Difference between static relays and

electromagnetic relays
Author: Ravi Barwad Category: Electrical Articles 14 Aug 14

Electromagnetic
Points Static Relays Relays

Power consumption Very less 1 milliwatt High 2 watt

Moving contacts are

No moving contacts. present. Problem like
So, No problem of Arcing, Replacement
Arcing No needs to of contacts is
Moving contacts replace contacts. necessary.

Effect of No effect of Gravity

Gravity(Gravitational on operation of Gravitational force
force) static relay. can affect the relay.

Relay can be This relay has to be

installed at any installed straight only
location and at any and away from
Position of relay position. magnetic field.

1 relay can perform 1 relay can perform

various functions. (1 only 1 function. (1
relay can be used as relay can be used as
over current relay, over current only for
under voltage relay under voltage we use
Functions etc.) another relay).

Delay in operation Easily provided Not provided

Size Compact (small) Large

Accuracy and speed High Less

Effect of vibrations Yes, vibrations

and shocks No or less effect directly

External supply Yes, Dc supply is No need of external

required required for level
 detector, timing
circuit etc. supply

Can damage this

relay because
electronic
components are Change of voltage
Voltage change used. causes no effect.

Cost Costly Cheap. (Not costly)

May damage the No effect of

Effect of temperature electronic part temperature.