252
SP-RELAYS
15A (2C), 10A (4C) COMPACT
POWER RELAYS WITH HIGH
SENSITIVITY
22
.866
a
50
1.969
mm
inch
a
2C
25.6
1.008
4C
36.8
1.449
FEATURES
High Vibration/Shock Resistance
Vibration resistance: 18 G, amplitude 3 mm (10 to 55 Hz)
Shock resistance: 40 G (11 ms)
Latching types available
High Sensitivity in Small Size 150 mW pick-up, 300 mW
nominal operating power
Wide Switching Range
From 1 mA to 15 A (2C) and 10 A (4C)
SPECIFICATIONS
Contacts
Coil (polarized) at 20
C
68
F
Characteristics (at 25
C
77
F
50% Relative humidity)
Remarks
* Specifications will vary with foreign standards certification ratings.
*
1
Measurement at same location as "Initial breakdown voltage" section
*
2
Detection current: 10 mA
*
3
Excluding contact bounce time
*
4
Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11ms; detection time: 10
s
*
5
Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 6ms
*
6
Detection time: 10
s
*
7
Refer to 5. Conditions for operation, transport and storage mentioned in
AMBIENT ENVIRONMENT (Page 61).
Arrangement
2 Form C, 4 Form C
Initial contact resistance, max.
(By voltage drop 6 V DC 1 A)
30 m
Initial contact pressure
2C: Approx. 0.392 N (40 g
1.41 oz
)
4C: Approx. 0.196 N (20 g
0.71 oz
)
Contact material
Stationary contact:
Gold flashed silver alloy
Movable contact: Silver alloy
Rating
(resistive
load)
Nominal switching
capacity
2C: 15 A 250 V AC
10 A 30 V DC
4C: 10 A 250 V AC
10 A 30 V DC
Max. switching power
2C: 3,750 VA, 300 W
4C: 2,500 VA, 300 W
Max. switching voltage
2C, 4C: 250 V AC, 30 V DC
Max. switching current
2C: 15 A (AC) 10 A (DC), 4C: 10 A
Expected
life (min.
operations)
Mechanical (at 180 cpm)
5
10
7
Electrical
(at 20 cpm)
(resistive
load)
2C
15 A 250 V AC
10
5
10 A 30 V DC
10
5
4C
10 A 250 V AC
10
5
10 A 30 V DC
10
5
Single side stable
Nominal operating power
300 mW
Latching
Minimum set and reset power
150 mW
Nominal set and reset power
300 mW
Max. operating speed (at rated load)
20 cpm
Initial insulation resistance*
1
1,000 M
at 500 V DC
Initial
breakdown
voltage*
2
Between open contacts
1,500 Vrms
Between contact sets
3,000 Vrms
Between contact and coil
3,000 Vrms
Operate time*
3
(at nominal voltage)
Max. 30 ms (Approx. 25 ms)
Release time(without diode)*
3
(at nominal voltage)
Max. 20 ms (Approx. 15 ms)
Temperature rise
(at nominal voltage)
Max. 40
C with nominal coil voltage
and at nominal switching capacity
Shock resistance
Functional*
4
Min. 392 m/s
2
{40 G}
Destructive*
5
Min. 980 m/s
2
{100 G}
Vibration resistance
Functional*
6
176.4 m/s
2
{18 G}, 10 to 55 Hz
at double amplitude of 3 mm
Destructive
176.4 m/s
2
{18 G}, 10 to 55 Hz
at double amplitude of 3 mm
Conditions for operation,
transport and storage*
7
(Not freezing and condens-
ing at low temperature)
Ambient
temp.
50
C to +60
C
58
F to +140
F
Humidity
5 to 85% R.H.
Unit weight
2C: 50 g
1.76 oz
; 4C: 65 g
2.29 oz
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
NC machines, remote control panels,
sophisticated business equipment.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Contact arrangement
Operating function
Coil voltage
2: 2 Form C
4: 4 Form C
Nil: Single side stable
L2: 2 coil latching
DC 3, 5, 6, 12,
24, 48 V
2
L2
DC24V
SP
Ex.
(Notes) 1. PC board terminal types available as option. Please consult us for details.
2. 2 Form C: Carton: 20 pcs., Case: 200 pcs.
4 Form C: Carton: 10 pcs., Case: 100 pcs.
3. UL/CSA, TV approved type is standard.
SP
253
TYPES AND COIL DATA (at 20
C
68
F
)
Single side stable
2-coil latching
Part No.
Nominal
voltage,
V DC
Pick-up
voltage,
V DC (max.)
Drop-out
voltage,
V DC (min.)
Nominal
operating
current, mA
Coil resis-
tance,
(
10%) 20
C
Inductance,
H
(at 120 Hz)
Nominal
operating
power, mW
Maximum
allowable
voltage,
V DC (40
C)
2 Form C
4 Form C
SP2-DC3V
SP4-DC3V
3
2.1
0.3
100.0
30
Approx. 0.05
300
4.5
SP2-DC5V
SP4-DC5V
5
3.5
0.5
60.2
83
0.1
300
7.5
SP2-DC6V
SP4-DC6V
6
4.2
0.6
50.0
120
0.2
300
9
SP2-DC12V
SP4-DC12V
12
8.4
1.2
25.0
480
0.7
300
18
SP2-DC24V
SP4-DC24V
24
16.8
2.4
12.5
1,920
3.0
300
36
SP2-DC48V
SP4-DC48V
48
33.6
4.8
6.2
7,700
11.2
300
72
Part No.
Nominal
voltage,
V DC
Set and
reset
voltage,
V DC (max.)
Nominal
operating
current,
mA
Coil resistance,
(
10%)
Inductance,
H (at 120 Hz)
Nominal
operating
power, mW
Maximum
allowable
voltage,
V DC (40
C)
2 Form C
4 Form C
Coil I
Coil II
Coil I
Coil II
SP2-L2-DC3V SP4-L2-DC3V
3
2.1
100.0
30
30
Approx.
0.03
Approx.
0.03
300
4.5
SP2-L2-DC5V SP4-L2-DC5V
5
3.5
60.2
83
83
0.07
0.07
300
7.5
SP2-L2-DC6V SP4-L2-DC6V
6
4.2
50.0
120
120
0.1
0.1
300
9
SP2-L2-DC12V SP4-L2-DC12V
12
8.4
25.0
480
480
0.4
0.4
300
18
SP2-L2-DC24V SP4-L2-DC24V
24
16.8
12.5
1,920
1,920
1.4
1.4
300
36
SP2-L2-DC48V SP4-L2-DC48V
48
33.6
6.2
7,680
7,680
5.6
5.6
300
72
DIMENSIONS
mm
inch
2 Form C
Plug-in terminal
General tolerance:
0.3
.012
50
1.969
1
.039
25.6
1.008
20.5
.807
7.15
.281
1.5
.059
10
.394
10.16
.400
4.75
.187
10.16
.400
10.16
.400
10.16
.400
15.24
.600
0.5
.020
FASTON #187
Schematic (Bottom view)
Single side stable
(Deenergized condition)
2 coil latching
(Reset condition)
Diagram shows the "reset" position when terminals 3 and 4 are
energized. Energize terminals 1 and 2 to transfer contacts.
1
2
8
9
10
5
6
7
1
SET
RST
2
3
4
8
9
10
5
6
7
4 Form C
Plug-in terminal
General tolerance:
0.3
.012
50
1.969
1
.039
36.8
1.449
20.5
.807
7.15
.281
1.5
.059
10
.394
10.16
.400
4.75
.187
10.16
.400
10.16
.400
10.16
.400
15.24
.600
0.5
.020
7.62
.300
7.62
.300
Schematic (Bottom view)
Single side stable
(Deenergized condition)
2 coil latching
(Reset condition)
Diagram shows the "reset" position when terminals 3 and 4 are
energized. Energize terminals 1 and 2 to transfer contacts.
1
2
8
9
10
14
15
16
5
6
7
11
12
13
1
SET
RST
2
3
4
8
9
10
14
15
16
5
6
7
11
12
13
SP
254
REFERENCE DATA
Operate and release time (Single side stable)
SP2
SP4
Coil temperature rise
Sample: SP2-DC24V
Ambient temperture: 20 to 22
C
68 to 72
F
Coil applied voltage,%V
Operate/release time, ms
Max.
Max.
Min.
Min.
Operate time
Release time
80
90
110
100
0
10
20
30
40
50
Coil applied voltage,%V
Operate/release time, ms
Max.
Max.
Min.
Min.
Operate time
Release time
80
90
110
0
10
20
30
40
50
100
Coil applied voltage,%V
0
10
20
30
40
50
19.2 21.6
26.4 28.8 31.2 33.6 36.0
24.0
Temperature rise,
C
15 A
10 A
5 A
0 A
Sample: SP4-DC24V
Ambient temperature: 27 to 29
C
81 to 84
F
Electrical life (SP2, 15 A 250 V AC resistive
load)
Coil applied voltage,%V
0
10
20
30
40
50
19.2 21.6
26.4 28.8 31.2 33.6 36.0
24.0
Temperature rise,
C
10 A
5 A
0 A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
5
10
15
Pick-up/drop-out voltage, V
No. of operations,
10
4
Drop-out voltage
Pick-up voltage
x
x
Max.
Max.
Min.
Min.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
5
10
15
Contact resistance, m
N.C.
N.O.
No. of operations,
10
4
x
x
Max.
Max.
Min.
Min.
Electrical life (SP4, 10 A 250 V AC resistive
load)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
5
10
15
Pick-up/drop-out voltage, V
No. of operations,
10
4
Drop-out voltage
Pick-up voltage
x
x
Max.
Max.
Min.
Min.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
Contact resistance, m
No. of operations,
10
4
x
Max.
Min.
10
20
30
40
50
N.C.
N.O.
SP
255
ACCESSORIES
mm
inch
Soldering socket
SP2-SS
SP4-SS
38
0.6
1.496
.024
35
0.6
1.378
.024
23
1
.906
.039
7.5
0.3
.295
.012
20.32
0.4
.800
.016
40.64
0.4
1.600
.016
56
1
2.205
.039
48
1
1.890
.039
15.24
0.4
.600
.016
4.5
0.3
.177
.012
R2.25
R.089
12
0.3
.472
.012
5
0.3
.197
.012
7.7
0.3
.303
.012
24.5
0.4
.965
.016
52.8
0.6
2.079
.024
MADE IN JAPAN
48
0.6
1.890
.024
7.5
0.3
.295
.012
23
1
.906
.039
20.32
0.4
.800
.016
40.64
0.4
1.600
.016
56
1
2.205
.039
60
1
2.362
.039
30.48
0.4
1.200
.016
4.5
0.3
.177
.012
R2.25
R.089
12
0.3
.472
.012
5
0.3
.197
.012
7.7
0.3
.303
.012
38
0.6
1.496
.024
52.8
0.6
2.079
.024
15.24
0.4
.600
.016
MADE IN JAPAN
Wrapping socket
SP2-WS
SP4-WS
38
0.6
1.496
.024
35
0.6
1.378
.024
23
1
.906
.039
7.5
0.3
.295
.012
20.32
0.4
.800
.016
40.64
0.4
1.600
.016
56
1
2.205
.039
48
1
1.890
.039
15.24
0.4
.600
.016
4.5
0.3
.177
.012
12
0.3
.472
.012
5
0.3
.197
.012
52.8
0.6
2.079
.024
1.5
.059
25
0.4
.984
.016
R2.25
R.089
24.5
0.4
.965
.016
MADE IN JAPAN
48
0.6
1.890
.024
7.5
0.3
.295
.012
23
1
.906
.039
20.32
0.4
.800
.016
40.64
0.4
1.600
.016
56
1
2.205
.039
60
1
2.362
.039
30.48
0.4
1.200
.016
4.5
0.3
.177
.012
R2.25
R.089
12
0.3
.472
.012
5
0.3
.197
.012
15.24
0.4
.600
.016
38
0.6
1.496
.024
25
0.4
.984
.016
52.8
0.6
2.079
.024
1.5
.059
MADE IN JAPAN
Mounting hole drilling diagram
53.7
0.2
2.114
.008
35
0.2
1.378
.008
25.2
0.2
.992
.008
38
0.2
1.496
.008
2-DIA. HOLES 5.0
0.1
2-DIA. HOLES .197
.004
53.7
0.2
2.114
.008
48
0.2
1.890
.008
38.9
0.2
1.531
.008
2-DIA. HOLES 5.0
0.1
2-DIA. HOLES .197
.004
Notes:
(1) Mounting screws and the fastening
bracket are included in the package.
(2) Mount the relay with the proper mount-
ing direction -- i.e. with the direction of the
NAIS mark on top of the relay case match-
ing the direction of the NAIS mark on the
terminal block. (The
;
direction of the
terminal block is the upward direction of
the relay.)
Performance profile
Note: Do not remove the relay while it is ON.
Item
SP2, socket
with solder
SP4, socket
with solder
SP2, wrap-
ping socket
SP4, wrap-
ping socket
Withstand volt-
age
AC 3,000V, 1 min., between each terminal
Insulation
resistance
1,000 M
min
Ambient working
temperature
50 to +60
C
58 to +140
F
Maximum current,
ON current
15 A
10 A
12 A
10 A
SP
256
Mounting and removal of fastening bracket
1. Mounting
Insert the A part of the fastening bracket
into the mounting groove of the socket,
and then fit the B part into groove, while
pressing with the tip of a minus screwdriv-
er.
2. Removal
Slide the B part of the fastening bracket
from the groove in the socket, while press-
ing with the tip of a minus screwdriver.
While the bracket is in this position, keep
pressing the C part of the bracket to the
relay side with your finger, and lift up to
the left side and remove from the groove,
as in the diagram at right.
B
C
Minus screwdriver
A
Fastening
bracket
SP relay
Terminal block
Screw terminal socket
40.64
0.4
1.600
.016
19.5
0.6
.768
.024
23
1
.906
.039
20.32
0.4
.800
.016
67
1
2.638
.039
15.24
0.4
.600
.016
52
1
2.047
.039
30
0.6
1.181
.024
4.5
0.4
.177
.016
6.5
0.4
.256
.016
mm
inch
40.64
0.4
1.600
.016
20.32
0.4
.800
.016
97
1
3.819
.039
52
1
2.047
.039
30
0.6
1.181
.024
4.5
0.3
.177
.012
6.5
0.3
.256
.012
30.48
0.4
1.200
.016
15.24
0.4
.600
.016
23
1
.906
.039
32
0.6
1.260
.024
19.5
0.6
.768
.024
40.5
0.6
1.594
.024
70.5
1
2.776
.039
11
0.4
.433
.016
21
0.4
.827
.016
Mounting hole drilling diagram
Notes:
(1) Mounting screws and the fastening
bracket are included in the package.
(2) Mount the relay with the proper mount-
ing direction -- i.e. with the direction of the
NAIS mark on top of the relay case match-
ing the direction of the NAIS mark on the
terminal block. (The
;
direction of the
terminal block is the upward direction of
the relay.)
Fastening bracket mounting and
removal
1. Mounting
Insert the A part of the fastening bracket
into the mounting groove of the terminal
block, and then fit the B part into groove,
while pressing with the tip of a minus
screwdriver.
2. Removal
Slide the B part of the fastening bracket
from the groove in the terminal block,
while pressing with the tip of a minus
screwdriver. While the bracket is in this
position, keep pressing the C part of the
bracket to the relay side with your finger,
and lift up to the left side and remove from
the groove, as in the diagram at right.
30
0.2
1.181
.008
2-DIA. HOLES 4.5
0.1
2-DIA. HOLES .177
.004
B
C
Minus screwdriver
A
Fastening
bracket
SP relay
Terminal block
Mounting plate
SP-MA
18.4
.724
25
.984
23.2
.913
57.2
2.252
The SP-Relay with
SP-MA attached
Direct chassis mounting possible,
and applicable to DIN rail.
[DIN 46277 (35 mm width) is applicable.]
Tolerance:
0.1
.004
18.4
.724
2-DIA. HOLES 3.2
2-DIA. HOLES .126
Panel cutout
SP
257
Use method
1. Both the SP relay 2c and 4c can be
mounted to the mounting slats.
2. Use the mounting slats either by attach-
ing them directly to the chassis, or by
mounting with a DIN rail.
(A) When attaching directly to chassis
Use two M3 screws.
For the mounting pitch, refer to the speci-
fication diagram.
(B) When mounting on a DIN rail
Use a 35mm
1.378inch
wide DIN rail
(DIN46277).
The mounting method should be as indi-
cated in the diagram at right.
Method for mounting on DIN rail
(1) First fit the arc shaped claw of the
mounting slat into the DIN rail.
(2) Press on the side as shown in the dia-
gram below.
(3) Fit in the claw part on the opposite
side.
Precautions for use
When mounting to a DIN rail, use a com-
mercially available fastening bracket if
there is a need to stop sliding of the
mounting slat in the rail direction.
Press relay in
Fit into mounting
grooves.
Press
Mounting
slat
DIN rail
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Fit in
To remove the
relay, press down
the mounting slats
so the claws move
to the outside.
For Cautions for Use, see Relay Technical Information (Page 48 to 76).
9/1/2000
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