Standards

IEC/EN 60947‑1, IEC/EN 60947‑5‑1

The 3TH42 and 3TH43 contactor relays are suitable for use in any climate. They are finger-safe according to IEC 60529.

Note:

The 3TH42 and 3TH43 contactor relays feature positively-driven operation in accordance with IEC 60947-5-1, Ed. 3.1.

Terminal designations according to EN 50011

In terms of their terminal designations, identification numbers and identification letters, the 3TH42 and 3TH43 contactor relays conform to the standard EN 50011 for Specific Contactor Relays.

Contact reliability

High contact stability at low voltages and currents as a result of double-break contact, suitable for solid-state circuits with currents ≥ 1 mA at a voltage of ≥ 17 V.

Surge suppression

The 3TH42 and 3TH43 contactor relays can be equipped with RC elements, varistors, diodes or diode assemblies (combination of a diode and a Zener diode) for damping opening surges. The surge arresters can be connected directly on the coil, see "Accessories and Spare Parts" в†’ "for 3TF, 3TK, 3TC Contactors and 3TH Contactor Relays" в†’ "Accessories and Spare Parts for 3TH Contactor Relays and Miniature Contactor Relays".

Note:

The OFF-delay times of the NO contacts and the ON-delay times of the NC contacts increase if the contactor coils are attenuated against voltage peaks (suppression diode 6x to 10x; diode assembly 2x to 6x; varistor +2 to 5 ms).

Mounting

Note:

With 3TH4 contactor relays with AC operation, an overvoltage of 1.1 x U_s, an ambient temperature ≥ 45 °C and 100% ON-period of all contactors, a minimum clearance of 5 mm between the contactors shall be observed in the case of side-by-side mounting.