New Products FTR-J2/FTR-K2W Series

High-Voltage DC Relay
FTR-J2/FTR-K2W Series
FUJITSU COMPONENT has introduced relays as the key device for DC distribution
systems, which are currently under the spotlight as they contribute significantly to
advancing society while reducing CO2 and preventing global warming. “FTR-J2 Series”
are relays for high-voltage DCs that are optimal for server feeding in data centers and
so forth.“ FTR-K2W Series”are relays for medium-voltage and high-current DCs that
are ideal for battery protection in communication base stations and so forth.

Introduction Difficulties in high-voltage

DC switching
In recent years, the so-called DC distribution system to feed
electric power to various electronic devices in direct current When AC power is switched with a relay contact, the AC
(DC) has been under the spotlight. Most electronic and electric voltage drops to zero in a few milliseconds even when the contact
devices, including IT devices such as infrastructure servers opening point is at the AC peak value since there are zero-
and AV devices for home application, operate on DC power cross points, as shown in Figure 2. Since the arc created in relay
supplies. Since commercial power is supplied as alternating contact switching is extinguished at the zero-cross point, it is easy
current (AC), it is used with conversion from AC to DC, and to switch even under high voltage. The direct current, however,
the conversion loss is released as heat. DC distribution system is has no zero-cross section and the arc generated by contact opening
currently considered a helpful method in the effective utilization continues. This arc has thermal energy equivalent to 3,000℃,
of electric power and the prevention of heat release as it eliminates
the conversion loss. The utilization of IT is inevitable in the
construction of a sustainable society. As such, the number of
servers and related devices installed as part of the infrastructure Photo 1 External View (FTR-J2) Photo 2 External View (FTR-K2W)
will undoubtedly increase. In this context, the examination of
distribution systems with minimal conversion losses has already
begun. Servers and their related devices are equipped with
uninterruptible power supply devices composed of storage
batteries in case of outage, momentary interruptions, or voltage
drops in the commercial electrical power. In data centers and so
forth, AC/DC conversion is executed at least three times. Interest
is growing in high-voltage DC distribution systems that execute
conversion only once.
Figure 1 presents the concept of AC/DC conversion in a data
center.

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which may cause abnormal heating in the Figure 1 Concept of Reduced Conversion Loss by DC Feeding (Example of a Data Center)
contact and its surroundings and lead to
failure or secondary disaster if it continues for Examples of current systems (3 conversions ⇒ large conversion loss)
a certain period. The conventional switching UPS Server
elements used in high-voltage DC circuits Conversion-1 Conversion-2 Conversion-3
CPU
had large gaps between contacts and were Commercial
power
AC Distribution
board AC DC DC AC AC DC
supplied in the large form of magnetic (power company)
HDD
switches or magnetic contactor that could not Storage battery
be reduced to a size suitable for built-in parts
on printed boards.
Example of DC feeding (1 conversion ⇒ reduced conversion loss)

High-voltage Conversion-1
UPS Server

DC relays Commercial AC Distribution DC

CPU
power board AC DC
(power company)
Figure 3 presents the positions of the HDD
Storage battery
two relays FUJITSU COMPONENT has
newly developed.
FTR-J2 is a relay capable of 450VDC-
10A switching and FTR-K2W is a relay Figure 2 Differences between AC and DC Switching
capable of 60VDC-30A switching.
AC DC

FTR-J2 Series
In addition to having two built-in relays
with 1mm contact gap in one cover so that
the arc can be completely extinguished
even under high voltage and two contacts
connected in series to ensure 2mm total
contact gap, a permanent magnet is attached
atop the cover to extinguish the arc from
the contact opening and thereby achieve the
450VDC-10A rating in a small size.
Since there is no zero-cross point,
it is easy to continue the arc when
Arc is extinguished
the contact is open if the voltage
is high, making it easier to induce
at the zero-cross
point.
abnormal heating or failure with
this energy.
Figure 3 Positioning of the New High-voltage DC Relays

Figure 4 presents the external dimensions,

Figure 5 the pin assignments and printing
diagram, Figure 6 the load connection 50A

diagram, and Table 1 the electric performance 30A

of this product. FTR-K2W for medium voltage and high current Conventionally, high voltage and
60VDC-30A large current fall in the range of
This product can be used in trunk systems 20A
・For communication base stations large electro-magnetic switches and
Current (A)

that require large power feeding, data centers electro-magnetic contacts

which are expected to adopt higher voltage 10A

DC of the 400VDC class, uninterruptible Possible switching area FTR-J2 for high voltage
5A
for conventional relays and low current
power supplies (UPS) for servers, etc., servers, 450VDC-10A
・UPS
switching circuits in stages before solar cell 1A
・Solar cell peripherals
inverters, precharging circuits for electric
cars, and so forth. 5V 12V 24V 50V 100V 450V
DC voltage (VDC)

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Table 1 Electrical Performance for FTR-J2

Contact arrangement 1a×2

Contact material and shape Silver alloy, single contact

Contact rating 10A 450VDC (as 1a circuit)
(resistance load) 10A 200VDC (as 1a×2 circuits)
Maximum current carried 12A

Coil 1 coil×2

Power consumption by coil 530mW×2

Ambient operating temperature −40℃ to ＋85℃

Clearance/creepage insulation distance 6.0mm/6.0mm (between coil contacts)

Surge voltage 1,000V between contacts, 4,000V between coil contacts

Shock resistance (malfunction) 200ms² (11±1ms)

External dimensions 24.0×23.5×27.0mm

Safety standards UL，VDE

Figure 4 FTR-J2 External Dimensions Figure 5 FTR-J2 Pin Assignments and Printing Diagram

24 ＋0.3
Printed board processing diagram
23.5＋0.3
4-φ0.9±0.1 16.5±0.1 3.5±0.1
4-φ1.3±0.1

7.5±0.1
Pin assignments
＋0.3

5±0.1
27

（23.5）
7.5±0.1
3.3

0.35 （1.75） 1
pre-soldering
0.4 7.5±0.1
φ0.5

7.5±0.1
（1.8） 3.5±0.1

（1.75）

5±0.1
（1.8） 16.5 3.5 7.5 5 7.5 16.5±0.1

Unit : mm （24）

Unit : mm

Figure 6 Load Connection Diagram

■ Load connection diagram for 450VDC, 10A ■ Load connection diagram for 200 VDC, 10A
(view from the back of the relay) (view from the back of the relay)
When a contact is open, the load and load power supply are completely The load and load power supply are connected even when the
isolated. The two opening contacts switch with independent contact is open with the normal connection method for using the relay.
mechanisms and are effective in preventing locking caused by arc
extinguish, preventing locking caused by contact surface wearing and
opening failure by contact weld.

Coil for driving Coil power supply Coil for driving Load
Load power supply
200VDC
Coil power supply

Load
Coil for driving Coil power supply Coil for driving Load
Load power supply
200VDC

Load power supply

450VDC

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FTR-K2W Series Conclusion

A 60VDC-30A rating was achieved by adopting two FTR- FUJITSU COMPONENT will continue to contribute to the
K2G relays with 3mm contact gap, which have delivered good development of a sustainable society to prevent global warming
records in interlock circuits in copy machines, and obtaining a and protect the global environment for future generations through
total contact gap of 6mm by connecting the movable contacts its component solutions. ✱
within the relay.
Figure 7 presents the external dimensions, Figure 8 the pin
assignments and printing diagram, and Table 2 the electric
performance of this product.
This product is a large-current relay optimal for battery
protection in communication base stations and so forth.

Figure 7 FTR-K2W External Dimensions Figure 8 FTR-K2W Pin Assignments and Printing Diagram

Printed board processing diagram

（4.95）
4-φ1.6±0.1
34.9 36.5 （36.5）
4-φ0.9±0.1
Pin assignments
30.15

（34.9）
7.5±0.1
10±0.1
0.5 0.3 0.8
（3.45） 30±0.1

7.5±0.1
（4.95） 30
（3.45）
Unit : mm

Note: Two coils shall be connected in series to be used as one coil for driving.

Table 2 Electrical Performance for FTR-K2W

Contact arrangement 1a

Contact material and shape Silver alloy, single contact

Contact gap 3.0mm×2 (6.0mm)
Contact rating (resistance load) 30A 60VDC

Maximum switching current/voltage 30A 60VDC / 10A 600VAC

Coil Used by connecting 1 coil×2 in series

Power consumption by coil 2.0W 1 coil×2

Ambient operating temperature −40℃ to ＋70℃

Clearance/creepage insulation distance 8.0mm/9.5mm (between coil contacts)

Surge voltage 2,000V between contacts, 5,000V between coil contacts

Shock resistance (malfunction) 100ms² (11±1ms)

External dimensions 34.5×36.5×30.15mm
Safety standards cULus，TUV

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