AutomationDirect has added Gefran GQ and GRSH series solid-state relays that feature a wide range of contact ratings and input and output voltages. They are available in DIN rail or panel mounting styles and offer a variety of overload and thermal protection options. Gefran GQ series “hockey puck” style panel mount solid state relays, available…

Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the expansion of our RM1D Series Solid State Relays, which will now include a 3 Amp DC-rated version. This new addition, the RM1D060D3, will have a rated output voltage of up to 60 VDC. This extension was inspired by evolving market research that showed a large portion of the…

AutomationDirect has added new ProSense T30R series rugged timer relays featuring a high 30A SPDT output contact that controls loads without requiring a separate contactor. These new single-function timer relays are available in on-delay, off-delay, fleeting, and cyclic mode timing options and offer an easy-to-use rotary switch adjustment with timing ranges of up to 10…

Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components, announces the availability of the Omron G9KB High Power PCB DC Relay within its comprehensive product portfolio. The Omron G9KB Relay is a powerful solution for increasing electrical demands and shrinking product packaging. The high-capacity G9KB can switch up to 50A at 600VDC bi-directionally. This eliminates additional switching…

IDEC Corporation announces the release of their new RC Series printed circuit board (PCB) relays, with features supporting a wide range of industrial-grade applications. These relays come in several low-profile configurations, provide high-capacity power switching, and perform reliably even in challenging environments. The RC Series replaces and upgrades the proven RJxV Series PCB mount relays.…

By Geoff Schwartz | Business Development Manager • Littelfuse Success in the global electric vehicle market depends on speed to market. However, it is also essential to prioritize quality and functionality, which enable a high-performance design that wins customer satisfaction. Understanding how to choose high-voltage DC relays can help keep off-highway vehicle designs safe and…

Industrial automation manufacturer, Banner Engineering, announced the expansion of its presence in the EPLAN Data Portal. The company has uploaded close to 2,000 parts for users to incorporate into their project designs efficiently. Banner Engineering’s safety products underpin this latest product portfolio expansion. Safety controllers, safety relays, and safety light curtains are a fast and…

A solid state relay (SSR), is an electronic device that silently switches loads on or off when an external voltage is applied to its control terminals. Their lack of moving parts and silent, quick switching are merely a few of the distinct advantages an SSR has over an electromechanical relay (EMR). Two and three pole…

AutomationDirect has added new models of Dold safety relays to their line of safety products. This addition includes more motor standstill monitoring relays with models that support muting, as well as safety relay extension modules with more outputs for safety system expansion. AutomationDirect www.automationdirect.com/safety-relays

A new line of signal relays is a candidate for low-level current switching in industrial applications, security devices, and test and measurement equipment. CUI Devices’ signal relays offer max switching currents of 2 A or 3 A in SPDT (1 Form C) or DPDT (2 Form C) contact forms. Boasting industry-best lead times, these low…

The J115F1K Series provides wide contact terminals for better heat transfer and a 1.8-mm contact gap to meet IEC safety standards. Heavy contact load is a hallmark of this high-performance relay. Robust in a lightweight and small package, the J115F1K Series relays are UL F class rated standard with UL and TÜV approval. CIT Relay…

AutomationDirect has added new phase and voltage monitoring relays from ProSense. The PMRU-2C series true RMS phase monitor relays protect 3-phase equipment from damage that can occur when there is a phase loss, phase reversal, phase unbalance, undervoltage, or overvoltage condition. These relays are designed to provide protection for most generator systems and applications that…

Automotive Relays range from low current up to 80 A with voltage ranging from 6 Vdc to 72 Vdc. PC pin and quick-connect mounting methods offer multiple choices for the design engineer, along with the option of mounting tabs in plastic and metal. Automotive relays can be found in just about every car, truck, tractor,…

Interstate Connecting Components (ICC), a division of Heilind Mil-Aero and a premier distributor of military and aerospace interconnects, is now stocking a broad range of MIL-SPEC electromechanical relays from TE Connectivity (TE). The relays fall under TE’s CII brand and are manufactured to QPL standards. They are also available at ICC’s parent company, Heilind Electronics.…

Electromechanical Plug-In Relays come with screw and push-in terminal sockets and accessories that include busbars, retention clips, ID tags, and protection module. The slim, compact design of the RPYS is ideal for electronic and automation panels with limited space. Its 13-mm-wide footprint saves customers more than 30% of utilized space when compared to other industrial…

New ProSense multi-mode and off-delay timer relays offer the flexible programmability of a multi-function and multi-range time delay relay together with a universal input voltage. The TRM series multi-mode timer relays provide an easy way to select time delay functions and time range options. Available models offer timing functions up to 10,230 hours, with various…

With the intuitive online tool myPNOZ Creator, users can assemble “their” myPNOZ: it’s delivered pre-assembled, set up and tested and so is a completely individualized system, ready to install. No programming knowledge is required to use myPNOZ Creator, as the logic links for the safety functions are defined on myPNOZ via the modules that are…

Norstat now offers a two-hand control relay specifically designed for use with mechanical push buttons in two-hand applications. The HR-2007 relay is a safety category 4, two-hand control relay designed specifically for dangerous work processes such as punching or pressing. The HR-2007’s simple design and slim 22.5-mm housing allows for fast and easy installation via…

Energy costs are a significant expense for companies in industries from manufacturing to commercial, transportation to retail, and even for businesses like marinas and campgrounds. But where do you begin the process of maximizing your operation’s energy efficiency? An investment in developing a sound energy master plan, based on guidance in the ISO 50001 standard,…

CARLO GAVAZZI has launched the NRG Series of EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus Controllers and multifunction Solid State Relays. The NRG Series is designed for real-time communication with a controller, allowing machine builders to make informed decisions, solve urgent problems on short notice, and aid in the design of autonomous machines. By interfacing with machine controllers…

Designed specifically to comply with updated ISO 13849 Safety Category 2 requirements, this safety relay module helps users economically apply better and more appropriate safety measures 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…

The new HR6S safety relay modul supports a wide variety of connections, input devices, and operating modes—and adds convenient diagnostic and status monitoring important for the growing number of manufacturing sites relying on important internet of things (IoT) data. Safety relays are crucial for monitoring safety-related inputs, and for protecting both machines and operators by…

AutomationDirect has added new Dold timer relays, which provide timed control for industrial controls and building automation applications. The MK series timer relays are ideal for applications such as process, machine tool, and safety control. These timers are available as cyclic, off-delay, on-delay, and multi-function types, with models that include up to 8 functions in…

New relays are candidates for tough environments and incorporate a modular cover in IP00 and IP20 versions. The range of items covers 125 A and 200 Vdc or 660 Vac. Overvoltage protection (input and output) comes as standard. The relays can be mounted on panels or on DIN rails. Switching options include synchronous, asynchronous and special synchronous.…

CARLO GAVAZZI has launched the RM1D Series, a comprehensive family of dc switching solid state relays. The RM1D Series is designed for applications that demand critical response times, rapid cycling, and high reliability. They’re suitable for use in transportation, off-grid and renewable energy systems that run off batteries, as well as dc heaters, solenoids, valves,…