PE (APE)
SPECIFICATIONS
THE SLIM POWER RELAY
PE RELAYS
(APE)
VDE
28
1.102
15
.591
5
.197
FEATURES
• Slim size
28 mm (L)×5 mm (W)×15 mm (H)
1.102 inch (L)×.197 inch (W)×.591 inch
(H)
permits high density mounting
• Wide switching capacity:
100 mA/12 V DC-6A/250 V AC
• High sensitivity: 170mW
• High breakdown (4,000 V) and surge
(6,000 V) voltage between contacts
and coil
• Clearance/creepage distance:
8/8 mm
• 1 Form A/1 Form C contact.
Insulation complying to following standards:
EN 60255 General specification for electrical relays
EN 60335 For use in house-hold appliances
EN 60730 For use in temperature sensing
appliances
EN 60950 For use in electrical business equipment
EN 60065 For use in entertainment electronics
(radio, HiFi-sets)
EN 50178 For use in industrial range
Contacts
Coil (at 25°C 77°F, 50% R.H.)
#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 “Intial 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: 50ms; detection time: 10µs
*
6
Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11ms
*
7
Detection time: 10µs
*
8
Refer to 6. Conditions for operation, transport and storage mentioned in
AMBIENT ENVIRONMENT
Characteristics
Arrangement 1 Form A, 1 Form C
Contact material Silver alloy
Au-plated
silver alloy
Initial contact resistance, max.
(By voltage drop 6 V DC 1 A)
100 mΩ 30 mΩ
Rating
(resistive)
Nominal switching capacity 6 A 250 V AC
Maximum switching power 1,500 VA
Maximum switching voltage 250V AC
Max. switching current 6 A (AC)
Min. switching capacity
#1
100 mA,
5 V DC
1 mA,
1 V DC
Expected life
(min.
operations)
Mechanical (at 180 cpm) 5×10
6
Electrical (at 6 cpm)
(at rated load)
N.O.: 5×10
4
N.C.: 3×10
4
Nominal operating power
170 mW (4.5 to 24 V DC)
217 mW (48 V DC)
Initial insulation resistance*
1
Min. 1,000 MΩ at 500 V DC
Initial
breakdown
voltage*
2
Between open contacts 1,000 Vrms
Between contacts and
coil
4,000 Vrms
Surge voltage between contacts and
coil*
3
Min. 6,000 V (Initial)
Operate time*
4
(at nominal voltage) Max. 8 ms (approx. 5 ms)
Release time (without diode)*
4
(at nominal voltage)
Max. 4 ms (approx. 2.5 ms)
Temperature rise
Max. 30°C with nominal coil
voltage across
coil and at nominal switching
capacity
Shock resistance
Functional*
5
1 Form C: Min. 49 m/s
2
{5 G}
1 Form A: Min. 98 m/s
2
{10 G}
Destructive*
6
Min. 980 m/s
2
{100 G}
Vibration resistance
Functional*
7
10 to 55 Hz
at double amplitude of 1.0 mm/6 G
Destructive
10 to 55 Hz
at double amplitude of 1.5 mm/9 G
Conditions for operation,
transport and storage*
8
(Not freezing and condens-
ing at low temperature)
Ambient
temp.
–40°C to +85°C
–40°F to +185°F
Humidity 5 to 85%R.H.
Unit weight Approx. 4 g .14 oz
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Interface relays for programmable
controllers
• Output relays for measuring equipment,
timers, counters and temperature
controllers
• Industrial equipment, office equipment
• House-hold appliances for Europe
ORDERING INFORMATION
Ex.
Contact arrangement Contact type
(Notes) 1. Standard packing: Tube: 20 pcs.; Case: 1,000 pcs.
2. 5 V, 60 V type is also available.
1: 1 Form A
3: 1 Form C
0: Single contact
Contact material
0: Silver alloy
1: Au-plated silver alloy
Coil voltage (DC)
4H: 4.5 V
06: 6 V
12: 12 V
18: 18 V
24: 24 V
48: 48 V
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