May 27, 2014 #1 R raman00084 Full Member level 6 Joined Nov 29, 2010 Messages 362 Helped 2 Reputation 4 Reaction score 2 Trophy points 1,298 Activity points 4,006 can i use a x2 capacitor to prevent relay contact sticking are i must use rc snubber only, then where to use x2 capacitor kindly help thank you
can i use a x2 capacitor to prevent relay contact sticking are i must use rc snubber only, then where to use x2 capacitor kindly help thank you
May 27, 2014 #2 W wp100 Advanced Member level 6 Joined May 15, 2009 Messages 3,051 Helped 884 Reputation 1,783 Reaction score 733 Trophy points 113 Location Prime Meridian Activity points 0 Hi, You will find this pdf gives a lot of good information on using the right device to protect the relay contacts; it all depends on the type of load the relay is controlling, resistive or inductive. ( see page 8 ) https://www3.panasonic.biz/ac/e_download/control/relay/common/catalog/mech_eng_cau_general.pdf There are other devices you can use alongside or in place of such as Varistors. Equally important, if not already fitted, is a diode across the relay coil.
Hi, You will find this pdf gives a lot of good information on using the right device to protect the relay contacts; it all depends on the type of load the relay is controlling, resistive or inductive. ( see page 8 ) https://www3.panasonic.biz/ac/e_download/control/relay/common/catalog/mech_eng_cau_general.pdf There are other devices you can use alongside or in place of such as Varistors. Equally important, if not already fitted, is a diode across the relay coil.