EV (AEV) Capsule contact Mechanism and High-capacity Cut-off Compact Relay 10A 20A 80A 120A 200A 300A EV RELAYS (AEV) FEATURES TYPICAL APPLICATIONS • Compact and lightweight Charged with hydrogen gas for high arc cooling capacity, short gap cutoff has been achieved at high DC voltages. • Safety High safety achieved with construction that prevents explosions by keeping the arc from leaking. • High contact reliability Since the contact portion is sealed in hydrogen gas, there is no contact oxidation. It is also dustproof and waterproof. High DC voltage applications such as • Electric vehicle • Hybrid vehicle • Fuel-cell vehicle • Battery charge and discharge systems • Construction equipment New RoHS compliant ORDERING INFORMATION AEV 0 Contact arrangement 1: 1 Form A (Screw terminal, 10A TM, with terminal protection cover) 5: 1 Form A (20A TM type) Contact rating 1: 10 A 2: 20 A 8: 80 A 4: 120 A 7: 200 A 9: 300 A Coil voltage 12: 12V DC 24: 24V DC Coil terminal structure Nil: Plug-in (Faston) (for 20 A type), Connector (for 80 A, 120 A and 300 A), Lead wire (for 200 A) 2: Plug-in (Faston) (for 10 A type with terminal protection cover) Panasonic Corporation Automation Controls Business Unit industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ASCTB233E 201209-T EV (AEV) TYPES Type 10 A 20 A 80 A 120 A New 200 A 300 A 10 A 80 A 120 A New 200 A 300 A Nominal coil voltage Contact arrangement 12 V DC 1 Form A 24 V DC 1 Form A Part number AEV110122 AEV52012 AEV18012 AEV14012 AEV17012 AEV19012 AEV110242 AEV18024 AEV14024 AEV17024 AEV19024 Standard packing; Carton: 25pcs. Case: 100pcs (for 10 A type) Carton: 25pcs. Case: 50pcs (for 20 A type) Carton: 1pc. Case: 20pcs (for 80 A type) Carton: 1pc. Case: 20pcs (for 120 A type) Carton: 1pc. Case: 10pcs (for 200 A type) Carton: 1pc. Case: 5pcs (for 300 A type) RATING 1. Coil data Type 10 A 20 A 80 A 120 A 200 A Nominal coil voltage 12 V DC Pick-up voltage (at 20°C 68°F) Max. 9 V DC Max. 9 V DC Max. 9 V DC Max. 9 V DC Max. 9 V DC Drop-out voltage (at 20°C 68°F) Min. 1 V DC Min. 0.5 V DC Min. 1 V DC Min. 1 V DC Min. 1 V DC Nominal operating current [±10%] (at 20°C 68°F) 0.103 A 0.327 A 0.353 A 0.353 A 0.500 A 300 A Max. 9 V DC Min. 2 V DC 3.2 A (Inrush) 10 A 80 A 120 A 200 A Max. 18 V DC Max. 18 V DC Max. 18 V DC Max. 18 V DC Min. 2 V DC Min. 2 V DC Min. 2 V DC Min. 2 V DC 0.052 A 0.176 A 0.176 A 0.250 A Max. 18 V DC Min. 4 V DC 1.85 A (Inrush) 24 V DC 300 A ASCTB233E 201209-T Panasonic Corporation Automation Controls Business Unit Nominal operating power (at 20°C 68°F) 1.24 W 3.9 W 4.2 W 4.2 W 6.0 W 37.9 W (Inrush, approx. 0.1 sec.) 3.6 W (Stable) 1.24 W 4.2 W 4.2 W 6.0 W 44.4 W (Inrush, approx. 0.1 sec.) 3.8 W (Stable) Max. applied voltage 16 V DC 32 V DC industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ EV (AEV) 2. Specifications Characteristics Item Specifications 80A type 120 A type 1 Form A 10A type 20A type 10A 400V DC 20A 400V DC 80A 400V DC 15A 2min, 30A 30sec (2mm2) 40A 10min, 60A 1min (3mm2) 120A 15min, 180A 2min (15mm2) 120A 400V DC (Carry current) 225A 3min, 400A 30sec. (38mm2) 1A 12V DC*1 1A 12V DC*1 1A 12V DC*1 — — 800A 300V DC (Min. 1 cycle)*2, 5 Overload opening/closing rating*5 30A 400V DC (Min. 50 cycles)*2, 5 60A 400V DC (Min. 50 cycles)*2, 5 120A 400V DC (Min. 50 cycles)*2, 5 Reverse direction cut-off*5 — — Max. 0.5V (By voltage drop 6 V DC 10A) Max. 0.2V (By voltage drop 6 V DC 20A) Contact arrangement Nominal switching capacity (resistive load) Short term current Min. switching capacity (resistive load)*1 Max. cut-off current*5 200 A type 300 A type 200A 400V DC 300A 400V DC 300A 15min, (60mm2) 400A 10min, 600A 1min. (100mm2) 1A 12V DC*1 1A 12V DC*1 1A 24V DC*1 2,000A 350V DC (Min. 1 cycle)*2, 5 2,500A 300V DC (Min. 3 cycles)*3, 5 — 600A 400V DC (Min. 300 cycles) –120A 200V DC (Min. 50 cycles)*2, 5 1,200A 300V DC (Min. 1 cycle)*2, 5 800A 300V DC (Min. 5 cycles)*2, 5 120A 400V DC (Min. 50 cycles)*2, 5 –120A 200V DC (Min. 50 cycles)*2, 5 –200A 200V DC (Min. 1,000 cycles)*2, 5 –300A 200V DC (Min. 100 cycles) Max. 0.067V (By voltage drop 6 V DC 20A) Max. 0.03V (By voltage drop 6 V DC 20A) Max. 0.1V (200 A Carry current) Max. 0.06V (300 A Carry current) Contact rating Contact voltage drop (Initial) Insulation resistance (Initial) Breakdown voltage (Initial) Electrical characteristics Min. 100MΩ (at 500 V DC, Measurement at same location as “Initial breakdown voltage” section.) Between open contacts Between contact and coil 2,500Vrms/min. (Detection current: 10mA) 2,500Vrms/min. (Detection current: 10mA) Operate time (at 20°C 68°F) Max. 50ms (Nominal coil voltage applied to the coil, excluding contact bounce time.) Max. 30ms (Nominal coil voltage applied to the coil, excluding contact bounce time.) Release time (at 20°C 68°F) Max. 30ms (Nominal coil voltage applied to the coil, without diode.) Max. 10ms (Nominal coil voltage applied to the coil, without diode.) Shock resistance Functional Min. 196m/s2 {20 G} (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11ms; detection time: 10µs) Destructive Mechanical characteristics For ON: Min. 196m/s2 {20 G} (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11ms; detection time: 10µs) For OFF: Min. 98m/s2 {10 G} (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11ms; detection time: 10µs) Min. 490 m/s2 {50 G} (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 6ms) Functional 10 to 200 Hz, Min.43 m/s2 {4.4 G} (Detection time: 10µs) Destructive 10 to 200 Hz, Min.43 m/s2 {4.4 G} (Time of vibration for each direction; X, Y, Z direction: 4 hours) 10 to 200 Hz, Min. 44 m/s2 {4.5 G} (Detection time: 10µs) 10 to 200 Hz, Min. 44 m/s2 {4.5 G} (Time of vibration for each direction; X, Y, Z direction: 4 hours) Vibration resistance Mechanical Expected life Conditions Electrical (resistive load) Conditions for operation, transport and storage Mass (Approx.) Min. 105 10A 400V DC Min. 75,000*2 20A 400V DC Min. 3,000*2 80A 400V DC Min. 1,000*2 Min. 2×105 30A 400V DC Min. 3,000*2 Ambient temperature: –40 to +80°C –40 to +176°F (Storage: Max. 85°C 185°F), Humidity: 5 to 85% R.H. (Not freezing and condensing at low temperature) 90 g 3.17 oz 180 g 6.35 oz 400 g 14.11 oz 400 g 14.11 oz 200A 400V DC 300A 400V DC Min. 3,000*2 Min. 1,000 Ambient temperature: –40 to +85°C –40 to +185°F (Storage: Max.85°C 185°F), Humidity: 5 to 85% R.H. (Not freezing and condensing at low temperature) 600 g 21.16 oz 750 g 26.46 oz Notes: *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. The electrical load performance value for the 10A, 20A, 80A, 120A and 200A types applies when a varistor is connected in parallel to the coil. Please be warned that working life will be reduced when a diode is used. *3. Condition: Nominal switching 10 cycles, each cut-off 2,500 A *4. The coil voltage 12 V DC type and 24 V DC type have the same specifications. *5. at L/R 1ms Panasonic Corporation Automation Controls Business Unit industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ASCTB233E 201209-T EV (AEV) REFERENCE DATA 1.-(2) Ambient temperature characteristics (20 A type) 1.-(3) Ambient temperature characteristics (80 A type) Sample: EV relay 10 A, 3 pcs. Sample: EV relay 20 A, 3 pcs. Sample: EV relay 80 A, 3 pcs. 30 X X 20 Ambient 10 temperature, °C -20 0 -40 20 Drop-out voltage 30 Pick-Up voltage 20 40 30 20 Drop-out voltage Ambient 10 temperature, °C -20 0 -40 Ambient 10 temperature, °C -20 0 -40 Drop-out voltage 60 80 40 40 Variation ratio, % 40 Variation ratio, % Variation ratio, % 1.-(1) Ambient temperature characteristics (10 A type) 20 40 60 20 80 -10 -10 -10 Pick-Up -20 voltage -30 -20 -30 Pick-Up -20 voltage -30 -40 -40 -40 40 60 80 1.-(6) Ambient temperature characteristics (300 A type) Sample: EV relay 120 A, 3 pcs. Sample: EV relay 200 A, 3 pcs. Sample: EV relay 300 A, 3 pcs. Drop-out voltage 30 Pick-Up 20 voltage 40 Drop-out voltage 30 40 Pick-Up Drop-out voltage 20 voltage 30 20 Ambient 10 temperature, °C -20 0 -40 Ambient temperature, °C -20 0 -40 20 50 Variation ratio, % 40 Variation ratio, % 1.-(5) Ambient temperature characteristics (200 A type) Variation ratio, % 1.-(4) Ambient temperature characteristics (120 A type) 40 60 Ambient 10 temperature, °C 10 Pick-Up voltage 80 20 40 60 80 -40 -20 0 -10 -10 -20 -20 20 40 60 80 -10 -20 -30 -30 -40 -50 2. Max. value for switching capacity When 400 V DC resistive load 3. Switching life curve (Forward direction) When 400 V DC resistive load 1000 100000 300 A type 4. Cut-off life curve (Forward direction) 1000 80 A type 200 A type 200 A type 10000 100 120 A type 10 1000 20 A type 300 A type 100 120 A type, 400 V DC resistive load (for Min. 600 A, 300 V DC) 300 A type, 400 V DC resistive load (for Min. 900 A, 300 V DC) 120 A type 100 20 A type Life, cycle 80 A type Life, cycle Contact current, A -30 -40 -40 10 10 A type 10 A type 1 1 10 10 100 Contact voltage, V 1000 1 80 A type, 400 V DC resistive load (for Min. 600 A, 300 V DC) 1 10 100 Contact current, A 1000 1 100 200 A type, 400 V DC resistive load (for Min. 900 A, 350 V DC) 1000 Cut-off current, A 5. Carrying performance curve (80°C 176°F) *For 200 A and 300 A, at 85°C 185°F 105 80 A type 120 A type 300 A type Time, sec 104 10 A type 1000 100 200 A type 10 1 20 A type 10 ASCTB233E 201209-T 100 1000 Carrying current, A Panasonic Corporation Automation Controls Business Unit industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ 10000 EV (AEV) DIMENSIONS (mm inch) The CAD data of the products with a CAD Data mark can be downloaded from: http://industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ 1. 10 A type External dimensions CAD Data Schematic (TOP VIEW) 5-Coil terminal (No polarity) #187 tab, 0.5t 1-Load input terminal (+) #187 tab, 0.5t 5:Coil 1 (+) 66.8 2.630 55.9±0.3 2.201±.012 45.0 1.772 19.6 .772 8.6 .339 6:Coil Load side has polarities (+) and (−) 5 1 11.3±0.3 .445±.012 2 (−) Mounting dimensions 6 2 2×4.5±0.2 dia. 2×.177±.008 dia. Mounting hole: 2×4.2±0.1 dia. 2×.165±.004 dia. 14.1±0.3 .555±.012 2-Load input terminal (–) #187 tab, 0.5t 6-Coil terminal (No polarity) #187 tab, 0.5t 0.4 .016 31.7 1.248 55.9±0.1 2.201±.004 49.7 Max. 45 45.5 1.957 1.772 1.791 19.5 .768 General tolerance; less than 10 .394: ±0.3 ±.012 10 to 50 .394 to 1.969: ±0.6 ±.024 more than 50 1.969: ±1.0 ±.039 31.6 1.244 37.9 1.492 5.7 .224 2. 20 A type External dimensions CAD Data 78.0 3.071 64.0 2.520 1-Load input terminal (+) #250 tab, 0.8t 22.5 .886 2-Load input terminal (–) #250 tab, 0.8t 19.0 40.0 .748 1.575 9.2 .362 22.8 .898 50.0 1.969 Schematic (TOP VIEW) Coil terminal (No polarity) #250 tab, 0.8t 2-6 dia. 2-.236 dia. 1 (+) Coil 2 (−) Coil Load side has polarities (+) and (−) Mounting dimensions 11.1 .437 5.8 .228 Mounting hole: 2×6.0±0.2 dia. 2×.236±.008 dia. 37.0±1.0 1.457±.039 64.0±0.1 2.520±.004 General tolerance; less than 10 .394: ±0.3 ±.012 10 to 50 .394 to 1.969: ±0.6 ±.024 more than 50 1.969: ±1.0 ±.039 Panasonic Corporation Automation Controls Business Unit industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ASCTB233E 201209-T EV (AEV) 3. 80 A type External dimensions CAD Data 15.9 .626 (Bus bar width) - 1 (+) 8.0 dia. .315 dia. (Flat washer) (17.9) (.705) 7 .276 Schematic (TOP VIEW) 2 (−) 57.9 2.280 (Both ends of bus bar) 44.9 1.768 (M5 bolt pitch) 7.3 .287 Coil + 26.0 1.024 Coil 2 .079 2-Load input bus bar (−) Load side has polarities (+) and (−) 2×6.0 dia. 2×.236 dia. 1-Load input bus bar (+) 7.3 .287 63.5 2.500 Connector part number: 7282-1020 (Yazaki) (Supplement) Harness side female connector part number: 7283-1020 (*Note) M5 bolt (M4) Mounting hole: 2×6.0±0.2 dia. 2×.236±.008 dia. 10 .394 75.0 79.0 2.953 3.110 24 .945 45 1.772 (Connector position) 26.0±0.2 1.024±.008 63.5±0.2 2.500±.008 69.0 2.717 12 .472 Collar height: 5.7 .224 Mounting dimensions General tolerance; less than 10 .394: ±0.3 ±.012 10 to 50 .394 to 1.969: ±0.6 ±.024 more than 50 1.969: ±1.0 ±.039 40.0 1.575 75.5 2.972 *Note: Separate connection of the terminal and lead wire is required. 4. 120 A type External dimensions CAD Data 16.0 .630 (Bus bar width) 7 .276 61.9 2.437 (Both ends of bus bar) 44.9 1.768 (M6 bolt pitch) (17.9) (.705) Schematic (TOP VIEW) 2 (−) 1 (+) 8.0 dia. (Flat washer) .315 dia. 7.3 .287 26.0 2 1.024 .079 Coil Coil Load side has polarities (+) and (−) 2-Load input bus bar (−) 2×6.0 dia. 2×.236 dia. 7.3 .287 63.5 2.500 (M4) 1-Load input bus bar (+) Connector part number: 7282-1020 (Yazaki) (Supplement) Harness side female connector part number: 7283-1020 (*Note) M6 bolt 10.0±0.6 .394±.024 Mounting hole: 2×6.0±0.2 dia. 2×.236±.008 dia. 26.0±0.2 1.024±.008 75.0 80.0 2.953 3.150 24 .945 70.0 2.756 12 .472 Collar height: 5.7 .224 Mounting dimensions 45 1.772 (Connector position) 75.5 2.972 40.0 1.575 63.5±0.2 2.500±.008 General tolerance; less than 10 .394: ±0.3 ±.012 10 to 50 .394 to 1.969: ±0.6 ±.024 more than 50 1.969: ±1.0 ±.039 *Note: Separate connection of the terminal and lead wire is required. ASCTB233E 201209-T Panasonic Corporation Automation Controls Business Unit industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ EV (AEV) 5. 200 A type External dimensions CAD Data 95.0 82.0 67.0 54.0 27.0 Schematic (TOP VIEW) 3.740 3.228 2.638 2.126 1.063 (2.1) (.083) (2.0) (.079) Coil Coil connection lead wire (No polarity) Coil >PBT-GF30 FR(17)< 45.0 31.0 28.2 1.772 1.220 1.110 1 (+) 2 (−) Load side has polarities (+) and (−) Mounting dimensions 2×6.0 dia. 2×.236 dia. Mounting hole: 2×6.0±0.2 dia. 2×.236±.008 dia. 2-Load input terminal (−) 31.0±0.2 1.220±.008 1-Load input terminal (+) M6 (Threaded portion: Min. 8 .315) 82.0±0.2 3.228±.008 86.4 3.402 75.0 2.953 200±20 7.874±.787 0.5 .020 5.7 .224 (Collar height) General tolerance; less than 10 .394: ±0.3 ±.012 10 to 50 .394 to 1.969: ±0.6 ±.024 more than 50 1.969: ±1.0 ±.039 *Note: Separate connection of the terminal and lead wire is required. 6. 300 A type External dimensions CAD Data Schematic (TOP VIEW) 111 4.370 92 3.622 86 3.386 79±0.3 3.110±.012 44 1.732 27 1.063 1-Load input bus bar (+) 1+ 1 (+) 2 (−) 2-Load input bus bar (−) 2- 6:Coil (GND) 5:Coil (V+) 63 60 47±0.3 27 2.480 2.362 1.850±.012 1.063 5 6 Load side has polarities (+) and (−) 3×6±0.3 dia. 3×.236±.012 dia. 6-Coil terminal (GND) 5 - Coil terminal (V+) Connector part number: 7282-1020 (Yazaki) (Supplement) Harness side female connector part number: 7283-1020 (*Note) Mounting dimensions Mounting hole: 3×6.0±0.2 dia. 3×.236±.008 dia. 47.0±0.2 1.850±.008 M8 bolt M8 Flange nut 24.5 .965 (13) (.512) 3 .118 48.7 39.3 1.917 1.547 5.7 .224 73.4 74.7 61.7 2.890 2.941 2.429 79.0±0.2 3.110±.008 General tolerance; less than 10 .394: 10 to 50 .394 to 1.969: more than 50 1.969: more than 100 3.937: ±0.3 ±.012 ±0.6 ±.024 ±1.0 ±.039 ±1.6 ±.063 *Note: Separate connection of the terminal and lead wire is required. Panasonic Corporation Automation Controls Business Unit industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ASCTB233E 201209-T EV (AEV) NOTES 1. Usage, transport and storage conditions 1) Temperature: –40 to +80°C –40 to +176°F 2) Humidity: 5 to 85% RH (Avoid freezing and condensation.) The humidity range varies with the temperature. Use within the range indicated in the graph below. 3) Atmospheric pressure: 86 to 106 kPa Temperature and humidity range for usage, transport, and storage Humidity, %RH 4. Electrical life This relay is a high-voltage direct-current switch. In its final breakdown mode, it may lose the ability to provide the proper cut-off. Therefore, do not exceed the indicated switching capacity and life. (Please treat the relay as a product with limited life and replace it when necessary.) In the event that the relay loses cut-off ability, there is a possibility that burning may spread to surrounding parts, so configure the layout so that the power is turned off within one second. 85 Tolerance range (Avoid freezing when used at temperatures lower than 0°C 32°F) 5 –40 –40 (Avoid condensation when used at temperatures higher than 0°C 32°F) 0 +32 80 +176 Temperature, °C °F 4) Condensation Condensation forms when there is a sudden change in temperature under high temperature and high humidity conditions. Condensation will cause deterioration of the relay insulation. 5) Low temperature, low humidity environments The plastic becomes brittle if the relay is exposed to a low temperature, low humidity environment for long periods of time. 2. When installing the relay, always use washers to prevent the screws from loosening. • Regarding the torque value for contact terminal, it is intended that secure an electrical connection stability by getting enough contact pressure (Axial force) of fixing part. Therefore, please do not use the screw (a bolt and a nut) preventing looseness needing running torque (Prevailing torque type and Self lock type) because enough tightening force in axial direction may not be secured. In addition, there is high possibility that a case of a relay may be broken if users use the nut for EV80A and EV120A. Because excessive torque is applied to a case of a relay before generation of contact pressure. (Axial force). • Regarding the torque value for the main body of a relay, please use suitable screw on own verification. 3. Condition of tightening screw Tighten each screw within the rated range given below. Exceeding the maximum torque may result in breakage. Mounting is possible in either direction. <Relay attaching portion> • M4 screw (for 10A type): 1.8 to 2.7 N·m • M5 screw (for 20A, 80A, 120A, 200A and 300A types): 3 to 4 N·m <Main terminal attaching portion> • M5 (for 80A type): 3 to 4 N·m • M6 (for 120A and 200A types): 6 to 8 N·m • M8 (for 300A type): 10 to 12 N·m 5. Permeation life of internal gas This relay uses a hermetically encased contact (capsule contact) with gas inside. The gas has a permeation life that is affected by the temperature inside the capsule contact (ambient temperature + temperature rise due to flow of electrical current). For this reason, make sure the ambient operating temperature is between –40 and 80°C –40 and +176°F (200A and 300A types: Max. 85°C 185°F), and the ambient storage temperature is between –40 and 85°C –40 and +185°F. 6. The coils (300 A type) and contacts (all type) of the relay are polarized, so follow the connection schematic when connecting the coils and contacts. Type 300 A contains a reverse surge voltage absorption circuit; therefore a surge protector is not needed. 7. For the 300 A type, drive the coil with a quick startup. (Built-in one-shot pulse generator circuit) 8. After the ON signal enters the 300A type, automatic coil current switching occurs after approximately 0.1 seconds. Do not repeatedly turn it OFF within that 0.1 seconds interval, as doing so may damage the relay. 9. Be careful that foreign matter and oils and fats kind don’t stick to the main terminal parts because it is likely to cause terminal parts to give off unusual heat. Also, please use the following materials for connected harnesses and bus bars. 10A type: Min. 2 mm2 nominal cross-sectional area 20A type: Min. 3 mm2 nominal cross-sectional area 80A type: Min. 15 mm2 nominal cross-sectional area 120A type: Min. 38 mm2 nominal cross-sectional area 200A type: Min. 60 mm2 nominal cross-sectional area 300A type: Min. 100 mm2 nominal cross-sectional area 10. As a guide, the insertion strength of the plug-in terminal into the relay tab terminal should be 40 to 70N (10A type), 40 to 80N (20A type). Please select a plug-in terminal (flat connection terminal) which comply with JIS C2809-1999. 10A type: for plate thickness 0.5mm and #187 tab terminal 20A type: for plate thickness 0.8mm and #250 tab terminal 11. Avoid excessive load applied to the terminal in case of installing such as a bus bar etc., Because it might adversely affect the opening and closing performance. 12. Use the specified connector for the connector terminal connection (80A, 120A and 300A) Yazaki Corporation 7283 – 1020 or equivalent ASCTB233E 201209-T Panasonic Corporation Automation Controls Business Unit industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ EV (AEV) 13. Cautions for use 1) Regarding cautions for use and explanation of technical terms, please refer to our “Automotive Relays Automation Controls Group Catalog”. 2) Additionally the ambient temperature and condition for your application should be considered because pick-up and drop-out voltage will be changed. 3) If it includes ripple, the ripple factor should be less than 5%. For coil surge absorption, please use a zener diode or varistor, etc., so that the clamp voltage reaches 1.5 times or more (at least 18 V for rated 12 V type) the rated operation voltage. If only a diode is connected in parallel with the relay coil, the contact opening velocity will become slow and sufficient cutoff performance cannot be guaranteed. Please avoid such usage. Ex. 1: When using a varistor Recommended Varistor; Maximum Energy: more than 1J (However, please make settings using values that take into consideration the worst case scenario.) Varistor voltage: For 12 V DC input, Min. 18 V Ex. 2: When using a zener diode (circuit) (1) 12V ZD18V Relay Coil (2) D ZD18V+ Diode voltage Clamp voltage 12V Relay Coil ZD30V Zener voltage 30V−12V=18V Clamp voltage ZD30V 4) Lifetime is specified under the standard test conditions in JIS C 5442. (temperature 15 to 35°C 59 to 95°F, humidity 25%RH to 85%RH) Lifetime is dependent on the coil driving circuit, load type, operation frequency and ambient conditions. Check lifetime under the actual condition. Especially, Contact terminals have polarity. So if the contact terminals were connected with opposite pole, the electric life would be shorter. 5) When applying current which includes precipitous changes or ripple, the relay may generate buzzing sound. Therefore, please confirm with the actual load. 6) If the relay is used while exceeding the coil rating, contact rating or cycle lifetime, this may result in the risk of overheating. 7) As a general rule, do not use a relay if it has been dropped. 8) Take care to avoid cross connections as they may cause malfunctions or overheating. 9) When the screws for fixing relay-body and for additional terminal are tightened, it should be used within the range of decided torque. 10) Avoid mounting the relay in strong magnetic fields (near a transformer or magnet) or close to an object that radiates heat. 11) If the several relays are mounted closely or a heatgeneration object is close to the relay, take care to check the abnormal temperature-rise and the insulation distance between the terminals outside of the relay. 12) The relay contacts are encapsulated in an inert gas atmosphere. Care must be exercised when the relay is to be used or stored at high ambient temperature. 13) If the power is turned off and then immediately on after applying the rated voltage (current) continuously to the relay’s coil and contact, the resistance of the coil will increase due to a rise in the coil temperature. This causes the pick-up voltage to rise, and possibly exceed the rated pick-up voltage. In these circumstances, take measures such as reducing the load current, limiting the duration of current flow, and applying a coil voltage higher than the rated operating voltage (quick start). 14) In case using a capacitive load (C-load), please take a countermeasure as pre-charging to the capacitive load so that the inrush current will not surpass 60A. The relay might have a contact welding without such countermeasure. 15) If the relay is used for an inductive load (L load) such that L/R > 1ms, add surge protection in parallel with the inductive load. If this is not done, the electrical life will decrease and cutoff failure may occur. 16) Use the suitable wire for wire at the load side according to the current. If the wire diameter is small, the maximum rated contact current cannot be guaranteed. (Ex.) Carrying current; 60A: diameter of 15mm2 or more 17) Take care to disconnect to the power supply when wiring. 18) Do not switch the contacts without any load as the contact resistance may become increased rapidly. 19) The relay satisfies the protection level of JIS D 0203 R2 (of waterproof). Please take any countermeasures additionally if it should be installed in the place where higher protection level is required. 20) Do not use this product in such atmosphere where any kind of organic solvent (as benzene, thinner and alcohol) and the strong alkali (as ammonia and caustic soda) might be adhered to this product. 21) Be careful that foreign matter and oils and fats kind don’t stick to the main terminal parts because it is likely to cause terminal parts to give off unusual heat. 22) Do not make additional manufacturing upon the relay housing. 23) For AC shutoff these is no contact polarity, but confirm the electric life using the actual load. For general cautions for use, please refer to the “CAUTIONS FOR USE OF AUTOMOTIVE RELAYS” http://industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ Panasonic Corporation Automation Controls Business Unit industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ASCTB233E 201209-T