Power Relays ( Over 2 A )
LF RELAYS
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Power Relays ( Over 2 A )
LF RELAYS
Ideal for compressor and inverter loads, 1 Form A 20 A, Power relays
FEATURES
Protective construction:Flux-resistant type
● Ideal for compressor and inverter loads
● Insulation distance ( between contact and coil ) :
Clearance Min. 8 mm and Creepage Min. 9.5 mm
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● Surge withstand voltage: 10,000 V
● TMP type/PCB type
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
TMP type
● Air conditioner
PCB type
● Refrigerators
● OA equipment
(Unit:mm)
ORDERING INFORMATION ( PART NO. )
ALF 1
Contact arrangement
1 Form A
Terminal shape
T:TMP type
P:PCB type
Rated coil voltage(DC)
05:5V, 06:6V, 09:9V
12:12V, 18:18V, 24:24V
TYPES
Contact arrangement
1 Form A
Rated coil voltage
Part No.
Standard packing
TMP type
PCB type
5 V DC
ALF1T05
ALF1P05
6 V DC
ALF1T06
ALF1P06
9 V DC
ALF1T09
ALF1P09
12 V DC
ALF1T12
ALF1P12
18 V DC
ALF1T18
ALF1P18
24 V DC
ALF1T24
ALF1P24
Inner carton
Outer carton
50 pcs.
200 pcs.
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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 rated coil voltage.
• " Initial " means the condition of products at the time of delivery.
Rated coil
voltage
Operate voltage*
( at 20 ℃ )
Release voltage*
( at 20 ℃ )
Rated operating
current
( ±10 %, at 20 ℃ )
Coil resistance
( ±10 %, at 20 ℃ )
5 V DC
180
mA
27.8 Ω
6 V DC
150
mA
40
Ω
100
mA
90
Ω
75
mA
160
Ω
18 V DC
50
mA
360
Ω
24 V DC
37.5 mA
640
Ω
Max. 70 % V of
rated coil voltage
( Initial )
9 V DC
12 V DC
Min. 10 % V of
rated coil voltage
( Initial )
Rated operating
power
Max. allowable
voltage
( at 60 ℃ )
900 mW
110 % V of rated
coil voltage
* square, pulse drive
■ Specifications
Item
Contact data
Specifications
Contact arrangement
1 Form A
Contact resistance
( initial )
Max. 100 mΩ ( by voltage drop 6 V DC 1 A )
Contact material
AgSnO2 type
Contact rating ( resistive )
20 A 250 V AC
Max. switching
power ( resistive )
6,250 VA
Max. switching voltage
250 V AC
Max. switching current
25 A ( AC )
Min. switching load
( reference value ) *1
100 mA 5 V DC
Insulation resistance ( initial )
Min. 1,000 MΩ ( at 500 V DC, Measured portion is the same as the case of dielectric strength. )
Dielectric
strength
( initial )
Between open contacts
1,000 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA )
Between contact
and coil
5,000 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA )
Surge withstand
voltage ( initial ) *2
Between contact
and coil
10,000 V
Time
characteristics
( initial )
Operate time
Max. 20 ms at rated coil voltage ( at 20 ℃, without bounce )
Release time
Max. 15 ms at rated coil voltage ( at 20 ℃, without bounce, with diode )
Shock resistance
100 m/s2 ( half-sine shock pulse: 11 ms, detection time: 10 µs )
Functional
Destructive
1,000 m/s2 ( half-sine shock pulse: 6 ms )
Vibration
resistance
Functional
10 to 55 Hz ( at double amplitude of 1.5 mm, detection time: 10 µs )
Destructive
10 to 55 Hz ( at double amplitude of 1.5 mm )
Expected life
Mechanical life
Min. 2 × 106 ope. ( switching frequency: at 180 times/min )
Conditions
Conditions for usage,
transport and storage*3
Ambient temperature: −40 to +60 ℃,
Humidity: 5 to 85 % RH ( Avoid icing and condensation )
Unit weight
Approx. 23 g
*1: 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: Wave is standard shock voltage of ±1.2 × 50 µs according to JEC-212-1981
*3: For ambient temperature, please read " GUIDELINES FOR RELAY USAGE ".
■ Expected electrical life
Conditions: at 20 ℃
Type
Load
Resistive load
1 Form A
Compressor
load
Switching capacity
Number of operations
20 A 250 V AC ( cosφ = 1.0 )
Min. 100 × 103 ope. ( switching frequency at 20 times/min )
25 A 250 V AC ( cosφ = 1.0 )
Min. 10 × 103 ope. ( switching frequency at 20 times/min )
Inrush 70 A ( cosφ = 0.7 ) , Steady 20 A ( cosφ = 0.9 )
250 V AC
Min. 100 × 103 ope. ( switching frequency at 20 times/min )
Inrush 200 A, Steady 20 A
100 V AC
Min. 30 × 103 ope. ( switching frequency at 10 times/min )
Inrush 100 A, Steady 10 A
200 V AC
Min. 30 × 103 ope. ( switching frequency at 10 times/min )
Inverter load
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REFERENCE DATA
1. Switching life curve
2. Coil temperature characteristics
( Average )
Tested sample:ALF1T12, 6 pcs.
Measured portion:Coil inside
Contact current : 20A
Ambient temperature : 25℃, 60℃
1,000
70
100
50
125V AC resistive load
250V AC resistive load
10
Temperature rise(℃)
No.of operations(×104)
500
60
25℃
50
60℃
40
30
20
5
10
0
10
20
Contact current(A)
0
30
0
80
100
120
Coil applied voltage(%V)
3-1. 200 V AC Electrical life test ( 200 V AC Inverter load )
Tested sample:ALF1T12, 6 pcs.
Load:Inrush 102A(wave peak value),
Steady 14.4A(wave peak value)
Inverter dummy 200V AC
Operation frequency:ON:OFF=1s:5s
Circuit:
Change of operate and release voltage
LF relay contact
200V AC
2,000μF
1.9Ω
Operate and release voltage(V)
12
Contact welding:0times
Miscontact:0times
10
Operate voltage
8
Max.
Ave.
Min.
6
Release voltage
Max.
Ave.
Min.
4
2
Switch
0
0
3
No. of operations(×104)
6
3-2. 100 V AC Electrical life test ( 100 V AC Inverter load )
Tested sample:ALF1T12, 6 pcs.
Load : Inrush 224A(wave peak value),
Steady 30.5A(wave peak value)
Inverter dummy 100V AC
Operation frequency:ON:OFF=1s:5s
Circuit :
12
470μF
2,000μF
100V AC
470μF
Operate and release voltage(V)
LF relay contact
Change of operate and release voltage
Contact welding:0times
Miscontact:0times
10
Operate voltage
8
6
Max.
Ave.
Min.
Release voltage
Max.
Ave.
Min.
4
2
0
0
3
No. of operations(×104)
6
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3-3. 250 V AC Electrical life test ( 250 V AC Compressor dummy load )
Tested sample:ALF1T12, 6 pcs.
Operation frequency:ON:OFF=1.5s:1.5s
Change of operate and release voltage
Operate and release voltage(V)
12
12
Contact welding:0times
Miscontact:0times
10
8
Operate voltage
6
4
Release voltage
Max.
Ave.
Min.
Max.
Ave.
Min.
2
0
Operate and release voltage(V)
Tested sample:ALF1T12, 6 pcs.
Load:Inrush 70.7A, cosφ=0.7
Steady 20A, cosφ=0.9
compressor dummy 250V AC
Operation frequency:ON:OFF=1.5s:1.5s
Circuit:
3-4. Electrical life test
( 20 A 250 V AC Resistive load )
Contact welding:0times
Miscontact:0times
10
Operate voltage
8
6
Max.
Ave.
Min.
Release voltage
Max.
Ave.
Min.
4
2
0
5
No. of operations(×104)
10
0
0
10
No. of operations(×104)
20
DIMENSIONS ( Unit: mm )
CAD The CAD data of the products with a
CAD
mark can be downloaded from our Website.
■ TMP type
CAD
External dimensions
12.8
0.8
#250 terminal
Schematic
( BOTTOM VIEW )
6.4
FASTON #250
2
10.2
7.9
11.25
0.8
4
0.5
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PC board side
0.8
1.6
22
27.6
0.8
1.6
1.6
12
Recommended PC board pattern
( BOTTOM VIEW )
27.6
0.3
13.8
φ2.0
φ2.0
12.0
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General tolerance
Less than 1mm:±0.1
Min. 1mm less than 3mm:±0.2
Min. 3mm:±0.3
φ1.8
12.0
10.0
φ1.8
Tolerance ±0.1
■ PCB type
CAD
Schematic
( BOTTOM VIEW )
4
0.5
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External dimensions
0.8
1.6
22
27.6
0.8
1.6
1.6
12
0.3
Recommended PC board pattern
( BOTTOM VIEW )
27.6
13.8
φ2.0
φ2.0
15.7
12.0
30.1
General tolerance
Less than 1mm:±0.1
Min. 1mm less than 3mm:±0.2
Min. 3mm:±0.3
φ1.8
12.0
10.0
φ1.8
Tolerance ±0.1
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SAFETY STANDARDS
Each standard may be updated at any time, so please check our Website for the latest information.
■ UL/C-UL ( Approved )
File No.
E43028
■ CSA ( Approved )
Contact rating
Operations
Ambient
temperature
25 A 277 V AC Resistive
6 × 103
40 ℃
20 A 277 V AC Resistive
100 × 103
40 ℃
Operations
Ambient
temperature
CSA standard approved by C-UL
■ VDE ( Approved )
File No.
40009169
Contact rating
20 A 250 V AC ( cosφ = 1.0 )
10 × 103
60 ℃
10 A 250 V AC ( cosφ = 0.4 )
100 × 103
70 ℃
■ TV rating
File No.
UL: E43028
Contact rating
TV-8
INSULATION CHARACTERISTICS ( IEC61810-1 )
Item
Characteristics
Clearance/Creepage distance ( IEC61810-1 )
Min. 5.5 /5.5 mm
Category of protection ( IEC61810-1 )
RT II
Tracking resistance ( IEC60112 )
PTI 175
Insulation material group
III a
Over voltage category
III
Rated voltage
250 V
Pollution degree
2
Type of insulation ( Between contact and coil )
Reinforced insulation
Type of insulation ( Between open contacts )
Micro disconnection
Note) Actual value
GUIDELINES FOR USAGE
■ For cautions for use, please read " GUIDELINES FOR RELAY USAGE ".
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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
■ Coil connection
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, longterm 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.
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.
■ 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.
■ Maximum allowable voltage and temperature
rise
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
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 ℃,
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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Ambient Environment
■ Usage, Transport, and Storage Conditions
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. )
1) Temperature:
The tolerance temperature range differs for
each relays, please refer to the relay's individual
specifications
2) Humidity: 5 to 85 % RH
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
0
●Low temperature and low humidity
The plastic becomes brittle if the relay 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.
●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.
5
-40
●Icing
Condensation or other moisture may freeze on relays
when the temperature become lower than 0 ℃.This
icing causes the sticking of movable portion, the
operation delay and the contact conduction failure etc.
Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 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.
85
Ambient temperature (℃)
3) Pressure: 86 to 106 kPa
●Dew condensation
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 Industry Co., Ltd. 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. )
●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 sealed 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 ℃ ). If use at high humidity is unavoidable,
please contact our sales representative.
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Others
■ Cleaning
• 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.
• Cleaning with the boiling method is recommended ( The
temperature of cleaning liquid should be 40 ℃ 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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