Automotive Relays
Plug-in Mini ISO Relays
VF4A (Standard, Shrouded and Weatherproof)
Pin assignment similar to ISO 7588 part 1
Plug-in terminals
Customized versions on request
Integrated components (e.g. resistor, diode)
Customized marking
Special covers (e.g. brackets, shrouded)
Typical applications
Cross carline up to 40A for example: ABS control, blower fans, car alarm,
cooling fan, Electric Power Steering, energy management, engine control,
fuel pump, heated front screen, lamps: front, rear, fog light, main switch/
supply relay, valves, wiper control.
FVF4Aco_fcw1_bw
Contact Data Contact Data (continued)
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Contact arrangement 1 form C, 1 CO Mechanical endurance >1x10 ops.
Rated voltage 12VDC 1) The values apply to a resistive or inductive load with suitable spark suppression and
at maximum 14VDC for 12VDC or 28VDC for 24VDC load voltages. For a load current
Limiting continuous current,
duration of maximum 3s for a make/break ratio of 1:10.
form A/form B NO/NC
2) Current and time are compatible with circuit protection by a typical automotive fuse.
23C 60/45A
Relay will make, carry and break the specified current.
85C 40/30A
3) See chapter Diagnostics of Relays in our Application Notes or consult the internet at
125C 17/12A Automotive Relays
Plug-in Mini ISO Relays
VF4A (Standard, Shrouded and Weatherproof) (Continued)
Insulation Data Other Data (continued)
Initial dielectric strength Terminal type plug-in, QC
between open contacts 500V Cover retention
rms
between contact and coil 500V axial force 150N
rms
between adjacent contacts 500V pull force 200N
rms
push force 200N
Terminal retention
Other Data pull force 100N
EU RoHS/ELV compliance compliant push force 100N
7)
Protection to heat and fire according UL94 UL94-HB or better resistance to bending 10N
7)
Ambient temperature -40 to 125C force applied to side 10N
Category of environmental protection, torque 0.3Nm
IEC 61810 RT I (dustproof), Weight approx. 35 to 60g (1.2 to 2.1oz)
RT III (sealed/sealed shrouded) Packaging unit
Degree of protection, IEC 60529 cover type VF4-1 357 pcs.
IP54 (dustproof), VF4-4 200 pcs.
IP67 (sealed) VF4-5, VF4-6 110 pcs.
IP67 (sealed shrouded), 6) No change in the switching state >1s. Valid for NC contacts, NO contact values
significantly higher.
only with special connector
7) Values apply 2mm from the end of the terminal. When the force is removed, the terminal
Vibration resistance (functional)
must not have moved by more than 0.3mm.
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IEC 60068-2-6 (sine sweep) 10 to 500Hz, min. 5g )
Shock resistance (functional)
6)
IEC 60068-2-27 (half sine) 11ms, min. 20g Accessories
Drop test, free fall, IEC 60068-2-32 1m onto concrete For details see datasheet Connectors for Mini,
Mini (Shrouded) and Maxi ISO Relays
Terminal Assignment
CO COD COR
1 form C, 1 CO 1 form C, 1 CO with diode 1 form C, 1 CO with resistor
85 87 87a 85 87 87a 85 87 87a
86 30 86 30 86 30
Dimensions
VF4A with dust cover
VF4-1**** (without bracket) and VF4-4**** (with bracket) View of the terminals (bottom view)
28.0 MAX.
Terminal thickness
6.0
15.0
5.0
0.81 + 0.03
8.0
16.2
28.0 MAX.
3.1
5.3
86
25.5 MAX.
30
16.8
87
85
11.5 MAX.
8.4
17.9
6.3
6.3
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