Relay spst vs spdt

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quique123

Joined May 15, 2015
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So I have an AC circuit interrupted by this old relay board. It has 2 connections on its channel, which is basically where i run the circuit wire thru. Its an SPST-NO relay.

I have to switch over to this spdt switch and I need to wire it up. How would I wire it up in that case based on my 2 wires from the spst relay?

Im thinking i would need to connect one of the wires to the Common and the other wire to any of the 2 terminals (NC/NO)? Probably NO.
 

dendad

Joined Feb 20, 2016
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If you want the power to be on as the relay is operated, use Com and NO.
To have the power off with the relay operated, use Com and NC.
NO = Normally Open and NC = Normally Closed. These are the state of the contacts with the relay not energized.
 
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