/// Plug-in railway relay with 8 C/O contacts

Rugged plug-in relays for extreme reliability, within long endurance applications and harsh environments

KDN-U200 Features
• Latching (bistable) relay
Latching relay • Compact plug-in design
Part of D-platform • 8 C/O contacts
• 2 galvanic isolated coils
• Clear position indicator
• Magnetic arc blow-out
• Flat, square and silver plated relay pins for
excellent socket connection
• Wide range sockets
• 2 integrated snap locks
• Transparent cover
• High DC breaking capacity
• Optional positive mechanical keying relay to socket
• Flexibility by many options

Connection diagram
Description RED L E FT R I G HT GREEN

1 3 4 5 6 6 5 4 3 1
Plug-in bistable railway relay with eight change-over
contacts. The contacts remain in the last powered position,
the position is clearly shown via a position indicator. 2 11 13 12 14 7 9 8 10 10 8 9 7 14 12 13 11 2

Bistable by means of two coils and a mechanical rocker Please note the relay will leave production in open state (with open armature at the left side,
flag is green) with all contacts in the position shown in the connection diagram. Due to severe
mechanism. The two separate coils are galvanically iso- shocks far exceeding maximum levels mentioned in IEC 61373 (Category I, Class B, Body
lated. mounted), it can happen the left armature closes and stay closed. Therefore after installation
all relays must be checked on correct state of the contacts and activate both coils 10 times alter-
nately for correct operation.
Standard equipped with magnetic arc blow-out for high
breaking capacity and long contact life. No external retain- Timing diagram
ing clip needed as integrated ‘snap-lock’ will hold relay into 1-2 left
socket under all circumstances and mounting directions.

The construction of the relay and choice of materials makes

the KDN-U200 relay suitable to withstand low and high
temperatures, shock & vibrating and dry to very humid 1-2 right

environments.

Application
These relay series are designed for demanding rolling stock
applications.

The KDN-U200 is used in applications where eight contacts

are used in one relay and the contacts are set and reset
with permanent power or impulses.
Railway compliancy
EN 50155 EN 50121
IEC 60571 EN 45545-2
IEC 60077 NF F16-101/102
IEC 60947 NF F 62-002
IEC 61373 IEC 60529

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Options Dimensions (mm)
• Low temperature (-40 OC), max. contact current 8 A
• Back EMF protection diode
• Gold plated contacts
• Extra dust protection
• AgSnO2 contacts, high resistant to welding
• No magnetic arc blow-out
• Double zener diode
• Double make / double break contacts (-40 OC)

Remark: Not all combinations possible

Sockets Mounting
Surface / Wall 35 mm rail Panel / Flush PCB
Screw V93 V93 - -
Terminal connection

Screw - wide terminals V92BR V93BR - -

Spring clamp V99 V99 V88 -
Faston - - V89 -
Crimp - - V97 -
Solder tag - -- V96 -
PCB - - 2x V32
For more information see the respective datasheets

For more detailed technical specifications, drawings and ordering information, go to the product page on www.morssmitt.com

Over 10 million Mors Smitt relays in use in rail transport applications worldwide!
Mors Smitt Asia Ltd. Mors Smitt France SAS Mors Smitt UK Ltd.
Unit B & C, 25/F., Casey Aberdeen House 2 Rue de la Mandinière Graycar Business Park,
38 Heng Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang 72300 Sablé-sur-Sarthe, France Burton on Trent, DE13 8EN, UK
Hong Kong Tel: +33 (0) 243 92 82 00 Tel: +44 (0)1283 357 263
Tel: +852 2343 555 [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]

Wabtec Netherlands B.V. Mors Smitt Technologies Ltd. RMS Mors Smitt
Darwinstraat 10, 1010 Johnson Drive, 6 Anzed Court,
6718 XR Ede, Netherlands Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-6918, USA Mulgrave, VIC 3170, Australia
Tel: +31 (0)30 288 1311 Tel: +1 847 777 6497 Tel: +61 (0)3 8544 1200
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

(c) Copyright 2020

All rights reserved. Nothing from this edition may be multiplied, or made public in any form or manner, either electronically, mechanically, by photocopying, recording, or in any manner,
without prior written consent from Mors Smitt. This also applies to accompanying drawings and diagrams. Due to a policy of continuous development Mors Smitt reserves the right to alter
the equipment specification and description outlined in this datasheet without prior notice and no part of this publication shall be deemed to be part of any contract for the equipment unless
specifically referred to as an inclusion within such contract. Mors Smitt does not warrant that any of the information contained herein is complete, accurate, free from potential errors, or fit for
any particular purpose. Mors Smitt does not accept any responsibility arising from any party’s use of the information in this document.

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Coil characteristics
Minimum impulse time 50 ms
Operating times at nominal voltage (typical):
Operate time N/O contacts max 18 ms
Bounce time N/O contacts < 4 ms
Bounce time N/C contacts < 8 ms
Inductance L/R at Unom (typical):
Energized 11 ms
Released 8 ms
Operating voltage range 70 % - 125 % Unom

Type Unom (VDC) Umin (VDC) Umax (VDC) Udrop-out (VDC) Rcoil * (Ω) Pnom (W)
KDN-U201 24 16.8 30 9.6 174 3.3
KDN-U202 48 33.6 60 19.2 666 3.5
KDN-U203 72 50.4 90 28.8 1580 3.3
KDN-U204 110 77 137.5 44.0 3680 3.3
KDN-U205 96 67.2 120 38.4 2760 3.3
KDN-U206 12 8.4 15 4.8 44 3.3
KDN-U207 36 25.2 45 14.4 352 3.7
Other types on request
* The Rcoil is measured at room temperature and has a tolerance of ± 10%

Remarks:
• Umin is the must-operate voltage at which the relay has picked up in all circumstances (worst-case situation), in practice the relay picks up at a lower voltage
• Udrop-out is the must-release voltage at which the relay has dropped-out in all circumstances (worst-case situation), in practice the relay drops out at a higher voltage
• Always select the nominal voltage as close as possible to the actual voltage in the application

Remark: In June 2019 the coil tape color is changed to yellow. This change has no effect on any of the relay specifications or technical
performance.

Contact characteristics
Amount and type of contacts 8 C/O
Maximum make current 16 A
Peak inrush current NF F 62-002 200 A (withstand > 10 x 200 A @ 10 ms, 1 min)
Maximum continuous current 10 A
Maximum switching voltage 250 VDC, 440 VAC
Minimum switching voltage 12 V
Minimum switching current 10 mA
Maximum breaking capacity 72 VDC, 5 A (L/R ≤ 40 ms)
(> 50.000 operations) 110 VDC, 10 A (resistive load)
110 VDC, 0.5 A (L/R ≤ 40 ms)
Maximum contact resistance 15 mΩ
Material Ag standard (optional AgSnO2, Au on Ag)
Contact gap 0.7 mm
Contact force > 200 mN

Electrical characteristics
Dielectric strength EN50155 Pole-pole IEC 60255-5 4 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min
Cont-coil IEC60077 2.5 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min
Open contacts 2.5 kV; 50 Hz; 1 min
Pulse withstanding IEC 60255-5 5 kV (1.2/50 μs)

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Mechanical characteristics
Mechanical life 2 x 106 operations
Maximum switching frequency Mechanical: 3600 ops/h
Electrical: 1200 ops/h
Weight 305 g (without options)

Environmental characteristics
Environmental EN 50125-1 and IEC 60077-1
Vibration IEC 61373, Category I, Class B, Body mounted
Shock IEC 61373, Category I, Class B, Body mounted
Operating temperature -25 °C...+85 °C (optional: -40 oC)
Humidity 95% (condensation is permitted temporarily)
Maximum altitude 2000 meter. Higher altitudes are possible but have consequences
mentioned in IEC 60664 (for example 5000 meter with bigger
clearance distance)
Salt mist IEC 60068-2-11, class ST4
Damp heat IEC 60068-2-30, Test method Db variant 1
Protection IEC 60529, IP40 (relay on socket) (with option K: IP50)
Fire & smoke NF F 16-101, NF F 16-102, EN 45545-2: HL3 for requirements R22,
R23, R26
Insulation materials Cover: polycarbonate
Base: polyester

Railway compliancy
EN 50155 Railway applications - Rolling stock - Electronic equipment
IEC 60571 Railway applications - Electronic equipment used on rolling stock
IEC 60077 Railway applications - Electric equipment for rolling stock
IEC 60947 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear
IEC 61373 Railway applications - Rolling stock equipment - Shock and vibration
tests
EN 50121 Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility
NF F16-101/102 Railway rolling stock - Fire behavior
EN 45545-2 Railway applications - Fire protection on railway vehicles
Part 2: Requirements for fire behavior of materials and components
NF F 62-002 Railway rolling stock - On-off contact relays and fixed connections
IEC 60529 European standard describes the protection class (IP-code)

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Options
Code Description Remark Cannot be
combined with:
Standard options:
C Low temperature (-40 ºC) Icontact < 8 A
D Back EMF protection diode
E* Au; Gold plated contacts (10 μm) M
K Extra dust protection IP50 Cat 2 for the relays mounted in a Mors Smitt
socket. Application PD1/PD2 and contact load > 0.5 A.
N No magnetic arc blow-out
Q Double zener diode over coil Maximum allowed peak voltage 180 V, higher voltage
will damage the diode
Y Double make/double break contacts 4 C/O DM/DB, -40 oC

Keying Coil coding relay and socket

Special options:
M AgSnO2; “non-weldable” contacts Icontact > 100 mA E

* Gold plated contacts characteristics

Material Ag, 10 µm gold plated
Maximum switching voltage 60 V (higher voltages may be possible, contact Mors Smitt for more
information)
Maximum switching current 400 mA (at higher rate gold will evaporate, then the standard silver
contact rating of minimum 10 mA and 12 V is valid)
Minimum switching voltage 5V
Minimum switching current 1 mA

Remark: For application support or technical product support, contact your local Mors Smitt sales office (see contact details on last page).

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Electrical life expectancy

By connecting 2 contacts in series the DC current breaking capacity is increased by 50 %. Electrical lifetime is tested under laboratory
conditions with switching frequency 0.33 Hz.

Note: The actual electrical lifetime in the application is affected by the switching frequency, type of contact (N/O or N/C), environmental
conditions, etc.

Expected electrical lifetime inductive loads:

Inductance Voltage % of resistive load Remark
15 ms 24 VDC 30 %
15 ms 72 VDC 25 % Tested up to 8 A
15 ms 110 VDC 20 % Tested up to 0.5 A
40 ms 24 VDC 10 %
40 ms 72 VDC 4% Tested up to 5 A
40 ms 110 VDC 2% Tested up to 0.5 A
For other contact loads: contact Mors Smitt.

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Mounting possibilities/sockets

V88 V89 V93 V93BR V96

V97 V99 2x V32

Surface/wall mounting
338002920 V92BR Screw socket, wall mount, front connection (9 mm terminals)
338003900 V93 Screw socket, wall mount, front connection (7.5 mm terminals)
338003950 V99 Spring clamp socket, wall mount, front dual connection (2.5 mm2)

Rail mounting
338003900 V93 Screw socket, rail mount, front connection (7.5 mm terminals)
338003925 V93BR Screw socket, rail mount, front connection (9 mm terminals)
338003950 V99 Spring clamp socket, rail mount, front dual connection (2.5 mm2)

Panel/flush mounting
328100200 V96 Solder tag socket, panel mount, rear connection
338400100 V97 Crimp contact socket, panel mount, rear connection, A260 crimp contact
338001850 V89 Faston connection socket, rear dual connection (4.8 x 0.8 mm)
338001700 V88 Spring clamp socket, flush mount, rear dual connection (2.5 mm2)

PCB mounting
338000561 V32 PCB soldering socket

No external retaining clip needed as the ‘snap-lock’ will hold the relay into the socket under all circumstances and mounting directions
(according shock & vibration requirements IEC 61373, Category I, Class B, Body mounted). If regulations require external retaining clips,
these are available as well.

For more details see datasheets of the sockets on www.morssmitt.com

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Mechanical keying relay and socket (optional)

Function:
• To prevent wrong installation
• To prevent damage to equipment
• To prevent unsafe situations

Using keyed relays and sockets prevents a relay is inserted in a wrong socket. For example it prevents that a 24 VDC relay is put in a 110 VDC
circuit. Positive discrimination is possible per different function, coil voltage, timing, monitoring, safety and non-safety.

The D relay socket keying option gives 8 x 8 = 64 possibilities. Upon ordering the customer simply indicates the need for the optional keying.
Mors Smitt will assign a code to the relay and fix the pins into the relay. The sockets are supplied with loose key receptacles. Inserting the keys
into the socket is very simple and self explaining.

Remark: Sockets and relay shown are examples.

Top view socket Bottom view relay

2 4 6 8 10 12 14
3

11
G
H

Y
X
Z

Key receptacle Key receptacle Keying pin Keying pin

F

B D T V
10

12
D

T
4

V
8
C

U
B

E S

H F Z X

1 3 5 7 9 11 13

Left Right Left Right

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8 Pos

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8 Pos

W
8 Pos

E A S
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A E S W
B D T V
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H F Z X
G Y

Example keying position G-Z on socket Example keying position G-Z on relay

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Important for relay selection and operation

Make sure the relay is suitable for the application. For critical applications (for example: green loop applications) relays should be checked on
correct working during periodic inspection.

Recommendations for long time contact reliability

For relays to enable failure free performance over a very long operational time, it is important to create the right circumstances. In any relay,
contact usage and atmospheric conditions influence the contact surface. To counter this effect it is common practice to use a safety factor of > 2
to ensure long time contact reliability.

Therefore for long time contact reliability we recommend:

• Silver contacts: a minimum contact current of 20 mA per contact
• Gold contacts: a minimum contact current of 10 mA per contact
• Double Make Double Break contacts: a minimum contact current of 40 mA per contact
• When low currents are switched and not frequently, e.g. 10 mA once a day, it is advised next to gold plated contacts to put similar contacts
within the same relay in parallel
• With higher load switching, e.g. 110 VDC and > 1 A, put relay contacts in series
• Rule of thumb: any relay works best with switching currents > 20 mA in DC environment when frequently switched. When not switched
frequently a higher switching current like 50 mA is better for a long reliable operational time
• Check relays regularly, for example with the Mors Smitt Portable Relay Tester and visually through the transparent cover

Instructions for use

Installation
Before installation or working on the relay: disconnect the power supply first (no hot swapping)! Install socket and connect wiring according
to the terminal identification. Plug relay into the socket ensuring there is no gap between the bottom of relay and the socket. Reverse
installation into the socket is not possible due to the mechanical blocking snap-lock feature. Check to ensure that the coil connection polarity
is not reversed. Relays can be mounted tightly together to save space. When rail mounting is used, always mount the socket in the direction
of the UP arrow, to have proper fixation of the socket on the rail.

Warning!
• Never use silicon in the proximity of the relays
• Do not use the relay in the presense of flammable gas as the arc generated from switching could cause ignition
• To remove relays from the socket, employ up and down lever movements. Sideway movement may cause damage to the coil wires

• Relays should never be swapped to other circuit positions when taken out of its socket for inspection or fault finding, always place it back
into the original position to prevent contact resistance problems. Contact resistance problems can be created when swapping relays
between different circuit loads due the contact wear/condition having changed during its operational life.

Operation
After installation always apply the rated voltage to the coil to check correct operation. Long term storage may corrode the silver on the relay
pins. When plugging the relay into the socket, the female bifurcated or trifurcated receivers will automatically cut through the corrosion on the
pins and guarantee a reliable connection.

Before actual use of relays, it is advised to switch the load several times with the contacts. The contacts will both be electrically and mecha-
nically cleaned due to the positive wiping action. Sometimes a contact can build up increased contact resistance (< 15 mΩ when new). When
using silver contacts one can clean the contact by switching a contact load a few times using >24 VDC & ~ 2A. Increased contact resistance is
not always problematic, as it depends on circuit conditions. In general a contact resistance of 1 Ω is no problem, consult Mors Smitt for more
information.

Condensation in the relay is possible when the coil is energised (warm) and the outside, environmental temperature is cold. This is a normal
phenomenon and will not affect the function of the relay. Materials in the relay have no hygroscopic properties.

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Inspection / maintenance
Correct operation of the relay can easily be checked as the transparent cover provides good visibility of the moving contacts. If the relay does
not seem to operate correctly, check for presence of the appropriate coil voltage and polarity using a suitable multimeter. If a LED is fitted, it
indicates voltage presence to the coil. If coil voltage is present, but the relay does not operate, a short circuit of the suppression diode is
possible (This may have been reversed due to the coil connection).

Relays can easily be tested with the Mors Smitt Relay Tester. More information on: www.morssmitt.com.

If the relay doesn’t work after inspection, replace the relay unit with a similar model. Do not attempt to open the relay cover or try to repair.
Contacts are calibrated and in balance, touching can affect proper operation. Also resoldering may affect correct operation. Since 2009 relays
have tamper proof seals fitted and once broken, warranty is void.

Most relay defects are caused by installation faults such as overvoltage, spikes/transients, high/short current far exceeding the relay
specifications. When returning the relays for investigation, please provide all information on the RMA form. Send defective relays back to the
manufacturer for repair or replacement. Normal wear and tear or external causes are excluded from warranty.

RMA procedure see www.morssmitt.com

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Ordering scheme
KDN-U2 -

Coil voltages 01 24 VDC

02 48 VDC
03 72 VDC
04 110 VDC
05 96 VDC
06 12 VDC
Cannot be
07 36 VDC combined with:
Options C Low temperature (-40 oC) - Max contact current 8 A
(add as many options as needed) D Back EMF protection diode
E Gold plated contacts M
K Extra dust protection, IP50
N No magnetic arc blow-out
Q Double zener diode
Y Double make/ double break (-50 oC)
Special options
(minimum order quantity: 20) M AgSnO2 contacts, highly resistant to welding E

Example: KDN-U204-C
Description: KDN-U200 relay, Unom: 110 VDC, low temperature (-40 oC)

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Over 10 million Mors Smitt relays in use in rail transport applications worldwide!
Mors Smitt Asia Ltd. Mors Smitt France SAS Mors Smitt UK Ltd.
Unit B & C, 25/F., Casey Aberdeen House 2 Rue de la Mandinière Graycar Business Park,
38 Heng Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang 72300 Sablé-sur-Sarthe, France Burton on Trent, DE13 8EN, UK
Hong Kong Tel: +33 (0) 243 92 82 00 Tel: +44 (0)1283 357 263
Tel: +852 2343 555 [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]

Wabtec Netherlands B.V. Mors Smitt Technologies Ltd. RMS Mors Smitt
Darwinstraat 10, 1010 Johnson Drive, 6 Anzed Court,
6718 XR Ede, Netherlands Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-6918, USA Mulgrave, VIC 3170, Australia
Tel: +31 (0)30 288 1311 Tel: +1 847 777 6497 Tel: +61 (0)3 8544 1200
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

(c) Copyright 2020

All rights reserved. Nothing from this edition may be multiplied, or made public in any form or manner, either electronically, mechanically, by photocopying, recording, or in any manner,
without prior written consent from Mors Smitt. This also applies to accompanying drawings and diagrams. Due to a policy of continuous development Mors Smitt reserves the right to alter
the equipment specification and description outlined in this datasheet without prior notice and no part of this publication shall be deemed to be part of any contract for the equipment unless
specifically referred to as an inclusion within such contract. Mors Smitt does not warrant that any of the information contained herein is complete, accurate, free from potential errors, or fit for
any particular purpose. Mors Smitt does not accept any responsibility arising from any party’s use of the information in this document.

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