Entering IEC TR 62380/RDF 2000 Relays
The following table describes the part parameters required for relays when the IEC TR 62380 or RDF 2000 model is the selected calculation model. These models support all but the Automotive subcategory of relays.
Parameter
Type
Description
Avg. Cycles/Hour
Real
The average number of cycles per hour.
Type
Choice List
The type of device. Choices vary by subcategory.
# Switching Contacts
Integer
The number of switching contacts in the device.
# Reversing Contacts
Integer
The number of reversing contacts in the device.
Transient State Voltage
Real (Volts)
The transient state voltage at the device.
Transient State Current
Real (Amps)
The transient state current at the device.
Protection
Choice List
Required only for the following subcategories: Electromechanical Relays, Thermal Relays; and Industrial Relays, High Voltage Vacuum Relays, Power Mercury Wetted Relays.
The type of protection for the device. Choices are:
Dust Protection
Hermetic Relay
Open Relay
Sealed Relay
Pollution Factor
Choice List
Required only for the following subcategories: Electromechanical Relays, Thermal Relays; and Industrial Relays, High Voltage Vacuum Relays, Power Mercury Wetted Relays.
The pollution factor for the device. Choices are:
Low
Moderate
High
Type of Current
Choice List
Required only for the following subcategory: Industrial Relays, High Voltage Vacuum Relays, Power Mercury Wetted Relays
The type of current. Choices are:
AC
DC
Temperature
Real (Degrees C)
The rise in temperature between the operating temperature and the junction. If you enter a value for this parameter, this value is added to the operating temperature.
[Derating Parameters]
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