# Power Relay, DPST-NO, 5 VDC, 8 A, DK Series, Through Hole, Non Latching ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:4870869/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/DK2A-5V/power-relay-dpst-no-5-vdc-8-a-dk-series-through **SKU**: DK2A-5V **Manufacturer**: PANASONIC **Category**: Switches & Relays || Relays || Power Relays **Price**: €7.2000 **Stock**: 10+ ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2025) | | Coil Type | Non Latching | | Coil Voltage | 5VDC | | Product Range | DK Series | | Relay Mounting | Through Hole | | Coil Resistance | 125ohm | | Contact Current | 8A | | Relay Terminals | Solder | | Contact Material | Silver Nickel | | Contact Voltage Vac | 250V | | Contact Voltage Vdc | 30V | | Contact Configuration | DPST-NO | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:4870869/) ## Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) DK RELAYS Product Catalog **==> picture [503 x 408] intentionally omitted <==** 2025.7 Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) ## DK RELAYS ## 1 Form A 10 A, 1 Form A 1 Form B/2 Form A 8 A, Small polarized power relays ## FEATURES **==> picture [449 x 199] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Protective construction：Sealed type
●Compact size
1 Form A type: width ( 12.5 mm ) × length
( 20 mm ) × height ( 10 mm )
1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A type: width
20 12.510 20 15 ( 15 mm ) × length ( 20 mm ) × height ( 10 mm ) ( 10 mm )
10
●Surge withstand voltage: 10,000 V
~» a ●PC board sockets are available
1 Form A type 1 Form A 1 Form B2 Form A type 、 ●Variety of contact arrangements
( 1 Form A, 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A )
●Latching types available
（Unit：mm） ●Complies with Standard for Hazardous
Location ( ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 )
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- 1 Form A type: width ( 12.5 mm ) × length ( 20 mm ) × height ( 10 mm ) - 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A type: width ( 15 mm ) × length ( 20 mm ) × height ( 10 mm ) ( 10 mm ) - ( 1 Form A, 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A ) ## TYPICAL APPLICATIONS - ●Power supply - ●OA equipment - ●Industrial machines - ●Electric power equipment ## ORDERING INFORMATION ( PART NO. : Ordering part number for Japanese market ) **==> picture [472 x 213] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
AW 3
[ Operating function TT Contact arrangement T Rated coil voltage d （DC） Contact material
0：Single side stable 1：1 Form A Part No. 1 2 3 4 7 9 F ：1 Form A（Au-flashed AgSnO2 type）
2：2 coil latching 2：2 Form A Rated coil voltage（V） 3 6 12 24 9 5 Nil：2 Form A, 1 Form A 1 Form B（Au-flashed AgNi type）
3：1 Form A 1 Form B
ORDERING INFORMATION ( TYPE NO. : Ordering part number for non Japanese market )
DK
Contact arrangement Operating function Rated coil voltage（DC） Contact material
1a ：1 Form A Nil：Single side stable 3, 5, 6, 9, 12, 24V F ：1 Form A（Au-flashed AgSnO2 type）
2a ：2 Form A L2：2 coil latching Nil：2 Form A, 1 Form A, 1 Form B
= ——
1a1b：1 Form A 1 Form B （Au-flashed AgNi type）
Note) VDE approved type is available.
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Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ASCTB177E 202507 ー 1 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2025 Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) DK RELAYS ## TYPES - " Type No. " is ordering part number for non Japanese market. " Part No. " is ordering part number for Japanese market. **==> picture [511 x 253] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Single side stable 2 coil latching Standard packing
Contact Rated coil
Inner Outer
arrangement voltage Type No. Part No. Type No. Part No. carton carton
3 V DC DK1a-3V-F AW3011F DK1a-L2-3V-F AW3211F
5 V DC DK1a-5V-F AW3019F DK1a-L2-5V-F AW3219F
6 V DC DK1a-6V-F AW3012F DK1a-L2-6V-F AW3212F
1 Form A
9 V DC DK1a-9V-F AW3017F DK1a-L2-9V-F AW3217F
12 V DC DK1a-12V-F AW3013F DK1a-L2-12V-F AW3213F
24 V DC DK1a-24V-F AW3014F DK1a-L2-24V-F AW3214F
3 V DC DK1a1b-3V AW3031 DK1a1b-L2-3V AW3231
5 V DC DK1a1b-5V AW3039 DK1a1b-L2-5V AW3239
1 Form A 6 V DC DK1a1b-6V AW3032 DK1a1b-L2-6V AW3232
1 Form B 9 V DC DK1a1b-9V AW3037 DK1a1b-L2-9V AW3237 50 pcs. 500 pcs.
12 V DC DK1a1b-12V AW3033 DK1a1b-L2-12V AW3233
24 V DC DK1a1b-24V AW3034 DK1a1b-L2-24V AW3234
3 V DC DK2a-3V AW3021 DK2a-L2-3V AW3221
5 V DC DK2a-5V AW3029 DK2a-L2-5V AW3229
6 V DC DK2a-6V AW3022 DK2a-L2-6V AW3222
2 Form A
9 V DC DK2a-9V AW3027 DK2a-L2-9V AW3227
12 V DC DK2a-12V AW3023 DK2a-L2-12V AW3223
24 V DC DK2a-24V AW3024 DK2a-L2-24V AW3224
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For the sockets, please refer to the " PC board sockets ". ## 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. ## ●Single side stable **==> picture [511 x 106] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Rated coil voltage* Operate Release voltage* Rated operating current Coil resistance Rated operating Max. allowable voltage
voltage ( at 20 ℃ ) ( ±10 ％, at 20 ℃ ) power
( at 20 ℃ ) ( ±10 ％, at 20 ℃ ) ( at 20 ℃ )
3 V DC 66.6 mA 45 Ω
5 V DC 40 mA 125 Ω
Max. 70 ％ V Min. 10 ％ V
6 V DC of rated coil of rated coil 33.3 mA 180 Ω 130 ％ V of
200 mW rated coil
9 V DC voltage voltage 22.2 mA 405 Ω
voltage
12 V DC ( Initial ) ( Initial ) 16.6 mA 720 Ω
24 V DC 8.3 mA 2,880 Ω
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* Square, pulse drive ## ●2 coil latching **==> picture [511 x 118] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Rated coil voltage Set voltage* ( at 20 ℃ ) Reset voltage* ( at 20 ℃ ) ( ±10 ％, at 20 ℃ ) Rated operating current ( ±10 ％, at 20 ℃ ) Coil resistance Rated operating power Max. allowable voltage
( at 20 ℃ )
Set coil Reset coil Set coil Reset coil Set coil Reset coil
3 V DC 66.6 mA 66.6 mA 45 Ω 45 Ω
5 V DC 40 mA 40 mA 125 Ω 125 Ω
Max. 70 ％ V Max. 70 ％ V
6 V DC of rated coil of rated coil 33.3 mA 33.3 mA 180 Ω 180 Ω 130 ％ V of
200 mW 200 mW rated coil
9 V DC voltage voltage 22.2 mA 22.2 mA 405 Ω 405 Ω
voltage
12 V DC ( Initial ) ( Initial ) 16.6 mA 16.6 mA 720 Ω 720 Ω
24 V DC 8.3 mA 8.3 mA 2,880 Ω 2,880 Ω
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* Square, pulse drive Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com > Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2025 ASCTB177E 202507 ー 2 ー Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) DK RELAYS ## ■Specifications **==> picture [511 x 404] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Item Specifications
Contact arrangement 1 Form A 1 Form A 1 Form B 2 Form A
Contact resistance
( initial ) Max. 30 mΩ ( by voltage drop 6 V DC 1 A )
Contact material Au-flashed AgSnO2 type Au-flashed AgNi type
Contact rating
10 A 250 V AC, 10 A 30 V DC 8 A 250 V AC, 8 A 30 V DC
Contact data ( resistive )
Max. switching power
( resistive ) 2,500 VA ( AC ) , 300 W ( DC ) 2,000 VA ( AC ) , 240 W ( DC )
Max. switching voltage 250 V AC, 125 V DC ( 0.2 A )
Max. switching current 10 A ( AC, DC ) 8 A ( AC, DC )
Min. switching load* [1] 10 mA 5 V DC
Insulation resistance ( initial ) * [1] Min. 1,000 MΩ ( at 500 V DC, Measured portion is the same as the case of dielectric strength. )
Between open contacts 1,000 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA )
Dielectric
strength Between contact sets － 4,000 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA )
( coil de-energized condition )
( initial )
Between contact and
coil 4,000 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA ) ( coil de-energized condition )
Surge
withstand Between contact and
voltage coil 10,000 V ( coil de-energized condition )
( initial ) [*1*2]
Time Operate ( Set ) time Max. 10 ms ( Max. 10 ms ) at rated coil voltage ( at 20 ℃, without bounce )
characteristics
( initial ) Release ( Reset ) time Max. 8 ms ( Max. 10 ms ) at rated coil voltage ( at 20 ℃, without bounce, coil without diode )
Shock Functional 98 m/s [2] ( half-sine shock pulse: 11 ms, detection time: 10 µs )
resistance
( initial ) * [1] Destructive 980 m/s [2] ( half-sine shock pulse: 6 ms )
Vibration Functional 10 to 55 Hz ( at double amplitude of 1.5 mm, detection time: 10 µs )
resistance
( initial ) * [1] Destructive 10 to 55 Hz ( at double amplitude of 3 mm )
Expected life* [1] Mechanical life Min. 50 × 10 [6] ope. ( switching frequency: at 300 times/min ) ( Coil without diode )
Conditions Conditions for usage, transport and storage* [3] Ambient temperature: －40 to ＋65 ℃, Humidity: 5 to 85 ％ RH ( Avoid icing and condensation )
Unit weight Approx. 5 g Approx. 6 g
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*1: For detailed information on expected life, surge withstand voltage, insulation resistance, vibration resistance, and shock resistance, please refer to " Cautions for usage of DK relays " on page 7. *2: Wave is standard shock voltage of ±1.2 × 50 µs - *3: For ambient temperature, please read " GUIDELINES FOR RELAY USAGE ". ## ■Expected electrical life Conditions: Resistive load, switching frequency at 20 times/min, Coil without diode **==> picture [511 x 59] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Type Switching capacity Number of operations
10 A 250 V AC Min. 100 × 10 [3] ope.
1 Form A
10 A 30 V DC Min. 100 × 10 [3] ope.
8 A 250 V AC Min. 100 × 10 [3] ope.
1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A
8 A 30 V DC Min. 100 × 10 [3 ] ope.
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Note) For more information on electrical life, please refer to " Cautions for usage of DK relays " on page 7. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com > Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2025 ASCTB177E 202507 ー 3 ー Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) DK RELAYS ## REFERENCE DATA - Reference data is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent guaranteed values. ## 1-1. Max. switching capacity ( 1 Form A ) 1-2. Max. switching capacity 2-1. Coil temperature characteristics ( 1 Form A: Average ) ( 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A ) **==> picture [511 x 596] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Tested sample：DK1a-12V, 5 pcs.
Ambient temperature : 30℃
100 100
50
AC inductive load AC inductive load
（cosφ＝0.4） AC resistive load （cosφ＝0.4） AC resistive load
10 10 40
10A
5 5 7A
30 5A
0A
DC inductive load DC inductive load
1 （L/R＝7ms） 1 （L/R＝7ms） 20
DC resistive load DC resistive load
10
0.1 0.1 0
10 100 1,000 10 100 1,000 80 90 100 110 120 130
Contact voltage（V） Contact voltage（V） Coil applied voltage（%V）
2-2. Coil temperature characteristics 3-1. Ambient temperature characteristics 3-2. Ambient temperature characteristics
( 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A: ( 1 Form A: Average ) ( 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A:
Average ) Average )
Tested sample：DK1a1b-12V, 5 pcs.
Ambient temperature : 20℃ Tested sample：DK1a-24V-F, 12 pcs. Tested sample：DK1a1b-12V, 12 pcs.
30 30
50 20 20
40 10 Operate voltage 10 Operate vol tage
8A ｰ60 ｰ40 ｰ20 0 Release voltage ｰ60 ｰ40 ｰ20 0 Release voltage
30 5A
0A 20 40 60 80 100 20 40 60 80 100
Ambient Ambient
20 ｰ10 temperature（℃）ｰ10 temperature（℃）
10 ｰ20 ｰ20
ｰ30 ｰ30
0
80 90 100 110 120 130
Coil applied voltage（%V）
4-1. Operate and release time 4-2. Operate and release time
( 1 Form A ) ( 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A )
Tested sample：DK1a-24V, 5 pcs. Tested sample：DK1a1b-12V, 5 pcs.
9 9
8 8
Release time
7 Operate time 7 （with diode） Max.
Ave.
6 6 Min.
Max.
Ave.
5 Max. 5
4 Min. Ave.Min. 4 Operate time Ave. Max.Min.
Release time（with diode） Max.
3 3 Ave.
Min.
Max. Release time
2 Ave. 2
Min.
1 Release time 1
0 0
80 90 100 110 120 130 140 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
Coil applied voltage（%V） Coil applied voltage（%V）
））
A A （℃）
（Contact current （Contact current
Temperature rise
））
V V
% %
（（
（℃）
Change rate tonominal V Change rate tonominal V
Temperature rise
））
ms ms
（Operate and release time （Operate and release time
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3-2. Ambient temperature characteristics ( 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A: Average ) Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ASCTB177E 202507 ー 4 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2025 Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) DK RELAYS ## ~~Lo~~ DIMENSIONS ( Unit: mm ) ea» **CAD** The CAD data of the products with a " CAD " mark can be downloaded from our Website. ## ■1 Form A **==> picture [499 x 175] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
●Single side stable
rd] CAD External dimensions Recommended Schematic
20 PC board pattern ( BOTTOM VIEW )
( BOTTOM VIEW ) ( De-energize )
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10.16 7.62 [ 1.11 1.2 10.16
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12.5
10.16
10 9.7
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●2 coil latching
r CAD External dimensions Recommended Schematic
20 PC board pattern ( BOTTOM VIEW )
( BOTTOM VIEW ) ( Reset )
[0] 3ｰφ0.9 10.16 7.62 2ｰφ1.1 1 3 4
－
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12.5
10.16
10 9.7
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●Single side stable
G»p CAD External dimensions Recommended Schematic
20 PC board pattern ( BOTTOM VIEW )
( BOTTOM VIEW ) 1 Form A 1 Form B
2ｰφ0.9 10.16 7.62 4ｰφ1.1 ( De-energize )
1 3 4
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＋
CHE Ey EE 8 6 5
PeetET EE 2 Form A
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( De-energize )
1 3 4
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LTT TTT TTI ＋ us
0.4 0.8 0.8 0.4 8 6 5
10.16 7.62 1.11 2.4 10.16
General tolerance ±0.3
15
10.16
10 9.7
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3
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Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ASCTB177E 202507 ー 5 ー © Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2025 Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) DK RELAYS ## ●2 coil latching **==> picture [408 x 170] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
External dimensions Recommended Schematic
20 PC board pattern ( BOTTOM VIEW )
( BOTTOM VIEW ) 1 Form A 1 Form B
3ｰφ0.9 10.16 7.62 4ｰφ1.1 ( Reset )
1 3 4
－
＋＋
Sey 8 py 7 6 5
2 Form A
( De-energize )
le ae
1 3 4
Tolerance ±0.1 －
＋＋
0.4 0.8 0.8 0.4 8 7 6 5
φ0.5 2.4 10.16
2.54 7.62 7.62 1.11
General tolerance ±0.3
15
10.16
10 9.7
.5
3
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## SAFETY STANDARDS Each standard may be updated at any time, so please check our Website for the latest information. ## ■UL ( Approved ) ## 1 Form A |File No.|Contact rating| |---|---| |E43028|10 A 250 V AC General Use| ||10 A 30 V DC Resistive| ||1/3HP 125, 250 V AC| |E221936 *1|10 A 250 V AC General Use| ||10 A 30 V DC Resistive| ||1/3HP 125 V AC, 250 V AC| ||B300, R300| ||3 A 250 V AC, 85 ℃, General Use| ||3 A 250 V AC, 85 ℃, Resistive| - *1: Class I, Division2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations ( ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 ) ## 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A |File No.|Contact rating| |---|---| |E43028|8 A 250 V AC General Use| ||8 A 30 V DC Resistive| ||1/4HP 125, 250 V AC| |E221936 *2|8 A 250 V AC General Use| ||8 A 30 V DC Resistive| ||1/4HP 125 V AC, 250 V AC| ||B300, R300| ||3 A 250 V AC, 85 ℃, Resistive *3| - *2: Class I, Division2, Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations ( ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 ) - *3: 1 Form A 1 Form B only ## ■CSA ( Approved ) 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A 1 Form A 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A File No. Contact rating File No. Contact rating 10 A 250 V AC 8 A 250 V AC 1817976 10 A 30 V DC 1817976 8 A 30 V DC ——— ~~——_—_—_—~~ 1/3 HP 125, 250 V AC ~~o—~~ 1/4 HP 125, 250 V AC ## ■VDE ( Approved ) ## 1 Form A |File No.|Contact rating| |---|---| |40022526|10 A 250 V AC ( cosφ ＝ 1.0 ),
30 × 103ope.,－40/+25 ℃| ||10 A 30 V DC ( 0 ms ), 100 × 103ope.,
－40/+25 ℃| ||5 A 250 V AC ( cosφ ＝ 0.4 ),
100 ×103ope., －40/+25 ℃| ## 1 Form A 1 Form B |File No.|Contact rating| |---|---| |40022526|8 A 250 V AC ( cosφ ＝ 1.0 ), 5,000 ope.,
－40/＋65 ℃| ||8 A 30 V DC ( 0 ms ), 30 × 103ope.,
－40/＋65 ℃| ||4 A 250 V AC ( cosφ ＝ 0.4 ),
30 × 103ope., －40/＋65 ℃| ## 2 Form A |File No.|Contact rating| |---|---| |20022526|8 A 250 V AC ( cosφ ＝ 1.0 ),
40 × 103ope.,－40/＋65 ℃| ||8 A 30 V DC ( 0 ms ), 30 × 103ope.,
－40/＋65 ℃| ||4 A 250 V AC ( cosφ ＝ 0.4 ),
50 × 103ope.,－40/＋65 ℃| Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ASCTB177E 202507 ー 6 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2025 Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) DK RELAYS ## INSULATION CHARACTERISTICS ( IEC61810-1 ) **==> picture [511 x 116] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Item Characteristics
Clearance/Creepage distance ( IEC61810-1 ) Min. 5.5/5.5 mm
Category of protection ( IEC61810-1 ) RT III
Tracking resistance ( IEC60112 ) PTI 175
Insulation material group III a
Over voltage category III
Rated voltage 250 V
Pollution degree 2
Type of insulation ( Between contact and coil ) Reinforced insulation
Type of insulation ( Between open contacts ) Micro disconnection
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Note) EN/IEC VDE Approved. ## 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 DK relays Please use our products in the conditions described in our specification sheets and catalog. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. does not guarantee any failure caused by the usage in the conditions beyond the specification sheets and catalog. - ●Please visit our Automation Controls Products web site and refer to the caution for use and the explanations of technical terms. - ●Please check the internal connection diagram in the catalog or specification, and connect the terminals correctly. If any wrong connection is made, it may cause circuit damage by unexpected malfunction, abnormal heat, fire, and so on. - ●When the voltage is applied to the relay coil exceeding ±5 % range of the rated voltage, relay operation cannot be assured. - Additionally the ambient temperature and condition of the application should be considered under the worst condition of the actual usage because they may change the relay operate ( set ) and release ( reset ) voltage. - It is not allowed to apply the continuous maximum voltage to the coil. In order to obtain the specified performance, please apply the rated voltage. - ●The rated voltage ripple factor should be max. 5 %. When ripple current increases, the relay performance may be adversely affected, for example, the operation sound may increase. The change of ambient temperature and condition affect the relay performance, please evaluate in the worst condition of the actual usage. - ●Lifetime is dependent on the coil driving circuit, load type, operation frequency, on/off phase and ambient conditions. Please check lifetime under the actual condition. The following load conditions may reduce lifetime: - If the on/off phase is synchronized with the AC load, contact lockup or welding may occur due to the material transfer of contact. - When switching loads that cause contact spark discharge at high frequencies, the resulting spark energy may synthesize HNO3 which causes contact corrosion. - To prevent this, take one or more of the following actions: 1. Use a spark suppressor across the contacts. 2. Reduce the operation frequency. 3. Reduce the ambient humidity. - When " Dry-switching " without current conduction is used, please contact us. ## Note) Dry-switching Dry-switching can reduce the consumption of contact material without current conduction. On the other hand, as the contact cleaning effect disappears, conduction failure may occur. This dry-switching condition is not recommended in applying our relay. - ●The specification value of lifetime, surge withstand voltage, insulation resistance, vibration resistance and shock resistance are obtained from the relay independent test conducted under the standard test condition range of JIS C 5442 ( *1 ) ( Temperature 15 ～ 35 ℃, humidity 25 ～ 75 % RH ) based on our company test level ( Confidence level of 60 %, confidence level of 80 % or higher ), if specific conditions are not mentioned. - ●Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd does not guarantee the suitability of our relay for user application. In order to enhance the reliability of actual usage, please evaluate the relay under the actual worst conditions, and please judge the suitability for user application and whether the relay can be used. Please use our relay with sufficient margin for the performance, and carry out safety design such as redundant design, fire prevention design, malfunction prevention design and etc. In addition, periodic maintenance should be required. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com > Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2025 ASCTB177E 202507 ー 7 ー Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) DK RELAYS - ●Minimum switching load is a guide to the lower current limit of switching under the micro-load. This parameter is changed by the condition, such as switching times, environment condition, and expected reliability. - Therefore, Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. cannot assure the reliability. When the relay is used lower than minimum switching load, reliability is attrition. Please use the relay over minimum switching load. - ●If the relay is dropped, it should not be used again. - ●When a source of silicone gas ( silicone rubber, silicone oil, silicone coating materials and silicone filling materials etc. ) is used around the relay, the silicone gas ( low molecular weight siloxane etc. ) may be produced. The produced silicone gas may penetrate the plastic case and enter the inside of the relay. When the relay is kept and used in this condition, silicone compound may adhere to the relay contacts. The silicon compound may be changed to the insulator which may cause the contact failure. Do not use any source of silicone gas around the relay. - ●Do not use the relay in areas where flammable or explosive gases from gasoline and thinner, etc., may be present. - ●Please check the insulation distance between each terminal and ground. - ●Please absolutely avoid the ultrasonic and high frequency vibration to the relay that adversely affects its performance. - ●Specification values of operate ( set ) voltage and release ( reset ) voltage were measured with a relay oriented terminals down. - Set the relay facing the terminals downward when operate ( set ) voltage and release ( reset ) voltage are measured. - ●Latching type is recommended when the relay is continuously energized. - ( Latching type ) - Regarding the set/reset pulse time of the latching type relay, it is recommended to apply rated voltage for minimum 50 ms pulse across the coil to secure the sure operation considering the ambient temperature and condition change through service life. - ●( Latching type ) The relays are shipped from the factory in the reset state. A shock to the relay during shipping or installation may change it to the set state. - Therefore, it is recommended to use the relay in a circuit which initializes the relay to the required state ( set or reset ) whenever the power is turned on. - ( 1 Form A 1 Form B type ) - Please note that when this relay operates or resets, both the normally open ( N.O. ) and normally closed ( N.C. ) contacts may turn ON simultaneously, which could adversely affect the circuit. - ●The product specifications may be changed based on product improvements and another reasons ( specification changes, Including production discontinuation ). Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ー 8 ー ASCTB177E 202507 Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2025 Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) DK RELAYS PC board sockets SELECTOR CHART Socket 1 Form A 1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A Relay type Single side stable 2 coil latching Single side stable 2 coil latching Single side stable ● ● －－ 1 Form A 2 coil latching － ● －－ 1 Form A 1 Form B, Single side stable －－ ● ● ~~==~~ 2 Form A 2 coil latching －－－ ● TYPES Single side stable 2 coil latching Standard packing Contact arrangement Type No. Part No. Type No. Part No. Inner carton Outer carton 1 Form A DK1a-PS AW3810 DK1a-PSL2 AW3812 1 Form A 1 Form B, 50 pcs. 500 pcs. DK2a-PS AW3820 DK2a-PSL2 AW3822 2 Form A ~~=~~ RATING Item Specifications 2 Form A, Contact arrangement 1 Form A 1 Form A 1 Form B Each between terminals: 4,000 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA ) Dielectric strength ( initial ) ( Except the portion between coil terminals ) Each between terminals: Min. 1,000 MΩ Insulation resistance ( initial ) ( at 500 V DC, Measured portion is the same as the case of dielectric strength. ) Max. continuous carrying current 10 A 8 A Conditions for usage, transport and Ambient temperature: －40 to ＋65 ℃ storage Humidity: 5 to 85 ％ RH ( Avoid icing and condensation ) Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ー 9 ー ASCTB177E 202507 Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2025 Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) DK RELAYS ## DIMENSIONS ( Unit: mm ) The CAD data of the products with a " CAD " mark can be downloaded from our Website. **==> picture [493 x 170] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## HANDLING ■Mounting method of relay - 1) Match the direction of relay and socket. **==> picture [47 x 60] intentionally omitted <==** - 2) Both ends of the relay are to be secured firmly so that the socket hooks on the top surface of the relay. **==> picture [109 x 58] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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■Removing method of relay - 1) Remove the relay, applying force in the direction shown. **==> picture [60 x 52] intentionally omitted <==** - 2) In case there is not enough space to grasp relay with fingers, use screwdrivers in the way shown. **==> picture [106 x 86] intentionally omitted <==** - 3) 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 ー 10 ー ASCTB177E 202507 Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2025 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 > Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2024 ASCTB412E 202408 ー 11 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 -----**
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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 ASCTB412E 202408 ー 12 ー 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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