RELAY CIRCUIT A relay is an electrically operated switch.

Many relays use anelectromagnet to operate a switching mechanism mechanically, but other operating principles are also used. Relays are used where it is necessary to control a circuit by a low-power signal (with complete electrical isolation between control and controlled circuits), or where several circuits must be controlled by one signal. The first relays were used in long distance telegraph circuits, repeating the signal coming in from one circuit and re-transmitting it to another. Relays were used extensively in telephone exchanges and early computers to perform logical operations. A type of relay that can handle the high power required to directly control an electric motor or other loads is called a contactor.
Types

1 Latching relay 2 Reed relay 3 Mercury-wetted relay 4 Polarized relay 5 Machine tool relay 6 Ratchet relay 7 Contactor relay 8 Solid-state relay 9 Solid state contactor relay 10 Buchholz relay 11 Forced-guided contacts relay 12 Overload protection relay

Solid state contactor relay

A solid state contactor is a heavy-duty solid state relay, including the necessary heat sink, used for switching electric heaters, small electric motors and lighting loads; where frequent on/off cycles are required. There are no moving parts to wear out and there is no contact bounce due to vibration. They are activated by AC control signals or DC control signals from Programmable logic controller (PLCs), PCs,Transistortransistor logic (TTL) sources, or other microprocessor and microcontroller controls.

Single phase, 25 or 40 amp, din rail contactor

Features
Maximum Surge Survival technology -- triple layer, voltage surge protection Green LED for input status Thermally optimized heat sink permits edge-to-edge installations on a horizontal din rail Built-in snubber circuit Zero crossing activation -- low EMI, low noise to nearby electronics Internal 50A thyristors for high inrush capability

4000 volt isolation, 1400 blocking voltage 1000 volt / microsecond immunity

Highest thermal efficiency -- less than 1.0 watt dissipated per amp switched (25 amp model) or less than 1.2 watts (40 amp model) CE, UL recognized, CSA Industry standard A1, A2, L1, T1 terminal numbers High density design permits more amps per square inch

Part Number
DDA-6V25 DDA-6V40 DAA-6V25 DAA-6V40 25A, 660V max, 4-32 VDC activated 40A, 660V max, 4-32 VDC activated 25A, 660V max, 100-280 VAC activated 40A, 660V max, 100-280 VAC activated

Specifications
Line Load Current Min Control Max Control Part Voltage Must Release Range (A Voltage & Current Voltage & Current Number Range Voltage RMS) Draw Draw (VAC) DC activated DDA-6V25 24-660 .10-25 DDA-6V40 24-660 .10-40

4VDC/3.5mA 4VDC/3.5mA

32VDC/8mA 32VDC/8mA

1 VDC 1 VDC

AC activated* DAA-6V25 24-660 .10-25 100VAC/9mA 280VAC/25mA 20VDC/2MA DAA-6V40 24-660 .10-40 100VAC/9mA 280VAC/25mA 20VDC/2MA * Typically, does NOT need a burden resistor when activated by a triac output controller. Off-State dv/dt Isolation IT fuse Turn-on time Turn-off time 1000 v/s 4000 volts 50A or less, for example: Bussman FWP50A14F, FWC32A10F, FWC20A10F. Ferraz B093910, M330015, K330013. See: I2T fuse and fuse holders <8.3 ms at 60hz <8.3 ms at 60hz The 5V model uses an internal MOV that is similar to the Littelfuse Harris V575 LA80B Metal Oxide Varistor. The use of MOVs is encouraged in situations where there are frequent voltage surges such as motor starter applications. For example: for motor starters, you can use a DDA-6V25 AND an external MOV_V575LA80B (click to buy) OR you can purchase a DDA-5V25, and the MOV will be inside the unit. Contact Power-io for price and availability of this custom variation. Will accept #24-#10 AWG wire. Torque: 7-9 inch lbs.

Internal MOV

Terminals

RS232 DPDT Relay Control with Solder Connections

4-Channel 3-Amp DPDT Relay Board
Product Code: R43DPDT

Pro Series Relay at a Glance

1200/2400/9600/19.2K Baud Operation Power LED, Relay Status LEDs Control Status of All or Individual Relays Read Status of All or Individual Relays Two-Way Communication Capabilities Integrated Timer Functions E3C Compliance Programmable Relay Memory Optoisolated RS-232 Inputs 2 RS-232 Input Levels +12 Volt Operation, 2/3-Wire RS-232 Overkill Transistor Drivers No-Click Power-up

RS-232 Serial Relay Controller

This relay controller was developed for users with low-current, low-signal switching applications such as telecommunications, networking, video, line-level audio, and much more. This relay is a "Solder To" controller, meaning connections to the relays are soldered directly to the board, offering a low-cost, space saving alternative to terminal blocks. This device uses DPDT relays. A single DPDT relay is made up of 2 SPDT switches. So each relay acts as two switches that are activated at the same time. This allows two independent signals to be switched at one time. In effect, there are two independent switches on a single DPDT relay.

Features include no-click startup, LED status lights, and E3C compliance. Relays can be controlled at 9600 baud and the board is compatible with ANY computer or microcontroller capable of delivering RS232 data. Even a no-frills design deserves a high-quality driver stage, and that's exactly what we put on this Relay controller. Fast-reacting flyback diodes help shunt dangerous voltages away from the driver circuit. To control this Relay Controller, simply connect a data and ground wire between the board and computer or microcontroller. Provide +12 Volts DC to the board, and send ASCII character codes to control the relays. This Relay Controller is fully E3C complaint, allowing up to 256 NCD devices to share a single RS-232 serial port. Mix and match up to 256 devices in any combination. Speak to each device individually or all devices at once. Connect this board to the USB port of your computer using a USB to Serial adapter. The USB to Serial Adapter is to be used with the Quick Start Kit and is available at checkout