
Contact arrangement Operating function Coil voltage
2: 2 Form C
4: 4 Form C
Nil: Single side stable
L2: 2 coil latching
DC 3, 5, 6, 12,
24, 48 V
2 L2 DC24VSPEx.
(Notes) 1. PC board terminal types available as option. Please consult us for details.
2. 2 Form C: Carton: 20 pcs., Case: 200 pcs.
4 Form C: Carton: 10 pcs., Case: 100 pcs.
3. UL/CSA, TÜV approved type is standard.
15A (2C), 10A (4C) COMPACT
POWER RELAYS WITH HIGH
SP-RELAYS
SENSITIVITY
1.969
50
a
22
.866
mm inch
a
2C 25.6 1.008
4C 36.8 1.449
SPECIFICATIONS
Contacts
Arrangement 2 Form C, 4 Form C
Initial contact resistance, max.
(By voltage drop 6 V DC 1 A)
Initial contact pressure
Contact material
2C: Approx. 0.392 N (40 g 1.41 oz )
4C: Approx. 0.196 N (20 g 0.71 oz )
Gold flashed silver alloy
Movable contact: Silver alloy
Nominal switching
capacity
Rating
(resistive
load)
Max. switching power
Max. switching voltage 2C, 4C: 250 V AC, 30 V DC
Max. switching current
2C: 15 A (AC) 10 A (DC), 4C: 10 A
Mechanical (at 180 cpm) 5 × 10
Expected
life (min.
operations)
Electrical
(at 20 cpm)
(resistive
load)
15 A 250 V AC
2C
10 A 30 V DC
10 A 250 V AC
4C
10 A 30 V DC
Coil (polarized) at 20 ° C 68 ° F
Single side stable Nominal operating power 300 mW
Latching
Minimum set and reset power 150 mW
Nominal set and reset power 300 mW
30 m Ω
Stationary contact:
2C: 15 A 250 V AC
10 A 30 V DC
4C: 10 A 250 V AC
10 A 30 V DC
2C: 3,750 VA, 300 W
4C: 2,500 VA, 300 W
7
5
10
5
10
5
10
5
10
FEATURES
• High Vibration/Shock Resistance
Vibration resistance: 18 G, amplitude 3 mm (10 to 55 Hz)
Shock resistance: 40 G (11 ms)
• Latching types available
• High Sensitivity in Small Size 150 mW pick-up, 300 mW
nominal operating power
• Wide Switching Range
From 1 mA to 15 A (2C) and 10 A (4C)
Characteristics (at 25 ° C 77 ° F 50% Relative humidity)
Max. operating speed (at rated load) 20 cpm
Initial insulation resistance*
Initial
breakdown
voltage*
Operate time*
Between open contacts
Between contact sets 3,000 Vrms
2
Between contact and coil
3
(at nominal voltage) Max. 30 ms (Approx. 25 ms)
Release time(without diode)*
(at nominal voltage)
Temperature rise
(at nominal voltage)
Shock resistance
Vibration resistance
Conditions for operation,
transport and storage*
7
(Not freezing and condensing at low temperature)
Unit weight
Remarks
* Specifications will vary with foreign standards certification ratings.
1
*
Measurement at same location as "Initial breakdown voltage" section
2
*
Detection current: 10 mA
3
Excluding contact bounce time
*
4
*
Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11ms; detection time: 10 µ s
5
Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 6ms
*
6
*
Detection time: 10 µ s
7
Refer to 5. Conditions for operation, transport and storage mentioned in
*
AMBIENT ENVIRONMENT (Page 61).
1
1,000 M Ω at 500 V DC
1,500 Vrms
3,000 Vrms
3
Max. 20 ms (Approx. 15 ms)
Max. 40 ° C with nominal coil voltage
and at nominal switching capacity
Functional*
Destructive*
Functional*
Destructive
Ambient
temp.
4
5
6
Min. 392 m/s
Min. 980 m/s
176.4 m/s
at double amplitude of 3 mm
176.4 m/s
at double amplitude of 3 mm
–50 ° C to +60 ° C
–58 ° F to +140 ° F
2
{40 G}
2
{100 G}
2
{18 G}, 10 to 55 Hz
2
{18 G}, 10 to 55 Hz
Humidity 5 to 85% R.H.
2C: 50 g 1.76 oz ; 4C: 65 g 2.29 oz
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
ORDERING INFORMATION
NC machines, remote control panels,
sophisticated business equipment.
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1
28910
14 15 16
567
11 12 13
1
SET
RST
2
3
48910
14 15 16
567
11 12 13
Ω ( ±
°
TYPES AND COIL DATA (at 20 ° C 68 ° F)
Single side stable
Part No.
2 Form C 4 Form C
Nominal
voltage,
V DC
Pick-up
voltage,
V DC (max.)
Drop-out
voltage,
V DC (min.)
Nominal
operating
current, mA
Coil resis-
tance, Ω
( ± 10%) 20 ° C
Inductance,
H
(at 120 Hz)
Nominal
operating
power, mW
SP2-DC3V SP4-DC3V 3 2.1 0.3 100.0 30 Approx. 0.05 300 4.5
SP2-DC5V SP4-DC5V 5 3.5 0.5 60.2 83 0.1 300 7.5
SP2-DC6V SP4-DC6V 6 4.2 0.6 50.0 120 0.2 300 9
SP2-DC12V SP4-DC12V 12 8.4 1.2 25.0 480 0.7 300 18
SP2-DC24V SP4-DC24V 24 16.8 2.4 12.5 1,920 3.0 300 36
SP2-DC48V SP4-DC48V 48 33.6 4.8 6.2 7,700 11.2 300 72
2-coil latching
Part No. Nominal
voltage,
2 Form C 4 Form C Coil I Coil II Coil I Coil II
V DC
Set and
reset
voltage,
V DC (max.)
Nominal
operating
current,
mA
SP2-L2-DC3V SP4-L2-DC3V 3 2.1 100.0 30 30
SP2-L2-DC5V SP4-L2-DC5V 5 3.5 60.2 83 83 0.07 0.07 300 7.5
SP2-L2-DC6V SP4-L2-DC6V 6 4.2 50.0 120 120 0.1 0.1 300 9
SP2-L2-DC12V SP4-L2-DC12V
SP2-L2-DC24V SP4-L2-DC24V
SP2-L2-DC48V SP4-L2-DC48V
12 8.4 25.0 480 480 0.4 0.4 300 18
24 16.8 12.5 1,920 1,920 1.4 1.4 300 36
48 33.6 6.2 7,680 7,680 5.6 5.6 300 72
Coil resistance,
10%)
H (at 120 Hz)
Approx.
Inductance,
0.03
Approx.
Nominal
operating
power, mW
0.03 300 4.5
DIMENSIONS
2 Form C
Plug-in terminal
1
.039
50
1.969
0.5
.020
Schematic (Bottom view)
Single side stable
Maximum
allowable
voltage,
V DC (40 ° C)
Maximum
allowable
voltage,
V DC (40
mm inch
SP
C)
4 Form C
Plug-in terminal
10
.394
25.6
1.008
15.24
.600
(Deenergized condition)
2 coil latching
20.5
.807
1.5
.059
7.15
.281
(Reset condition)
4.75
.187
10.16
.400
10.16
.400
10.16
.400
10.16
.400
FASTON #187
Diagram shows the "reset" position when terminals 3 and 4 are
energized. Energize terminals 1 and 2 to transfer contacts.
General tolerance: ± 0.3 ± .012
Schematic (Bottom view)
Single side stable
.039
.394
1
10
50
1.969
36.8
1.449
0.5
.020
15.24
.600
7.62
.300
7.62
.300
(Deenergized condition)
2 coil latching
20.5
.807
1.5
.059
7.15
.281
10.16
10.16
10.16
.400
.400
4.75
.187
.400
10.16
.400
General tolerance: ± 0.3 ± .012
(Reset condition)
Diagram shows the "reset" position when terminals 3 and 4 are
energized. Energize terminals 1 and 2 to transfer contacts.
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SP
REFERENCE DATA
Operate and release time (Single side stable)
SP2 SP4
50
40
30
20
Operate/release time, ms
10
0
Operate time
Release time
80 90 110
Coil applied voltage,%V
100
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
50
40
30
20
Operate/release time, ms
10
0
80 90 110
Coil applied voltage,%V
Operate time
Release time
100
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Coil temperature rise
Sample: SP2-DC24V
Ambient temperture: 20 to 22 ° C 68 to 72 ° F
50
40
30
20
Temperature rise, °C
10
0
19.2 21.6 26.4 28.8 31.2 33.6 36.024.0
Coil applied voltage,%V
15 A
10 A
5 A
0 A
Sample: SP4-DC24V
Ambient temperature: 27 to 29 ° C 81 to 84 ° F
50
40
10 A
30
5 A
20
Temperature rise, °C
10
0
19.2 21.6 26.4 28.8 31.2 33.6 36.024.0
Coil applied voltage,%V
0 A
Electrical life (SP4, 10 A 250 V AC resistive
load)
15
10
Pick-up/drop-out voltage, V
5
0
Pick-up voltage
Drop-out voltage
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No. of operations, ×10
Max.
x
Min.
Max.
x
Min.
4
Electrical life (SP2, 15 A 250 V AC resistive
load)
15
10
Pick-up/drop-out voltage, V
5
0
50
40
30
20
Contact resistance, mΩ
10
0
Pick-up voltage
Drop-out voltage
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No. of operations, ×10
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No. of operations, ×10
4
N.C.
N.O.
4
Max.
x
Min.
Max.
x
Min.
Max.
x
Min.
15
10
Contact resistance, mΩ
5
0
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No. of operations, ×10
N.C.
N.O.
4
Max.
x
Max.
x
Min.
Min.
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ACCESSORIES
Soldering socket
SP2-SS SP4-SS
38±0.6
1.496±.024
35±0.6
1.378±.024
7.5±0.3
.295±.012
MADE IN JAPAN
20.32±0.4
.800±.016
40.64±0.4
1.600±.016
56±1
2.205±.039
R2.25
R.089
4.5±0.3
.177±.012
15.24±0.4
.600±.016
48±1
1.890±.039
5±0.3
.197±.012
23±1
.906±.039
7.7±0.3
.303±.012
12±0.3
.472±.012
24.5±0.4
.965±.016
4.5±0.3
.177±.012
48±0.6
1.890±.024
7.5±0.3
.295±.012
MADE IN JAPAN
20.32±0.4
.800±.016
40.64±0.4
1.600±.016
56±1
2.205±.039
R2.25
R.089
30.48±0.4
1.200±.016
15.24±0.4
.600±.016
60±1
2.362±.039
5±0.3
.197±.012
23±1
.906±.039
.472±.012
.303±.012
12±0.3
1.496±.024
7.7±0.3
mm inch
38±0.6
SP
52.8±0.6
2.079±.024
Wrapping socket
SP2-WS SP4-WS
38±0.6
1.496±.024
35±0.6
1.378±.024
7.5±0.3
.295±.012
MADE IN JAPAN
20.32±0.4
.800±.016
40.64±0.4
1.600±.016
56±1
2.205±.039
52.8±0.6
2.079±.024
R2.25
R.089
4.5±0.3
.177±.012
15.24±0.4
.600±.016
48±1
1.890±.039
l1.5
l.059
5±0.3
.197±.012
23±1
.906±.039
12±0.3
.472±.012
.965±.016
25±0.4
.984±.016
24.5±0.4
4.5±0.3
.177±.012
48±0.6
1.890±.024
7.5±0.3
.295±.012
52.8±0.6
2.079±.024
MADE IN JAPAN
20.32±0.4
.800±.016
40.64±0.4
1.600±.016
56±1
2.205±.039
52.8±0.6
2.079±.024
R2.25
R.089
30.48±0.4
1.200±.016
15.24±0.4
.600±.016
60±1
2.362±.039
l1.5
l.059
5±0.3
.197±.012
23±1
.906±.039
12±0.3
.472±.012
1.496±.024
25±0.4
.984±.016
38±0.6
Mounting hole drilling diagram
2-DIA. HOLES 5.0±0.1
2-DIA. HOLES .197±.004
25.2±0.2
.992±.008
38±0.2
1.496±.008
35±0.2
1.378±.008
53.7±0.2
2.114±.008
Notes:
(1) Mounting screws and the fastening
bracket are included in the package.
(2) Mount the relay with the proper mounting direction — i.e. with the direction of the
NAIS mark on top of the relay case match-
Performance profile
53.7±0.2
2.114±.008
Withstand voltage
38.9±0.2
1.531±.008
48±0.2
1.890±.008
Insulation
resistance
Ambient working
temperature
2-DIA. HOLES 5.0±0.1
2-DIA. HOLES .197±.004
Maximum current,
ON current
Note: Do not remove the relay while it is ON.
ing the direction of the NAIS mark on the
terminal block. (The
;
direction of the
terminal block is the upward direction of
the relay.)
Item
SP2, socket
with solder
SP4, socket
with solder
SP2, wrapping socket
AC 3,000V, 1 min., between each terminal
1,000 M Ω min
–50 to +60 ° C –58 to +140 °F
15 A 10 A 12 A 10 A
SP4, wrap-
ping socket
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SP
BC
Minus screwdriver
A
Fastening
bracket
SP relay
Terminal block
BC
Minus screwdriver
A
Fastening
bracket
SP relay
Terminal block
Mounting and removal of fastening bracket
1. Mounting
Insert the A part of the fastening bracket
into the mounting groove of the socket,
and then fit the B part into groove, while
pressing with the tip of a minus screwdriver.
2. Removal
Slide the B part of the fastening bracket
from the groove in the sock et, while pressing with the tip of a minus screwdriver.
While the bracket is in this position, keep
pressing the C part of the bracket to the
relay side with your finger, and lift up to
the left side and remove from the groov e ,
as in the diagram at right.
Screw terminal socket
67±1
2.638±.039
40.64±0.4
1.600±.016
20.32±0.4
.800±.016
52±1
2.047±.039
15.24±0.4
.600±.016
.906±.039
23±1
19.5±0.6
.768±.024
Mounting hole drilling diagram
30±0.2
1.181±.008
2-DIA. HOLES 4.5±0.1
2-DIA. HOLES .177±.004
Notes:
(1) Mounting screws and the fastening
bracket are included in the package.
(2) Mount the relay with the proper mounting direction — i.e. with the direction of the
NAIS mark on top of the relay case matching the direction of the NAIS mark on the
terminal block. (The
; direction of the
terminal block is the upward direction of
the relay.)
11±0.4
.433±.016
40.64±0.4
1.600±.016
20.32±0.4
.800±.016
52±1
2.047±.039
4.5±0.4
.177±.016
6.5±0.4
.256±.016
30±0.6
1.181±.024
97±1
3.819±.039
Fastening bracket mounting and
removal
1. Mounting
Insert the A part of the fastening bracket
into the mounting groove of the terminal
block, and then fit the B part into groove,
while pressing with the tip of a minus
screwdriver.
2. Removal
Slide the B part of the fastening bracket
from the groove in the terminal block,
while pressing with the tip of a minus
screwdriver. While the bracket is in this
position, keep pressing the C part of the
bracket to the relay side with your finger,
32±0.6
1.260±.024
2.776±.039
30.48±0.4
1.200±.016
15.24±0.4
.600±.016
21±0.4
.827±.016
23±1
.906±.039
70.5±1
40.5±0.6
1.594±.024
19.5±0.6
.768±.024
6.5±0.3
.256±.012
and lift up to the left side and remove from
the groove, as in the diagram at right.
mm inch
30±0.6
1.181±.024
4.5±0.3
.177±.012
Mounting plate
18.4
.724
256
57.2
2.252
25
.984
23.2
.913
18.4
.724
Panel cutout
2-DIA. HOLES 3.2
2-DIA. HOLES .126
Tolerance: ±0.1 ±.004
The SP-Relay with
SP-MA attached
SP-MA
Direct chassis mounting possible,
and applicable to DIN rail.
[DIN 46277 (35 mm width) is applicable.]

Use method
1. Both the SP relay 2c and 4c can be
mounted to the mounting slats.
2. Use the mounting slats either b y attaching them directly to the chassis, or by
mounting with a DIN rail.
(A) When attaching directly to chassis
Use two M3 screws.
For the mounting pitch, refer to the specification diagram.
(B) When mounting on a DIN rail
Use a 35mm 1.378inch wide DIN rail
(DIN46277).
The mounting method should be as indicated in the diagram at right.
Method for mounting on DIN rail
Fig. 1
Press
Fit into mounting
grooves.
Fit in
Press relay in
Mounting
slat
DIN rail
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
To remove the
relay, press down
the mounting slats
so the claws move
to the outside.
(1) First fit the arc shaped claw of the
mounting slat into the DIN rail.
(2) Press on the side as shown in the diagram below.
(3) Fit in the claw part on the opposite
side.
Precautions for use
When mounting to a DIN rail, use a commercially available fastening bracket if
there is a need to stop sliding of the
mounting slat in the rail direction.
For Cautions for Use, see Relay Technical Information (Page 48 to 76).
SP
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