Panasonic LE Relays User Manual

LE (ALE)

12.4

28.6

1.126

TMP type

RoHS Directive compatibility information
http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/e/environment/

.488

24.9

.980

28.6

1.126

PCB type

16A POWER RELAY FOR

MICRO WAVE OVEN

FEATURES

1. Supports magnetron and heater
loads.

Capable for switching magnetron and
heater loads found in microwave ovens.

2. Excellent heat resistance

12.4

.488

Ambient temperature: up to 85°C 185°F
Certified UL coil insulation class B and

24.9

class F

.980

3. High insulation resistance

Creepage distance and clearances
between contact and coil:
Min. 8 mm .315 inch
Surge withstand voltage: 10,000V

4. Low operating power

Nominal operating power: 400mW/
200mW (High sensitive type)

5. A wide variety of types

Product line consists of 4 types with
different shapes and pins

VDE

LE RELAYS (ALE)

6. Conforms to the various safety
standards:

UL/CSA, TÜV, VDE approved and
SEMKO available (TMP type)
UL/CSA, VDE approved (PCB type)

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

• Microwave ovens

• Refrigerators

• OA equipment

SPECIFICATIONS

Contact

Arrangement 1 Form A
Initial contact resistance, max.

(By voltage drop 6 V DC 1 A)
Contact material AgSnO2 type

Nominal switching
capacity

Rating
(resistive
load)

Max. switching power 4,432 V A
Max. switching voltage 277 V AC
Max. switching current 16 A
Min. switching capacity

#1

(Reference value)

Expected
life
(min.
operations)

Mechanical
(at 180 cpm)

Electrical (at 20 cpm)
(Resistive load)

Coil

Type Standard High sensitive

Nominal operating power 400 mW 200 mW

#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.

Remarks

* Specifications will vary with foreign standards certification ratings.

1

Measurement at same location as “Initial breakdown voltage” section.

*

2

Detection current: 10mA

*

3

Wave is standard shock voltage of ±1.2 × 50µs according to JEC-212-1981

*

4

Excluding contact bounce time.

*

5

Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11 ms; detection time: 10 µs

*

6

Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 6 ms

*

7

Detection time: 10 µs

*

8

Refer to 6. Conditions for operation, transport and storage mentioned in

*

AMBIENT ENVIRONMENT .

100 mΩ

16 A 277 V AC

100 mA, 5 V DC

6

2 × 10

5

10

Characteristics

Max. operating speed
(at rated load)

Initial insulation resistance*
Initial

breakdown
voltage*

Initial surge voltage between contact
and coil*

Operate time*

Between open contacts 1,000 Vrms for 1 min.
Between contacts and

2

coil

3

4

(at nominal voltage) (at 20°C 68°F)

Release time (with diode)*
(at nominal voltage) (at 20°C 68°F)

Temperature rise (at nominal voltage)
(resistance method, contact current
16 A, 20°C 68°F)

Shock resistance

Vibration resistance

Conditions for operation,
transport and storage*
(Not freezing and
condensing at low
temperature)

Unit weight

1

4

Functional*
Destructive*

Functional*

Destructive

Ambient

8

temp.

Humidity 5 to 85% R.H.

20 cpm

Min. 1,000 MΩ (at 500 V DC)

4,000 Vrms for 1 min.

10,000 V

Max. 20ms

Max. 20ms
Max. 25ms

(200 mW type)

Max. 55°C
Max. 45°C

(200 mW type)

5

6

7

200 m/s2{20 G}

1,000 m/s2{100 G}

10 to 55Hz

at double amplitude of 1.5mm

10 to 55Hz

at double amplitude of 1.5mm

–40°C to +85°C

–40°F to +185°F

Approx. 17 g .60 oz
Approx. 15 g .53 oz

(PCB type)

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ORDERING INFORMATION

LE (ALE)

2B 121AEx. LE

Product name

LE

UL/CSA, TÜV, VDE approved type is standard (TMP type). SEMKO approved types are also available, please consult us.
UL/CSA, VDE approved type is standard (PCB type).
Note: Standard packing; Carton: 100 pcs. Case 500 pcs.

Contact arrangement

1: 1 Form A (400 mW)
7: 1 Form A (200 mW)

Terminal shape

2:

TMP type/PCB side three terminals
(includes one dummy terminal)

3:

TMP type/PCB side three terminals

4:

TMP type/PCB side four terminals

P:

PCB type (No tab terminals)

Coil insulation class

B:

Class B insulation

F:

Class F insulation

TYPES

1. Standard type

TMP type/PCB side

Contact

arrangement

1 Form A

❍: Input the following letter. Class B: B, Class F: F

Coil voltage,

V DC

5 ALE12❍05 ALE13❍05 ALE14❍05 ALE1P❍05
6 ALE12❍06 ALE13❍06 ALE14❍06 ALE1P❍06

9 ALE12❍09 ALE13❍09 ALE14❍09 ALE1P❍09
12 ALE12❍12 ALE13❍12 ALE14❍12 ALE1P❍12
18 ALE12❍18 ALE13❍18 ALE14❍18 ALE1P❍18
24 ALE12❍24 ALE13❍24 ALE14❍24 ALE1P❍24
48 ALE12❍48 ALE13❍48 ALE14❍48 ALE1P❍48

three terminals

(includes one

dummy terminal)

Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No.

TMP type/PCB side

three terminals

TMP type/PCB side

four terminals

Coil voltage, V DC

05: 5
06: 6
09: 9
12: 12

(No tab terminals)

18: 18
24: 24
48: 48

PCB type

2. High sensitive type

TMP type/PCB side

Contact

arrangement

1 Form A

(High sensitivity:

200mW)

❍: Input the following letter. Class B: B, Class F: F

Coil voltage,

V DC

5 ALE72❍05 ALE73❍05 ALE74❍05 ALE7P❍05

6 ALE72❍06 ALE73❍06 ALE74❍06 ALE7P❍06

9 ALE72❍09 ALE73❍09 ALE74❍09 ALE7P❍09
12 ALE72❍12 ALE73❍12 ALE74❍12 ALE7P❍12
18 ALE72❍18 ALE73❍18 ALE74❍18 ALE7P❍18
24 ALE72❍24 ALE73❍24 ALE74❍24 ALE7P❍24
48 ALE72❍48 ALE73❍48 ALE74❍48 ALE7P❍48

(includes one dummy

COIL DATA (at 20°C 68°F)

1. Standard type

Nominal voltage,

V DC

5 3.75 0.25 63 80
6 4.5 0.3 90 66.7 8.7

9 6.75 0.45 203 44.4 13.05
12 9 0.6 360 33.3 17.4
18 13.5 0.9 810 22.2 26.1
24 18 1.2 1,440 16.7 34.8
48 36 2.4 5,760 8.3 69.6

Pick-up voltage,

V DC (max.)

(at 20°C 68°F)

Drop-out voltage,

V DC (min.)

(at 20°C 68°F)

three terminals

terminal)

Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No.

TMP type/PCB side

three terminals

Coil resistance,

Ω (±10%)

(at 20°C 68°F)

TMP type/PCB side

four terminals

Nominal operating

current, mA

(±10%)

(at 20°C 68°F)

Nominal operating

power, mW

(at 20°C 68°F)

400

(No tab terminals)

allowable voltage,

PCB type

Maximum

V DC

(at 20°C 68°F)

7.25

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