring position
Surface of PC board where relay is mounted.
t4
T3
T2
T1
t1
t2
t3
t 1=60s to 120s
t 2=within 20s
t 3=within 30s
C)
t 4=within 10s(245 to 250°
T1=150 to 180°
C
C and higher
T2=230°
C max
T3=250°
Mounting cautions
Cautions to observe when mounting temperature increases
in the relay are greatly dependent on the way different parts
are located a PC board and the heating method of the reflow
device. Therefore, please conduct testing on the actual
device beforehand after making sure the parts soldered on
the relay terminals and the top of the relay case are within the
temperature conditions.
Measuring position of temperature profile
Note
Note:The soldering temperature profile
indicates the pad temperature. In
some cases, the ambient
temperature may be greatly
increased. Check for the specific
mounting condition.
Other things to observe
• Exceeding the stipulated conditions when soldering may
affect coaxial switch performance. Be sure to consult us
beforehand.
• Since thermal stress on a relay will depend on the PC board
and process conditions, please be sure to test using the
actual PC board.
• Creep-up, wettability and solder strength will differ depending
on changes in the mounting conditions and type of solder.
Please evaluate based on actual production conditions.
• Only apply coating after the relay has returned to room
temperature.
SAFETY STANDARDS
UL/C-UL (Recognized)
File No.
E43149
CSA (Certified)
Operations
Ambient
temperature
2 A 30 V DC Resistive
5×104
40°C
1 A 30 V DC Resistive
105
40°C
0.5 A 60 V DC Resistive*
6×103
85°C
0.3 A 110 V DC Resistive
3×104
40°C
0.3 A 125 V AC Resistive
105
40°C
Contact rating
CSA standard certified by C-UL.
*Single side stable type 1.5 to 12 V DC only
BSI
BSI standard certified by File No. VC667389 (basic insulation).
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GUIDELINES FOR USAGE
or cautions for use, please read “GUIDELINES FOR SIGNAL RELAYS USAGE” and “GUIDELINES FOR RELAY
F
USAGE”.
Cautions for usage of GQ relay
Latching
• Use latching when conditions involve continuous carrying
current.
• Regarding the set and reset pulse time, for the purpose of
reliable operation under ambient temperature fluctuations
and different operating conditions, we recommend setting the
coil applied set and reset pulse time to 10 ms or more at the
nominal coil voltage.
• The relay is shipped in the reset position. But jolts during
transport or impacts during installation can change the reset
position. It is, therefore, advisable to build a circuit in which the
relay can be initialized (set and reset) just after turning on the
power.
recautions for usage of automatic insertion machine
P
Set the chucking pressure of the pick-up mechanism by the
automatic mounting machine with the pressure shown in
table 1 to maintain the internal function of the relay.
E
A
D
C
B
Please chuck the
portion.
Avoid chucking the center of the
relay. In addition, excessive
chucking pressure to the pinpoint of
the relay should be also avoided.
Table 1: Chucking pressure
A to E direction
Max. 9.8 N (1 kgf)
Please refer to "the latest product specifications"
when designing your product.
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GUIDELINES FOR RELAY USAGE
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.
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.
Current passage time
%
For continuous passage
Temperature rise value is 100%
ON : OFF = 3 : 1
About 80%
ON : OFF = 1 : 1
About 50%
ON : OFF = 1 : 3
About 35%
ON : OFF = 1 : 1
Voltage
DC Coil operating power
Temperature rise due to pulse voltage
When a pulse voltage with ON time of less than 2 minutes is
used, the coil temperature rise bares no relationship to the ON
time.
This varies with the ratio of ON time to OFF time, and
compared with continuous current passage, it is rather small.
The various relays are essentially the same in this respect.
Time
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 operate 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 operate voltage and the operate
voltage rises in accordance with the increase in the resistance
value.
However, for some polarized relays, this rate of change is
considerably smaller.
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Usage, Storage, and Transport Conditions
During usage, storage, or transportation, avoid locations
subject to direct sunlight and maintain normal temperature,
humidity, and pressure conditions.
The allowable specifications for environments suitable for
usage, storage, and transportation are given below.
1) Temperature: The allowable temperature range differs for
each relay, so refer to the relay’s individual specifications.
In addition, when transporting or storing relays while they are
tube packaged, there are cases when the temperature may
differ from the allowable range. In this situation, be sure to
consult the individual specifications.
2) Humidity: 5 to 85% RH
The humidity range varies with the temperature.
Use within the range indicated in the graph.
(The allowable temperature depends on the relays.)
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.
Humidity (% RH)
85
Allowable range
Avoid icing
when used at
temperatures
lower than 0°C
Avoid condensation when
used at temperatures higher
than 0°C
5
-40
0
Ambient temperature (℃)
Condensation
Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature drops
suddenly from a high temperature and humidity, or the relay
and microwave device 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.)
85
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.
3) Pressure: 86 to 106 kPa
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.
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.
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Storage requirements
Since the surface-mount terminal type is sensitive to humidity
it is packaged with tightly sealed anti-humidity packaging.
However, when storing, please be careful of the following.
1) Please use promptly once the anti-humidity pack is opened.
(within 72 hours, Max. 30°C / 70% RH).
If left with the pack open, the relay will absorb moisture which
will cause thermal stress when reflow mounting and thus
cause the case to expand. As a result, the seal may break.
2) If relays will not be used within 72 hours, please store relays
in a humidity controlled desiccator or in an anti-humidity bag
to which silica gel has been added.
4) The following cautionary label is affixed to the anti-humidity
pack.
* If the relay is to be soldered after it has been exposed to excessive humidity
atmosphere, cracks and leaks can occur.
Be sure to mount the relay under the required mounting conditions.
3) When relays (which is packaged with humidity indicator and
silica gel) meeting one of below criteria, please bake (dry)
before use.
When the storage conditions specified in 1) are exceeded.
When humidity indicator is in Ⅲ or Ⅳ status according to
judgement standard.
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).
Please check humidity indicator color and decide if baking is
necessary or not.
● : indicate brown, ○ : Other than brown (blueish color)
Ⅰ
Ⅱ
Ⅲ
Ⅳ
5%
10%
60%
●
○
○
○
●
●
○
○
●
●
●
○
Bake treatment
necessity judgment
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.
No need to bake
No need to bake
Need to bake
Need to bake
Spot
5%
10%
60%
Humidity indicator card
With reel : 45°C, 96 hours or more.
Without reel (including relay only) : 60°C, 35 hours or more.
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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) Surface-mount terminal type relay is sealed type and it can be
cleaned by immersion.
Use pure water or alcohol-based cleaning solvent.
3) 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 the ultrasonic energy.
Please refer to "the latest product specifications"
when designing your product.
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