Relay selection advices needed

[bbkv_tom]

Relay selection

I need to provide a NC relay on a 24VAC line which goes to a contactor coil.The max current through the line is 2A. The inrush current is aroung 10-15A. Do i need to use a relay that has contact that can carry greater than 15A or the max continous current of 2A..
Please provide your suggestion

Thanks

 

[Antonyb]

Relay selection

Hi,
Generally in a relay, the inrush current is termed as switching current and you can look for both the parameters in the datasheet. But look for higher current than the actual operating current.

 

[pranam77]

Re: Relay selection

I need to provide a NC relay on a 24VAC line which goes to a contactor coil.The max current through the line is 2A. The inrush current is aroung 10-15A. Do i need to use a relay that has contact that can carry greater than 15A or the max continous current of 2A..Please provide your suggestion
Thanks

Does your contactor relay really draw 2A? :idea: The inrush current may be handled by the contactor...so why bother about that part? Cheers

 

[asdfghjkl1]

Probably should get a safety factor on 2A, but most datasheets have a max repetitive surge current or something along those lines

 

[bbkv_tom]

Thanks for the comments