When the relay is closed, I see a 3V AC current between the black and white leads. I did not expect to see any current, just a closed loop. Is this normal? This causes a problem with my application.
190976
to start with u cant "see" a "3 volt ac current". its either 3 volts or some measure of current across a load, ie milliamps. voltage is volts, not current. the fact that its "ac" more than likely means its just electrical noise. Assuming its a relay contact for the output u should be able to use it as a switch no problems. if it still didn't work you would tie it to probably ground using a 4.7k or higher resistor, then use a 1k or less to pull the signal up.
190977
to start with u cant "see" a "3 volt ac current". its either 3 volts or some measure of current across a load, ie milliamps.voltage is volts, not current.the fact that its "ac" more than likely means its just electrical noise.Assuming its a relay contact for the output u should be able to use it as a switch no problems.if it still didn't work you would tie it to probably ground using a 4.7k or higher resistor, then use a 1k or less to pull the signal up.
190978
I'm assume the relay position you're talking about is White connected to Gray. At that time, is the Black wire connected to anything? The Enforcer sounds like a mechanical relay (it "clicks"), so I doubt you'd get any stray current into Black at the sensor.
190979
This is suspect. I would check your volt meter....put a load on the relay and measure it again...its a standard relay and there should be no voltage present. I have encountered mystery power from leads before...but I think its just erronious readings from the meter....are you using a good quality meter? Fluke? Klein? Can you hook a miniature light bulb or LED up to the relay leads and see if there is enough power to activate the bulb? Also how much voltage are you using to power the beam sensor? I used a 12 volt dc power supply with great results. One last thing. Connect your switching device and measure the voltage again. My bet is its gone.... This is suspect. I would check your volt meter....put a load on the relay and measure it again...its a standard relay and there should be no voltage present. I have encountered mystery power from leads before...but I think its just erronious readings from the meter....are you using a good quality meter? Fluke? Klein? Can you hook a miniature light bulb or LED up to the relay leads and see if there is enough power to activate the bulb? Also how much voltage are you using to power the beam sensor? I used a 12 volt dc power supply with great results. One last thing. Connect your switching... » Read More This is suspect. I would check your volt meter....put a load on the relay and measure it again...its a standard relay and there should be no voltage present. I have encountered mystery power from leads before...but I think its just erronious readings from the meter....are you using a good quality meter? Fluke? Klein? Can you hook a miniature light bulb or LED up to the relay leads and see if there is enough power to activate the bulb? Also how much voltage are you using to power the beam sensor? I used a 12 volt dc power supply with great results. One last thing. Connect your switching device and measure the voltage again. My bet is its gone.... « Show Less
994084
I built a harness with a relay and hooked it into a remote fuse block I installed, but with the small amount of amps these led's draw, you don't really need the relay, but I would fuse the circuit!Hope this helps you
1600310
"The relay contacts do not supply power. You use them as a switch for the power you wish routed through them" Same answer, no attitude. Cheers!
91611
Use a volt ohm meter set to continuity and touch the red probe to one prong and the black probe to the other prong. If the meter reads open or over load it is bad.
587727
I'm not happy about the fact that there is no paperwork. You may have figured out the basis: +V is 12vdc in and GND is the ground. Terminal 1=N.O., 2=Com, 3=N.C. for relay "C" the rest follow 4,5 & 6 for relay "A"; 7,8 & 9 for relay "D" and 10,11 &12 for relay "B" . Jumper 4&3 for momentary (Only ON while button is pressed) jump 1&2 for press ON and hold ON then press again to release relay. Button S1 I haven't figured out. I will. Experiment, you can't blow it up.
1292031
The way to check it with a meter, is for continuity, not voltage. Put your meter on OHMS and check between the battery neg post and where the cable attached. You will see it reads "Open" when the knob is turned clockwise to loosen it. When tightened the connection is completed and you will have continuity "0". Proven that no electricity will flow with the knob loosened.
1201453
circuit is open (no power) when spring loaded pin is pressed down... when pin is "up" the circuit is closed and there is power to whatever is wired to this switch... power lead is red clip at the bottom... the pin switch must be grounded by the attachment nut near the top- or a separate ground wire must be used... I hope that helps some.
894230
I have not found anything. Just assume it's a 5V input, and output is inverted (High input = relay OFF)
839065
Can you explain your situation. Device can find shorted wire anywhere, what about 87terminal?! 87 terminal is power source terminal of relay for some device in circuit, you got blown fuse when relay is engaged? any way GTC can help you
1179725
There is no output voltage when tripped. There is a relay contact that you can configure for normally open or normally closed, then just run the voltage of your choice through the relay. The unit works very well. (check relay contact ratings on spec sheet)
2190326
The switch has leads for (2) circuits in, and (1) circuit out. The first circuit is normally closed. This is where you would wire your "regular" full time power to. Under normal circumstances the current would pass thru this relay continuously as it is normally closed, while the second circuit relay is normally open. If power is interrupted to the full time relay, it changes state to open and the second relay changes state to closed allowing current from the secondary circuit to pass thru the switch. I use this switch to control my inverter/generator circuits. Since I generate my own power, but my inverter system is my primary power source, my inverter is connected to the normally closed relay where my generator (part time power) is connected to the normally open relay. When the generator is not running, the switch passes inverted current to the fifth wheel. When the generator starts, the relay changes states and removes the inverter from circuit and applies generator current to the fifth wheel. Hope this explains how the switch works. Scott
2200940
They make a big spark like a dead short when first connected. The sudden current draw is short lived. Mine did the same thing. It will get your attention.
1236356
If you look at schematics, the relay has both normally open and normally closed group. Depending which contacts you use, you will have either normally open or normally closed relay.
2219628
Thanks, i'll check for the switch on the back tonight. i'm sure the polarity is correct, red to lead (+) and black to ground (-) right?
132954
No problem, Susan. In point of fact, it *is* grounded, in a manner of speaking. Grounded to the grid, as it were. Suffice to say (and avoid allot of chatter about how AC differs from DC) that you're not going to get zapped by your sprouter. Or if you do, your electric company is to blame. The sprouter has a litany of faults all its own, but if it's certified by Underwriters Labs (which it must be), electrocuting its owners isn't among them (that I'm aware of). In all likelihood your motor will die long before any of this becomes an issue. Mine died within a month as I recall.
658822
unfortunately this type of relay / contactor does not have normally closed poles...all terminals / poles are normally open..
1818815
Lucas, have you connected a load to the output of the power supply? No current will be drawn if the circuit is open .