# Power Relay, SPST-NO, SPST-NC, 12 VDC, 8 A, ST Series, Through Hole, Non Latching ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:4656517/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/ST1DC12VF/power-relay-spst-no-nc-12-vdc-8-a-st-series **SKU**: ST1DC12VF **Manufacturer**: PANASONIC **Category**: Switches & Relays || Relays || Power Relays **Price**: €7.1800 **Stock**: 10+ **Lead Time**: 225 days (indicative) ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2025) | | Coil Type | Non Latching | | Coil Voltage | 12VDC | | Product Range | ST Series | | Relay Mounting | Through Hole | | Coil Resistance | 600ohm | | Contact Current | 8A | | Relay Terminals | PC Pin | | Contact Material | Silver Tin Oxide, Gold | | Contact Voltage Vac | 250V | | Contact Voltage Vdc | - | | Contact Configuration | SPST-NO, SPST-NC | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:4656517/) ## Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) ST RELAYS Product Catalog **==> picture [503 x 408] intentionally omitted <==** 2023.4 Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) ## ST RELAYS ## 1 Form A 1 Form B/2 Form A, 8 A, Polarized power relays **==> picture [226 x 188] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Protective construction：Sealed type
14
31
11
ye
（Unit：mm）
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## FEATURES - ●8 A, Multi-channel, 1 Form A 1 Form B/ 2 Form A contact relay - ●Dielectric strength: 3,750 V rms Surge withstand voltage: 6,000 V - ●Sockets for PC board and soldering are available - ●Latching types available ## TYPICAL APPLICATIONS - ●Electric power equipment ●Industrial machines ## ORDERING INFORMATION ( PART NO. : Ordering part number for Japanese market ) **==> picture [438 x 189] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
AR 2 F
Operating function Contact arrangement Rated coil voltage（DC） Contact material
0：Single side stable 1：1 Form A 1 Form B Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 F：Au-flashed AgSnO2 type
a 2： 2 coil latching 2：2 Form A Rated coil voltage（V） 3 6 12 24 9 48 5
ORDERING INFORMATION ( TYPE NO. : Ordering part number for non Japanese market )
ST F
Contact arrangement Operating function Rated coil voltage（DC） Contact material
1：1 Form A 1 Form B Nil：Single side stable 3, 5, 6, 9, 12, 24, 48V F：Au-flashed AgSnO2 type
2：2 Form A L2：2 coil latching
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Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ASCTB210E 202304 ー 1 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2023 Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) ST RELAYS ## TYPES - " Type No. " is ordering part number for non Japanese market. " Part No. " is ordering part number for Japanese market. **==> picture [511 x 204] 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 ST1-DC3V-F AR2011F ST1-L2-DC3V-F AR2211F
5 V DC ST1-DC5V-F AR2019F ST1-L2-DC5V-F AR2219F
6 V DC ST1-DC6V-F AR2012F ST1-L2-DC6V-F AR2212F
1 Form A
9 V DC ST1-DC9V-F AR2015F ST1-L2-DC9V-F AR2215F
1 Form B
12 V DC ST1-DC12V-F AR2013F ST1-L2-DC12V-F AR2213F
24 V DC ST1-DC24V-F AR2014F ST1-L2-DC24V-F AR2214F
48 V DC ST1-DC48V-F AR2017F ST1-L2-DC48V-F AR2217F
50 pcs. 500 pcs.
3 V DC ST2-DC3V-F AR2021F ST2-L2-DC3V-F AR2221F
5 V DC ST2-DC5V-F AR2029F ST2-L2-DC5V-F AR2229F
6 V DC ST2-DC6V-F AR2022F ST2-L2-DC6V-F AR2222F
2 Form A 9 V DC ST2-DC9V-F AR2025F ST2-L2-DC9V-F AR2225F
12 V DC ST2-DC12V-F AR2023F ST2-L2-DC12V-F AR2223F
24 V DC ST2-DC24V-F AR2024F ST2-L2-DC24V-F AR2224F
48 V DC ST2-DC48V-F AR2027F ST2-L2-DC48V-F AR2227F
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For the sockets, please refer to the " PC board socket/Soldering socket ". ## 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 118] 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 78.9 mA 38 Ω
5 V DC 47.6 mA 105 Ω
6 V DC Max. 80 ％ V Min. 10 ％ V 40 mA 150 Ω 150 ％ V of
of rated coil of rated coil
9 V DC 25 mA 360 Ω Approx. 240 mW rated coil
voltage voltage
12 V DC ( Initial ) ( Initial ) 20 mA 600 Ω voltage
24 V DC 10 mA 2,400 Ω
48 V DC 5.3 mA 9,000 Ω
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* Square, pulse drive ## ●2 coil latching **==> picture [511 x 130] 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 75 mA 75 mA 40 Ω 40 Ω
5 V DC 45 mA 45 mA 110 Ω 110 Ω
6 V DC Max. 80 ％ V Max. 80 ％ V 37.5 mA 37.5 mA 155 Ω 155 Ω 150 ％ V of
9 V DC of rated coil of rated coil 25 mA 25 mA 360 Ω 360 Ω Approx. Approx. rated coil
voltage voltage 240 mW 240 mW
12 V DC ( Initial ) ( Initial ) 18.8 mA 18.8 mA 640 Ω 640 Ω voltage
24 V DC 10 mA 10 mA 2,400 Ω 2,400 Ω
48 V DC 4.7 mA 4.7 mA 10,200 Ω 10,200 Ω
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- Square, pulse drive Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com > Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2023 ASCTB210E 202304 ー 2 ー Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) ST RELAYS ## ■Specifications **==> picture [511 x 394] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Item Specifications
Contact arrangement 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
Contact rating
8 A 250 V AC, 5 A 30 V DC
( resistive )
Contact data Max. switching
2,000 VA, 150 W
power ( resistive )
Max. switching
250 V AC, 30 V DC
voltage
Max. switching
current 8 A ( AC ) , 5 A ( DC )
Min. switching load 100 mA 5 V DC
( reference value ) * [1]
Insulation resistance ( initial ) Min. 1,000 MΩ ( at 500 V DC, Measured portion is the same as the case of dielectric strength. )
Between open
contacts 1,200 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA )
Dielectric
Between contact
strength sets 2,000 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA )
( initial )
Between contact
and coil 3,750 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA )
Surge withstand Between contact
6,000 V
voltage ( initial ) * [2] and coil
Time Operate ( Set ) time Max. 15 ms ( Max. 15 ms ) at rated coil voltage ( at 20 ℃, without bounce )
characteristics
( initial ) Release ( Reset ) time Max. 10 ms ( Max. 15 ms ) at rated coil voltage ( at 20 ℃, without bounce, without diode )
Shock Functional 196 m/s [2] ( half-sine shock pulse: 11 ms, detection time: 10 µs )
resistance Destructive 980 m/s [2] ( half-sine shock pulse: 6 ms )
Vibration Functional 10 to 55 Hz ( at double amplitude of 2 mm, detection time: 10 µs )
resistance Destructive 10 to 55 Hz ( at double amplitude of 3 mm )
Expected life Mechanical life Min. 10 × 10 [6] ope. ( switching frequency: at 180 times/min )
Conditions for
Conditions usage, transport and Ambient temperature: －40 to ＋60 ℃, Humidity: 5 to 85 ％ RH ( Avoid icing and condensation )
storage* [2]
Unit weight Approx. 10 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 Conditions: Resistive load, switching frequency ON : OFF ＝ 1 s : 5 s |Type|Switching capacity|Number of operations| |---|---|---| |1 Form A 1 Form B, 2 Form A|8 A 250 V AC|Min. 100 × 103ope.| ## REFERENCE DATA ## 1. Max. switching capacity 2. Coil temperature characteristics **==> picture [338 x 161] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
10 100
AC 90
5 resistive l oad
AC 80
inductive load
（cosφ＝0.4） 70
2
60 Contact current 8A
DC resistive load
1 50
DC 0A
inductive load 40
0.5 （L/R＝40ms）
30
20
0.2
10
0
0 20 50 100 200 300 600 1,000 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2
Contact voltage（V） Coil operating power（W）
）
A （℃）
（Contact current Temperature rise
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Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ASCTB210E 202304 ー 3 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2023 Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) ST RELAYS 3-1. Ambient temperature characteristics 3-2. Ambient temperature characteristics 4. Influence of proximity mounting ( 1 Form A 1 Form B: Average ) ( 2 Form A: Average ) **==> picture [479 x 152] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Tested sample：AR2013F, 4 pcs. Tested sample：AR2024F, 4 pcs.
40
30 30
30
20 20
20
10 Release voltage 10 10 Release voltage
ｰ60 ect ｰ40 ｰ20 0 20 40 oDlo 60Operate voltage80 Release voltageｰ60 eoP ｰ40 ｰ20 EE 0 20 40Operate voltage60 80 0 UreRe
ｰ10 Ambienttemperature（℃）ｰ10 Ambienttemperature（℃）ｰ10 Operate voltage
PE PPR ｰ20 Boe
a ｰ20 Fr ｰ20 | ｰ30 FEE
et ｰ30 Ld ｰ30 ｰ40
5 10 15 20
Inter-relay distance（mm）
（％）（％）
Rate of change Rate of change （％）
Rate of change
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| DIMENSIONS ( Unit: mm )
ap CAD The CAD data of the products with a " CAD " mark can be downloaded from our Website.
■Single side stable
aD CAD External dimensions Recommended Schematic
31 14 PC board pattern ( BOTTOM VIEW )
2 ee ( BOTTOM VIEW ) ( De-energize )
1 Form A 1 Form A 1 Form B
6ｰ1.4dia. 1－＋4
7.62 10.16 7.62 10.16
wre st C t RSS Oe 8 7 6 5
2 Form A
2ｰ0.6dia.
2.54 1 4
－＋
Tolerance ±0.1
8 7 6 5
T E 4ｰ1
General tolerance ±0.5
11.3 11
.5
3
2.54
0.5
ｰ
4
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aD CAD External dimensions Recommended Schematic
31 14 PC board pattern ( BOTTOM VIEW )
( BOTTOM VIEW ) ( Reset )
2 ee ee ee
1 Form A 1 Form A 1 Form B
8ｰ1.4dia. 1 2 3 4
－＋＋－
wre st 7.62 10.16 7.62 o 10.16 t Roe 8 7 6 5
2 Form A
2ｰ1 2.54 1 2 3 4
2ｰ0.6dia. | _t Tolerance ±0.1 Pa? －＋ Cae? ＋－
8 7 6 5 8 7 6 5
e e as
= < = 4ｰ1 |
General tolerance ±0.5
11.3 11
.5
3
2.54
0.3
ｰ
2
0.5
ｰ
4
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Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ASCTB210E 202304 ー 4 ー © Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2023 Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) ST RELAYS ## SAFETY STANDARDS Each standard may be updated at any time, so please check our Website for the latest information. **==> picture [511 x 143] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
■UL ( Approved ) ■CSA ( Approved )
File No. Contact rating File No. Contact rating
8 A 250 V AC 8 A 250 V AC
E43028 5 A 30 V DC 2369519 5 A 30 V DC
1⁄4 HP 125, 250 V AC 1⁄4 HP 125, 250 V AC
■VDE ( Approved ) ■TV rating
File No. Contact rating File No. Contact rating
8 A 250 V AC ( cosφ ＝ 1.0 ) UL: E43028 TV-3
40017740 5 A 30 V DC ( 0 ms ) CSA: 2369519 TV-3
4 A 250 V AC ( cosφ ＝ 0.4 )
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## INSULATION CHARACTERISTICS ( IEC61810-1 ) **==> picture [511 x 123] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Item Characteristics
Clearance/Creepage distance ( IEC61810-1 ) Min. 1.5/2.5 mm
Category of protection ( IEC61810-1 ) RT III
Tracking resistance ( IEC60112 ) PTI 100
Insulation material group III a
Over voltage category II
Rated voltage 250 V
Pollution degree 2
Type of insulation ( Between contact and coil ) Basic insulation
Type of insulation ( Between open contacts ) Micro disconnection
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Note) EN/IEC VDE Certified. ## 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 ST relays - The standard values of operate ( set ) and release ( reset ) voltage are for when the relay is installed with the terminals oriented downward. - When using, please be aware that the N.C. and N.O. sides of 1 Form A 1 Form B type may go on simultaneously at operate time and release time. - ●Set and reset pulse time Regarding the set and reset pulse time of the latching type, for the purpose of reliable operation under ambient temperature fluctuations and different operating conditions, we recommend setting the coil applied set and reset pulse time to 50 ms or more at the rated coil voltage. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com > Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2023 ASCTB210E 202304 ー 5 ー Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) ST RELAYS ## PC board socket/Soldering socket Terminal socket Terminal socket for PC board for soldering ## TYPES ~~ee~~ Standard packing Product name Type No. Part No. Inner carton Outer carton PC board socket ST-PS AR2800 50 pcs. 500 pcs. Soldering socket ST-SS AR2806 ## RATING ~~ee~~ |Item|Specifications| |---|---| |Dielectric strength ( initial )|Between contact and coil: 4,000 V rms for 1 min ( detection current: 10 mA )
Between contact and terminal: 2,000 V rms for 1 min(detection current: 10 mA)| |Insulation resistance ( initial )|Between terminals: Min. 1,000 MΩ
(at 500 V DC,Measuredportion is the same as the case of dielectric strength.)| |Maximum carryingcurrent|10 A| |Conditions for usage, transport and storage|Ambient temperature: －40 to ＋60 ℃
Humidity: 5 to 85 ％ RH ( Avoid icing and condensation )| Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ASCTB210E 202304 ー 6 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2023 Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) ST RELAYS ## DIMENSIONS ( Unit: mm ) The CAD data of the products with a " CAD " mark can be downloaded from our Website. ## ■PC board Socket **==> picture [199 x 181] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
CAD External dimensions
35.4±0.6
15.6±0.6
8ｰ1.05 8ｰ0.27
7.62 10.16 7.62 10.16
31.6 14.6
0.6
±
16.6
0.6
±
4 16.8
0.3 5.5
4.3
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General tolerance ±0.5
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Recommended PC board pattern
( BOTTOM VIEW )
8ｰ1.5dia.
7.62 10.16 7.62
Tolerance ±0.1
10.16
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CAD External dimensions
35.4±0.6
15.6±0.6
8ｰ2.3 8ｰ0.27
7.62 10.16 7.62 10.16
31.6 14.6
General tolerance ±0.5
0.6
±
16.6
0.6
±
4 16.8
0.3 5.5
4.3
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Panel cut-off
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32.5
Tolerance ±0.1
● The range for chassis thickness is 0.6 to 2.2 mm.
● If the chassis hole is punched with a press,
set so the release R on the front side（A side）.
Claw for chassis
fastening
A side
Chassis t = 0.6 to 2.2
0.2
±
15
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Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industry.panasonic.com ASCTB210E 202304 Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2023 ー 7 ー Power Relays ( Over 2 A ) ST RELAYS ## HANDLING - ■Mounting method of relay - 1) Align the direction of relay and socket. **==> picture [75 x 75] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
ST relay
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- 2) Insert the relay all the way in, so it is securely in place. - 3) Press the hook section in the direction of the arrow and firmly secure the relay with the hook. **==> picture [258 x 99] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Relay case
cross-section
Hinge
mechanism
（Before fastening）（Fastening complete）
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- ■Removing method of relay - 1) When removing the relay, completely release the hooks on both sides and pull the relay out. **==> picture [80 x 67] intentionally omitted <==** - 2) In case there is not enough space to grasp relay with fingers, after completely removing both hooks, use screwdrivers in the way shown. **==> picture [115 x 80] 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 8 ー ASCTB210E 202304 Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2023 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 ー 9 ー ASCTB412E 202408 Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2024 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 10 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. 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