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Keywords: Relay, Voltage, Max, Capacitance, Switch

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The maximum power, a reed contact can switch.

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The maximum and minimum voltage, current and power that a contact pair can be guaranteed to operate with under specified environmental conditions.

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The maximum voltage, current, and/or power capacity of relay or switch contacts.

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An established max. operating limit of a device. Rating may be expressed as amperes, voltage or watts. Back to the top

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The voltage, current, and power capacities of relay contacts under specified environmental conditions. See Carry Current and Switched Current.

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Refers to the power that can be safely switched with a relay. Quoted for non-reactive load, that is without capacitance or inductance.

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