8L61-05-001

Reed Relays

Reed relays are electrical switches operated by an applied electromagnetic field. They contain an armature, or core, and contact pieces, which are usually encapsulated in a glass envelope so that the contacts are not subject to contamination. The contacts are opened and closed by an external magnetic field that is created when a wire is energized or by a permanent magnet. There are many different types of reed relays and they are used in a wide variety of applications, from industrial automation to medical equipment. They are also used in many consumer products such as toys, cell phones, and appliances.

8L61-05-001 Application Field and Working Principle

The 8L61-05-001 Reed Relay is a medium-power, latching, electromagnetic contactor product. Applications of this type of reed relay include motor control and switching of lights and other loads. The contacts are typically open when de-energized, and the unit is energized with a powerful pulsed current that briefly couples the contacts together when the current is applied to the coil. This causes the contact to close and remain closed until the current is removed from the coil.

The magnetic field generated by the coil energizes the non-ferrous armature. The attractive force exerted by this field causes the armature to close the contacts. This action creates an electric circuit between the contacts. Removing the current stops the flow of electricity and the contacts open back up. In addition, a permanent magnet ensures that the armature remains in the closed position when the energizing current is removed.

The 8L61-05-001 reed relay has a contact form of SPDT, meaning it has one set of normally open contacts and one set of normally closed contacts. The voltage and current ratings of this type of relay are 125VAC and 1A, respectively. It has a coil resistance of 75 ohms, and a coil voltage of 12V.

A wide range of reed relays are available for many different applications. They can offer flexibility in switching, high reliability, low power consumption, and high voltage ratings. With their low power consumptions, reed relays are more energy efficient than mechanical and solid state relays. Additionally, they can be used for high-power applications, up to 10 kilowatts or more.

The 8L61-05-001 reed relay is an excellent choice for applications where reliable switching and low power are important. These relays can be used in motor control, lighting, audio applications, and many other applications. With its high voltage and current ratings, the 8L61-05-001 is capable of handling high-power applications, while its low power consumption makes it an ideal choice for energy-efficient applications.