danner123
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Hey everyone, I have a real basic question. I am using a SPST (single pole single throw) relay on my test fixture. I have 1.5V as the COM line. I want to switch this 1.5V to the NC (Normally closed) or NO (Normally Open) lines out. Basically I have just using the relay to switch the 1.5V supply to two different lines.
My question is: Is there a rule of thumb on whether to enable the 1.5V supply first and then switch in the relay (actuate relay) or switch in the relay and then enable the 1.5V supply? Or does it even matter the order? Would the relay have a longer time adjusting to the voltage on the line if the 1.5V supply was enabled at first and then the switch was switched in?
The same goes for shutting down the relay that is actuated. Would I first turn the supply off and then unactuate the relay? Or does it not matter? Will the relay be ok if I unactuated it while the supply was still on?
What is the rule of thumb for relay use in this aspect?
Thanks!
My question is: Is there a rule of thumb on whether to enable the 1.5V supply first and then switch in the relay (actuate relay) or switch in the relay and then enable the 1.5V supply? Or does it even matter the order? Would the relay have a longer time adjusting to the voltage on the line if the 1.5V supply was enabled at first and then the switch was switched in?
The same goes for shutting down the relay that is actuated. Would I first turn the supply off and then unactuate the relay? Or does it not matter? Will the relay be ok if I unactuated it while the supply was still on?
What is the rule of thumb for relay use in this aspect?
Thanks!