INTERNATIONAL STANDARD IEC 61811 54 QC 160504 Second edition 2002 03 Electromechanical all or nothing relays – Part 54 Blank detail specification – Electromechanical all or nothing telecom relays of a[.]
Scope
IEC 61811 outlines a detailed specification for high-quality electromechanical all-or-nothing telecom relays, designed primarily for telecommunication applications These relays, adhering to this standard, are also versatile enough to be utilized in specific industrial and various other applications.
This standard outlines the selection of appropriate testing methods from IEC 61810-7 and other sources for detailed specifications It also includes fundamental test schedules to aid in the preparation of these specifications, in compliance with IEC 61811-1.
Normative references
The referenced documents are essential for the application of this document For dated references, only the specified edition is applicable, while for undated references, the most recent edition, including any amendments, is relevant.
IEC 60068-1:1988, Environmental testing – Part 1: General and guidance
IEC 60068-2-17:1994, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Q: Sealing
IEC 60068-2-20:1979, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test T: Soldering
IEC 60068-2-47:1999, Environmental testing – Part 2-47: Test methods – Mounting of components, equipment and other articles for vibration, impact and similar dynamic tests
IEC 60255-14:1981, Electrical relays – Part 14: Endurance test for electrical relay contacts –
Preferred values for contact loads
IEC 60695-2-2:1991, Fire hazard testing – Part 2: Test methods – Section 2 – Needle-flame test
IEC 61709:1996, Electronic components – Reliability – Reference conditions for failure rates and stress models for conversion
IEC 61810-7:1997, Electromechanical all-or-nothing relays – Part 7: Test and measurement procedures
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IEC 61811-1:1999, Electromechanical non-specified time all-or-nothing relays of assessed quality – Part 1: Generic specification
IEC 61811-50:2002, Electromechanical all-or-nothing relays – Part 50: Sectional specification –
Electromechanical all-or-nothing telecom relays of assessed quality
QC 001002-2:1998, Rules of Procedure of the IEC Quality Assessment System for Electronic
QC 001002-3:1998, Rules of Procedure of the IEC Quality Assessment System for Electronic
Components (IECQ) – Part 3: Approval Procedures
QC 001005:2000, Register of Firms, Products and Services approved under the IECQ System, including ISO 9000
CECC 00802:1990, Guidance document: CECC Standard Method for the Specification of
Surface Mounting Components (SMDs) of Assessed Quality
(National authorized institutions will complete this clause by making reference to any documents or specifications directly referred to in their national equivalent of this standard.)
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Front page of the detail specification
The layout of the front page of the detail specification is as follows.
(1) QC xxxxxx Edition:200X Page 1 of x
Electronic components of assessed (3) quality in accordance with:
Detail specification for electromechanical all-or-nothing telecom relays of assessed quality, dual-in-line, with 15 mm × 7,5 mm base, two change-over contacts
Type: two change-over contacts
The construction features a dual-in-line design with a plastic sealed case measuring 15 mm × 7.5 mm, with a maximum height of 11 mm for through-hole types and 12 mm for surface mounting types The relay properties RT III are suitable for conventional assembly techniques on printed circuit boards, utilizing mounting holes and soldering, or for applicable surface mounting technology.
Outline drawing and wiring diagram (7)
Stand-offs Through hole type
Surface mounting type if applicable) (
Wiring diagram, bottom view IEC 639/02
NOTE Drawings are examples; the maximum outer dimensions, the wiring diagram of one coil relay, the terminal arrangement and the same orientation of all rectangular terminals are mandatory.
Relays designed for telecommunication applications are also effective as printed circuit board relays, making them suitable for control and switching functions in various industrial settings and other applications.
Change-over break-before-make contacts
Limiting continuous current: 2 A max * AC values mandatory only if stated in detail specification.
Component climatic category according to IEC 60068-1: 25/70/21
Temperature range – operating ambient temperature: –25 °C to 70 °C
Information about manufacturers who have components qualified according to this detail specification is available in the current QC 001005.
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The numbers between brackets on the front page correspond to the following indications which should be given.
Identification of the detail specification
(1) The name of the national standards organization under whose authority the detail specifi- cation is published and, if applicable, the organization from whom the detail specification is available.
(2) The IECQ symbol and the number allotted to the completed detail specification by the
The IEC standard for test and measurement procedures related to electromechanical all-or-nothing relays is available, along with its corresponding year of release Additionally, any differing national references should be noted.
If the IECQ number differs, include the national number of the detail specification, the date of issue, and any additional information required by the national system, along with any amendment numbers.
(5) Type: monostable or bistable, non-polarized or polarized, number and types of contacts.
(6) Construction: sizes, for example dual-in-line, base and overall height, type of relay, based upon environmental protection (RT I to RT IV), mounting variants and other typical construction details.
(7) An outline drawing with main dimensions which are of importance for interchangeability, and/or reference to the appropriate national or international document for outlines.
Alternatively, this drawing may be given in an annex to the detail specification, but (7) should always contain an illustration of the general outer appearance of the component.
(9) Available rated coil voltages and rated power.
(10) Available contact arrangements, defined special contact materials and contact voltage, current and power The respective code digit for contact materials shall be listed in an annex, if applicable.
(11) Component climatic category according to clause 8 and annex A of IEC 60068-1, and temperature range.
2 Characteristic values of the relay
General data
– Contact application: CA 0, CA 1, CA 2 and/or CA 3
– Finish of the terminals: presoldering; admissible non-presoldered part: max 1 mm to the stand-off plane, if applicable – Insulation resistance: 1 000 MΩ min at 500 V d.c initial value
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10 ààààs/700 ààààs and/or 1,2/50 ààààs
Between separated windings (if applicable)
Construction of IECQ type designation (ordering information)
Rated coil voltage (first letter of identification code of table 2)
Rated power (second letter of identification code of table 2)
Defined, special contact material (according to annex)
Special attributes and/or surface mounting type (according to annex)
The coding for monostable or bistable relays must align with the coil's rated power, if relevant Additionally, the specification's front page should clearly indicate the number and types of contacts.
Use code 0 as the final digit when no special attributes are applicable If an attribute from the detail specification example is not relevant, the associated code number or letter should be removed, ensuring that there are no special marks or blank spaces for non-applicable attributes.
The manufacturer may use his own numbering system, provided that a conversion list with the
IECQ type designations and the manufacturer's part numbers is given in an annex to the detail specification.
Coil data
Must operate voltage V at coil temperature of
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Contact data
Electrical endurance and switching frequency
Contact failure occurs when the contact-circuit resistance of a closed contact exceeds the specified value in section 2.4.2, or when the resistance of an open contact circuit falls below 100 kΩ, both happening more than once per 100,000 cycles or exceeding the minimum number of switching cycles for each individual contact Additionally, a contact fault may arise from a failure to open, indicated by a short circuit between the break and make contacts with a resistance value lower than 100 Ω Specifically, one contact fault is allowed for every 100,000 switching cycles, while up to seven contact faults are permissible over 700,000 switching cycles.
Example: at a given endurance of 10 6 operations the total number of faults, as described above, shall not exceed 10.
Table 3 – Loads, contact-circuit resistance limits, switching cycles and frequencies for electrical endurance and overload tests
Number of switching cycles min.
Switching frequencies cycles per s max.
Resistive – max contact voltage/max power
Resistive – max contact current/max power
Particular application-related, if required
* Unless otherwise stated in the detail specification.
Static contact-circuit resistance
100 mΩ max initial condition at rated voltage
10 mΩ max difference of contact-circuit resistance at other coil voltages (e.g at must operate voltage for make contacts), initial value
1 Ω max during/after electrical endurance, mechanical endurance and environmental tests at rated voltage.
Mechanical endurance
Timing (without suppression device)
– Bounce time when the contacts are closing: max 5 ms
– Bounce time when the contacts are opening: max 3 ms
The transfer time for operation and release, which is defined as the duration between the last break contact opening before the first make contact closes and the last make contact opening before the first break contact closes, is a minimum of 0.1 ms, with each contact being monitored.
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Mounting
The relay terminals are designed to be directly soldered onto the printed circuit board using conventional assembling techniques or for surface mounting technology (if applicable).
Environmental data
The relays shall withstand at least the following environmental stresses:
– shock, functional: 98,1 m/s 2 (10 g) half-sine acceleration,
– shock, survival: 294,3 m/s 2 (30 g) half-sine acceleration,
– vibration (sinusoidal): amplitude 0,75 mm or 98,1 m/s 2 (10 g),
• if particular ageing is required, this shall be selected from procedures 1a, 1b, 2 or 3 of
4.2 of IEC 60068-2-20 and stated in the detail specification;
• resistance to soldering heat, terminal immersion time at 260 °C: 5 s or 10 s;
• category 3, 6.2 of CECC 00802 (i.e vapour phase soldering or infrared soldering, if the temperature stress is adequate);
– enclosure leakage rate: max 100 Pa⋅cm 3 /s;
– resistance to cleaning solvents when rubbed with tissue paper, demineralized or distilled water at 55 °C: 5 min;
– fire hazard, needle flame: min 10 s.
Package of relays for automatic handling (if applicable)
For stick magazines or tape and reel packaging designed for automatic handling and relay insertion, it is essential to include an annex detailing their outline drawing, including profile and length, storage capacity, and any potential markings.
– As stated in 3.1.4 a) of QC 001002-3, fixed sample.
– Sampling and test schedule are specified in table 5.
– The tests specified and their order are mandatory.
– Tests stated in table 6 are mandatory only if stated in the detail specification.
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Quality conformance inspection contains the tests stated in table 4:
– groups A and B: lot-by-lot tests;
Unless otherwise stated in this blank detail specification, all tests of table 4 are mandatory.
Where a subgroup contains cumulative tests, the order of the tests is mandatory Specimens subjected to tests denoted as destructive (D) shall not be released for delivery.
NOTE If a special level of AQL is required, the AQL value regarding subgroups A4, B1 and B2 in table 4 should be provided between the manufacturer and user of a relay.
Formation of inspection lots
According to 3.2.3 of QC 001002-3, the basis for determination of sample size for the quality conformance inspection is the relay quantity produced during one week.
Intervals between tests
– Subgroups A4, B1 and B2: minimum once a week.
– Subgroups C1 and C2: at least once a year.
– Subgroups C4 to C6: at least once every two years.
Relays and their package shall be marked as follows.
Marking of the relay
The marking on the relay must be durable and easily legible, including the manufacturer's name, logo, or trademark, the relay type and variant code, and the coded date of manufacture (year/week) as per IEC 61811-50 Additionally, it should feature the IECQ mark of conformity or the IECQ in letters, along with the IECQ type designation if not already indicated in the variant code Lastly, the identification of terminal No 1 must be clearly marked.
NOTE IECQ type designation in item e) may be omitted in an unavoidable case.
Marking of the package
The article outlines essential information for relays, including the manufacturer's name, logo, or trademark, the relay type and variant code, and the manufacturer's batch identification code It also specifies the need for the IECQ mark of conformity or its corresponding letters, along with the IECQ type designation for ordering, unless already indicated in the variant code Additionally, it highlights the importance of including a detailed specification reference if not marked on the relay, as well as the required quantity.
NOTE IECQ type designation in item e) may be omitted in an unavoidable case.
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Documentation
For each delivery, a declaration of conformity according to 2.4 of QC 001002-2 shall be added.
Annexes may be added if necessary, for example to show more details on relay mounting, terminal dimensions, etc.
Standard conditions for testing
If not otherwise stated, all tests shall be performed under standard conditions for testing according to 3.5 of IEC 61810-7.
Mounting of test specimens during the test
The following indications shall apply for mechanical dynamic tests (shock and vibration):
The relay must be securely mounted to the test fixture using its standard mounting method, ensuring that any inherent resonances are minimized to maintain the validity of the test, in accordance with IEC 60068-2-47.
General conditions for testing
Unless otherwise stated, the rated coil voltage specified in table 2 and its suitable polarity
(if applicable) shall be used for all tests and its application to the relay.
9 Relay reliability – Failure rate data (optional)
The evaluation and indication of reliability data is not mandatory.
In the detailed specification, this optional clause must align with clause 5 of IEC 61811-50, providing a brief overview of the methods and parameters used Comprehensive details should be included in an annex to the specification, ideally following the guidelines of IEC 61709 as referenced in annex A of IEC 61811-50.
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All tests in this subgroup must achieve a 100% pass rate, with any failed relays being discarded These tests serve as a screening function, potentially conducted online, before forming lots for sampling in other subgroups If the cumulative failure rate exceeds 10%, the entire lot will be rejected.
Test Test conditions according to
A0 – 1 Coil resistance (ND) Subclause 3.8.1 Values according to table 2 A0 – 2 Dielectric test (ND) Subclause 3.9
Application points and test voltage: according to 2.1, table 1 of this specification
NOTE A shorter test with a higher voltage can be stated in the detail specification if its equivalence is proved by the manufacturer.
No breakdown or flashover Maximum leakage current
A0 – 3 Contact-circuit resistance, static (ND)
Application points: terminals of all closed contacts Test voltage max.: 30 mV d.c or a.c.
Initial value according to 2.4.2 for each contact closing
Order of steps for monostable non-polarized relays:
Order of steps for other relay types: analogous according to figures 2 to 5
One cycle Contact voltage: max 6 V
Values according to table 2 Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts
Coil voltage: rated voltage Application points: all contacts Contact voltage: max 6 V
Values according to 2.4.4 Checking of contact sequencing by measuring the transfer/bridging time (see 4.4, note 4 of IEC 61811-50)
Procedure 1, 2 or 4 for RT III and RT IV
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Table 4 (continued) Subgroup A4 (period: inspection lot refers to the production volume of one week)
Test Test conditions according to
1 Visual inspection – relay marking (ND)
Subclause 3.6.4, items a) and b) Marking as specified in 5.1
2 Coil resistance (ND) Subclause 3.8.1 Values according to table 2
3 Contact-circuit resistance, static (ND)
Subclause 3.12 Application points: terminals of all closed contacts Test voltage max.: 30 mV d.c. or a.c.
Initial value and the difference according to 2.4.2 for each contact closing.
Order of steps for monostable non-polarized relays:
Order of steps for other relay types: analogous according to figures 2 to 5
One cycle Contact voltage: max 6 V
S4 1,0 Values according to table 2 Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts
Coil voltage: rated voltage Application points: all contacts Contact voltage: max 6 V
Checking of contact sequencing by measuring the transfer time
Procedure 1, 2 or 4 for RT III and RT IV
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Subgroup B1 (period: inspection lot refers to the production volume of one week)
Test Test conditions according to
7 Visual inspection – check of dimensions of stick magazines (ND) *
8 Visual inspection – other than marking, check of relay outside key dimensions (ND)
The presoldering of terminals must completely encircle the terminals, showing no signs of de-wetting or non-wetting, as specified in section 2.1 Dimensions should adhere to the outline drawing provided on the front page (1.3) To ensure proper plug-in capability of the relay on the printed circuit board, a gauge with the appropriate tolerances must be utilized.
9 Contact dynamic dielectric test (ND)
No pulse detected shall exceed 80 às
10 Electrical endurance miss- free acceptance (ND)
Coil voltage: rated voltage Number of cycles per s: 10
No checking required during the test Final measurements:
* Mandatory, if stated in the detail specification.
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Subgroup B2 (period: inspection lot refers to the production volume of one week)
Test Test conditions according to
Test method 1 (test Ta, method 1) Number of terminals to be tested: all Temperature: (235 ± 5) °C
Duration: (2 ± 0,5) s Immersion: up to 1,5 mm from body
Duration of the immersion: (3 ± 0,3) s Final measurements:
Test 2 – coil resistance Test 17 – insulation resistance
S3 2,5 When inspected with a magnifying lens the dipped surface shall be
95 % covered with new solder coating, the remaining 5 % may contain only small pinholes (magnification of the lens:
Values according to table 2 Value according to 2.1 M* if not tested in subgroup C1.
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Test Test conditions according to
Test method 1 (test Ta, method 1) Number of terminals to be tested: all Temperature: (235 ± 5) °C Duration: (2 ± 0,5) s Immersion: up to 1,5 mm from body
Duration of the immersion: (3 ± 0,3) s Final measurements:
Test 2 – coil resistance Test 17 – insulation resistance
10 0 When inspected with a magnifying lens the dipped surface shall be 95 % covered with new solder coating, the remaining 5 % may contain only small pinholes (magnification of the lens:
Values according to table 2 Value according to 2.1
The contact load consists of a 10 m open-end telephony cable with specifications of n × 4 × 0.6 mm, where one wire is connected to the tested contact and the remaining three are grounded, operating at 48 V d.c in accordance with section 4.5 of IEC 60255-14 The testing involves one change-over contact, with the coil voltage set to the rated voltage and a maximum cycling frequency of 12.5 cycles per second.
Ambient temperature: 70 °C Test contact voltage: max 6 V Test Test contact current: max 10 mA Monitoring period: 70 ms after coil
Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 4 – functional tests
Test 5 – timing tests Test 15 – dielectric test
20 0 Number of cycles according to table 3 Contact failure according to 2.4.1
Value according to 2.4.2 Values according to table 2 at
23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts Values according to 2.4.4
No breakdown or flashover Maximum leakage current:
1 mA M* for relays manufactured with automatic facilities only, if not tested as stated in detail specification.
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Test Test conditions according to
Number of contacts loaded/tested: one change-over contact Coil voltage: rated voltage Number of cycles per s: 12,5 max.
Ambient temperature: 70 °C Test contact voltage: max 30 mV Test contact current: max 10 mA Final measurements:
Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 4 – functional tests
Test 5 – timing tests Test 15 – dielectric test
20 0 Number of cycles according to table 3 Contact failure according to 2.4.1
Value according to 2.4.2 Values according to table 2 at
23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts Values according to 2.4.4
No breakdown or flashover Maximum leakage current:
14 Electrical endurance particular application related condition if required (D)
Contact load and further conditions as specified in the detail specification Contact voltage: rated voltage Number of cycles per s: 3
Ambient temperature: °C Test contact voltage: max 6 V Test contact current: max 10 mA Final measurements:
Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 4 – functional tests
Test 5 – timing tests Test 15 – dielectric test
20 0 Number of cycles according to table 3 Contact failure according to 2.4.1
Value according to 2.4.2 Values according to table 2 at
23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts Values according to 2.4.4
No breakdown or flashover Maximum leakage current:
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Table 4 (continued) Subgroup C2 (period: one year)
Test Test conditions according to
Application points and test voltage: according to 2.1, table 1 of this specification (±15 V)
Application points and test voltage: according to 2.1, table 1 of this specification
Consecutive pulses with the polarity reversed
Frequency: 2 or 4 pulses/min Total number of pulses: 6 Final measurements:
Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 4 – functional tests
Value according to 2.4.2 Values according to table 2 at
23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts Value according to 2.1
Application points: all terminals as specified in subclause 3.11.2 Test voltage: according to 2.1 of this specification Duration of test: 60 s or when steady value has been reached
Procedure 1 (test Qc, method 2) Test liquid temperature: (73 ± 2) °C Immersion time: 1 min
Failure criteria according to 3.5.5 of IEC 60068-2-17
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Table 4 (continued) Subgroup C4 (period: two years)
Test Test conditions according to
19 Electrical endurance, cable load, extended assessment
The contact load consists of an open-ended 10 m telephony cable with specifications of n × 4 × 0.6 mm, where one wire is connected to the tested contact and the remaining three are grounded, operating at 48 V d.c This setup adheres to section 4.5 of IEC 60255-14 The testing involves one change-over contact, with the coil voltage set to the rated voltage and a maximum cycling rate of 12.5 cycles per second.
Ambient temperature: 70 °C Test contact voltage: max 6 V Test contact current: max 10 mA
Monitoring period: 70 ms after coil
Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 4 – functional tests
20 0 Number of cycles according to table 3 Contact failure according to 2.4.1
Value according to 2.4.2 Values according to table 2 at 23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts Values according to 2.4.4
20 Electrical endurance, rated contact voltage, resistive load (D)
Contact load according to 4.1 of IEC 60255-14: 125 V d.c./0,24 A
Number of contacts loaded/tested: one change-over contact Coil voltage: rated voltage Number of cycles per s: 3
Ambient temperature: 70 °C Test contact voltage: max 6 V Test contact current: max 10 mA Final measurements:
Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 4 – functional tests
5 1 Number of cycles according to table 3 Contact failure according to 2.4.1
Value according to 2.4.2 Values according to table 2 at 23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts Values according to 2.4.4
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Test Test conditions according to
21 Electrical endurance, rated contact current, resistive load (D)
Contact load according to 4.1 of IEC 60255-14: 24 V d.c./1,25 A
Number of contacts loaded/tested: one change-over contact Coil voltage: rated voltage Number of cycles per s: 3
Ambient temperature: 70 °C Test contact voltage: max 6 V Test contact current: max 10 mA Final measurements:
Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 4 – functional tests
5 1 Number of cycles according to table 3 Contact failure according to 2.4.1
Value according to 2.4.2 Values according to table 2 at 23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts Values according to 2.4.4
22 Electrical endurance, contact application 0, extended assessment
Number of contacts loaded/tested: one change-over contact Coil voltage: rated voltage Number of cycles per s: 12,5 max.
Ambient temperature: 70 °C Test contact voltage: max 30 mV Test contact current: max 10 mA Final measurements:
Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 4 – functional tests
20 0 Number of cycles according to table 3 Contact failure according to 2.4.1
Value according to 2.4.2 Values according to table 2 at 23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts Values according to 2.4.4
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Table 4 (continued) Subgroup C5 (period: two years)
Test Test conditions according to
Ambient temperature: 70 °C Coil voltage: not applied or rated voltage
Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 4 – functional tests
Value according to 2.4.2 Values according to table 2 at
23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts
During the last 2 h of dry heat exposure monitoring contact-circuit resistance of all contacts
Test contact voltage: max 6 V d.c or a.c.
Test contact current: max 10 mA
Before the end of dry heat exposure:
Damp heat cyclic, subclause 3.15.3, one cycle
Before the end of cold exposure:
Damp heat cyclic, subclause 3.15.6, one cycle
Values according to table 2 at
70 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts
Values according to table 2 at
23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts
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Test Test conditions according to
Test 17 – insulation resistance Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 4 – functional tests
Test 8 – visual inspection, subclause 3.6.4, item d)
Value according to 2.1 Value according to 2.4.2 Values according to table 2 at
23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contact
No cracks or other deterioration
Subclause 3.16 Conditioning time: 21 days Final measurements:
Test 17– insulation resistance Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 8 – visual inspection, subclause 3.6.4 item d)
Value according to 2.1 Value according to 2.4.2
No cracks or other deterioration
Procedure: test Ua2 – thrust; and test Ub – bending, method 1 Final measurements:
Test 8 – visual inspection, subclause 3.6.4, item d)
Test 2 – coil resistance Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 4 – functional tests
No breaking or loosening of terminals
No cracks or other deterioration Values according to table 2 Value according to 2.4.2 (initial)
Values according to table 2 at
23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts
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Test Test conditions according to
Pulse shape and acceleration according to 2.6 of this specification
Application: three shocks each in operate and released condition in the two directions of the three main axes
Coil voltage: the rated voltage (operate) and zero (release)
Test contact current: max 10 m A Subclause 3.26, method 2, survival
Pulse shape and acceleration according to 2.6 of this specification
Application: three shocks each in operate and released condition in the two directions of the three main axes Final measurements:
Test 8 – visual inspection, subclause 3.6.4, item d)
Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 4 – functional tests
10 0 No opening of any closed contact circuit or no closing of any opened contact circuit shall exceed 100 às
No cracks or other deterioration Value according to 2.4.2 (initial)
Values according to table 2 at
23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts Value according to 2.4.4
The system operates with an amplitude of 0.75 mm and a weight of 10 g, functioning across a frequency range of 10 Hz to 55 Hz It is designed for application in three directions, with three sweeps per direction and a sweep rate of 1 octave per minute, allowing for a total duration of approximately 90 minutes The coil voltage includes both the rated operating voltage and zero for release.
Test contact current: max 10 mA
Test 8 – visual inspection, subclause 3.6.4, item d)
Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 4 – functional tests
10 0 No opening of any closed contact circuit or no closing of any opened contact circuit shall exceed 10 às
No cracks or other deterioration Value according to 2.4.2 (initial)
Values according to table 2 at
23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts Value according to 2.1
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Test Test conditions according to
Coil voltage: rated voltage Number of cycles per s: 10
Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 4 – functional tests
20 1 Number of cycles according to
2.4.3 There shall be no broken parts or other deterioration
Value according to 2.4.2 Value according to table 2 at
23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts Value according to 2.4.4
Ambient temperature: 70 °C All contacts loaded
Contact current: 2,5 A Coil voltage: rated voltage Number of cycles per s: 0,3 max.
Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 4 – functional tests
5 0 Number of cycles according to table 3 Each operation shall be monitored
There shall be no permanent deterioration
Value according to 2.4.2 Values according to table 2 at
23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts
Ambient temperature: 70 °C All contacts loaded
Contact current: 0,24 A Coil voltage: rated voltage Number of cycles per s: 0,3 max.
Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 4 – functional tests
5 0 Number of cycles according to table 3 Each operation shall be monitored
Value according to 2.4.2 Values according to table 2 at
23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts
Method 1: dimensions of the test coil as stated in the detail specification
Method 2: mounting grid pattern as stated in the detail specification
5 0 Method 1, relay in critical position Deviation of:
40 % Method 2: must operate and must release voltage according to table 2
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Test Test conditions according to
Test 8 – visual inspection, subclause 3.6.4 item d)
Test 17 – insulation resistance Test 4 – functional tests
Ensure there are no defects in markings or other forms of deterioration Refer to section 2.1 for the applicable value and consult table 2 for values at 23 °C Verify the relay function by monitoring the contacts, adhering to the failure criteria outlined in section 3.5.5 of IEC 60068-2-17.
34 Fire hazard (D) Subclause 3.48, procedure according to
Mounting of the relay and position of flame application: critical position Duration of flame application: 10 s
10 0 Evaluation of test results according to clause 10 of IEC 60695-2-2
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Table 4 (concluded) Subgroup C6 (period: two years)
Test Test conditions according to
35 Weighing (ND) Subclause 3.7.2 10 0 Relay mass according to
Upper temperature extreme: +85 °C Lower temperature extreme: –40 °C Duration at each extreme: 30 min
Test 8 – visual inspection, subclause 3.6.4, item d)
Test 17 – insulation resistance Test 4 – functional tests
No cracks or other deterioration Value according to 2.1 Values according to table 2 at 23 °C Checking the relay function by monitoring the contacts Value according to 2.4.2
Subclause 3.25.3, test 2 IEC 60068-2-20, test Tb, methods 1A and 1B
Ageing: not required Number of terminals to be tested: all Method 1A: duration of immersion at (260 ± 5) °C: (10 ± 1) s
Subclause 3.25.3, test 4 Ageing: not required Duration of preheating at (110 ± 10) °C, if required: 5 min a) duration of immersion at (260 ± 5) °C:
Test 2 – coil resistance Test 3 – contact-circuit resistance Test 15 – dielectric test
Test 17 – insulation resistance Test 18 – sealing
Values according to table 2 Value according to 2.4.2
No breakdown or flashover Maximum leakage current:
1 mA Value according to 2.1 Failure criteria according to 3.5.5 of IEC 60068-2-17
Coil voltage: rated voltage Number of cycles per s: 10 max.
500 1 The standard deviation of the contact resistance values measured during
100 successive cycles shall be maximally as high as the mean value, calculated for each single contact
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Variants of samples: coil voltage
Relays tested in groups 2 to 17 have passed group 1 Relays tested in group 3 shall be used for group 8.
Conditions and requirements of test
Test No and description in table 4
Accept- able number of defectives
Visual inspection of stick magazines * – 7 B1 6 0
* Mandatory, if stated in the detail specification
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Conditions and requirements of test
Test No and description in table 4
Accept- able number of defectives
Electrical endurance, rated contact voltage
Electrical endurance, rated contact current
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Conditions and requirements of test
Test No and description in table 4
Accept- able number of defectives
Electrical endurance, particular application-related condition, if required
Conditions and requirements of test
Test No and description in table 4
Accept- able number of defectives
Electrical endurance, miss- free acceptance
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