Contactors/Relays

Oct 14, 2017 31 Replies

This isn't reliability, it's functionality.

About the only power control circuits I can think of that could use normally closed power contact is a circuit breaker (fuse function) or motor starter (who's on first function). Both of these are motivated by the controlled source of power or it's physical effect, and the latter isn't really affecting the source, so much as it is signalling the load.

For signal level applications, potential damage to the switch itself, or the effects of normal power flow on the switch's ability to function are not usually a consideration.

I've worked on the development of an ultrafast multiphase transfer switch, with hybrid semiconductor/mechanical brush contacts, and it's automatic/manual control interface. At a certain power levels, you have to enforce your own 'fail safe' environment. Gravity, leaf springs or permanent magnets just don't cut it.

Isn't the apparent rarity of the requested hardware sufficient indication that the OP might be barking up the wrong tree?

RL

Or maybe you just don't understand his application?

Rick C Viewed the eclipse at Wintercrest Farms, on the centerline of totality since 1998

Quite likely.....

But then, I didn't get to be where I am today by (insert trumpism here)!

RL

I meant your suggestion was NFG because it is NO; I need NC.

A host is a host from coast to coast.................wb8foz@nrk.com & no one will talk to a host that's close.......................... Unless the host (that isn't close).........................pob 1433 is busy, hung or dead....................................20915-1433

The issue there is will the AHJ allow such....

But wait! I did not check any Aussie relay suppliers; they should be able to help me out...

-- A host is a host from coast to snipped-for-privacy@nrk.com & no one will talk to a host that's close.......................... Unless the host (that isn't close).........................pob 1433 is busy, hung or dead....................................20915-1433

And rickman gets the prize....

-- A host is a host from coast to snipped-for-privacy@nrk.com & no one will talk to a host that's close.......................... Unless the host (that isn't close).........................pob 1433 is busy, hung or dead....................................20915-1433

NFG? Not Functioning on Ground?

It wasn't my suggestion. I'm just having trouble following some of the conversation.

Rick C Viewed the eclipse at Wintercrest Farms, on the centerline of totality since 1998

I hope you're not unhappy to learn that there are situations you didn't think of, and are unlikely to, especially given I've only given one tiny part of a bigger picture to you.

-- A host is a host from coast to snipped-for-privacy@nrk.com & no one will talk to a host that's close.......................... Unless the host (that isn't close).........................pob 1433 is busy, hung or dead....................................20915-1433

Yes. The issue there is will the local inspector be happy with same.

But it will likely be two, as I have found the 2 pole LC1D80008B7 but then the task becomes finding a distributor who knows how to order them from Schneider ......

A host is a host from coast to coast.................wb8foz@nrk.com & no one will talk to a host that's close.......................... Unless the host (that isn't close).........................pob 1433 is busy, hung or dead....................................20915-1433

It would be a pleasure to be enlightened, should you deign to do so.

RL

He couldn't be so smug, if he did that.

It's about a product still under development; that's why I am being circumspect, not to revel in non-communication.

-- A host is a host from coast to snipped-for-privacy@nrk.com & no one will talk to a host that's close.......................... Unless the host (that isn't close).........................pob 1433 is busy, hung or dead....................................20915-1433

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