Automotive Relays

CT RELAYS

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Automotive Relays

CT RELAYS

Small & Slim Twin/1 Form C type Automotive Relay

[Protective construction] Sealed FEATURES

Terminal layout for simplifying PC board pattern
design.
Capable of 25 A high-capacity load switching with
compact size.
17.4 14

13.5
7.2
17.4

13.5

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Powered windows, Automatic door locks, Powered
mirrors, Powered sunroof, Powered seats, Lift gates
and Slide door closers, etc.

(Unit: mm)

ORDERING INFORMATION (PART NO.)

ACT

Contact arrangement Rated coil voltage, DC

1: 1 Form C 12: 12 V
2: 1 Form C×2 (8 pins)
5: 1 Form C×2 (10 pins)

TYPES

Packing
Contact arrangement Rated coil voltage Part No. Carton
Case
(1-tube)
1 Form C ACT112 30 pcs. 1,500 pcs.
1 Form C x 2 (8 pins) 12 V DC ACT212
30 pcs. 900 pcs.
1 Form C x 2 (10 pins) ACT512

RATING

Coil data
Rated operating Rated operating
Rated coil Operate voltage Release voltage Coil resistance Usable voltage
current power
voltage (at 20°C) (initial) (at 20°C) (initial) [±10%] (at 20°C) range
[±10%] (at 20°C) (at 20°C)
12 V DC Max. 7.2 V DC Min. 1.0 V DC 66.7 mA 180 Ω 800 mW 10 to 16 V DC
Note: Other operate voltage types are also available. Please inquire our sales representative for details.

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Specifications
Item Specifications
Contact arrangement 1 Form C x 2, 1 Form C
Contact resistance
Max. 100 mΩ (N.O. side: typ. 7 mΩ, N.C. side: typ. 10 mΩ) (By voltage drop 1 A 6 V DC)
(initial)
Contact material Ag alloy
Contact data Rated switching
N.O. side: 20 A 14 V DC, N.C. side: 10 A 14 V DC
capacity (resistive)
Max. carrying current*1 N.O. side: 2 5 A/1 hour, 35 A/2 min (Coil applied voltage 14 V DC, at 20°C)
Min. switching load
1 A 14 V DC (at 20°C)
(resistive)*2
Insulated resistance (initial) Min. 100 MΩ (at 500 V DC, Measurement at same location as “Dielectric strength” section.)
Dielectric Between open contacts 500 Vrms for 1 min (Detection current: 10 mA)
strength Between contacts and
(initial) 500 Vrms for 1 min (Detection current: 10 mA)
coil
Operate time
Time Max. 10 ms (at 20°C, without contact bounce time)
(at rated voltage)
characteristics
(initial) Release time
Max. 10 ms (at 20°C, without contact bounce time) (without diode)
(at rated voltage)
Shock Functional Min. 100 m/s2 (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 11 ms, detection time: 10 μs)
resistance Destructive Min. 1,000 m/s2 (Half-wave pulse of sine wave: 6 ms)
Vibration Functional 10 to 100 Hz, Min. 44.1 m/s2 (Detection time: 10 μs)
resistance Destructive 10 to 500 Hz, Min. 44.1 m/s2 (Time of vibration for each direction; X, Y direction: 2 hours, Z direction: 4 hours)
Mechanical Min. 10 x106 (at 120 times/min)
<Resistive load> Min. 105 (at rated switching capacity, operating frequency: 1 s ON, 9 s OFF)
Expected life <Motor load> N.O. side: Min. 2 x 105 at inrush 25 A, steady 5 A 14 V DC
Electrical
Min. 105 at 25 A 14 V DC motor lock condition
N.C. side: Min. 2 x 105 at break current 20 A 14 V DC (operating frequency: 0.5 s ON, 9.5 s OFF)
Conditions for usage,
Conditions Ambient temperature: -40 to +85°C, Humidity: 5 to 85% RH (Avoid icing and condensation)
transport and storage*3
Weight Approx. 8 g (twin type), Approx. 4 g (1 Form C type)
Notes: *1.Depends on connection conditions. Also, this does not guarantee repeated switching. We recommend that you confirm operation under actual conditions.
*2.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.
*3.The upper operation ambient temperature limit is the maximum temperature that can satisfy the coil temperature rise value. For details, please refer to the “Automotive
Relay Users Guide”.
Please inquire our sales representative if you will be using the relay in a high temperature atmosphere (110°C).
★If the relay is used continuously for long periods of time with coils on both sides in an energized condition, breakdown might occur due to abnormal heating depending on the
carrying condition. Therefore, please inquire our sales representative when using with a circuit that causes an energized condition on both sides simultaneously.

REFERENCE DATA

1-1. Coil temperature rise 1-2. Coil temperature rise 2.Max. switching capability
(at room temperature) (at 85°C) (Resistive load, initial)
Sample: ACT212, 3 pcs. Sample: ACT212, 3 pcs.
Carrying current: 0 A, 10 A, 20 A Carrying current: 0 A, 10 A, 20 A
Ambient temperature: Room temperature Ambient temperature: 85°C
(when coil powered on one side) (when coil powered on one side) (N.O. side: room temperature)
140 140 60
20 A
120 120 50
20 A
Switching voltage (VDC)
Temperature rise (°C)
Temperature rise (°C)

100 10 A 100
0A 40
10 A
80 80
0A
30
60 60
20
40 40

20 20 10

0 0 0
0 12 14 16 0 12 14 16 0 10 20 30 40 50
Coil applied voltage (V) Coil applied voltage (V) Switching current (A)

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3.Ambient temperature and usable voltage 4.Distribution of operate and release voltage 5.Distribution of operate and release time
range
Sample: ACT212, 40 pcs. Sample: ACT212, 40 pcs.
* Without diode
40 50 35
Operate voltage Operate time
35 Release voltage Release time
30
Coil applied voltage (VDC)

40
30
25

Quantity (ｎ)

Quantity (n)
25 30
20
20 Usable voltage range
15
20
15
10
10
10
5 5
Operate voltage
(Cold start)
0 0 0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 8085 100 120 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
Ambient temperature (°C) Voltage (V) Operate and release time (ms)

6-1. Electrical life test (Motor free)

Sample: ACT212, 3 pcs. Change of operate and release voltage Change of contact resistance
Load: Inrush 25 A, steady 5 A
Brake current: 13 A 14 V DC, 10 50
Contact welding: 0 time
Power window motor actual load (free condition)
Miscontact: 0 time
Operate and release voltage (V)

Operating frequency: ON 0.5 s, OFF 9.5 s

Ambient temperature: Room temperature 8 40

Contact resistance (mΩ)

Circuit:
Operate voltage
Max. 30
6 Ave.
Min.

4 20
Release voltage Max.
M Ave.
Min.
2 10
Max.
Ave.
Min.
0 0
0 10 20 0 10 20
No. of operations (×104) No. of operations (×104)

Load current waveform

Load: Inrush current: 25 A, Steady current: 6 A
Brake current: 13 A

10 A
100 ms

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6-2. Electrical life test (Motor lock)
Sample: ACT212, 3 pcs. Change of operate and release voltage Change of contact resistance
Load: 25 A 14 V DC
Power window motor actual load (lock condition) 10 50
Contact welding: 0 time
Operating frequency: ON 0.5 s, OFF 9.5 s
Miscontact: 0 time

Operate and release voltage (V)

Ambient temperature: Room temperature
Circuit: 8 40

Contact resistance (mΩ)

Operate voltage Max.
6 Ave. 30
Min.

4 20
Release voltage
M Max.
Ave. Max.
2 Min. 10
Ave.
Min.
0 0
0 5 10 0 5 10
No. of operations (×104) No. of operations (×104)

Load current waveform

5A
100 ms

6-3. Electrical life test (Motor lock)

Sample: ACT212, 3 pcs. Change of operate and release voltage Change of contact resistance
Load: 20 A 14 V DC,
door lock motor actual load (Lock condition) 10 50
Operating frequency: ON 0.3 s, OFF 19.7 s 9
Operate and release voltage (V)

Ambient temperature: Room temperature

Circuit: 8 40
Contact resistance (mΩ)

7 Operate voltage Max.

Ave.
6 Min. 30
5
Side1
4 20
M M M M M M 3 Release voltage Max.
Ave.
Side2 2 Min. 10
1 Max.
Ave.
0 0 Min.
0 5 10 0 5 10
No. of operations (×104) No. of operations (×104）

Load current waveform

Relay1

5A

Relay2
100 ms

0.3 s 9.7 s 0.3 s 9.7 s

20 s (1 cycle)

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DIMENSIONS CAD The CAD data of the products with a “CAD” mark can be downloaded from our Website. Unit: mm

Twin type (8 pins)

CAD External dimensions PC board pattern
17.4 14 (BOTTOM VIEW)
4×1.1＋ 00.1 dia.

Max. 1.0
9.5

13.5
Pre-soldering 6

4.3 2.5 4.3

0.4
(all terminals)

3.5
4×0.3+0.3

3.15 3
ｰ0.1

6.8
0.4 +0.3
ｰ0.1
2×0.4 +0.3
ｰ0.1 1 +0.3
ｰ0.1 A surface
level 0.4 +0.3
ｰ0.1
1 +0.3
ｰ0.1
4×0.8 ｰ0.1
+0.3
15
1.25 6 4×1.4＋ 00.1 dia.

Tolerance: ±0.1

4.3 4.3
Schematic
3

6.8
2.5
Tolerance
Max. 1mm : ±0.1 (BOTTOM VIEW)
3.15
2×1 +0.3
ｰ0.1

9.5
1.45
1 to 3 mm : ±0.2
15 Min. 3 mm : ±0.3
COIL
* Dimensions (thickness and width) of terminal is measured after pre-soldering.
COM N.C.
Intervals between terminals is measured at A surface level.
N.O.
COIL
COM

Twin type (10 pins)

CAD External dimensions PC board pattern
17.4 14 (BOTTOM VIEW)
4×1.1＋　
0.1
0 dia.
Max. 1.0

9.5
13.5

Pre-soldering 6
0.4

(all terminals)
3.5

4.3 2.5 4.3

4×0.3ｰ0.1
+0.3
0.65 3.15 0.65 3.15
2×0.4 ｰ0.1
+0.3

2×1ｰ0.1
+0.3
2×0.4+0.3
6.8

ｰ0.1 A surface
2×0.4 ｰ0.1
+0.3

2×1ｰ0.1
+0.3 level
4×0.8ｰ0.1
+0.3

1.25 6 15
6×1.4＋ 00.1 dia.
3.15
0.65

4.3 4.3

Tolerance: ±0.1
6.8

Schematic
2.5

Tolerance
3.15

Max. 1mm : ±0.1

(BOTTOM VIEW)
0.65

9.5
+0.3

1.45
2×1 ｰ0.1

1 to 3 mm : ±0.2
15 Min. 3 mm : ±0.3
N.O.
COIL
* Dimensions (thickness and width) of terminal is measured after pre-soldering. N.C.
Intervals between terminals is measured at A surface level. COM
N.O.
COIL
N.C.
COM

Slim 1 Form C type

CAD External dimensions PC board pattern
17.4 7.2 (BOTTOM VIEW)
2×1.1＋　00.1dia.
9.5
Max. 1.0
13.5

Pre-soldering
6
0.4

(all terminals)
3.5

4.3
0.65 3.15

2×0.3+0.3
ｰ0.1 0.4 ｰ0.1
+0.3

A surface 15
+0.3 +0.3
0.4 ｰ0.1 1 +0.3
ｰ0.1 level 0.4 ｰ0.1 3×1.4＋ 00.1dia.
1 +0.3
ｰ0.1 2×0.8 ｰ+0.3
0.1

Tolerance: ±0.1
1.25 6
3.15

Schematic
Tolerance
4.3

Max. 1mm : ±0.1 (BOTTOM VIEW)

9.5
0.65
1+0.3
ｰ0.1

1 to 3 mm : ±0.2
1.45

15 Min. 3 mm : ±0.3 N.O.

COIL
* Dimensions (thickness and width) of terminal is measured after pre-soldering. N.C.
COM
Intervals between terminals is measured at A surface level.

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EXAMPLE OF CIRCUIT

Forward/reverse control circuits of DC motor for powered

windows and sunroof, etc.

N.O. N.O.
COM COM
12V DC M
N.C. N.C.

SW A SW B

M : Power window motor

GUIDELINES FOR USAGE

For general cautions for use, please refer to the "Automotive Relay Users Guide".

Please refer to "the latest product specifications"

when designing your product.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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