Entering FIDES Relays for FIDES 2009 Model
The following table describes the part parameters required for electromechanical relays when a FIDES 2009 model is selected for the calculation.
Parameter
Type
Description
[Standard FIDES Parameters]
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For more information, see FIDES Standard Part Parameters.
Load Type
Choice List [Parts Count and Families Count also]
The type of load on the device. Choices are:
Capacitive
Incandescent Lamp
Inductive
Resistive
Protection Level
Choice List
The type of protection level provided by the system. This does not refer to component hermeticity but rather to the protection level provided by the entire system. Choices are:
Hermetic
Sealed
Not Sealed
# of Single Pole Contacts
Integer [Parts Count also]
The number of ST (single throw) poles, where only the NO (normally open) contact is used.
# of Double Pole Contacts
Integer [Parts Count also]
The number of DT (double throw) poles, where the NO (normally open) and normally connected (NC) contacts are used.
Breaking Capacity
Choice List
The current that the device is able to interrupt without being destroyed or causing an electric arc with unacceptable duration. Choices are:
< 2 Amp
= 2 Amp
Contact Type
Choice List
The type of contact. Choices are:
Gold
Silver
# of Actuations /h
Real [Parts Count and Families Count also]
The number of times the device is put into action in an hour.
[Coil/Contact Voltage Parameters]
Real
For more information, see Voltage Parameters.
[Coil/Contact Current Parameters]
Real
For more information, see Current Parameters.
[Derating Parameters]
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For more information, see Derating Parameters.