Low Operating temp SPST Power Relay

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akj375

Joined Dec 21, 2011
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Hi All. I've been looking for a SPST (form A) power relay that can operate at low temperatures, i.e. at least down to -50 Celsius. The one I need would have a 5VDC coil and 15A contacts. I've found a few with these specs but none that are rated to that low a temperature. This will be used in the Canadian prairies in the winter so it needs to operate at painfully low temperatures. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated. Thank you.
 

Lundwall_Paul

Joined Oct 18, 2011
236
I would talk directly to Newark, Allied or Digi-Key. Ask about MIL-Spec temp ratings for relays they should be able to fix you right up.
 

praondevou

Joined Jul 9, 2011
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Hi All. I've been looking for a SPST (form A) power relay that can operate at low temperatures, i.e. at least down to -50 Celsius. The one I need would have a 5VDC coil and 15A contacts. I've found a few with these specs but none that are rated to that low a temperature. This will be used in the Canadian prairies in the winter so it needs to operate at painfully low temperatures. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated. Thank you.
http://search.digikey.com/ca/en/products/T9AS1D12-5/PB1014-ND/1095335

http://search.digikey.com/ca/en/products/JTN1AS-PA-F-DC5V/255-2816-ND/648654

Did you also had a look for "solid state" relays? Maybe an option, even though I didn't find one having a quick look at digikey.
 

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akj375

Joined Dec 21, 2011
10
Thanks all. I did contact Digi-Key and they got back to me today after I already posted this. They recommended the following parts in cases anyone else is interested.
255-2380-ND
255-2838-ND
255-3455-ND
 
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