# Power Relay, SPDT, 26.5 VDC, 18 A, HC Series, Panel Mount, DC

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/HC-3/power-relay-spdt-265-vdc-18-a-hc-series-panel
**SKU**: HC-3
**Manufacturer**: TE CONNECTIVITY - KILOVAC
**Category**: Switches & Relays || Relays || Power Relays
**Price**: €596.4000
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 295 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | To Be Advised |
| Coil Type | DC |
| Coil Voltage | 26.5VDC |
| No. Of Poles | 1 Pole |
| Product Range | HC Series |
| Relay Mounting | Panel Mount |
| Coil Resistance | 335ohm |
| Contact Current | 18A |
| Relay Terminals | Turret |
| Contact Material | - |
| Operating Voltage | 3.5kV |
| Contact Voltage Vac | - |
| Contact Voltage Vdc | 3.5kV |
| Contact Configuration | SPDT |
| Switching Current Ac1 | 18A |
| Load Current Resistive | 18A |

## Datasheet

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KILOVAC High Voltage Relays 

## **HC Series — 3.5 kV Relays** 

## **HC-1 No Load Switching HC-3 Make & Break Load Switching** 

## **Product Facts for HC-1** 

- n **Widely used for RF applications** 

- n **Vacuum dielectric for low leakage current applications** 

- n **Copper contacts for high current capability** 

- n **Not designed for power switching** 

- n **Meets requirements of MIL-R-83725** 

- n **QPL version available, M83725/5-001** 

## **Product Facts for HC-3** 

- n **Tungsten contacts for long life when power switching** 

- n **Vacuum dielectric for power switching low current loads** 

For factory-direct application assistance, dial 800-253-4560, ext. 2055, or 805-220-2055. 

## **HC-5 Make Only Load Switching Product Facts for HC-5** 

- n **Gas-filled for “make only” power switching** 

- n **SF-6 gas-filled for capacitive discharge applications** 

- n **Tungsten contacts for long life when power switching** 

**Product Specifications for HC-1, HC-3 and HC-5** 

**Contact Arrangement** — SPDT **Contact Form** — C 

**Test Voltage, DC or 60 Hz (Peak)** — 5 kV 

**Rated Operating Voltage (Peak)** — DC or 60 Hz — 3.5 kV 

2.5 MHz — 2.5 kV 

16 MHz — 2 kV 

32 MHz — 1.5 kV 

**Continuous Carry Current, Max.** — DC or 60 Hz — HC-1 — 25 A 

HC-3 — 18 A HC-5 — 8 A 

2.5 MHz — HC-1 — 14 A 

16 MHz — HC-1 — 9 A 

32 MHz — HC-1 — 7 A 

Coil Hi-Pot (Vrms, 60 Hz) — 500 A **Contact Capacitance** — Between Open Contacts — HC-1 —2 pF 

Open Contacts to Ground — HC-1 —2.5 pF 

**Contact Resistance, Max.** — HC-1 — 0.01 ohm HC-3 — 0.02 ohm HC-5 — 0.50 ohm* 

**Operate Time, Max.** — 6 ms 

**Release Time, Max.** — 6 ms 

**Shock, 11ms, 1/2 Sine (Peak)** — 50 g 

**Vibration** — 

Peak — 10 g (55 to 2000 Hz) 

**Operating Ambient Temperature Range** — -55°C to +125°C **Mechanical Life** — HC-1, HC-3 — 2 million cycles HC-5 — 1 million cycles **Weight, Nominal** — 28.35 g (1.0 oz.) 

## **Note:** 

- *Contact resistance for gas-filled relays is measured at 28 Vdc, 1 Amp 

## **Coil Data** 

|**Coil Data**||||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Nominal Volts DC**<br>Pickup,Max.|**12 Vdc**<br>8 Vdc|**26.5 Vdc**<br>16 Vdc|**115 Vdc**<br>80 Vdc|
|Dropout<br>Coil Resistance(±10%)|.5-5 Vdc<br>80Ω|1-10 Vdc<br>335Ω|5-50 Vdc<br>6000Ω|



Ratings listed are for 25°C, sea level conditions 

## **Ordering Information** 

## **HC- 1 /12Vdc** 

**Sample Part Number** 

## **Series:** 

**Model:** 1 3 5 **Coil Voltage:** Blank = 26.5 Vdc /12Vdc = 12 Vdc /115Vdc = 115 Vdc 

> 7–58 ~~eee~~ eee e ~~eee eee eee eee~~ Catalog 5-1773450-5 Dimensions are shown for Dimensions are in millimeters Revised 3-13 reference purposes only. unless otherwise specified. Specifications subject www.te.com to change. 

USA: +1 800 522 6752 For additional support numbers Asia Pacific: +86 0 400 820 6015 please visit www.te.com UK: +44 800 267 666 

KILOVAC High Voltage Relays 

## **HC Series  — 8 kV Relays** 

## **HC-2** 

## **No Load Switching HC-4 Make & Break Load Switching** 

## **Product Facts for HC-2** 

- n **Vacuum dielectric and copper contacts for high current carry rating of 25 Amps** 

- n **Not designed for power switching** 

- n **Stable, low contact resistance** 

- n **Meets requirements of MIL-R-83725** 

## **Product Facts for HC-4** 

- n **Tungsten contacts for long** n **Meets requirements of life in power switching MIL-R-83725 applications** 

- n **Vacuum dielectric for arc suppression when making or breaking a load** 

## **HC-6 Make Only Load Switching Product Facts for HC-6** 

- n **Tungsten contacts for switching high in-rush loads** 

- n **SF-6 gas-filled for capacitive discharge applications** 

- n **Suitable for ESD testing applications** 

- n **Tungsten contacts for long life in power switching applications** 

**Product Specifications for HC-2, HC-4 and HC-6** 

**Shock, 11ms, 1/2 Sine (Peak)** — 50 g 

**Vibration** — Peak — 10 g (55 to 2000 Hz) 

**Contact Arrangement** — SPDT **Contact Form** — C 

**Operating Ambient Temperature Range** — -55°C to +125°C **Mechanical Life** — HC-2 and HC-4 — 2 million cycles HC-6 — 1 million cycle **Weight, Nominal** — 39.69 g (1.4 oz.) 

**Test Voltage, DC or 60 Hz (Peak)** — 10 kV 

**Rated Operating Voltage (Peak)** — DC or 60 Hz — 8 kV **Continuous Carry Current, Max.** — DC or 60 Hz — HC-2 — 25 A RMS HC-4 — 15 A RMS HC-6 — 8 A RMS 

*Contact resistance for gas-filled relays is measured at 28 Vdc, 1 Amp 

Coil Hi-Pot (Vrms, 60 Hz) — 500 A RMS **Contact Capacitance** — Between Open Contacts — N/A Open Contacts to Ground — N/A **Contact Resistance, Max.** — HC-2 — 0.01 ohm HC-4 — 0.02 ohm HC-6 — 0.5 ohm* 

**Operate Time, Max.** — 6 ms 

For factory-direct application assistance, **Release Time, Max.** — 6 ms dial 800-253-4560, ext. 2055, or 805-220-2055. 

|**Coil Data**<br>**Nominal Volts DC**<br>Pickup,Max.<br>Dropout<br>Coil Resistance(±10%)|**12 Vdc**<br>8 Vdc<br>.5-5 Vdc<br>80Ω|**26.5 Vdc**<br>16 Vdc<br>1-10 Vdc<br>335Ω|**115 Vdc**<br>80 Vdc<br>5-50  Vdc<br>6000Ω|
|---|---|---|---|



Ratings listed are for 25°C, sea level conditions 

## **Ordering Information** 

**Sample Part Number HC- 6 /12Vdc Series: Model:** 2 4 6 **Coil Voltage:** Blank = 26.5 Vdc /12Vdc = 12 Vdc /115Vdc = 115 Vdc 

7–64 Catalog 5-1773450-5 Revised 3-13 

USA: +1 800 522 6752 For additional support numbers Asia Pacific: +86 0 400 820 6015 please visit www.te.com UK: +44 800 267 666 

Dimensions are shown for Dimensions are in millimeters reference purposes only. unless otherwise specified. Specifications subject to change. 

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