Last column, I wrote about various applications where fire alarm relays could be used to integrate a commercial fire alarm system with other electrical systems at a customer’s site to provide them ...

LG5924 Series relays are single-channel E-stop relays designed to protect people and machines in applications with emergency stop buttons. Available with 24 VDC, 110 VAC, and 230 VAC coil voltages, ...

IDEC Corporation announces the release of its new HR5S safety relay module. This latest addition to IDEC’s family of safety devices gives designers and OEMs more options to provide better end user ...

Relays and contactors use a variety of technologies to switch signals and power connections. Many devices called relays use similar techniques and topologies, but the terminology can be confusing.

Equipped with two release-current paths and one signal-current path and with reinforced insulation separating the paths, the PSR safety relays are said to provide reliable protection for any and all ...

Panasonic is claiming a record – the world’s smallest 2pole safety relay with power contacts on both normally-open and normally-closed sides. It is 33 x 14.0mm, by 7.8mm tall (including 0.5mm ...

This chapter covers representative general-purpose relays used in the control circuits of most industrial, commercial, and consumer products. Relay names and terminology are in accordance with ...

Factory equipment continues to become increasingly intelligent in large part due to the improved processing power and communication abilities found within underlying controllers, sensors, and ...

When it comes to electronics, it seems like a relay is such a simple device – yet, it is able to interface some pretty elaborate high-end systems with a fire alarm system. Working with relays is an ...

The six safety vital relays developed by Clearsy France are the very first self-controlled safety vital relays guaranteeing opening of their NO contacts at a SIL4 level. Since 2016, these safety vital ...

Panasonic has unveiled, what it claims, is the world’s smallest 2 pole safety relay with power contacts on both normally-open and normally-closed sides. The device measures just 33 x 14.0mm by 7.8mm ...