FA235343
30 September 2021
Issue:
Is the current rating of a plug in relay restricted to the current rating of the socket?
Product Line:
Zelio plug in relays and 8501 plug in relays
Environment:
Plug in relays, NEMA and IEC
Cause:
What is the true current rating of a plug in relay
Resolution:
Plug in relays are restricted to lowest current between relay and socket, so if socket is rated for 15 amps and socket is rated for 12 amps, the relay is restricted to 12 amps.
Keywords:
RSL, RSB, PXM, RPM, RUM, RPF, 8501 KP RS KPD RSD
Case Description:
| Customer Request |
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(FAQ)RSB1A160F7 has a 16A rating but socket has a 12A rating so is relay when used with socket only rated for 12A?
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| Closing Criteria |
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| Answer To Customer |
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Relay would be restricted by the current of the socket so used with the socket relay would only be rated for 12A.
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