LE (ALE)
SPECIFICATIONS
16A POWER RELAY FOR
MICRO WAVE OVEN
LE RELAYS (ALE)
VDE
TMP type PCB type
New PCB type
RoHS Directive compatibility information
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FEATURES
1. Price competitive
having better price competitiveness (New
PCB type 400 mW only)
2. Supports magnetron and heater
loads.
Switching possible for magnetron and
heater loads found in microwave ovens.
3. Excellent heat resistance
Ambient temperature: up to 85°C 185°F
This satisfies UL coil insulation class B/
class F available
4. High insulation resistance
Creepage distance and clearances
between contact and coil:
Min. 8 mm .315 inch
Surge withstand voltage: Min. 10,000V
5. Low operating power
Nominal operating power: 400mW/
200mW (High sensitive type)
6. A wide variety of types
Product line consists of 5 types with
different shapes and pins
7. Conforms to the various safety
standards:
UL/CSA, TÜV, VDE approved and
SEMKO available
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Microwave ovens
• Refrigerators
• OA equipment
Contact
Coil
#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.
Remarks
* Specifications will vary with foreign standards certification ratings.
*
1
Measurement at same location as “Initial breakdown voltage” section.
*
2
Detection current: 10mA
*
3
Wave is standard shock voltage of ±1.2 × 50µs according to JEC-212-1981
*
4
Excluding contact bounce time.
*
5
Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11 ms; detection time: 10 µs
*
6
Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 6 ms
*
7
Detection time: 10 µs
*
8
Refer to 6. Conditions for operation, transport and storage mentioned in
AMBIENT ENVIRONMENT.
Characteristics
Arrangement 1 Form A
Initial contact resistance, max.
(By voltage drop 6 V DC 1 A)
100 mΩ
Contact material AgSnO2 type
Rating
(resistive
load)
Nominal switching
capacity
16 A 277 V AC
Max. switching power 4,432 V A
Max. switching
voltage
277 V AC
Max. switching current 16 A
Min. switching
capacity
#1
100 mA, 5 V DC
Expected life
(min.
operations)
Mechanical
(at 180 cpm)
2 × 10
6
Electrical (at 20 cpm)
(Resistive load)
10
5
Type Standard High sensitive
Nominal operating power 400 mW 200 mW
Max. operating speed
(at rated load)
20 cpm
Initial insulation resistance*
1
Min. 1,000 MΩ (at 500 V DC)
Initial
breakdown
voltage*
2
Between open contacts 1,000 Vrms for 1 min.
Between contacts and
coil
4,000 Vrms for 1 min.
Initial surge voltage between contact
and coil*
3
Min. 10,000 V
Operate time*
4
(at nominal voltage) (at 20°C 68°F)
Max. 20ms
Release time (with diode)*
4
(at nominal voltage) (at 20°C 68°F)
Max. 20ms
Max. 25ms
(200 mW type)
Temperature rise (at nominal voltage)
(resistance method, contact current
16 A, 20°C 68°F)
Max. 55°C
Max. 45°C
(200 mW type)
Shock resistance
Functional*
5
Min. 200 m/s
2
{20 G}
Destructive*
6
Min. 1,000 m/s
2
{100 G}
Vibration resistance
Functional*
7
10 to 55Hz
at double amplitude of 1.5mm
Destructive
10 to 55Hz
at double amplitude of 1.5mm
Conditions for operation,
transport and storage*
8
(Not freezing and
condensing at low
temperature)
Ambient
temp.
–40°C to +85°C
–40°F to +185°F
Humidity 5 to 85% R.H.
Unit weight Approx. 17 g .60 oz
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