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Using TVS Diode P6KE across relay coil but then also relay coil is getting damaged.

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Former Member over 10 years ago

We are using TVS diode across 24V DC-100AMPs relay for automotive application but my relay coil is getting damaged.

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  • mcb1
    mcb1 over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member +1
    Unfortunately the schematic shows a relay and not what is connected on the load side, or how the 24v DC is sourced (ie switchmode supply, battery, etc). What is on the end of the 100A contacts.? ie a simple…
  • mcb1
    mcb1 over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member +1
    That image helps.... There is no heating apparent from the contact as it seems to be a nice copper colour. The coil wire appears to have fused. For any inductive circuit the In-rush/ON current is very…
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    mcb1 over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member +1
    We are trying to help.... If you can't provide a circuit then I'm afraid my anwers are limited to guessing ... Mark
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  • artful_bodger
    artful_bodger over 10 years ago

    A lot of the cheap versions of these relays are not continuously rated, and will fail in a short time if left energised. They are often for hoist control on recovery trucks etc, where they run for a few minutes only.

    If you are seeing lots of failures, it could be a dodgy batch, or dodgy drive, or incorrect selection. Post a datasheet.

    Are you able to contact the manufacturer? If not, buy from one that has a good presence.

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    artful_bodger over 10 years ago

    A lot of the cheap versions of these relays are not continuously rated, and will fail in a short time if left energised. They are often for hoist control on recovery trucks etc, where they run for a few minutes only.

    If you are seeing lots of failures, it could be a dodgy batch, or dodgy drive, or incorrect selection. Post a datasheet.

    Are you able to contact the manufacturer? If not, buy from one that has a good presence.

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    Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to artful_bodger

    Its not local, its costly.Its from reputed manufacturer.

    My thinking is that due to Contact it is getting damaged.

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  • mcb1
    mcb1 over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

    We are trying to help....

    If you can't provide a circuit then I'm afraid my anwers are limited to guessing ...

     

    Mark

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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to mcb1

    Coil is energized through Battery 24V.

     

    Circuit connection given above.

    Just directly connect one starter switch at one point .

    The starter switch is connected to batter +ve.

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    Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Is the load powered directly from the same +ve too? Is there anything on the load inductor wise that could cause a huge back surge when it's switched off, something like that could force through the coil to the ground connection damaging it as it goes

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    Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Actually Here load is motor ,battery is connected to This relay and engine.Relay contacts are used to connect alternator output to motors. through wires

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    Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Currently i had gone with 40V diode ,it is not able to prevent the damage

    cn i reduce the volatge to 30V

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