Entering 299C Relays
The following table describes the part parameters required for relays when 299C is the selected calculation model. The 299C model supports all subcategories of relays.
Parameter
Type
Description
Foreign
Checkbox [Parts Count also]
Indicates whether the device is made in China. If this checkbox is selected, the failure rate of the part is calculated based on Appendix A for the 299C Parts Count or Parts Stress model chosen.
Quality Level
Choice List [Parts Count also]
The appropriate quality screening level of the device. Accepted quality levels and values for relays follow. For the quality value assigned to a specific miscellaneous part, see Chinese Standard GJB/z 299C.
A1M = 0.15
A1L = 0.20
A1 = 0.15
A2 = 0.30
B1 = 0.50 or 0.60
B2 = 1.00
C = 5.00
Application Type
Choice List
Required only for the following subcategories: Automotive; Dry Circuit; Latching; Mercury; and Reed, Dual In Line. Not required when Foreign is selected.
The application type of the device. Many different choices are available, including High Power, Low Power, High Speed, and more.
Construction Type
Choice List
Not required for the following subcategories: Dry Circuit; Latching; Mercury; Solid State, Time Delay; and Thermal, Bimetal. Also not required when Foreign is selected.
The construction type of the device. Many different choices are available, including various Armature and Vacuum types and more.
Contact Form
Choice List
Not required for the Solid State, Time Delay subcategory. Also not required when Foreign is selected.
The number and type of active conducting contacts. Many different choices are available, including SPDT, 3PST, and more.
Max Rated Temp
Choice List
Not required for the Solid State, Time Delay subcategory. Also not required when Foreign is selected.
The maximum temperature rating for the device. Choices are:
85
125
Load Type
Choice List
Not required for the Solid State, Time Delay subcategory. Also not required when Foreign is selected.
The type of load connected external to the device. Choices are:
Lamp
Inductive
Resistive
Cycling Rate (# /hour)
Real
Not required for the Solid State, Time Delay subcategory. Also not required when Foreign is selected.
The average number of switching cycles per hour.
Packaging
Choice List
Required only for the Solid State, Time Delay subcategory.
The type of packaging. Choices are:
Gasproof Package
General Package
Plastic and Epoxy Package
Learning Factor
Choice List
Required only for the Solid State, Time Delay subcategory.
The production level for the device. Choices are:
Stable
No Quality Control
New in Production
# Output Circuit Paths
Integer
Required only for the Solid State, Time Delay subcategory. Not required when Foreign is selected.
The number of output circuit paths.
[Voltage Parameters]
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Required only for the Solid State, Time Delay subcategory. Not required when Foreign is selected.
For more information, see Voltage Parameters.
[Current Parameters]
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For more information, see Current Parameters.
Max Design Current
Real (Amps)
Required only for the Solid State, Time Delay subcategory. Not required when Foreign is selected.
The maximum rated current for the operating conditions of the design.
[Temperature Parameters]
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Not required for the Solid State, Time Delay subcategory unless Foreign is selected.
For more information, see Basic Temperature Parameters.
[Derating Parameters]
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For more information, see Derating Parameters.