Flat type safety relays

(double contact)
SF RELAYS
Double contact type

FEATURES
1. High contact reliability 5. High breakdown voltage
High contact reliability is achieved High breakdown voltage 2,500 Vrms
through the use of a double contact. between contacts and coil.
2. Forced operation contacts 6. High sensitivity
N.O. and N.C. side contacts are Realizes thin shape and high sensitivity
connected through a card so that one (500 mW nominal operating power) by
interacts with the other in movement. In utilizing high-efficiency polarized
2 Form A 2 Form B
case of a contact welding, the other magnetic circuit with 4-gap balanced
keeps a min. 0.5mm .020inch contact armature.
gap. 7. Complies with safety standards
3. Independent operation contacts Standard products are UL, CSA, TÜV
(4 Form A 4 Form B) and SEV certified. Conform to European
There are 4 points of forced operation standards. TÜV certified. Complies with
contacts. SUVA European standard.
Each pair of contacts is free from the
main armature and is independent from
4 Form A 4 Form B
each other. So if a N.O. pair of contacts TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
are welded, the other 3 N.O. contacts are 1. Industrial equipment such as
not effected (operate properly) That presses and machine tools
enables to plan a circuit to detect welding 2. Elevators and other kinds of
or go back to the beginning condition. hoisting mechanisms, conveyor
4. Separated chamber structure equipment.
N.O. and N.C. side contacts are put in
each own space surrounded with a card
and a body-separater. That prevents
short circuit between contacts, which is
caused by their springs welding or
RoHS compliant damaged.

ORDERING INFORMATION
SF D
Contact arrangement
2: 2 Form A 2 Form B
4: 4 Form A 4 Form B
Nominal coil voltage
DC 5, 12, 24, 48, 60V
Note: Certified by UL, CSA, TÜV and SEV

TYPES
Contact arrangement Nominal coil voltage Part No.
5V DC SF2D-DC5V
12V DC SF2D-DC12V
2 Form A 2 Form B 24V DC SF2D-DC24V
48V DC SF2D-DC48V
60V DC SF2D-DC60V
5V DC SF4D-DC5V
12V DC SF4D-DC12V
4 Form A 4 Form B 24V DC SF4D-DC24V
48V DC SF4D-DC48V
60V DC SF4D-DC60V
Standard packing: Carton: 20 pcs.; Case: 200 pcs.

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RATING
1. Coil data
Nominal coil current Coil resistance Nominal operating Max. applied
Contact Nominal coil Pick-up voltage Drop-out voltage
[±10%] [±10%] power voltage
arrangement voltage (at 20°C 68°F) (at 20°C 68°F)
(at 20°C 68°F) (at 20°C 68°F) (at 20°C 68°F) (at 20°C 68°F)
5V DC 100mA 50Ω
12V DC 75%V or less of 10%V or more of 41.7mA 288Ω
2 Form A 2 Form B 24V DC nominal voltage nominal voltage 20.8mA 1,152Ω 500mW
48V DC (Initial) (Initial) 10.4mA 4,608Ω
60V DC 8.3mA 7,200Ω 120%V of
5V DC 100mA 50Ω nominal voltage
12V DC 75%V or less of 15%V or more of 41.7mA 288Ω
4 Form A 4 Form B 24V DC nominal voltage nominal voltage 20.8mA 1,152Ω 500mW
48V DC (Initial) (Initial) 10.4mA 4,608Ω
60V DC 8.3mA 7,200Ω

2. Specifications
Characteristics Item Specifications
Arrangement 2 Form A 2 Form B 4 Form A 4 Form B
Contact Contact resistance (Initial) Max. 30 mΩ (By voltage drop 6 V DC 1A)
Contact material Au-flashed AgSnO2 type
Nominal switching capacity (resistive load) 6A 250V AC, 6A 30V DC
Max. switching power (resistive load) 1,500VA 180W
Max. switching voltage 440V AC, 30V DC
Rating
Max. switching current 6A
Nominal operating power 500mW
Min. switching capacity (Reference value)*1 100mA 5V DC
Insulation resistance (Initial) Min. 1,000MΩ (at 500V DC) Measurement at same location as “Breakdown voltage” section.
Between open contacts 1,300 Vrms for 1min. (Detection current: 10mA)
Breakdown voltage
Between contact sets 2,500 Vrms for 1min. (Detection current: 10mA)
(Initial)
Between contact and coil 2,500 Vrms for 1min. (Detection current: 10mA)
Electrical
characteristics Max. 45°C 113°F
Temperature rise (coil) (at 20° 68°F)
(By resistive method, nominal voltage applied to the coil; contact carrying current: 6A)
Operate time Max. 30ms (Nominal voltage applied to the coil, excluding contact bounce time.)
Max. 15ms (Nominal voltage applied to the coil, excluding contact bounce time.)
Release time
(without diode)
Functional Min. 294 m/s2 (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11 ms; detection time: 10μs)
Shock resistance
Mechanical Destructive Min. 980 m/s2 (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 6 ms)
characteristics Functional 10 to 55 Hz at double amplitude of 2 mm (Detection time: 10μs)
Vibration resistance
Destructive 10 to 55 Hz at double amplitude of 2 mm
Mechanical Min. 107 (at 180 times/min.)
Expected life
Electrical Min. 105 (at 20 times/min.)
Ambient temperature: –40°C to +70°C –40°F to +158°F
Conditions for operation, transport and storage*2
Conditions Humidity: 5 to 85% R.H. (Not freezing and condensing at low temperature)
Max. Operating speed 180 times/min.
Unit weight Approx. 38g 1.34oz Approx. 47g 1.66oz
Notes: *1. This value can change due to the switching frequency, environmental conditions and desired reliability level, therefore it is recommended to check this with the
actual load.
*2. The upper limit of the ambient temperature is the maximum temperature that can satisfy the coil temperature rise value. Refer to Usage, transport and storage
conditions in NOTES.

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REFERENCE DATA
1. Operate/release time (without diode) 2. Temperature rise 3. Ambient temperature characteristics
Tested sample: SF2D-DC24V (2 Form A 2 Form B) Tested sample: SF4D-DC24V (4 Form A 4 Form B) Tested sample: SF4D-DC24V (4 Form A 4 Form B)
Quantity: n = 20 Quantity: n = 6 Quantity: n = 6
Coil applied voltage: 100%V, 120%V
Contact carry current: 6A
50 30

change, %
100

Rate of
Operate/release time, ms

25

Temperature rise, °C
40 Inside the coil 50
20 Drop-out voltage
30
-40 -20 0 Pick-up voltage
Operate time 15
20 40 60 80
20 Ambient
10 temperature, °C
Max. Contact
x -50
Release time Min.
10 Max. 5
x
Min.
0 0 -100
70 80 90 100 110 120 130 100 110 120
Coil applied voltage, %V Coil applied voltage, %V

DIMENSIONS (mm inch) The CAD data of the products with a CAD Data mark can be downloaded from: [Link]
1. 2 Form A 2 Form B
CAD Data External dimensions Schematic (Bottom view)
5 6 7 8
1
16±0.5
.630±.020
2
0.5 9 10 11 12
.020
1.0 1.0
.039 12.7 12.7 12.7 .039 3.0±0.5
5.08 .500 .500 .500 .118±.020 PC board pattern (Bottom view)
.200
53.3±0.5
2.098±.020 10-1.4 dia. holes
0.48 2.54
.019 10-.055 dia. holes
0.30 5 6 7 8
.100
.012 2.54
25.0 .100
.984 1
7.62 12.7
.300 .500
2

9 10 11 12

General tolerance: ±0.3 ±.012

Tolerance: ±0.1 ±.004

2. 4 Form A 4 Form B
CAD Data External dimensions Schematic (Bottom view)
13 14 15 16

16±0.5 1
.630±.020
5 6 7 8
0.5 9 10 11 12
.020 2
1.0 1.0
.039 12.7 12.7 12.7 .039 3.0±0.5
5.08 .500 .500 .500 .118±.020
.200 17 18 19 20
53.3±0.5 0.48
2.098±.020 .019
PC board pattern (Bottom view)
0.30
13 14 15 16 7.62
33±0.5 .012
5 6 7 8 .300
2.54 18-1.4 dia. holes
1.299±.020 18-.055 dia. holes
1 .100
7.62 0.48 12.7 2.54
.300 .019 .500 .100
2

9 10 11 12 7.62
17 18 19 20 .300

General tolerance: ±0.3 ±.012

Tolerance: ±0.1 ±.004

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SAFETY STANDARDS
UL/C-UL (Recognized) TÜV (Certified) SEV
File No. Contact rating File No. Rating File No. Contact rating
E120782* 6A 250V AC 968 EZ 116.03/10 (SF2D) 3A 24V DC 12.0520 6A 24V DC
6A 24V DC 968 EZ 116.02/09 (SF4D) 6A 250V AC 6A 250V AC
* CSA standard: Certified by C-UL

SAFETY STRUCTURE OF SF RELAYS

This SF relay design ensures that (unforeseen externally caused circuit or scenario, relay breakdown (coil rupture,
subsequent operations shut down and device breakdowns, end of life incidents, faulty operation, faulty return, and fatigue
can automatically return to a safe state and noise, surge, and environmental and breakage of the operating spring and
when the SF relay suffers overloading influences) owing to contact welding, return spring), and even in the event of
and other circuit abnormalities spring fusion or, in the worst-case end of life.

Structure Operation

Min. 0.5 mm .020 inch

Even when one contact is welded closed, the other

maintains a gap of greater than 0.5 mm .020 inch.
Contact a
1. Forced operation method
Card In the diagram on the left, the lower contact “b” have
(2 Form A 2 Form B,
welded but the upper contact “a” maintain at a gap of
4 Form A 4 Form B types)
Contact b greater than 0.5 mm .020 inch.
Subsequent contact movement is suspended and the
Weld weld can be detected

The two contacts “a” and “b” are coupled with the same card. The operation
of each contact is regulated by the movement of the other contact.

External NO
contact weld
Return

Enables design of safety circuits that allow weld

detection and return at an early stage.

2. Independent operation method As shown at the top right of the diagram on the left, if
(4 Form A 4 Form B type) Return Return the external N.O. contact welds, a 0.5 mm .020 inch
gap is maintained.
Each of the other contacts returns to N.O. because
the coil is no longer energized.

None of four contacts are held in position by the armature. Even though one
of the external N.O. contacts has welded, the other three contacts have
returned owing to the de-energizing of the coil.

Case separator
1 Card

Contact a Prevents shorting and fusing of springs and spring

failure owing to short-circuit current.
3. Separate chamber method Body
(2 Form A 2 Form B, 2 separator
As shown on the diagram on the left, even if the
4 Form A 4 Form B types) Contact b
operating springs numbered 1 and 2 there is no
shorting between “a” and “b” contacts.

In independent chambers, the contacts “a” and “b” are kept apart by a body/
case separator or by the card itself.
Independent COM enables differing pole circuit
4. 2 Form A 2 Form B contact Structure with independent COM contact of 2 Form A 2 Form B and
configurations. This makes it possible to design
4 Form A 4 Form B contact 4 Form A 4 Form B contacts.
various kinds of control circuits and safety circuits.

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THE OPERATION OF SF RELAYS (when contacts are welded)

SF relays work to maintain a normal operating state even when the contact welding occur by overloading or short-circuit
currents. It is easy to make weld detection circuits and safety circuits in the design to ensure safety even if contacts weld.

1) 2 Form A 2 Form B type

Form “b” Contact Weld
If the form “b” contact (No. 1 and 3) welds, the armature becomes non-operational, the contact gaps at the three form “a” contacts are
maintained at greater than 0.5 mm .020 inch. Reliable isolation is thus ensured.

No.4 No.1 No.4 No.1

Example: If the No. 1 contact welds
Each of the three form “a” contacts (No. 2 and 4)
maintain a gap of greater than 0.5 mm .020 inch.
No.3 No.2 No.3 No.2

Non-energized Energized (when No. 1 contact is welded)

Form “a” Contact Weld

When the form “a” contacts (No. 2 or 4) weld, the armature remains in a non-returned state and the contact gap at the two form “b”
contact is maintained at greater than 0.5 mm .020 inch. Reliable isolation is thus ensured.

No.4 No.1 No.4 No.1

Example: If the No. 2 contact welds.
The two form “b” contact (No. 1 or 3) maintains a gap of
greater than 0.5 mm .020 inch.
No.3 No.2 No.3 No.2

Energized Non-energized (when No. 2 contact is welded)

Contact Operation Table

The table below shows the state of the other contacts when the current through
the welded form “a” contact is 0 V and the rated voltage is applied through the
No.4 No.1 form “b” contact.
State of other contacts
1 2 3 4
No.3 No.2 1 >0.5 >0.5 >0.5: contact gap is kept at
Welded min. 0.5 mm .020 inch
2 >0.5 >0.5 Empty cells: either closed or open
terminal
No. 3 >0.5 >0.5
Contact No. No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 4 >0.5 >0.5
Terminal No. 11–12 7–8 5–6 9–10 * Contact gaps are shown at the initial state.
If the contacts change state owing to loading/breaking
it is necessary to check the actual loading.

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2) 4 Form A 4 Form B type
Internal Contacts Weld
When internal contacts (No. 2, No. 3, No. 6 or No. 7) are welded, the armature becomes non-operational and the four form “a” contact
gaps are maintained at 0.5 mm .020inch or greater. Reliable cut-off is thus ensured.

No.8 No.1 No.8 No.1

No.7 No.2 No.7 No.2

Example: If the No. 2 contact welds.

Each of the four form “a” contacts (No. 1, 3, 5, and 7)
No.6 No.3 No.6 No.3 maintains a gap of greater than 0.5 mm .020 inch.
No.5 No.4 No.5 No.4

Non-energized Energized (when no. 2 contact is welded)

External Contacts Weld

When external contacts (No. 1, No. 4, No. 5 or No. 8) are welded, gaps of 0.5 mm .020inch and greater are maintained between
adjacent contacts and other contacts operate normally by the coil being non-energized.

No.8 No.1 No.8 No.1

Example 1: If the No. 1 contact welds.
No.7 No.2 No.7 No.2
The adjacent No. 2 contact maintains a gap of greater
than 0.5 mm .020 inch. The other contacts, because
the coil is not energized, return to their normal return
No.6 No.3 No.6 No.3 state; each of form “a” contacts (No. 3, 5, and 7)
maintains a contact gap of greater than 0.5 mm
No.5 No.4 No.5 No.4 .020 inch; each of the form “b” contacts (No. 4, 6, and
8) return to a closed state.
Energized Non-energized (when no. 1 contact is welded)

Example 2: Weld
If external connections are made in series.
Even if one of the contacts welds, the other contacts Energized
operate independently and the contact gaps are Contact gap
maintained at greater than 0.5 mm .020 inch. min 0.5 mm .020 inch
Non-energized

Contact Operation Table

The table below shows the state of the other contacts when the current through
No.8 No.1 the welded form “a” contact is 0 V and the rated voltage is applied through the
No.7 No.2
form “b” contact.
Contact No. State of other contacts
Contact No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
No.6 No.3 1 >0.5 >0.5 ≠ >0.5 ≠ >0.5 ≠
No.5 No.4 2 >0.5 >0.5 >0.5 >0.5
3 >0.5 >0.5 >0.5 >0.5
Contact No. No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 No.5 No.6 No.7 No.8 Welded 4 ≠ >0.5 >0.5 ≠ >0.5 ≠ >0.5
terminal >0.5: contact gap is kept at
Terminal No. 20–19 12–11 8–7 16–15 13–14 5–6 9–10 17–18
No. 5 >0.5 ≠ >0.5 ≠ >0.5 >0.5 ≠
min. 0.5 mm .020 inch
6 >0.5 >0.5 >0.5 >0.5 ≠: contact closed
7 >0.5 >0.5 >0.5 >0.5 Empty cells:
8 >0.5 >0.5 ≠ >0.5 ≠ >0.5 >0.5 either closed or open

* Contact gaps are shown at the initial state.

If the contacts change state owing to loading/breaking it is necessary to check
the actual loading.

NOTES
1. For cautions for use, please read
“General Application Guidelines”.

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