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ASCTB301E 201208-T
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DEFINITION OF RELAY TERMINOLOGY
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
1. Insulation Resistance 4. Operate Time 6. Contact Bounce (Time)
The resistance value between all The elapsed time from the initial Generally expressed in time (ms), this
mutually isolated conducting sections of application of power to the coil, until the refers to the intermittent switching
the relay, i.e. between coil and contacts, closure of the Form A (normally open) phenomenon of the contacts which
across open contacts and between coil or contacts. (With multiple pole devices the occurs due to the collision between the
contacts to any core or frame at ground time until the last contact closes.) This movable metal parts or contacts, when
potential. This value is usually expressed time does not include any bounce time. the relay is operated or released.
as “initial insulation resistance” and may
Coil ON
decrease with time, due to material voltage OFF
degradation and the accumulation of
ON
contaminants. Form A
contact OFF
- Between coil and contacts Relay release
time for Form
- Between open contacts Operate time A contact only
- Between contact sets Form B
ON
contact OFF
2. Breakdown Voltage (Hi-Pot or
Release time
Dielectric Strength)
The maximum voltage which can be 5. Release Time
tolerated by the relay without damage for The elapsed time from the initial removal
a specified period of time, usually of coil power until the reclosure of the
measured at the same points as Form B (normally closed) contacts (last
insulation resistance. Usually the stated contact with multi-pole). This time does
value is in VAC (RMS) for one minute not include any bounce time.
duration.
Notes:
1 1 1. Except where otherwise specified, the
tests above are conducted under
standard temperature and humidity
(15°C to 35°C 59°F to 95°F, 25 to
85%).
2. The coil impressed voltage in the
switching tests is a rectangular wave at
the rated voltage.
ASCTB301E 201208-T
Panasonic Corporation Automation Controls Business Unit industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/