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HOW REED RELAYS WORK
The term reed relay covers dry reed relays and mercury-
wetted contact relays, all of which use hermetically sealed
reed switches. In both types, the reeds (thin, flat blades)
serve multiple functions - as conductor, contacts, springs,
and magnetic armatures.
DRY REED RELAYS
Dry reed relays have become an important factor in the relay
field. They have the advantage of being hermetically sealed
and resistant to atmospheric contamination. They have fast
operate and release times and when operated within their
rated contact loads, have very long life. A typical dry reed
switch capsule is shown in Figure 1.
SUPPORTING GLASS SUPPORTING
TERMINAL CAPSULE TERMINAL
NORMALLY OPEN CONTACTS
In the basic SPST-NO design, two opposing blades are
sealed into a narrow glass capsule and overlapped at their
free ends. The contact area is plated typically with rhodium
to produce a low contact resistance when contacts are
drawn together. The capsule is made of glass and filled
with a dry inert gas and then sealed. The capsule is
surrounded by an electromagnetic coil. When the coil is
energized, the normally open contacts are brought together;
when the coil voltage is removed, the blades separate by
their own spring tension. Some reeds contain permanent
magnets for magnetic biasing to achieve normally closed
contacts (SPST-NC) or SPDT contact combinations. The
current rating, which is dependent upon the size of the blade
and the type and amount of plating, may range from low level
to 1 amp. Effective contact protection is essential when
switching loads other then dry resistive loads.
CONTACT COMBINATIONS.
The switches used in dry reed relays provide SPST-NO,
SPST-NC, SPDT contact combinations. The SPST-NO
corresponds with the basic switch capsule design (Fig.1).
The SPST-NC results from a combination of the SPST-NO
switch and a permanent magnet strong enough to pull the
contacts closed but able to open when coil voltage is applied
to the relay coil. In typical true SPDT designs, the armature
is mechanically tensioned against the normally closed contact,
and is moved to the normally open contact upon application
of a magnetic field. The SPDT contact combination can also
be achieved by joining a SPST-NO switch with an appropriately
adjusted SPST-NC switch, and jumping one side of both
switches together to form the movable contact system.
Latching contacts, defined as contacts which remain in the
position to which they were driven, and stay in that position
when coil power is removed from the relay coil.
Latching switches are manufactured by using a SPST-NO
contact, and biasing it with a permanent magnetic that is
strong enough to hold the contacts closed, but not strong
enough to hold the contact closed when coil power is
applied to the coil. The switching process is than reversed
by simply reversing the relay coil polarity to close the
switch, or by employing a second coil with a reverse field.
MAGNETIC FIELDS
Reed relays in general can be characterized as susceptible
to the influences of external magnetic fields. It is important
to keep reed relays at a proper distance from each other
because of the possibility of magnetic-interaction between
them. Proper magnetic shielding must be used to contain
stray magnetic fields. When installing reed relays into
equipment, one should be aware of the devices within that
equipment which can produce magnetic fields. The relays
being installed into that equipment should be positioned as
far away as possible from any stray magnetic fields and
should be shielded to prevent false operations.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SENSITIVITY: The input power required to operate dry reed
relays is determined by the sensitivity of the particular reed
switch used, by the number of switches operated by the
coil, by the permanent magnet biasing (if used), and the
efficiency of the coil and the effectiveness of its coupling
to the blades. Minimum input required to effect closure
ranges from the very low milliwatt level for a single
sensitive capsule to several watts for multipole relays.
OPERATE TIME: The coil time constant, overdrive on the
coil, and the characteristics of the reed switch determine
operate time. With the maximum overdrive voltage applied
to the coil, reed relays will operate in approximately the
200 microsecond range. When driven at rated coil voltage,
usually the relays will operate at about one millisecond.
RELEASE TIME: With the coil unsuppressed, dry reed
switch contacts release in a fraction of a millisecond.
SPST-NO contacts will open in as little as 50 microseconds.
Magnetically biased SPST-NC and SPDT switches reclose
from 100 microseconds to 1 millisecond respectively. If the
relay coil is suppressed, release times are increased.
Diode suppression can delay release times for several
milliseconds, depending on coil characteristics, coil
voltage, and reed release characteristics.
CONTACT BOUNCE
Dry reed contacts bounce on closure as with any other
hard contact relay.The duration of bounce on a Dry reed
switch is typically very short, and is in part dependent on
drive level. In some of the faster devices, the sum of the
operate time and bounce is relatively constant. As drive is
increased, the operate time decreases with bounce time
increasing. The normally closed contacts of a SPDT switch
bounce more then the normally open contacts.
Magnetically biased SPST-NC contacts exhibit essentially
the same bounce characteristics as SPST-NO switches.
Figure 1. Construction of Switch Capsule
of Typical Dry Reed switch (SPST-NO)
REED RELAYS
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CONTACT RESISTANCE
The reeds (blades) in a dry reed switch are made of magnetic
material which has a high volume resistivity, terminal-to-
terminal resistance is somewhat higher than in some other
types of relays. Typical specification limits for initial resistance
of a SPST-NO reed relay is 0.200 ohms max (200 milliohms).
INSULATION RESISTANCE
A dry reed switch made in a properly controlled internal
atmosphere will have an insulation resistance of 1012 to 1013
ohms or greater. When it is assembled into a relay, parallel
insulation paths reduce this to typical values of 1013 ohms.
Depending on the particular manner of relay construction,
exposure to high humidity or contaminating environments
can appreciably lower final insulation resistance.
CAPACITANCE
Reed capsules typically have low terminal-to-terminal
capacitance. However, in the typicall relay structure where
the switch is surrounded by a coil, capacitance from each
reed to the coil act to increase capacitance many times. If
the increased capacitance is objectionable, it can be reduced
by placing a grounded electrostatic shield between the switch
and coil.
DIELECTRIC WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
With the exception of the High-Voltage dry reed switches
(capsules that are pressurized or evacuated), the dielectric
strength limitation of relays is determined by the ampere
turn sensitivity of the switches used. A typical limit is 200
VAC. The dielectric withstand voltage between switch and
coil terminals is typically 500 VAC.
THERMAL EMF
Since thermally generated voltages result from thermal
gradients within the relay assembly, relays built to
minimize this effect often use sensitive switches to reduce
required coil power, and thermally conductive materials to
reduce temperature gradients. Latching relays, which may
be operated by a short duration pulse, are often used if the
operational rate is not changed for longer periods of time
because coil power is not required to keep the relay in the
on or off position after the initial turn on or turn off pulse.
NOISE
Noise is defined as a voltage appearing between terminals
of a switch for a few milliseconds following closure of the
contacts. It occurs because the reeds (blades) are moving
in a magnetic field and because voltages are produced within
them by magnetostrictive effects. From an application
standpoint, noise is important if the signal switched by the
reed is to be used within a few milliseconds immediately
following closure of the contacts. When noise is critical in
an application, a peak-to-peak limit must be established by
measurement techniques, including filters which must be
specified for that particular switching application.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Reed relays are used in essentially the same environments as
other types of relays. Factors influencing their ability to function
would be temperature extremes beyond specified limits
VIBRATION
The reed switch structure, with so few elements free to move,
has a better defined response to vibration than other relay
types. With vibration inputs reasonably separated from the
resonant frequency, the reed relay will withstand relatively high
inputs, 20 g's or more. At resonance of the reeds, the typical
device can fail at very low input levels. Typical resonance
frequency is 2000 hz.
SHOCK
Dry reed relays will withstand relatively high levels of shock.
SPST-NO contacts are usually rated to pass 30 to 50 g's,
11 milliseconds, half sign wave shock, without false
operation of contacts. Switches exposed to a magnetic
field that keep the contacts in a closed position, such as in the
biased latching form, demonstrate somewhat lower resistance
to shock. Normally closed contacts of mechanically biased
SPDT switches may also fail at lower shock levels.
TEMPERATURE
Differential expansion or contraction of reed switches and
materials used in relay assemblies can lead to fracture of
the switches. Reed relays are capable of withstanding
temperature cycling or temperature shock over a range of
at least -50๎™€C to + 100๎™€C. These limits should be applied to
the application to prevent switch failure.
CONTACT PROTECTION
Tungsten lamp, inductive and capacitive discharge load are
extremely detrimental to reed switches and reduce life
considerably. Illustrated below are typical suppression
circuits which are necessary for maximum contact life.
INPUT R INPUT R
Figure 3
Initial cold filament turn-on current is often 16 times higher
than the rated operating current of the lamp. A current limiting
resistor in series with the load, or a bleeder resistor across the
contacts will suppress the inrush current. The same circuits
can be used with capacitive loads, as shown in Figure 3.
INPUT INPUT
Figure 4
DC inductive loads call for either a diode or a thyristor to be
placed across the load. These circuits are necessary to protect
the contacts when inductive loads are to be switched in a
circuit, as shown in Figure 4.
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REED RELAYS
SIP & DIP MINIATURE REED RELAYS
0.750 MAX.
(19.0)
0.290 MAX.
(7.36)
0.110
(2.79)
0.010 TYP.
(0.25)
0.030 TYP.
(0.762)
0.260 MAX
(6.60)
0.290 MAX.
(7.36)
0.075 TYP.
(1.90)
0.020 TYP.
(0.51) 0.200 TYP.
(5.08)
0.600 TYP.
(15.2)
0.140TYP.
(3.55)
PIN NO.1
INDICATOR
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN INCHES & (MILLIMETERS)
.
117SIP
0.750 MAX.
(19.0)
0.300 MAX.
(7.62)
0.010 TYP.
(0.25)
0.275 MAX.
(6.98)
0.020 TYP.
(0.51)
0.020 TYP.
(0.51)
0.600 TYP
(15.2)
0.150 TYP.
(3.81)
0.400
(10.1)
0.100 TYP.
(2.54)
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107DIP, 171DIP, 172DIP(SPDT)
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50
Not applicable
Not applicable
-40
+85
-40
+105
50,000,000
100,000,000
Any
Glass
Thermo set plastic
67
1
SHOCK RESIS
SHOCK RESIST
TANCE
ANCE
Functional:
TEMPER
TEMPERA
ATURE
TURE
Operating, AC Lower:
Operating, AC Upper:
Operating, DC Lower:
Operating, DC Upper:
Storage, Lower:
Storage, Upper:
LIFE EXPECT
LIFE EXPECTANC
ANCY
Y
Electrical @ Rated Load (AC1):
Mechanical @ no Load :
MISCELLANEOUS
Operating Position:
Insulation Material:
Enclosure Material:
Cover Protection Category:
Weight:
UNITS
UNITS
g๎˜พs
ยบC
ยบC
ยบC
ยบC
ยบC
ยบC
operations
operations
IP
grams
COIL
COIL
Pull-in Voltage AC (50/60 Hz):<
Pull-in Voltage DC:<
Dropout Voltage AC (50/60 Hz):>
Dropout Voltage DC:>
Maximum Voltage:
Resistance:
Coil Power AC (60 Hz):
Coil Power DC:
CONT
CONTA
ACTS
CTS
Contact Material:
Contact Rating AC Amperes (AC1):
Contact Rating AC Voltage:
Contact Rating DC Amperes (DC1):
Contact Rating DC Voltage:
Contact Rating :
General Purpose Rating (75%-80%):
Horse Power (AC):
Pilot Duty (60 Hz):
VA Rating Make:
VA Rating Break:
Minimum Recommended Load:
TIMING
Operate Time:
Release Time:
DIELECTRIC S
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH
TRENGTH
Coil to Contacts:
Across Open Contacts:
Pole to Pole:
Contacts to Frame:
Insulation Resistance:
VIBR
VIBRA
ATION RESIS
TION RESIST
TANCE
ANCE
Functional:
Not applicable
80
Not applicable
10
110
10
Not applicable
117SIP, 107DIP: 0.050 to 0.288
171DIP: 0.050 to 0.270
172DIP: 0125 to 0.540
RHODIUM
117SIP, 107DIP, 171DIP: 0.5
172 DIP: 0.25
117SIP, 107DIP: 120
171DIP, 172 DIP: 60
0.5
100
117SIP, 107DIP, 171DIP: 10
172 DIP: SPDT 4, DPDT 10
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
10 or 0.05 Watt
1
1
500
150
Not applicable
Not applicable
1000 @ 500
20
UNITS
UNITS
% of nominal
% of nominal
% of nominal
% of nominal
% of nominal
% ยฑ
VA
W
A
V
A
V
VA
HP
VA
VA
ma
ms
ms
V rms
V rms
V rms
V rms
megohms
minimum
@VDC
g๎˜พs
0.082 TYP.
(2.09)
0.800 MAX.
(20.32)
0.046 TYP.
(1.19)
0.025
(0.635)
0.400 MAX.
(10.16)
0.100 TYP.
(2.54)
0.600 TYP.
(15.2)
0.400 MAX.
(10.16)
0.125 TYP.
(3.17)
PIN NO.1
LOCATION
0.3 ยฑ0.003
(7.62)
172DIP (DPDT)
GENER
GENERAL SPECIFIC
AL SPECIFICA
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TIONS (@ 25
25
ยบC
ยบC
)
)
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WIRING DIAGRAM
(TOP VIEWED )
SPST NO OR NC, DPST NO, 0.5 AMP
W117SIP-1
W117SIP-3
W117SIP-5
W117SIP-22
W117SIP-23
W117SIP-24
W117SIP-6
W117SIP-8
W117SIP-10
W117SIP-18
W117SIP-25
W117SIP-26
W107DIP-1
W107DIP-3
W107DIP-4
W107DIP-5
W107DIP-7
W107DIP-8
W171DIP-2
W171DIP-4
W171DIP-5
W171DIP-7
W171DIP-9
W171DIP-10
W171DIP-12
W171DIP-14
W171DIP-15
W171DIP-17
W171DIP-19
W171DIP-20
W171DIP-21
W171DIP-23
W171DIP-24
W171DIP-25
W171DIP-27
W171DIP-28
5
12
24
5
12
24
5
12
24
5
12
24
5
12
24
5
12
24
5
12
24
5
12
24
5
12
24
5
12
24
5
12
24
5
12
24
500 W
1000 W
2000 W
500 W
1200 W
2200 W
500 W
1000 W
2000 W
500 W
1200 W
2200 W
500 รฝ
1000 W
2000 W
500 W
1000 W
2000 W
500 W
1200 W
2200 W
500 W
1000 W
2200 W
200 W
1200 W
2200 W
500 W
1200 W
2200 W
500 W
1000 W
2200 W
500 W
1000 W
2200 W
50
144
288
50
120
270
50
144
288
50
120
220
50
144
288
50
144
288
50
120
270
50
144
270
50
120
270
50
120
270
50
144
270
50
144
270
NOMINAL
POWER
(mW)
STANDARD
PART
NUMBERS
NOMINAL
INPUT
VOLTAGE
NOMINAL
RESISTANCE
(OHMS)
SPST - N. O., 0.5 AMP
SPST - N. C., 0.5 AMP
SPST - N. O. WITH CLAMPING DIODE, 0.5 AMP
1 3 5 7 1 3 5 7
SPST - N. C. WITH CLAMPING DIODE, 0.5 AMP
1 3+ 5- 7 1 3+ 5- 7
SPST - N. C., 0.5 AMP
SPST - N. C. WITH CLAMPING DIODE, 0.5 AMP
DPST - N. O., 0.5 AMP
DPST - N. O. WITH CLAMPING DIODE, 0.5 AMP
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SIP & DIP MINIATURE REED RELAYS
SPST - NO SPST - NC
117SIP
107DIP
SPST - NO SPST - NC
SPST - NO SPST - NO
SPST - NO SPST - NO
SPST - NC SPST - NC
DPST - NO DPST - NO
1 2 6 7
14 13 9 8
1 2 6 7
14 13 9 8
+
1 2 6 7
14 13 9 8
1 2 6 7
14 13 9 8
+
1 2 6 7
14 13 9 8
1 2 6 7
14 13 9 8
+
1 2 6 7
14 13 9 8
1 2 6 7
14 13 9 8
+
WITH DIODE WITH DIODE
WITH DIODE
WITH DIODE
WITH DIODE
WITH DIODE
171DIP
WHEN SPACING SIP
RELAYS, THE RELAYS
REQUIRE 1/2 INCH
SPACING FROM THE
SIDE OF THE
ADJACENT RELAYS.
SPST - N. O. WITH CLAMPING DIODE, 0.5 AMP
SPST - N. O., 0.5 AMP
SPST - N. O. WITH CLAMPING DIODE, 0.5 AMP
SPST - N. O., 0.5 AMP
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COIL MEASURED @ 25 ยบC
WIRING DIAGRAM
(TOP VIEWED )
W172DIP-1
W172DIP-3
W172DIP-4
W172DIP-5
W172DIP-7
W172DIP-8
W172DIP-31
W172DIP-33
W172DIP-34
W172DIP-35
W172DIP-37
W172DIP-38
W172DIP-141
W172DIP-145
W172DIP-146
W172DIP-147
W172DIP-149
W172DIP-150
W172DIP-17
W172DIP-19
W172DIP-20
W172DIP-21
W172DIP-23
W172DIP-24
5
12
24
5
12
24
5
12
24
5
12
24
5
12
24
5
12
24
5
12
24
5
12
24
200 W
500 W
2200 W
200 W
500 W
2200 W
200 W
500 W
2200 W
200 W
500 W
2200 W
200 W
1000 W
3200 W
200 W
1000 W
3200 W
46 W
266 W
1066 W
46W
266 W
1066 W
125
300
270
125
300
270
125
290
270
125
290
270
125
144
180
125
144
180
540
540
540
540
540
540
NOMINAL
POWER
(mW)
STANDARD
PART
NUMBERS
NOMINAL
INPUT
VOLTAGE
NOMINAL
RESISTANCE
(OHMS)
SPDT, 0.25 AMP
SPDT, 0.25 AMP
SPDT WITH CLAMPING DIODE, 0.25 AMP
SPDT, 0.25 AMP
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DIP MINIATURE REED RELAYS
SPDT SPDT
WITH DIODE
SPDT WITH CLAMPING DIODE, 0.25 AMP
SPDT WITH CLAMPING DIODE, 0.25 AMP
DPDT WITH CLAMPING DIODE
, 0.25 AMP
DPDT, 0.25 AMP
SPDT NO, DPDT, 0.25 AMP
172DIP
1 2 6 7
14 13 9 8
1 2 6 7
14 13 9 8
+
14 13 9 8
1 2 6 7 1 2 6 7
14 13 9 8
+
1 2 6 7
14 13 9 8
1 2 6 7
14 13 9 8
+
1 2 6 7
14 13 9 8
1 2 6 7
14 13 9 8
+
SPDT SPDT
WITH DIODE
SPDT SPDT
WITH DIODE
DPDT DPDT
WITH DIODE
WHEN SPACING DIP RELAYS, THE RELAYS
REQUIRE 1/2 INCH SPACING FROM THE SIDE
OF THE ADJACENT RELAYS.
COIL MEASURED @ 25 ยบC
6...8
9/04
172DIP