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ORDERING INFORMATION
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
FEATURES
PF RELAYS (APF)
Compliant with
European standards
1a/1c 6A Slim power relays
1. High density mounting with 5 mm
.197 inch width
Space saved with 5 mm .197 inch slim
type with 28 mm 1.102 inch length.
Allows high density mounting and use
in compact devices.
2. Satises reinforced insulation
standard (EN/IEC 61810-1)
3. High switching capacity
Supports 6A 250 V AC nominal
switching capacity (resistive load) and
AC15 and DC13 (inductive load).
4. 1 Form A and 1 Form C contact
arrangements with options for a
variety of applications
5. 4,000 V high breakdown voltage and
6,000 V high surge breakdown
voltage
Controller protection against surges
and noise with a breakdown voltage of
4,000 Vrms for 1 min. between
contacts and coil, and 6,000 V surge
breakdown voltage between contacts
and coil.
6. Resistance to heat and re;
EN60335-1, clause 30 (GWT)
approved
1. Interface relays for programmable
controllers
2. Output relays for measuring
equipment, timers, counters and
temperature controllers
3. Industrial equipment, o󰀩ce
equipment
4. Household appliances for Europe
Protective construction: Sealed type
7. Sealed construction allows
automatic washing
8. Complies with all safety standards
UL/C-UL, VDE certied.
9. High insulation resistance
Creepage distance between contact
and coil terminal: Min. 8.0 mm .315
inch
Clearance distance between contact
and coil terminal: Min. 6.0 mm .236
inch
Nominal coil voltage (DC)
4H: 4.5 V 05: 5 V 06: 6 V 09: 9 V 12: 12 V 18: 18 V
24: 24 V 48: 48 V 60: 60 V
Contact arrangement
1: 1 Form A
3: 1 Form C
Contact type
0: Single contact
APF 0
Contact material
2: AgNi type
3: AgNi type/Au-plated
Notes: 1. AgSnO2 type contact is available. Please contact us for details.
2. Bent pins type is available. Please contact us for details.
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Standard packing: Tube: 20 pcs.; Case: 1,000 pcs.
TYPES
RATING
1.Coil data
• Operating characteristics such as ‘Operate voltage’ and ‘Release voltage’ are inuenced by mounting conditions, ambient temperature, etc.
Therefore, please use the relay within ± 5% of rated coil voltage.
• ‘Initial’ means the condition of products at the time of delivery.
Contact arrangement Nominal coil voltage Part No.
1 Form A
(AgNi type)
4.5V DC APF1024H
5V DC APF10205
6V DC APF10206
9V DC APF10209
12V DC APF10212
18V DC APF10218
24V DC APF10224
48V DC APF10248
60V DC APF10260
1 Form A
(AgNi type/Au-plated)
4.5V DC APF1034H
5V DC APF10305
6V DC APF10306
9V DC APF10309
12V DC APF10312
18V DC APF10318
24V DC APF10324
48V DC APF10348
60V DC APF10360
Contact arrangement Nominal coil voltage Part No.
1 Form C
(AgNi type)
4.5V DC APF3024H
5V DC APF30205
6V DC APF30206
9V DC APF30209
12V DC APF30212
18V DC APF30218
24V DC APF30224
48V DC APF30248
60V DC APF30260
1 Form C
(AgNi type/Au-plated)
4.5V DC APF3034H
5V DC APF30305
6V DC APF30306
9V DC APF30309
12V DC APF30312
18V DC APF30318
24V DC APF30324
48V DC APF30348
60V DC APF30360
Nominal coil
voltage
Pick-up voltage
(at 20°C 68°F)
Drop-out voltage
(at 20°C 68°F)
Nominal operating
current
[±10%] (at 20°C 68°F)
Coil resistance
[±10%] (at 20°C 68°F)
Nominal operating
power
Max. applied voltage
(at 20°C 68°F)
4.5V DC
Max. 70%V
nominal voltage
(Initial)
Min. 5%V
nominal voltage
(Initial)
37.8mA 119Ω
170mW 120%V of
nominal voltage
5V DC 34.0mA 147Ω
6V DC 28.3mA 212Ω
9V DC 18.9mA 476Ω
12V DC 14.2mA 847Ω
18V DC 9.4mA 1,906Ω
24V DC 7.1mA 3,388Ω
48V DC 4.5mA 10,618Ω 217mW
60V DC 2.9mA 20,570Ω 175mW
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2. Specications
Notes: *1. This value can change due to the switching frequency, environmental conditions, and desired reliability level, therefore it is recommended to check this with the
actual load.
*2. Wave is standard shock voltage of ±1.2×50μs according to JEC-212-1981
*3. The upper operation ambient temperature limit is the maximum temperature that can satisfy the coil temperature rise value. Refer to “Usage, transport and storage
conditions” in NOTES.
Condition: Resistive load, at 6 times/min.
Characteristic Item Specications
Contact
Arrangement 1 Form A 1 Form C
Contact resistance (Initial) Max. 100 mΩ (AgNi type), Max. 30 mΩ (AgNi type/Au-plated) (By voltage drop 6 V DC 1A)
Contact material AgNi type, AgNi type/Au-plated
Rating
Nominal switching capacity (resistive load) 6 A 250 V AC
Max. switching power (resistive load) 1,500 VA
Max. switching voltage 250V AC
Max. switching current 6 A (AC)
Min. switching capacity (Reference value)*1100 mA 5 V DC (AgNi type), 1 mA 1 V DC (AgNi type/Au-plated)
Electrical
characteristics
Insulation resistance (Initial) Min. 1,000MΩ (at 500V DC)
Measurement at same location as “Breakdown voltage” section.
Breakdown voltage
(Initial)
Between open contacts 1,000 Vrms for 1 min. (Detection current: 10 mA)
Between contact and coil 4,000 Vrms for 1 min. (Detection current: 10 mA)
Surge breakdown voltage*2
(Between contact and coil) (Initial) 6,000 V
Operate time (at 20°C 68°F)Max. 8 ms
(Nominal coil voltage applied to the coil, excluding contact bounce time.)
Release time (at 20°C 68°F)Max. 4 ms
(Nominal coil voltage applied to the coil, excluding contact bounce time.) (without diode)
Mechanical
characteristics
Shock resistance Functional
Min. 98 m/s2
(Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11 ms;
detection time: 10µs)
Min. 49 m/s2
(Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11 ms;
detection time: 10µs)
Destructive Min. 980 m/s2 (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11 ms.)
Vibration resistance Functional 10 to 55 Hz at double amplitude of 1 mm (Detection time: 10µs.)
Destructive 10 to 55 Hz at double amplitude of 1.5 mm
Expected life Mechanical Min. 5×106 (at 180 times/min.)
Conditions Conditions for operation, transport and storage*3Ambient temperature: –40°C to +85°C –40°F to +185°F; Humidity: 5 to 85% R.H. (Not
freezing and condensing at low temperature)
Unit weight Approx. 5 g .18 oz
3. Electrical life
Type Switching capacity No. of operations
1 Form A 6A 250V AC min. 5×104
1 Form C N.O. 6A 250V AC min. 5×104
N.C. min. 3×104
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REFERENCE DATA
1. Electrical life
Tested sample: APF30224
4. Ambient temperature characteristics
Tested sample: APF30224, 6 pcs.
3. Coil temperature rise
Tested sample: APF30224
Measured portion: Inside the coil
Ambient temperature: 28°C 82°F
DIMENSIONS (mm inch)
PC board pattern (Bottom view)External dimensions
Tolerance: ±0.1 ±.004
General tolerance: ±0.3 ±.012
Schematic (Bottom view)
2. Max. switching capacity
Tested sample: APF30224
Notes: 1. Switch contacts are all on N.O. side.
2. AC15 and DC13 comply with IEC-60947-5-1 testing conditions.
Load type Voltage Current Ambient temperature No. of ops.
Resistive load 250V AC 6 A 85°C 185°F 30,000
Inductive load AC15 250V AC 3 A 25°C 77°F 20,000
DC13 24V DC 2 A 25°C 77°F 6,000
400
300
200
100
10
0.1 15
Current, A
DC resistive load
AC resistive load
Voltage, V
6A
0A
50
60
70
80
90
40
30
20
10
010090 110 120 140130
Coil applied voltage, %V
Temperature rise, °C
5
10
-20
-40 -20 0
0
20
8560
40
-15
-10
-5
15
20
Pick-up voltage
Drop-out
voltage
Ambient
temperature,
°C
Rate of
change, %
NO
COM
COIL
0.4+0.2
-0.1
+.008
-.004
.016
1.2
.047
3.78
.149
2-0.6
2-.024
+0.2
-0.1
+.008
-.004
28.0max.
1.102max.
21.42
.843
2-1.0
2-.039 5.04
.198
1.9
.075
0.5
.020
15.0max.
.591max.
3.5±0.5
.138±.020
5.0max.
.197max.
1.2
.047
0.48 +0.2
-0.1
+.008
-.004
.019
3.78
.149 21.42
.843
5.04
.198
1.9
.075
1.2
.047
2-1.0 dia.
2-.039 dia.
2-1.3 dia.
2-.051 dia.
External dimensions
Tolerance: ±0.1 ±.004
General tolerance: ±0.3 ±.012
Schematic (Bottom view)
NO
COM
NC
COIL
0.4+0.2
-0.1
+.008
-.004
.016
1.2
.047
2-0.6
2-.024
+0.2
-0.1
+.008
-.004 21.42
.843
3-1.0
3-.039
0.5
.020
3.5±0.5
.138±.020
5.0max.
.197max.
1.2
.047
0.48 +0.2
-0.1
+.008
-.004
.019
3.78
.149
1.9
.075
28.0max.
1.102max.
5.04
.198
5.04
.198
15.0max.
.591max.
3.78
.149 21.42
.843
5.04
.198
5.04
.198
1.9
.075
1.2
.047
2-1.0 dia.
2-.039 dia.
3-1.3 dia.
3-.051 dia.
PC board pattern (Bottom view)
1. 1 Form A type
2. 1 Form C type
CAD The CAD data of the products with a “CAD” mark can be downloaded from our Website.
CAD
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SAFETY STANDARDS
*1. CSA standard: Certied by C-UL
*2. Insulation: Reinforced insulation between contact and coil. Resistance to heat and re; EN60335-1, clause 30 (GWT) approved.
Types UL/C-UL (Recognized)*1VDE(Certied)*2
File No. Contact rating Tempreture Cycles File No. Contact rating Tempreture Cycles
1 FormA,
1 FormC E120782
6A 277V AC General use 85°C 185°F 6×103
40027672
(IEC/EN61810-1)
6A 250V AC (cosφ =1.0) (N.O.) 25°C 77°F 8×104
8A 277V AC General use (N.O.) 6×1036A 250V AC (cosφ =1.0) (N.C.) 25°C 77°F 5×104
4A 277V AC General use 3×1046A 250V AC (cosφ =1.0) (N.O.) 85°C 185°F 4×104
6A 24V DC General use (N.O.) 85°C 185°F 6×1036A 250V AC (cosφ =1.0) (N.C.) 85°C 185°F 3×104
B300 (Pilot Duty) (N.O.) 8A 250V AC (cosφ =1.0) (N.O.) 25°C 77°F 2.5×104
R300 (Pilot Duty)
Class I Division2 Groups A,B,C,D Hazardous Location (ANSI/ISA 12.12.01)
EN/IEC VDE Certied
INSULATION CHARACTERISTICS (IEC61810-1)
Item Characteristics
Clearance/Creepage distance (IEC61810-1) Min. 6.0/8.0mm
Category of protection (IEC61810-1) RT III
Tracking resistance (IEC60112) PTI 175
Insulation material group III a
Over voltage category III
Rated voltage 250V
Pollution degree 2
Type of insulation (Between contact and coil) Reinforced insulation
Type of insulation (Between open contacts) Micro disconnection
NOTES
1. For cautions for use, please read
“GENERAL APPLICATION
GUIDELINES”.
2. Usage, transport and storage
conditions
1) Temperature:
–40 to +85°C –40 to +185°F
2) Humidity: 5 to 85% RH
(Avoid freezing and condensation.)
The humidity range varies with the
temperature. Use within the range
indicated in the graph below.
3) Atmospheric pressure: 86 to 106
kPa
Please refer to "the latest product specications"
when designing your product.
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Temperature and humidity range for
usage, transport, and storage
4) Condensation
Condensation forms when there is a
sudden change in temperature under
high temperature and high humidity
conditions. Condensation will cause
deterioration of the relay insulation.
5) Freezing
Condensation or other moisture may
freeze on the relay when the
temperatures is lower than 0°C 32°F.
This causes problems such as sticking
of movable parts or operational time
lags.
6) Low temperature, low humidity
environments
The plastic becomes brittle if the relay
is exposed to a low temperature, low
humidity environment for long periods
of time.
85
5
Humidity, %RH
Tolerance range
(Avoid
condensation
when used at
temperatures
higher than
0°C 32°F)
(Avoid freezing
when used at
temperatures
lower than
0°C 32°F)
850–40 +185+32–40
Temperature, °C °F
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Humidity, %R.H.
Allowable range
85
5
0 85–40
(Avoid
condensation
when used at
temperatures
higher than
0°C
(Avoid icing
when used at
temperatures
lower than 0°C)
Ambient temperature, °C
)
GUIDELINES FOR POWER RELAYS AND HIGH-CAPACITY DC CUT OFF RELAYS USAGE
Long term current carrying
A circuit that will be carrying a current continuously for long periods
without relay switching operation. (circuits for emergency lamps, alarm
devices and error inspection that, for example, revert only during
malfunction and output warnings with form B contacts) Continuous,
long-term current to the coil will facilitate deterioration of coil insulation
and characteristics due to heating of the coil itself.
For circuits such as these, please use a magnetic-hold type latching
relay. If you need to use a single stable relay, use a sealed type relay
that is not easily a󰀨ected by ambient conditions and make a failsafe
circuit design that considers the possibility of contact failure or
disconnection.
DC Coil operating power
Steady state DC current should be applied to the coil. The wave form
should be rectangular. If it includes ripple, the ripple factor should be
less than 5%.
However, please check with the actual circuit since the electrical
characteristics may vary. The rated coil voltage should be applied to
the coil and the set/reset pulse time of latching type relay di󰀨ers for
each relays, please refer to the relay's individual specications.
Coil connection
When connecting coils of polarized relays, please check coil polarity
(+,-) at the internal connection diagram (Schematic). If any wrong
connection is made, it may cause unexpected malfunction, like
abnormal heat, re and so on, and circuit do not work. Avoid
impressing voltages to the set coil and reset coil at the same time.
Usage, Transport, and Storage Conditions
During usage, storage, or transportation, avoid locations
subjected to direct sunlight and maintain normal temperature,
humidity and pressure conditions.
Temperature/Humidity/Pressure
When transporting or storing relays while they are tube
packaged, there are cases the temperature may di󰀨er from the
allowable range. In this case be sure to check the individual
specications. Also allowable humidity level is inuenced by
temperature, please check charts shown below and use relays
within mentioned conditions. (Allowable temperature values
di󰀨er for each relays, please refer to the relay's individual
specications.)
Maximum allowable voltage and temperature rise
Proper usage requires that the rated coil voltage be impressed on the
coil. Note, however, that if a voltage greater than or equal to the
maximum continuous voltage is impressed on the coil, the coil may
burn or its layers short due to the temperature rise. Furthermore, do
not exceed the usable ambient temperature range listed in the catalog.
Operate voltage change due to coil temperature rise
(Hot start)
In DC relays, after continuous passage of current in the coil, if the
current is turned OFF, then immediately turned ON again, due to the
temperature rise in the coil, the pick-up voltage will become somewhat
higher. Also, it will be the same as using it in a higher temperature
atmosphere. The resistance/temperature relationship for copper wire
is about 0.4% for 1°C, and with this ratio the coil resistance increases.
That is, in order to operate of the relay, it is necessary that the voltage
be higher than the pick-up voltage and the pick-up voltage rises in
accordance with the increase in the resistance value. However, for
some polarized relays, this rate of change is considerably smaller.
Precautions for Coil Input
Ambient Environment
For cautions for use, please read “GUIDELINES FOR RELAY USAGE”.
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1) Temperature:
The tolerance temperature range differs for each relays,
please refer to the relay’s individual specifications
2) Humidity:
5 to 85 % RH
3) Pressure:
86 to 106 kPa
Dew condensation
Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature drops
suddenly from a high temperature and humidity, or the relay is
suddenly transferred from a low ambient temperature to a high
temperature and humidity. Condensation causes the failures like
insulation deterioration, wire disconnection and rust etc.
Panasonic Corporation does not guarantee the failures caused
by condensation.
The heat conduction by the equipment may accelerate the
cooling of device itself, and the condensation may occur.
Please conduct product evaluations in the worst condition of
the actual usage. (Special attention should be paid when high
temperature heating parts are close to the device. Also please
consider the condensation may occur inside of the device.)
Icing
Condensation or other moisture may freeze on relays when the
temperature become lower than 0°C.This icing causes the sticking of
movable portion, the operation delay and the contact conduction failure
etc. Panasonic Corporation does not guarantee the failures caused by
the icing.
The heat conduction by the equipment may accelerate the cooling of
relay itself and the icing may occur. Please conduct product
evaluations in the worst condition of the actual usage.
Low temperature and low humidity
The plastic becomes brittle if the switch is exposed to a low
temperature, low humidity environment for long periods of time.
High temperature and high humidity
Storage for extended periods of time (including transportation periods)
at high temperature or high humidity levels or in atmospheres with
organic gases or sulde gases may cause a sulde lm or oxide lm to
form on the surfaces of the contacts and/or it may interfere with the
functions. Check out the atmosphere in which the units are to be
stored and transported.
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Package
In terms of the packing format used, make every e󰀨ort to keep the
e󰀨ects of moisture, organic gases and sulde gases to the absolute
minimum.
Silicon
When a source of silicone substances (silicone rubber, silicone oil,
silicone coating materials and silicone lling materials etc.) is used
around the relay, the silicone gas (low molecular siloxane etc.) may be
produced.
This silicone gas may penetrate into the inside of the relay. When the
relay is kept and used in this condition, silicone compound may adhere
to the relay contacts which may cause the contact failure. Do not use
any sources of silicone gas around the relay (Including plastic seal
types).
Others
Cleaning
1) Although the environmentally sealed type relay (plastic sealed type,
etc.) can be cleaned, avoid immersing the relay into cold liquid (such
as cleaning solvent) immediately after soldering. Doing so may
deteriorate the sealing performance.
2) Cleaning with the boiling method is recommended(The temperature
of cleaning liquid should be 40°C or lower ).
Avoid ultrasonic cleaning on relays. Use of ultrasonic cleaning may
cause breaks in the coil or slight sticking of the contacts due to
ultrasonic energy.
Please refer to "the latest product specications"
when designing your product.
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NOx Generation
When relay is used in an atmosphere high in humidity to switch a load
which easily produces an arc, the NOx created by the arc and the
water absorbed from outside the relay combine to produce nitric acid.
This corrodes the internal metal parts and adversely a󰀨ects operation.
Avoid use at an ambient humidity of 85%RH or higher (at 20°C). If use
at high humidity is unavoidable, please contact our sales
representative.
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