Relays | Solid State Relays
VS 861 SE R I ES
Higher Reliability than Electromagnetic Relays
VS 861210 DC
The DIN-Mountable VS861 Series Solid State Relay with an internal heat
sink is the first complete solid state relay available in a modular package.
A SSR (solid state relay) can perform many of the same tasks as an
electromechanical relay. The SSR differs in that it contains
no moving mechanical parts. It is essentially an electronic device
that relies on the electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of
semiconductors and electrical components to achieve its isolation and
relay switching function.
No moving parts
No moving parts to wear or fail
Contacts
No contact bounce or arcing
contacts
Superior
performance
Fast response time and high
frequency of on/off cycling
APPLICATIONS
• Lighting
• Instrumentation systems and
alarm systems
EMI
Reduced EMI
Long life
Longer life than
electromechanical relays
• Traffic control
• Industrial automation
SPECIFICATIONS
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Switching Voltage VS861210DC(AC) & VS861208DC(AC):
Maximum Zero Turn-on
Voltage (Vpk)
Maximum Rate of Rise Off
State Voltage (dv/dt)
Incandescent Lamp Ampere
Rating (RMS)
Motor Load Rating (RMS) VS861210DC(AC): 4.5 A,
Min. Load Current to
Maintain On
Non-Repetitive Surge
Current
(1 cycle)
Max. RMS Overload Current
(1 sec.)
Max. Off State Leakage
Current (RMS)
Typical On State Voltage
Drop (RMS)
Max. On State Voltage Drop
(RMS)
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Must Release Voltage VS861210DC, VS861208DC, &
24 to 280 Vac,
VS861208DD: 3 to 150 Vdc
VS861210DC(AC) &
VS861208DC(AC): 35 V
VS861210DC(AC): 500 V/μS,
VS861208DC: 475 V/μS,
VS861208AC: 350 V/μS
VS861210DC(AC): 8 A,
VS861208DC(AC): 5 A
VS861208DC(AC): 3 A
VS861210DC(AC): 50 mA,
VS861208DC(AC): 150 mA,
VS861208DD: 20 mA
VS861210DC(AC): 500 A,
VS861208DC(AC): 200 A,
VS861208DD: 35 A
VS861210DC(AC) & VS861208DC: 24 A,
VS861208(DD): 17 A
10 mA
1.25 Vac
VS861210DC(AC) & VS861208DC(AC): 1.6 Vac,
VS861208DD: 1.6 Vdc
VS861208DD: 1 Vdc,
VS861210AC & VS861208AC: 10 Vac
SP (Nominal) Input Impedance
Typical Input Current @ 5
Vdc or 240 Vac
Reverse Polarity Protection VS861210DC, VS861208DC, &
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Operating Time (Response
Time)
Release Time VS861210DC & VS861208DC: 8.3 msec;
Rated Insulation Voltage/
Dielectric Strength
Operating Temp Range -30 to 80 °C (-22° to 176 °F)
Thermal Resistance
(Junction to Case)
Integral Heat Sink 4.0 °C/W
WARRANTY
Limited Warranty 5 years
AGENCY APPROVALS
*
E150462
*The CE mark indicates RoHS2 compliance.
VS861210DC, VS861208DC, &
VS861208DD: Current Regulator; VS861210AC &
VS861208AC: 16 to 25 kΩ
VS861210DC: 16 mA, VS861210AC,
VS861208DC(AC), & VS861208DD: 12 mA
VS861208DD: Yes
VS861210DC & VS861208DC: 8.3 msec;
VS861210AC & VS861208AC: 40 msec;
VS861208DD: 5 msec
VS861210AC & VS861208AC: 80 msec;
VS861208DD: 5msec
2500 Vac
VS861210DC(AC): 0.66 °C/W,
VS861208DC(AC): 2.0 °C/W,
VS861208DD: 0.5 °C/W
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Relays | VS861 Series
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGSWIRING DIAGRAM
CONTROLLER
+
–
–
INPUT OUTPUT
SSR
+
AMPER AGE DERATING FOR TEMPER ATURE
8 AMP STYLE
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
Load Current (Am ps RMS)
2
1.5*
1
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
*Cut off current
25˚
Max. Am bient Te m p (°C)
85˚
LOAD
AC INPUT
(5 mm)
4.2”
(107 mm)
(18 mm)
3.5”
(90 mm)
0.7”
10 AMP STYLE
12
10
8
6
4
Load Current (Am ps RMS)
2
1.8*
0
0 20 40 60 80 10
*Cut off current
25˚
Max. Am bient Te m p (°C)
2.6” MAX
(65 mm)
80˚
1.4”
(36 mm)
LOAD CONSIDERATIONS
The primary concern when using SSRs is improper heat sinking.
The type of load current should be evaluated when considering an
SSR as a switching option. SSRs alone are not compatible with high
inrush currents, but cautionar y measures can be taken in high inrush
applications to increase the SSR’s versatility, see table at right.
LOAD TY PE CAUTIONARY ACTION
All Load Types
Steady-state
Resistance
Verify that the inrush current does not exceed the surge specifications of the SSR.
Consider thermal management. Assure device temperature will
remain in safe operating area.
DC (Inductive) Place a diode across the load to absorb surges during turnoff.
Incandescent
Lamp
Capacitive
Motors and
Solenoids
Use a zero voltage turn-on type.
Verify that the rate of current rise capabilities are not exceeded.
Zero voltage turn-on is an effective method for limiting this rate.
Use a current shunt and oscilloscope to examine the duration of the
inrush current. Verify that back EMF does not create an overvoltage
situation during turn-off.
Use a zero cross turn-on device; verify that the half cycle surge
Transformers
capability is not exceeded. Rule of thumb: select an SSR with a half
cycle current surge rating greater than the maximum applied line
voltage divided by the transformer primary resistance.
ORDERING INFORMATION
MODEL RE LAY
VS 861210 DC
VS 861210AC 10 A
VS861208DC 8 A 3 to 32 Vdc Triac 24 to 280 Vac Zero Cross • •
SPST, N.O.
VS861208AC 8 A
VS861208DD 8 A 3.5 to 32 Vdc MOSFET 3 to 150 Vdc DC Switching • •
AMPE RAGE
RATING
INPUT
VO LTAG E
SWITCHING
DEVICE
SWITCHING
VO LTAG E
10 A 3 to 32 Vdc SCR 24 to 280 Vac Zero Cross
90 to 280 Vac,
80 to 140 Vdc
90 to 280 Vac,
80 to 140 Vdc
SCR 24 to 280 Vac Zero Cross • •
Triac 24 to 280 Vac Zero Cross • •
SWITCHING
TYPE
UL CE
• •
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