IDEC Relay Family Simply Reliable Reliability, Longevity, Availability It’s never good when your assembly line stops, and millions of dollars are jeopardized in lost production time. But when a traffic light fails and causes you to be involved in a 3-car pile-up, or when your kids go to the local amusement park and get stuck upside-down on a rollercoaster for three hours, the importance of dependable parts becomes glaringly obvious. Relays may be small but when they fail, it can be a large problem costing you time, money and your sense of security. At IDEC, we pride ourselves on selling you a reliable, quality product that is both cost-effective and available to you when you really need it. Imagine relays that provide value by improving your machine design and increasing your efficiency, without breaking the bank. IDEC Relays are manufactured Designed with attention to every detail, IDEC with precision and accuracy to Relays go the extra mile in performance and ensure dependable performance dependability. RU relays are constructed you can always rely on. with no internal wiring in a 100% automated, robotic-assembly process , which for you means no weak solder points. Our RH relays are built-to-last and 3rd party tested at 500,000 operating cycles, even though UL approval only requires an electrical lifespan of 6,000 cycles. And the newest addition to our relay family is no exception. RJ relays have an optional green, non-polarized LED that uses a unique light guide to give you a brighter and more noticeable status indicator, viewable from multiple directions. When you want peace of mind, IDEC relays are the only choice! 2 2 Setting the Industry Standard The IDEC Relay Family: 60 years of design excellence C US “Every time a machine IDEC was founded in 1945 and over the needs of our customers. Global approvals goes down, we lose years has introduced many new innovations and acceptance only prove how IDEC has money just restarting the to its family of relays. Thanks to technological made every effort to make its relays the advances, creative engineering and excellent best. Our vision to surpass our competitors process. So for reliable customer support, our relays have continued in consistency, reliability and quality in the relays and components, to set a new standard as we strive to meet the global market has become a reality. we use IDEC.” —Manager, food processing plant 3 Solutions for every situation “ We’ve tried other brands and they weren’t as reliable. What seemed like saving money, ended up costing more in service and inventory costs.” —Purchasing manager, HVAC equipment manufacturer Interface Relays Intermediary relays used to network between an automation device, such as a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or host computer (PC), and a control device. PCB Relays High-performance relays designed for applications using a printed circuit board. 4 The Right Relay for Your Needs Whatever your circumstance dictates, IDEC has the relay solution to match. Just answer a few simple questions and you’re on your way: • What are your switching requirements? • What is your power source? Power Relays • What is the contact arrangement? Effi cient relays that are capable of • How many poles are required? handling conditions with voltage and • What is the mounting type? amperage where contact loads are equal to, or greater than, 10A. By answering these questions, you can ensure you get the relay that provides the best long-term solution for your needs. Refer to the attached Relay Quick Selection Guide or visit www.idec. com for a detailed list of available options and make your choice today! Solid State Relays Choose from blade, PCB or pin terminal types Long-lasting dual relays resistant to high depending on which style fi ts your control panel. voltage and current mainly for use in situations where voltage leakage is not an issue or where fast switching-speed is required. 5 Innovation in detail It’s paying attention to the little things create products with features that will that make a difference and at IDEC enhance your productivity and ensure that means going further to make your success. Here are just a few of the sure our customers are satisfied. With details included in our relays with you that in mind, we continually strive to in mind: RJ Compact width saves DIN rail space High contact rating switches up to 12 amps Light guide optimizes Non-polarized, green visibility of power status LED (conforming to IDEC requirements for non- hazardous situations) Hold down tabs designed indicates power status for most sockets Color marking plates allow you to organize your control panel Spot welding technology eliminates lead, the need for internal jumper wires, and solder joints Color check button differentiates AC and DC coils 100% robotic assembly “Quality relays you can trust.” ensures quality and precision —Design Engineer, Machine Tool Manufacture 6 Performance by design “A service call to repair an Elevator Unique features like spring cage clamps on for a failed relay can be costly. We’ve the SU socket can save used IDEC Relays for a decade or installation time. more because using another brand is too risky to our bottom line.” —Service manager, Elevator manufacturer Sockets are an integral piece of the relay puzzle not to be forgotten. Despite their diminutive size, they can have a big impact on your business. That’s one reason IDEC strives to make even our smallest components better. Just take a look at RU some of the features you RH/RY can fi nd on our sockets: • IEC-terminal, fi nger-safe screw • Marking plates • Plug-in LED modules • Unique relay release mechanism • Built-in secure lever • Spring cage clamp Color check button • Coil jumpers differentiates AC and DC coils • Compact width • DIN rail or panel mount 7 Visit our `Configure Your Part webpage at: www.ecatalog.idec.com/relay By filling out this quick form, you will be guided through options that will help you decide which relay is the best for your needs. 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