# Power Relay, SPST-NO, 3 VDC, 5 A, PA-N Series, Through Hole, Non Latching ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:4870868/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/APAN3103/power-relay-spst-no-3-vdc-5-a-pa-n-series-through **SKU**: APAN3103 **Manufacturer**: PANASONIC **Category**: Switches & Relays || Relays || Power Relays **Price**: €4.2100 **Stock**: 10+ ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2025) | | Coil Type | Non Latching | | Coil Voltage | 3VDC | | Product Range | PA-N Series | | Relay Mounting | Through Hole | | Coil Resistance | 82ohm | | Contact Current | 5A | | Relay Terminals | Solder | | Contact Material | Silver Nickel Gold | | Contact Voltage Vac | 250V | | Contact Voltage Vdc | 110V | | Contact Configuration | SPST-NO | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:4870868/) ## Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) PA-N RELAYS ## Product Catalog **==> picture [503 x 408] intentionally omitted <==** 2024.10 Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) ## PA-N RELAYS ## Complies with IEC61010 reinforced insulation, For PLC/Interface, 1 Form A 5 A, Slim power relay **==> picture [226 x 188] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Protective construction: Sealed type（RTIII）
5
20
12.5
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## FEATURES - High density mounting: width ( 5 mm ) × length ( 20 mm ) × height ( 12.5 mm ) - ●Complies with IEC61010 reinforced insulation standards - Insulation distance ( Between contact and coil ) Clearance: Min. 5.29 mm, Creepage: Min. 5.35 mm - ●Dielectric strength: 3,000 V rms Surge withstand voltage: 6,000 V - ●Low operating power: 110 mW - ●Complies with Standard for Hazardous Location ( ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 ) ## TYPICAL APPLICATIONS - ●Industrial equipment, office equipment - ●Measuring devices and test equipment - ●Output relays for programmable controllers and temperature controllers ## ORDERING INFORMATION ( PART NO. ) ## **APAN 3 1** ~~[T~~ Contact arrangement Terminals and rated operating power d Rated coil voltage（DC） 3: 1 Form A（Bifurcated） 1: PC board terminal（110mW） 03: 3V, 4H: 4.5V, 05: 5V, 06: 6V 09: 9V, 12: 12V, 18: 18V, 24: 24V ## TYPES |Contact arrangement|Rated coil voltage|Part No.|Standardpacking|Standardpacking| |---|---|---|---|---| ||||Inner carton
( 1-tube )|Outer carton| |1 Form A|3 V DC|APAN3103|25 pcs.|1,000 pcs.| ||4.5 V DC|APAN314H||| ||5 V DC|APAN3105||| ||6 V DC|APAN3106||| ||9 V DC|APAN3109||| ||12 V DC|APAN3112||| ||18 V DC|APAN3118||| ||24 V DC|APAN3124||| Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com > Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2024 ASCTB368E 202410 ー 1 ー Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) PA-N RELAYS ## 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. **==> picture [511 x 130] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Rated coil Operate voltage* Release voltage* Rated operating current Coil resistance Rated operating Max. allowable voltage
voltage ( at 20 ℃ ) ( at 20 ℃ ) ( ±10 ％, at 20 ℃ ) power
( ±10 ％, at 20 ℃ ) ( at 20 ℃ )
3 V DC 36.7 mA 82 Ω
4.5 V DC 24.4 mA 184 Ω
5 V DC 22 mA 227 Ω
Max. 70 ％ V Min. 5 ％ V
6 V DC of rated coil of rated coil 18.3 mA 327 Ω 120 ％ V of
110 mW rated coil
9 V DC voltage voltage 12.2 mA 736 Ω
voltage
12 V DC ( Initial ) ( Initial ) 9.2 mA 1,309 Ω
18 V DC 6.1 mA 2,945 Ω
24 V DC 4.6 mA 5,236 Ω
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Item Specifications
Contact arrangement 1 Form A ( Bifurcated )
Contact resistance
( initial ) Max. 30 mΩ ( by voltage drop 6 V DC 1 A )
Contact material AgNi type ＋ Au
Contact rating ( resistive ) 5 A 250 V AC, 5 A 30 V DC
Contact data Max. switching
1,250 VA, 150 W
power ( resistive )
Max. switching voltage 250 V AC, 110 V DC ( 0.4 A )
Max. switching current 5 A ( AC, DC )
Min. switching load
( reference value ) * [1] 100 µA 100 m V DC
Insulation resistance ( initial ) Min. 1,000 MΩ ( at 500 V DC, Measured portion is the same as the case of dielectric strength. )
Dielectric strength Between open contacts 1,000 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA )
( initial ) Between contact and coil 3,000 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA )
Surge withstand Between contact and coil 6,000 V
voltage ( initial ) * [2]
Time Operate time Max. 10 ms at rated coil voltage ( at 20 ℃, without bounce )
characteristics
( initial ) Release time Max. 5 ms at rated coil voltage ( at 20 ℃, without bounce, without diode )
Functional 147 m/s [2] ( half-sine shock pulse: 11 ms, detection time: 10 µs )
Shock resistance
Destructive 980 m/s [2] ( half-sine shock pulse: 6 ms )
Vibration Functional 10 to 55 Hz ( at double amplitude of 2.5 mm, detection time: 10 µs )
resistance Destructive 10 to 55 Hz ( at double amplitude of 3.5 mm )
Expected life Mechanical life Min. 20 × 10 [6] ope. ( switching frequency: at 180 times/min )
Conditions Conditions for usage, Ambient temperature: －40 to ＋90 ℃ ( －40 to ＋60 ℃ at our standard packing condition )
transport and storage* [3] Humidity: 5 to 85 ％ RH ( Avoid icing and condensation )
Unit weight Approx. 3 g
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- *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 **==> picture [511 x 116] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Type Load Switching capacity Number of operations
3 A 250 V AC Min. 100 × 10 [3] ope.
( Switching frequency at 20 times/min )
3 A 30 V DC Min. 100 × 10 [3] ope.
( Switching frequency at 20 times/min )
Resistive load
1 Form A 5 A 250 V AC Min. 50 × 10 [3] ope.
( Switching frequency at 6 times/min, ON : OFF ＝ 1 s : 9 s )
5 A 30 V DC Min. 50 × 10 [3] ope.
( Switching frequency at 20 times/min )
Inductive load 2 A 250 V AC Min. 100 × 10 [3] ope.
( cosφ ＝ 0.4 ) ( Switching frequency at 6 times/min, ON : OFF ＝ 1 s : 9 s )
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Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ASCTB368E 202410 ー 2 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2024 Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) PA-N RELAYS ## REFERENCE DATA a 2. Switching life curve ## 1. Max. switching capacity ## 3. Coil temperature characteristics ( Average ) **==> picture [487 x 364] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Tested sample: APAN3124, 6 pcs.
Measured portion: Inside the coil
Ambient temperature: 20°C, 90°C (No contact current)
10 250V AC 40
5 AC resistive load resistive load 35
30V DC
100 resistive load
Soe ot BERNA 30 PETE
50
PCE ENT CT 40 BRAN 250V AC Ce 25 rT
DC resistive load 30 (cosφ = 0.4) 20°C 5A
1 Sy NL ETT 20 = 30V DC RSS STH 20 PTpee 20°C 3A20°C 0A
10 (L/R = 7ms) 15
0.40.1 On PU TAIN LUTTE ono EA =| 51 FRETee Ci 1050 iTEELLre 90°C 0A
1 10 100 1,000 0.1 0.5 1 3 5 10 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
Contact voltage (V) Contact current (A) Coil applied voltage (%V)
4. Ambient temperature characteristics 5. Operate and release time 6. Shock resistance
( Average )
Tested sample: APAN3124, 6 pcs. Tested sample: APAN3124, 20 pcs. Tested sample: APAN3124, 6 pcs.
Measured direction: Upright
10.0
30 ［m/s [2] ］ Y Deenergized condition
9.0 1,000 Energized condition
TT 20 Release r] TTI 800 =
voltage 8.0
600
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7 Operate voltage | 6.0 a Zz = 200
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20 40 60 80 100 5.0 0
|| |e ｰ10 Ambienttemperature | (°C) 4.03.0 SNHS Ave. Min. Max. | Z’ ifesrat Ｘ’ Z’Y’
PA) ｰ20 2.0 Pe Release time Max. Ave. ae ＸZ Y
PELE a ｰ30 LELEL | 1.00 aete Min. Se Y’ Ｘ’
70 80 90 100 110 120 130
Coil applied voltage (%V)
)4
Contact current (A)
Temperature rise (°C)
No. of operations (×10
)
Rate of change (%)
Operate & release time (ms
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4. Ambient temperature characteristics ( Average ) Tested sample: APAN3124, 6 pcs. ~~ee~~ DIMENSIONS ( Unit: mm ) ea» **CAD** The CAD data of the products with a " CAD " mark can be downloaded from our Website. **==> picture [513 x 130] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
ea» CAD External dimensions Recommended Schematic
PC board pattern ( BOTTOM VIEW )
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1.2 φ1 φ1 φ1.2 φ1.2
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2.54 10.16 5.08
5 Ty 0.5 0.8 1.2 | Ld Tolerance ±0.1
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Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ASCTB368E 202410 ー 3 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2024 Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) PA-N RELAYS ## SAFETY STANDARDS Each standard may be updated at any time, so please check our Website for the latest information. - ■Insulation distance ( Between contact and coil ) Clearance: 5.29 mm, Creepage: 5.35 mm ( UL/C-UL ) **==> picture [118 x 11] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
■UL/C-UL ( Approved )
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Ambient
File No. Contact rating Operations temperature
5 A 250 V AC Resistive 50 × 10 [3] 40 ℃
5 A 250 V AC Resistive 10 × 10 [3] 90 ℃
5 A 30 V DC General use 50 × 10 [3] 40 ℃
5 A 30 V DC General use 10 × 10 [3] 90 ℃
E43149
3 A 250 V AC General use 10 × 10 [3] 90 ℃
3 A 250 V AC Resistive 100 × 10 [3] 40 ℃
3 A 30 V DC General use 100 × 10 [3] 40 ℃
Pilot Duty B300, R300* [1] 6 × 10 [3] 40 ℃
5 A 250 V AC Resistive 50 × 10 [3] 40 ℃
5 A 250 V AC Resistive 10 × 10 [3] 90 ℃
5 A 30 V DC General use 50 × 10 [3] 40 ℃
E479891 5 A 30 V DC General use 10 × 10 [3] 90 ℃
( Hazardous
Location ) * [2] 3 A 250 V AC General use 10 × 10 [3] 90 ℃
3 A 250 V AC Resistive 100 × 10 [3] 40 ℃
3 A 30 V DC General use 100 × 10 [3] 40 ℃
Pilot Duty B300, R300 [※１] 6 × 10 [3] 40 ℃
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Ambient
File No. Contact rating Operations temperature
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|File No.|Contact rating|Operations|Ambient
temperature| |---|---|---|---| ||||| |40055612|5 A 250 V AC ( cosφ ＝ 1.0 )|50 × 103|40 ℃| ||5 A 250 V AC ( cosφ ＝ 1.0 )|10 × 103|90 ℃| ||5 A 30 V DC ( 0 ms )|50 × 103|40 ℃| ||5 A 30 V DC ( 0 ms )|10 × 103|90 ℃| ||3 A 250 V AC ( cosφ ＝ 1.0 )|100 × 103|40 ℃| ||3 A 30 V DC ( 0 ms )|100 × 103|40 ℃| - *1: Pilot Duty is in accordance with the conditions of UL508. - *2: Class I, Division2, Groups A, B, C and D Hazardous Locations - ( ANSI/ISA 12.12.01,CAN/CSA C22.2 No.213 ) ## ■CSA ( Approved ) CSA standard approved by C-UL ## GUIDELINES FOR USAGE - For cautions for use, please read " GUIDELINES FOR RELAY USAGE ". https://industry.panasonic.com/global/en/products/control/relay/cautions_use ## ■Cautions for usage of PA-N relay - Specification values for operate and release voltages are for the relay mounting with its terminals below. Please refer the figure regarding fluctuations in the operate and release voltages caused by the installation direction. **==> picture [158 x 169] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Tested sample: APAN3124, 6 pcs.Ambient temperature: 20ﾟC
Measured direction: 6 directions
100
90
80
Operate voltage
70
Max.
60 Av e.
Min.
50
40
30
Release voltage
20
Max.
10 AMin.ve.
0
Top
Mounting direction Bottom
Voltage (%V)
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- When mounting the relays within 1 mm, please notice the condition below. - 1) Mount the relays in the same direction. **==> picture [81 x 95] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Within 1mm
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- 2) Coil terminals ( Terminal No. 1 & 2 ) polarity should be arranged in the same direction. **==> picture [170 x 72] intentionally omitted <==** Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com > Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2024 ASCTB368E 202410 ー 4 ー Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) PA-N RELAYS ## PA-N RELAYS PC board socket/Self-clinching terminal socket Standard type Self clinching type terminal socket terminal socket ## TYPES |Product name|Type No.|Part No.|Standardpacking|Standardpacking| |---|---|---|---|---| ||||Inner carton|Outer carton| |PC board socket|PA1a-PS|APA831|50 pcs.|500 pcs.| |Self-clinchingterminal socket|PA1a-PS-H|APA832||| ## RATING |Item|Specifications| |---|---| |Dielectric strength ( initial )|Between pin No. 2 and 5: 3,000 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA )
Between pin No. 5 and 6: 2,000 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA )
When the relay is used with this socket, refer to dielectric strength rating of the relay's
specification.| |Insulation resistance ( initial )|Each between terminals: Min. 1,000 MΩ
(at 500 V DC,Measuredportion is the same as the case of dielectric strength.)| |Max. carryingcurrent|3 A| |Conditions for usage, transport and storage|Ambient temperature: －40 to ＋70 ℃
Humidity: 5 to 85 ％ RH ( Avoid icing and condensation )| ## DIMENSIONS ( Unit: mm ) ap **CAD** The CAD data of the products with a " CAD " mark can be downloaded from our Website. ## ■PC board socket ea» **CAD** ## External dimensions **==> picture [142 x 137] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
22.6±0.6
re |
0.5 0.8 0.25
2.54 6.35 3.81 5.08 1.23 i
General tolerance ±0.3
0.2＋50.6－
0.6
±
9
4 ).3 0.6 )
(0 ±5
(Standoff height is not included
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Recommended PC board pattern ( BOTTOM VIEW ) **==> picture [93 x 44] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2ｰφ1 2ｰφ1.2
Benen [pF tt pen |
1 2 5 6
2.54 10.16 5.08
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## ■Self-clinching terminal socket ap **CAD** ## External dimensions **==> picture [164 x 127] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
22.6±0.6
|
| FE
1±0.25 0.5 0.8 1.3±0.15
i 1.23 2.54 6.35 3.81 5.08
General tolerance ±0.3
0.2＋50.6－
0.6± 0.6±
5.3 9
3.9 )(0.3
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Recommended
PC board pattern
( BOTTOM VIEW )
2ｰφ0.8±0.05
2ｰφ1.2±0.05
CEES
1 2 5 6
2.54 ann 10.16 5.08
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Tolerance ±0.1 Tolerance ±0.1 Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ASCTB368E 202410 ー 5 ー © Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2024 Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) PA-N RELAYS ## HANDLING - ■Mounting method of relay - 1) Match the direction of relay and socket. **==> picture [60 x 93] intentionally omitted <==** - 2) Insert both ends of the relay securely all the way in until both hooks clear the ribs on the relay case. **==> picture [140 x 63] intentionally omitted <==** - ■Removing method of relay - 1) Remove the relay, applying force in the direction shown below. **==> picture [65 x 80] intentionally omitted <==** - 2) In case there is not enough space for finger to pick relay up, use screwdrivers in the way shown. **==> picture [75 x 109] intentionally omitted <==** - 3) When using the removal key ( APA801 ) , remove the relay as shown in the figure. You can purchase the removal key ( APA801 ) as an accessory. **==> picture [98 x 114] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Removal
key
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- 4) 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. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ASCTB368E 202410 ー 6 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2024 GUIDELINES FOR POWER, HIGH-CAPACITY DC CUT OFF AND SAFETY RELAYS USAGE ■For cautions for use, please read " GUIDELINES FOR RELAY USAGE ". https://industry.panasonic.com/global/en/products/control/relay/cautions_use ## Precautions for Coil Input ## ■Long term current carrying A circuit that will be carrying a current continuously for long periods without relay switching operation. ( circuits for emergency lamps, alarm devices and error inspection that, for example, revert only during malfunction and output warnings with form B contacts ) Continuous, longterm current to the coil will facilitate deterioration of coil insulation and characteristics due to heating of the coil itself. 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. ## ■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. ## ■Coil connection When connecting coils of polarized relays, please check coil polarity ( ＋, － ) at the internal connection diagram ( Schematic ). If any wrong connection is made, it may cause unexpected malfunction, like abnormal heat, fire and so on, and circuit do not work. Avoid impressing voltages to the set coil and reset coil at the same time. ## ■Maximum allowable voltage and temperature rise 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. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ASCTB412E 202408 Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2024 ー 7 ー 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 subjected to direct sunlight and maintain normal temperature, humidity and pressure conditions. - ●Temperature/Humidity/Pressure 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 the individual specifications. Also allowable humidity level is influenced by temperature, please check charts shown below and 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 **==> picture [166 x 142] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Humidity (％ RH)
85
Allowa b le range
Avoid icing Avoid con-
when used at densation when
temperatures used at tem-
lower than 0°C peratures higher
than 0°C
5
-40 0 85
Ambient temperature (℃)
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- 3) Pressure: 86 to 106 kPa - ●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. ) ## ●Icing Condensation or other moisture may freeze on relays when the temperature become lower than 0 ℃.This icing causes the sticking of movable portion, the operation delay and the contact conduction failure etc. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. does not guarantee the failures caused by the icing. The heat conduction by the equipment may accelerate the cooling of relay itself and the icing may occur. Please conduct product evaluations in the worst condition of the actual usage. - ●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. ## ●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. ## ●Silicon 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. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ー 8 ー ASCTB412E 202408 Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2024 GUIDELINES FOR POWER, HIGH-CAPACITY DC CUT OFF AND SAFETY RELAYS USAGE ## Others ## ■Cleaning - Although the environmentally sealed type relay ( plastic sealed type, etc. ) can be cleaned, avoid immersing the relay into cold liquid ( such as cleaning solvent ) immediately after soldering. Doing so may deteriorate the sealing performance. - Cleaning with the boiling method is recommended ( The temperature of cleaning liquid should be 40 ℃ or lower ). Avoid ultrasonic cleaning on relays. Use of ultrasonic cleaning may cause breaks in the coil or slight sticking of the contacts due to ultrasonic energy. Please refer to " the latest product specifications " when designing your product. - •Requests to customers: https://industry.panasonic.com/global/en/salespolicies Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 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