Specialty Relays
AGASTAT GP/ML/TR Series, 10 Amp Control Relay,
Non-latching, Latching & Timing Versions
GP/ML/TR Design Features This consists of a W-shaped The absence of metal-to-
mechanism, shown in metal friction, the sym met ri-
Among the advances
Figure 1. When the center c al design of the contact
AGASTAT control relays
of the W is moved vertically arr ange ment and the lack
offer over existing designs is
the lower extremities move of heavy impacts provides
a unique contact operating
closer to each other as can a mechanical life of
mechanism. An articulated
be seen in the illustration. 100,000,000 operations.
arm assembly amplifies the
The center of the W mech a-
movement of the solenoid For use in AC circuits, the
nism is connected to the
core, allowing the use of a relay is supplied with a
moving core of the elec tro-
short stroke coil to produce built-in rectification circuit,
m agn et and the two lower
thus retaining the high DC
an extremely wide contact
points are con nect ed to the
gap. The long support efficiency of the electro-
moving contacts.
arms used in conventional magnet. The current peak
SERIES GP SERIES TR
re lays are eliminated. Both Two of these mechanisms on energizing is also elimi-
are placed side-by-side to nated and con seq uentl y
current capacity and shock/
Product Facts
vib rat ion tolerance are actuate the four contacts the rel ay can operate with
n Occupies very small panel
greatly increased, as well sets of the relay. These a res is tance in series (e.g.
space
as life exp ect an cy. arms act as return springs for high voltages or for
for their corresponding drop-out by shorting the
n May be mounted singly, in
Design/Construction
cont acts. coil). The use of the rectifi-
continuous rows or in
AGASTAT control relays are
cation circuit offers still
groups The mechanical amplification
operated by a moving core
other ad van tage s. The
of the motion of the electro-
n Available with screw electromagnet whose main
same model can operated
magnet permits a greater
terminal molded socket. gap is at the center of the
at frequencies ranging from
distance between the con-
coil.
40 to 400 cycles. Operation
n 4 SPDT contacts
tacts, while the high effi-
of the relay is possible even
The coil provides a low
ciency of the electromagnet
n Magnetic blowout device
with a low AC voltage.
mean turn length and also
provides a nominal contact
option increases DC
assists heat dissipation.
force in excess of 100 The plastic dust cover has
current carrying ability
Since the maximum travel of
grams on the normally open two windows to facilitate
approximately ten times
the elec tro mag net does not
contacts. cooling and also to allow
for both N.O. and N.C.
provide optimum contacts
direct mounting of the relay.
All the contacts are posi-
contacts. In both AC and
movem ent, an ingenious
tioned well away from the
DC operation, the addition
amplifying device has been
cover and are well ventilated
of the device will normally
de signed.
and separated from each
double the contact life, due
other by insulating walls.
to reduced arcing.
n File E15631, File LR29186
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Users should thoroughly review the
technical data before selecting a product
part number. It is recommended that users
also seek out the pertinent approvals
files of the agencies/laboratories and
review them to ensure the product meets
Figure 1
the requirements for a given application.
Illustration of Amplification
This diagram illustrates
am plif i cat ion ob tained by
the ar tic u lat ed
op er at ing mech a nism.
Note: Seismic & radiation tested EGP, EML and ETR models are
available. Consult factory for detailed in for ma tion.
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Specialty Relays
AGASTAT GP/ML/TR Series, 10 Amp Control Relay,
Non-latching, Latching & Timing Versions (Continued)
GP/ML Contact Data @ 25C
Arrangements 4 Form C (4PDT)
Material Silver plated
Expected Life
Mechanical 100 million operations
Electrical See chart and graph
Contact Ratings and Expected Life
Power Factor Number of
Current or Electrical
Voltage (Amps) Time Constant Ope r a tions Remarks
540 VAC 3 COS = 0.5 15,000 2 contacts in series
380 VAC 15 Resistive 10,000 2 contacts in parallel
380 VAC 10 Resistive 200,000
380 VAC 3 x 3.3 COS = 0.8 200,000 3hp motor
220 VAC 20 Resistive 20,000 2 contacts in parallel
220 VAC 15 COS = 0.5 20,000 2 contacts in parallel
220 VAC 10 Resistive 400,000
220 VAC 3 x 6 COS = 0.8 200,000 3 hp motor
220 VAC 5 1,500,000 Filament lamps
220 VAC 5 Resistive 3,000,000
220 VAC 2.5 COS = 0.25 2,000,000
220 VAC 2 Resistive 15,000,000
220 VAC 1.25 Resistive 30,000,000
Load Life Curve
120 VDC 1.5 Resistive 20,000,000 with blow-out device
48 VDC 10 Resistive 1,000,000
48 VDC 1.5 5 ms 18,000,000
Initial Dielectric Strength
Coil Operating Voltage Environmental Data
Between non-connected terminals
Operating Temperature Range: 0C to
DC AC, 50/60Hz
2,000V rms, 60 Hz
12
+60C.
Nominal Coil Voltage 12 24 48 125 250 24 120 220
Between non-connected terminals &
Vibration: Single axis fragility curve data
Minimum Pick-up
relay yoke 2,000V rms, 60 Hz
are available on request at frequencies
Voltage at 20C 9 18 36 94 187 19 92 175
Initial Insulation Resistance
from 5 Hz. to 33 Hz.
Minimum Pick-up
Between non-connected terminals
Shock: The relay, when kept energized
Voltage at 40C 9.5 19 38 100 200 20 102 188
109 ohms at 500VDC
by means of one of its own contact sets,
Maximum voltage
Between non-connected terminals &
will withstand 40g shock load when
for continuous use 13.5 27 53 143 275 27 137 245
relay yoke 109 ohms at 500VDC
operating on DC, and 150g shock load
For 380VAC Use 6800 ohms 4 watt resistor in series with 220VAC relay.
Coil Data on AC.
For 440VAC Use 8200 ohms 6 watt resistor in series with 220VAC relay.
Voltage 24, 120 & 220VAC, 60 Hz;
Mechanical Data
Drop-out voltage is between 10% and 40% of the nominal voltages for both DC and
Add series resistor for 380-440VDC;
Mounting Terminals
AC (For example: in a 120 VAC unit, drop-out will occur between 12 and 48 volts.)
12, 24, 48, 125 & 250VDC
16 flat base pins. Screw terminal sockets
DC relays will function with unfiltered DC from a full-wave bridge rectifier.
Duty Cycle Continuous
are available.
Nominal Coil Power
Wire Connection The 16 flat pins
6VA for AC coils; 6W for DC coils.
Operate Data @ 20C
are arranged in four symm etr i cal rows of
There is no surge current during
four pins; the pitch in both dir ect ions
Operate Time at Rated Voltage
operation.
being .394. Connection may be made
Between energizing and opening of
to the relay by soldering. Sockets are
normally closed contacts less than
available with screw terminals.
18 milliseconds on AC and less than 15
milliseconds on DC.
The internal wiring of the relay is also
symmetrical as shown in the adjacent
Release Time
figure, allowing the relay to be inserted
Between energizing and closing of
into the socket in either of two positions.
normally open contacts less than
Ter min als B2 and B3 are provided as extra
35 milliseconds on AC and less than
connections for special app lic a tions.
30 milliseconds on DC.
Between de-energizing and opening of
Weight
normally open contacts less than
10.9 oz. (308g) approximately
70 milliseconds on AC and less than
8 milliseconds on DC.
Between de-energizing and closing of
normally closed contacts less than
85 milliseconds on AC and less than
25 milliseconds on DC.
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Catalog 5-1773450-5 Dimensions are shown for Dimensions are in millimeters USA: +1 800 522 6752 For additional support numbers
Revised 3-13 reference purposes only. unless otherwise specified. Asia Pacific: +86 0 400 820 6015 please visit www.te.com
Specifications subject UK: +44 800 267 666
www.te.com to change.