Relay question
Relay question
(OP)
Hi guys
I have an Omron relay part# G5V-1-DC24 with contact rating:
1A at 24 VDC
or 0.5A at 115VAC
I want to use it for 12VDC ,is the rating of the contacts remain at 1A or could be more than that?
Thanks
I have an Omron relay part# G5V-1-DC24 with contact rating:
1A at 24 VDC
or 0.5A at 115VAC
I want to use it for 12VDC ,is the rating of the contacts remain at 1A or could be more than that?
Thanks





RE: Relay question
The type of load has impact on contact life as well.
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On DC, the maximum current is 1 amp and the maximum voltage is 24 volts.
Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter
RE: Relay question
Also, I would like to know why that differences between AC and Dc ratings ?
If I use it for 24VAC is the current rating remain at 1A?
RE: Relay question
Luck is a difficult thing to verify and therefore should be tested often. - Me
RE: Relay question
The difference between AC and DC voltage ratings applies for most relays, and is higher for AC. This is because on AC any tendency for the contacts to arc on opening tends to be quenched when the voltage changes polarity on the next half cycle. With DC, an arc, once started, will tend to persist, so keeping the maximum voltage rating lower helps avoid this problem.
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Roy
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Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter