Power Relays ( Over 2 A )
DK RELAYS
Product Catalog
2024.4
Power Relays ( Over 2 A )
DK RELAYS
1 Form A 10 A, 1 Form A 1 Form B/2 Form A 8 A, Small polarized power relays
FEATURES
Protective construction:Sealed type
12.5
20
20
10
● Compact size
1 Form A type: width ( 12.5 mm ) × length
( 20 mm ) × height ( 10 mm )
1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A type: width
( 15 mm ) × length ( 20 mm ) × height
( 10 mm )
15
10
● Surge withstand voltage: 10,000 V
● PC board sockets are available
1 Form A type
1 Form A 1 Form B、
2 Form A type
● Variety of contact arrangements
( 1 Form A, 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A )
● Latching types available
(Unit:mm)
● Complies with Standard for Hazardous
Location ( ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 )
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
● Power supply
● OA equipment
● Industrial machines
● Electric power equipment
ORDERING INFORMATION ( PART NO. : Ordering part number for Japanese market )
AW 3
Operating function
0:Single side stable
2:2 coil latching
Contact arrangement
1:1 Form A
2:2 Form A
3:1 Form A 1 Form B
Rated coil voltage(DC)
Part No.
1 2 3 4 7 9
Rated coil voltage(V) 3 6 12 24 9 5
Contact material
F :1 Form A(Au-flashed AgSnO2 type)
Nil:2 Form A, 1 Form A 1 Form B(Au-flashed AgNi type)
Note) VDE approved type is available.
ORDERING INFORMATION ( TYPE NO. : Ordering part number for non Japanese market )
DK
Contact arrangement
Operating function
1a :1 Form A
Nil:Single side stable
2a :2 Form A
L2 :2 coil latching
1a1b:1 Form A 1 Form B
Rated coil voltage(DC)
3, 5, 6, 9, 12, 24V
Contact material
F :1 Form A(Au-flashed AgSnO2 type)
Nil :2 Form A, 1 Form A, 1 Form B
(Au-flashed AgNi type)
Note) VDE approved type is available.
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TYPES
" Type No. " is ordering part number for non Japanese market. " Part No. " is ordering part number for Japanese market.
Contact
arrangement
Rated coil
voltage
1 Form A
1 Form A
1 Form B
2 Form A
Single side stable
Type No.
2 coil latching
Part No.
Type No.
Standard packing
Part No.
3 V DC
DK1a-3V-F
AW3011F
DK1a-L2-3V-F
5 V DC
DK1a-5V-F
AW3019F
DK1a-L2-5V-F
AW3219F
6 V DC
DK1a-6V-F
AW3012F
DK1a-L2-6V-F
AW3212F
9 V DC
Inner
carton
Outer
carton
50 pcs.
500 pcs.
AW3211F
DK1a-9V-F
AW3017F
DK1a-L2-9V-F
AW3217F
12 V DC
DK1a-12V-F
AW3013F
DK1a-L2-12V-F
AW3213F
24 V DC
DK1a-24V-F
AW3014F
DK1a-L2-24V-F
AW3214F
3 V DC
DK1a1b-3V
AW3031
DK1a1b-L2-3V
AW3231
5 V DC
DK1a1b-5V
AW3039
DK1a1b-L2-5V
AW3239
6 V DC
DK1a1b-6V
AW3032
DK1a1b-L2-6V
AW3232
9 V DC
DK1a1b-9V
AW3037
DK1a1b-L2-9V
AW3237
12 V DC
DK1a1b-12V
AW3033
DK1a1b-L2-12V
AW3233
24 V DC
DK1a1b-24V
AW3034
DK1a1b-L2-24V
AW3234
3 V DC
DK2a-3V
AW3021
DK2a-L2-3V
AW3221
5 V DC
DK2a-5V
AW3029
DK2a-L2-5V
AW3229
6 V DC
DK2a-6V
AW3022
DK2a-L2-6V
AW3222
9 V DC
DK2a-9V
AW3027
DK2a-L2-9V
AW3227
12 V DC
DK2a-12V
AW3023
DK2a-L2-12V
AW3223
24 V DC
DK2a-24V
AW3024
DK2a-L2-24V
AW3224
For the sockets, please refer to the " PC board sockets ".
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.
● Single side stable
Operate
voltage*
( at 20 ℃ )
Rated coil
voltage
Release voltage*
( at 20 ℃ )
Rated operating
current
( ±10 %, at 20 ℃ )
3 V DC
66.6 mA
5 V DC
40
6 V DC
9 V DC
12 V DC
Max. 70 % V
of rated coil
voltage
( Initial )
Min. 10 % V
of rated coil
voltage
( Initial )
24 V DC
Coil resistance
( ±10 %, at 20 ℃ )
Rated operating
power
Max. allowable
voltage
( at 20 ℃ )
200 mW
130 % V of
rated coil
voltage
45 Ω
mA
125 Ω
33.3 mA
180 Ω
22.2 mA
405 Ω
16.6 mA
720 Ω
8.3 mA
2,880 Ω
* Square, pulse drive
● 2 coil latching
Rated coil
voltage
Set voltage*
( at 20 ℃ )
Reset voltage*
( at 20 ℃ )
3 V DC
5 V DC
6 V DC
9 V DC
12 V DC
Max. 70 % V
of rated coil
voltage
( Initial )
24 V DC
Max. 70 % V
of rated coil
voltage
( Initial )
Rated operating
current
( ±10 %, at 20 ℃ )
Coil resistance
( ±10 %, at 20 ℃ )
Set coil
Set coil
Reset coil
66.6 mA
66.6 mA
40
40
mA
45 Ω
Reset coil
Rated operating
power
Set coil
Reset coil
200 mW
200 mW
Max. allowable
voltage
( at 20 ℃ )
45 Ω
mA
125 Ω
125 Ω
33.3 mA
33.3 mA
180 Ω
180 Ω
22.2 mA
22.2 mA
405 Ω
405 Ω
16.6 mA
16.6 mA
720 Ω
720 Ω
8.3 mA
8.3 mA
2,880 Ω
2,880 Ω
130 % V of
rated coil
voltage
* Square, pulse drive
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■ Specifications
Item
Contact data
Specifications
Contact arrangement
1 Form A
Contact resistance
( initial )
Max. 30 mΩ ( by voltage drop 6 V DC 1 A )
Contact material
Au-flashed AgSnO2 type
Au-flashed AgNi type
Contact rating
( resistive )
10 A 250 V AC, 10 A 30 V DC
8 A 250 V AC, 8 A 30 V DC
Max. switching power
( resistive )
2,500 VA ( AC ) , 300 W ( DC )
2,000 VA ( AC ) , 240 W ( DC )
Max. switching voltage
250 V AC, 125 V DC ( 0.2 A )
Max. switching current
10 A ( AC, DC )
Min. switching load
( reference value ) *1
10 mA 5 V DC
Insulation resistance ( initial )
Dielectric
strength
( initial )
1 Form A 1 Form B
2 Form A
8 A ( AC, DC )
Min. 1,000 MΩ ( at 500 V DC, Measured portion is the same as the case of dielectric strength. )
Between open contacts
1,000 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA )
Between contact sets
−
Between contact and
coil
4,000 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA )
Between contact and
coil
10,000 V
Time
characteristics
( initial )
Operate ( Set ) time
Max. 10 ms ( Max. 10 ms ) at rated coil voltage ( at 20 ℃, without bounce )
Release ( Reset ) time
Max. 8 ms ( Max. 10 ms ) at rated coil voltage ( at 20 ℃, without bounce, without diode )
Shock
resistance
Functional
Surge
withstand
voltage
( initial ) *2
4,000 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA )
98 m/s2 ( half-sine shock pulse: 11 ms, detection time: 10 µs )
Destructive
980 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 3 mm )
Expected life
Mechanical life
Min. 50 × 106 ope. ( switching frequency: at 300 times/min )
Conditions
Conditions for usage,
transport and storage*3
Ambient temperature: −40 to +65 ℃, Humidity: 5 to 85 % RH ( Avoid icing and condensation )
Unit weight
Approx. 5 g
Approx. 6 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: Resistive load, switching frequency at 20 times/min
Type
Switching capacity
1 Form A
1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A
Number of operations
10 A 250 V AC
Min. 100 × 103 ope.
10 A 30 V DC
Min. 100 × 103 ope.
8 A 250 V AC
Min. 100 × 103 ope.
8 A 30 V DC
Min. 100 × 103 ope.
REFERENCE DATA
1-1. Max. switching capacity ( 1 Form A ) 1-2. Max. switching capacity
( 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A )
(cosφ=0.4)
AC resistive load
5
1
DC inductive load
(L/R=7ms)
AC inductive load
10
10
100
Contact voltage(V)
AC resistive load
5
1
DC resistive load
0.1
(cosφ=0.4)
DC inductive load
(L/R=7ms)
No. of operations(×10 4)
AC inductive load
10
1,000
100
Contact current(A)
Contact current(A)
100
2-1. Switching life curve ( 1 Form A )
100
250V AC resistive load
30V DC resistive load
10
250V AC inductive load(cosφ=0.4)
30V DC inductive load(L/R=7ms)
DC resistive load
1,000
0.1
10
100
Contact voltage(V)
1,000
1
0
1
2
3
4 5 6 7 8
Contact current(A)
9
10
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2-2. Switching life curve
3-1. Coil temperature characteristics
( 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A )
3-2. Coil temperature characteristics
( 1 Form A: Average )
( 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A:
Average )
Tested sample:DK1a-12V, 5 pcs.
Ambient temperature : 30℃
Tested sample:DK1a1b-12V, 5 pcs.
Ambient temperature : 20℃
100
250V AC resistive load
30V DC resistive load
10
250V AC inductive load(cosφ=0.4)
30V DC inductive load(L/R=7ms)
50
40
10A
7A
5A
0A
30
50
Temperature rise(℃)
Temperature rise(℃)
No. of operations(×10 4)
1,000
20
40
20
10
10
1
0
1
2
3
4 5 6 7 8
Contact current(A)
9
10
0
8A
5A
0A
30
80
90
0
100 110 120 130
Coil applied voltage(%V)
80
90
100 110 120 130
Coil applied voltage(%V)
4-1. Ambient temperature characteristics 4-2. Ambient temperature characteristics 5-1. Operate and release time
( 1 Form A: Average )
( 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A:
( 1 Form A )
Average )
20
Operate voltage
Release voltage
0
20 40
ー10
60 80 100
Ambient
(℃)
temperature
ー60 ー40 ー20
9
30
20
10
Operate voltage
Release voltage
0
20 40
ー10
ー20
ー20
ー30
ー30
60 80 100
Ambient
(℃)
temperature
Operate and release time(ms)
ー60 ー40 ー20
30
10
Tested sample:DK1a-24V, 5 pcs.
Tested sample:DK1a1b-12V, 12 pcs.
Change rate to
nominal V(%V)
Change rate to
nominal V(%V)
Tested sample:DK1a-24V-F, 12 pcs.
8
7
Operate time
6
Max.
Ave.
Max.
Ave.
Min.
Min.
Release time(with diode)
5
4
3
2
Release time
1
0
80
90
Max.
Ave.
Min.
100 110 120 130
Coil applied voltage(%V)
140
5-2. Operate and release time
( 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A )
Tested sample:DK1a1b-12V, 5 pcs.
Operate and release time(ms)
9
8
Release time
(with diode)
7
6
Max.
Ave.
Min.
5
Operate time
4
3
Release time
2
Max.
Ave.
Min.
Max.
Ave.
Min.
1
0
80
90
100 110 120 130
Coil applied voltage(%V)
140
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DIMENSIONS ( Unit: mm )
CAD The CAD data of the products with a
CAD
mark can be downloaded from our Website.
■ 1 Form A
● Single side stable
CAD
External dimensions
20
Recommended
Schematic
PC board pattern
( BOTTOM VIEW )
( BOTTOM VIEW )
( De-energize )
12.5
2ーφ0.9
10.16
7.62
2ーφ1.1
1
3
4
−
+
10.16
6
10
9.7
Note) Since this is a polarized
relay, the connection to
the coil should be done
according to the above
schematic.
3.5
Tolerance ±0.1
0.4
0.8
10.16
7.62
0.8
1.11
1.2
10.16
0.4
General tolerance ±0.3
● 2 coil latching
CAD
External dimensions
Recommended
PC board pattern
( BOTTOM VIEW )
20
12.5
3ーφ0.9
10.16
7.62
Schematic
( BOTTOM VIEW )
( Reset )
1
2ーφ1.1
+
6
10.16
3
4
−
+
5
10
9.7
Note) Since this is a polarized
relay, the connection to
the coil should be done
according to the above
schematic.
3.5
Tolerance ±0.1
0.4
2.54
0.8
φ0.5
7.62 7.62
0.8
1.11
1.2
10.16
0.4
General tolerance ±0.3
■ 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A
● Single side stable
CAD
External dimensions
Recommended
PC board pattern
( BOTTOM VIEW )
20
2ーφ0.9
10.16
7.62
4ーφ1.1
Schematic
( BOTTOM VIEW )
1 Form A 1 Form B
( De-energize )
15
1
3
4
6
5
−
+
10.16
8
10
9.7
2 Form A
( De-energize )
1
3.5
Tolerance ±0.1
0.4
0.8
10.16
7.62
0.8
1.11
2.4
10.16
+
0.4
General tolerance ±0.3
3
4
6
5
−
8
Note) Since this is a polarized
relay, the connection to
the coil should be done
according to the above
schematic.
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● 2 coil latching
CAD
External dimensions
20
Recommended
Schematic
PC board pattern
( BOTTOM VIEW )
( BOTTOM VIEW )
1 Form A 1 Form B
( Reset )
10.16
4ーφ1.1
7.62
15
3ーφ0.9
1
3
4
6
5
−
+
10.16
8
7
2 Form A
10
9.7
( De-energize )
1
Tolerance ±0.1
3.5
+
0.4
2.54
0.8
0.8
φ0.5
7.62
2.4
1.11
7.62
10.16
3
4
6
5
−
+
0.4
8
+
7
Note) Since this is a polarized
relay, the connection to
the coil should be done
according to the above
schematic
General tolerance ±0.3
SAFETY STANDARDS
Each standard may be updated at any time, so please check our Website for the latest information.
■ UL ( Approved )
1 Form A
1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A
File No.
Contact rating
File No.
10 A 250 V AC
E43028
10 A 30 V DC
E43028
8 A 30 V DC
1
1
10 A 250 V AC General Use
8 A 250 V AC General Use
/3 HP 125, 250 V AC
/4 HP 125, 250 V AC
10 A 30 V DC Resistive
8 A 30 V DC Resistive
1
E221936 *1
Contact rating
8 A 250 V AC
E221936 *2
/3 HP 125 V AC, 250 V AC
1
/4 HP 125 V AC, 250 V AC
B300, R300
B300, R300
3 A 250 V AC, 85 ℃, General Use
3 A 250 V AC, 85 ℃, Resistive *3
3 A 250 V AC, 85 ℃, Resistive
*1: Class I, Division2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations
( ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 )
*2: Class I, Division2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations
( ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 )
*3: 1 Form A 1 Form B only
■ CSA ( Approved )
1 Form A
1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A
File No.
Contact rating
File No.
10 A 250 V AC
1817976
Contact rating
8 A 250 V AC
10 A 30 V DC
1817976
8 A 30 V DC
1
1
/3 HP 125, 250 V AC
/4 HP 125, 250 V AC
■ VDE ( Approved )
1 Form A
1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A
File No.
Contact rating
File No.
10 A 250 V AC ( cosφ = 1.0 )
40022526
Contact rating
8 A 250 V AC ( cosφ = 1.0 )
10 A 30 V DC ( 0 ms )
40022526
5 A 250 V AC ( cosφ = 0.4 )
8 A 30 V DC ( 0 ms )
4 A 250 V AC ( cosφ = 0.4 )
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INSULATION CHARACTERISTICS ( IEC61810-1 )
Item
Characteristics
Clearance/Creepage distance ( IEC61810-1 )
Min. 5.5/5.5 mm
Category of protection ( IEC61810-1 )
RT III
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
Notes) 1: EN/IEC VDE Approved
2: VDE approved type only
GUIDELINES FOR USAGE
■ For cautions for use, please read " GUIDELINES FOR RELAY USAGE ".
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■ Cautions for usage of DK relays
• The standard values of operate ( set ) and release
( reset ) voltages are values that apply when mounting
with the terminals facing down.
• Please be careful when using this relay ( 1 Form A
1 Form B ) , because when it operates and releases, the
N.O. and N.C. turn ON simultaneously, which can cause
harm to the circuit.
● Set and reset pulse time
Regarding the set and reset pulse time of the latching
type, 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 50 ms or more at the rated coil
voltage.
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PC board sockets
SELECTOR CHART
1 Form A
Socket
Relay type
1 Form A
1 Form A 1 Form B,
2 Form A
1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A
Single side stable
2 coil latching
Single side stable
2 coil latching
Single side stable
●
●
−
−
2 coil latching
−
●
−
−
Single side stable
−
−
●
●
2 coil latching
−
−
−
●
TYPES
Contact arrangement
Single side stable
2 coil latching
Type No.
Part No.
Type No.
Part No.
1 Form A
DK1a-PS
AW3810
DK1a-PSL2
AW3812
1 Form A 1 Form B,
2 Form A
DK2a-PS
AW3820
DK2a-PSL2
AW3822
Standard packing
Inner carton
Outer carton
50 pcs.
500 pcs.
RATING
Item
Specifications
2 Form A,
1 Form A 1 Form B
Contact arrangement
1 Form A
Dielectric strength ( initial )
Each between terminals: 4,000 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA )
( Except the portion between coil terminals )
Insulation resistance ( initial )
Each between terminals: Min. 1,000 MΩ
( at 500 V DC, Measured portion is the same as the case of dielectric strength. )
Max. continuous carrying current
10 A
Conditions for usage, transport and
storage
Ambient temperature: −40 to +65 ℃
Humidity: 5 to 85 % RH ( Avoid icing and condensation )
8A
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DIMENSIONS ( Unit: mm )
CAD The CAD data of the products with a " CAD " mark can be downloaded from our Website.
● Single side stable
CAD
Recommended
PC board pattern
( BOTTOM VIEW )
10.16
15±0.6
External dimensions
1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A
1 Form A
4ーφ1.2
6ーφ1.2
6
7.62
10.16
10.16
10.16
0.3±0.1
13.7±0.6
17±0.6
23±0.6
7.62
10.16
3.4
Tolerance ±0.1
7.62
10.16
Tolerance ±0.1
General tolerance ±0.3
● 2 coil latching
CAD
Recommended
PC board pattern
( BOTTOM VIEW )
1 Form A
10.16
15±0.6
External dimensions
1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A
6ーφ1.2
8ーφ1.2
6
7.62
7.62
2.54
10.16
10.16
0.3±0.1
13.7±0.6
17±0.6
23±0.6
7.62
3.4
Tolerance ±0.1
7.62
7.62
7.62
2.54
Tolerance ±0.1
2.54±0.1
General tolerance ±0.3
HANDLING
■ Mounting method of relay
■ Removing method of relay
1) Match the direction of relay and socket.
1) Remove the relay, applying force in the direction shown.
2) Both ends of the relay are to be secured firmly so that the
socket hooks on the top surface of the relay.
2) In case there is not enough space to grasp relay with
fingers, use screwdrivers in the way shown.
Good
No Good
3) Exercise care when removing relays. If greater than
necessary force is applied at the socket hooks,
deformation may alter the dimensions so that the hook
will no longer catch, and other damage may also occur.
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GUIDELINES FOR POWER, HIGH-CAPACITY DC CUT OFF AND SAFETY RELAYS USAGE
■ 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
When connecting coils of polarized relays, please check coil
long periods without relay switching operation. ( circuits
polarity ( +, − ) at the internal connection diagram
for emergency lamps, alarm devices and error inspection
that, for example, revert only during malfunction and
( Schematic ). If any wrong connection is made, it may
cause unexpected malfunction, like abnormal heat, fire and
output warnings with form B contacts ) Continuous, long-
so on, and circuit do not work. Avoid impressing voltages to
term current to the coil will facilitate deterioration of coil
insulation and characteristics due to heating of the coil itself.
the set coil and reset coil at the same time.
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.
■ Maximum allowable voltage and temperature
rise
■ 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.
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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GUIDELINES FOR POWER, HIGH-CAPACITY DC CUT OFF AND SAFETY RELAYS USAGE
Ambient Environment
■ Usage, Transport, and Storage Conditions
During usage, storage, or transportation, avoid locations
●Icing
subjected to direct sunlight and maintain normal
Condensation or other moisture may freeze on relays
when the temperature become lower than 0 ℃.This
temperature, humidity and pressure conditions.
●Temperature/Humidity/Pressure
icing causes the sticking of movable portion, the
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
operation delay and the contact conduction failure etc.
Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. does not guarantee the
the individual specifications.
failures caused by the icing.
The heat conduction by the equipment may accelerate
Also allowable humidity level is influenced by
the cooling of relay itself and the icing may occur.
temperature, please check charts shown below and
Please conduct product evaluations in the worst
condition of the actual usage.
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
●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.
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
●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
0
85
Ambient temperature (℃)
3) Pressure: 86 to 106 kPa
●Silicon
●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. )
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
• Cleaning with the boiling method is recommended ( The
• Although the environmentally sealed type relay ( plastic
sealed type, etc. ) can be cleaned, avoid immersing
temperature of cleaning liquid should be 40 ℃ or lower ).
the relay into cold liquid ( such as cleaning solvent )
immediately after soldering. Doing so may deteriorate the
Avoid ultrasonic cleaning on relays. Use of ultrasonic
cleaning may cause breaks in the coil or slight sticking of
sealing performance.
the contacts due to ultrasonic energy.
Please refer to "the latest product specifications"
when designing your product.
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