Relays

Automation Direct now offers Klemsan slim interface relays which feature a highly compact 6.2mm-wide design in a durable, self-extinguishing housing. These high-performance relays are engineered for long life and are ideal for space-constrained control panels and automation systems. They offer flexible integration across various applications with support for a wide range of coil voltages (12…

Carlo Gavazzi Automation has launched the DPA01, DPA51 and DPA52 three-phase monitoring relays for HVAC systems that use low-GWP flammable refrigerants. The HVAC industry is shifting away from high-GWP HFCs to newer refrigerants such as R-32, R-1234yf and R-290. These alternatives support climate goals but carry higher ignition risk, increasing the need for compliance with…

Carlo Gavazzi Automation, an international electronics group involved in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electronic equipment, has announced the launch of the new CF/CS 30 ATEX Series, completing its CF/CS 30 electromechanical power relays range. The CF/CS 30 ATEX Series complies with ATEX (TÜV) and NWFR (UL) certifications required for environments that may contain…

Carlo Gavazzi Automation, an international electronics company involved in the design, manufacture, and marketing of electronic equipment, has introduced the RSLS Series of ultra-slim solid state relays for low-power DC and AC loads. The RSLS Series is a 1-pole, 5mm-wide solid-state relay designed for low-power loads. Its compact size matches common industry footprints, making it…

Power and signal connectivity components include terminal blocks, relays, motor contactors, and motor starters. Use of these components endures and complements burgeoning technologies that integrate various connectivity and control functionalities into systems on a chip (SoCs), embedded single-board computers, and smart components for distributed control. In this Design Guide, the editors of Design World detail…

IDEC Corporation is launching the FS1B Safety Controller — an upgrade of the popular FS1A device — providing additional features. The FS1B lets designers create streamlined machine safety systems with multiple safety channels by using any of 24 preset safety logic strategies selected with DIP switch configuration — with no programming required. Supplanting separate modules…

AutomationDirect has added Dold VARIMETER series voltage and phase monitoring relays to safeguard electrical equipment and prevent costly downtime by evaluating voltage levels and phase sequences. These relays provide early detection and response to abnormalities such as undervoltage, overvoltage, phase loss, phase reversal, and phase imbalance. The VARIMETER series monitoring relays feature wide voltage measuring…

AutomationDirect has added configurable and programmable safety relays from Schmersal. Many safety systems require more than one specialty safety relay but do not justify the need for a safety controller. Schmersal PROTECT SRB-E configurable relays are easy to set up and reduce the number of safety relays required for a machine or system. These relays…

AutomationDirect has added more 1- and 2-channel E-stop relays, light curtain control relays, motor standstill monitoring relays, and combination speed/standstill monitoring relays from Dold. These additions offer more wire termination options, including push-in cage clamps, and the new combination speed/standstill monitoring relays provide a more versatile motor monitoring solution. All Dold safety relay modules come…

AutomationDirect has added Gefran GQ and GRSH series solid-state relays that feature a wide range of contact ratings and input and output voltages. They are available in DIN rail or panel mounting styles and offer a variety of overload and thermal protection options. Gefran GQ series “hockey puck” style panel mount solid state relays, available…

AutomationDirect has added new discrete and relay I/O expansion modules to the Productivity PLC family. For the Productivity1000 PLC series, a 4-channel, high-current relay output module is now available. This module provides up to 7A/point for both DC and AC control circuits and features four Form C (normally open/normally closed) contacts. For the Productivity2000 PLC…

Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the expansion of our RM1D Series Solid State Relays, which will now include a 3 Amp DC-rated version. This new addition, the RM1D060D3, will have a rated output voltage of up to 60 VDC. This extension was inspired by evolving market research that showed a large portion of the…

AutomationDirect has added new ProSense T30R series rugged timer relays featuring a high 30A SPDT output contact that controls loads without requiring a separate contactor. These new single-function timer relays are available in on-delay, off-delay, fleeting, and cyclic mode timing options and offer an easy-to-use rotary switch adjustment with timing ranges of up to 10…

AutomationDirect has added new SOLO modular temperature controllers that offer the same functionality as the SOLO standard controllers but at a lower price. These temperature controllers feature a modular snap-together design that allows users to add channels as needed. Each channel can be configured with a different control mode and output type, making it possible…

Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components, announces the availability of the Omron G9KB High Power PCB DC Relay within its comprehensive product portfolio. The Omron G9KB Relay is a powerful solution for increasing electrical demands and shrinking product packaging. The high-capacity G9KB can switch up to 50A at 600VDC bi-directionally. This eliminates additional switching…

IDEC Corporation announces the release of their new RC Series printed circuit board (PCB) relays, with features supporting a wide range of industrial-grade applications. These relays come in several low-profile configurations, provide high-capacity power switching, and perform reliably even in challenging environments. The RC Series replaces and upgrades the proven RJxV Series PCB mount relays.…

By Geoff Schwartz | Business Development Manager • Littelfuse Success in the global electric vehicle market depends on speed to market. However, it is also essential to prioritize quality and functionality, which enable a high-performance design that wins customer satisfaction. Understanding how to choose high-voltage DC relays can help keep off-highway vehicle designs safe and…

Industrial automation manufacturer, Banner Engineering, announced the expansion of its presence in the EPLAN Data Portal. The company has uploaded close to 2,000 parts for users to incorporate into their project designs efficiently. Banner Engineering’s safety products underpin this latest product portfolio expansion. Safety controllers, safety relays, and safety light curtains are a fast and…

A solid state relay (SSR), is an electronic device that silently switches loads on or off when an external voltage is applied to its control terminals. Their lack of moving parts and silent, quick switching are merely a few of the distinct advantages an SSR has over an electromechanical relay (EMR). Two and three pole…

AutomationDirect has added new models of Dold safety relays to their line of safety products. This addition includes more motor standstill monitoring relays with models that support muting, as well as safety relay extension modules with more outputs for safety system expansion. AutomationDirect www.automationdirect.com/safety-relays

A new line of signal relays is a candidate for low-level current switching in industrial applications, security devices, and test and measurement equipment. CUI Devices’ signal relays offer max switching currents of 2 A or 3 A in SPDT (1 Form C) or DPDT (2 Form C) contact forms. Boasting industry-best lead times, these low…

The J115F1K Series provides wide contact terminals for better heat transfer and a 1.8-mm contact gap to meet IEC safety standards. Heavy contact load is a hallmark of this high-performance relay. Robust in a lightweight and small package, the J115F1K Series relays are UL F class rated standard with UL and TÜV approval. CIT Relay…

AutomationDirect has added new phase and voltage monitoring relays from ProSense. The PMRU-2C series true RMS phase monitor relays protect 3-phase equipment from damage that can occur when there is a phase loss, phase reversal, phase unbalance, undervoltage, or overvoltage condition. These relays are designed to provide protection for most generator systems and applications that…

With the SCT5564 ring-type current transformer, Beckhoff offers a universal current-sensitive measurement system for AC and DC differential currents in conformance with the EN/IEC 62020-1 standard. Its use in machine monitoring ensures, among other things, increased system availability and minimized maintenance costs through the early detection of insulation faults. The SCT5564 differential current transformer (type…

A medium-sized machine building company invests an average of up to fifteen working hours per month creating missing device data – time that can be better used elsewhere. Solutions provider EPLAN is now providing support: with the new Data Portal Request Process, customers can order individual device data in Data Standard quality using the credit…