RN Series Universal Relays

SN Series Sockets
 RN Series Universal Relays
High performance relays with up to 5A (DPDT) contacts.
RN Series
Part No.
Shape Coil Rated Voltage
DPDT 4PDT
RN2S-NL-A24 RN4S-NL-A24 24V AC

RN2S-NL-A115 RN4S-NL-A115 115V AC

RN2S-NL-A220 RN4S-NL-A220 220V AC

RN2S-NL-A230 RN4S-NL-A230 230V AC

(DPDT) RN2S-NL-A240 RN4S-NL-A240 240V AC

RN2S-NL-D12 RN4S-NL-D12 12V DC

RN2S-NL-D24 RN4S-NL-D24 24V DC

RN2S-NL-D48 RN4S-NL-D48 48V DC

(4DPT) RN2S-NL-D110 RN4S-NL-D110 110V DC

Contact Ratings
Allowable Contact Power Rated Load
Contact Continu­ous Current Inductive Load (Note)
Resistive Load Inductive Load Voltage (V) Resistive Load (Note)
cos ø = 0.4
1,250VA AC 250 AC 5A 1.5A
DPDT 5A 375VA AC
150W DC 30 DC 5A —
750VA AC 250 AC 3A 1A
4PDT 3A 250VA AC
90W DC 30 DC 3A —

Approval Ratings
c-UL Ratings TÜV Ratings
Voltage Resistive Resistive
DPDT 4PDT DPDT 4PDT
250V AC 5A 3A 5A 3A
30V DC 5A 3A 5A 3A

Coil Ratings
Rated Current (mA) ±15% Coil Resistance Operating Characteristics (against rated values at 20°C)
Coil Voltage (at 20°C) (Reference Value) Power
Rated Voltage (V) (Ω) ±10% Maximum Continuous Minimum Pickup
Code Dropout Voltage Consumption
50 Hz 60 Hz (at 20°C) Applied Voltage Voltage
24V AC A24 54.8 47.0 160
115V AC A115 11.7 10.0 4,430
AC Approx.
220V AC A220 7.6 6.6 13,000 110% 80% maximum 30% minimum
(50/60 Hz) 1.2VA
230V AC A230 6.4 5.9 16,500
240V AC A240 6.3 5.4 18,790
12V DC D12 71.2 180
24V DC D24 42.6 640 Approx.
DC 110% 80% maximum 10% minimum
48V DC D48 23.5 2,600 0.9W
110V DC D110 13.4 13,000

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Specifications
Model (Contact) RN2S (DPDT) RN4S (4PDT)
Contact Material Silver alloy
Contact Resistance (*1) 100 mΩ maximum
Operate Time (*2) 20 ms maximum
Release Time (*2) 20 ms maximum
AC: 1.02VA (50 Hz), 0.91VA (60 Hz)
Power Consumption
DC: 0.9 to 1.0W
Insulation Resistance 100 MΩ minimum (500V DC megger)
Between contact and coil 2,000V AC, 1 minute
Dielectric Strength Between contacts of the same pole 1,000V AC, 1 minute
Between contacts of different poles 2,000V AC, 1 minute
Operating extremes 10 to 55 Hz, amplitude 1.0 mm
Vibration Resistance
Damage limits 10 to 55 Hz, amplitude 1.0 mm
Shock Resistance Operating extremes 10G
Electrical Life 100,000 operations minimum (operation frequency 1,800 operations per hour)
Mechanical Life 10,000,000 operations minimum (operation frequency 18,000 operations per hour)
RN2S: –40 to +45°C (no freezing)
Operating Temperature (*3)
RN4S: –40 to +55°C (no freezing)
Operating Humidity 35 to 85% RH (no condensation)
Weight (approx.) 35g
Note: Above values are initial values.
*1) Measured using 24V DC, 1A voltage drop method.
*2) Measured at the rated voltage (at 20°C), excluding contact bounce time.
*3) 110% rated voltage.
Applicable Socket
DIN Rail Mount
Wiring Style Type Part No. Applicable Spring
2-pole SN2S-05D
Screw Terminal
4-pole SN4S-05D
SFA-502
2-pole SM2S-05DF
Finger-safe
4-pole SY4S-05DF
• See page 5 for details on sockets.
• For details on SM and SY sockets, see catalog.

Dimensions All dimensions in mm

DPDT 4PDT
28 maximum 28 maximum
LED indicator LED indicator
21.5 maximum
21.5 maximum

36 maximum
36 maximum

6.6

0.5 2.5
6.6

0.5 2.5
4.4

14
12
8
4
14
12
8
4

13.2
13.2

13
5

9
1
13
5

9
1

4.2 6.2
4.2 6.2
16.8
16.8

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Characteristics (Reference Data)

Electrical Life Curves
DPDT
RN2S RN4S 4PDT
1000 1000
500 500

250V AC Resistive Load 250V AC Resistive Load

Life (×10,000 operations)

Life (×10,000 operations)

100 100
50 50

10 10

1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5
Load Current (A) Load Current (A)

Internal Connection (Bottom View)

DPDT 4PDT

1 4 1 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
5 8 5 8 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8

9 12 9 12 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12

13 14 13 14 13 14 13 14
(–) (+) (–) (+)

AC type DC type AC type DC type

RM2 / RY4 Replacement List

Part number of RY4 Series Part number of RM2 Series
RN Series Universal Relay that can be replaced by RN Series that can be replaced by RN Series
Basic Indicator Basic Indicator
Contact Part No. Part No. Part No.
RN2S-NL-A24 RM2S-UAC24 RM2S-ULAC24
RN2S-NL-A115 RM2S-UAC110-120 RM2S-ULAC110-120
RN2S-NL-A220 RM2S-UAC220-240 RM2S-ULAC220-240
RN2S-NL-A230
— —
DPDT RN2S-NL-A240 —
RN2S-NL-D12 RM2S-UDC12 RM2S-ULDC12
RN2S-NL-D24 RM2S-UDC24 RM2S-ULDC24
RN2S-NL-D48 RM2S-UDC48 RM2S-ULDC48
RN2S-NL-D110 RM2S-UDC100-110 RM2S-ULDC100-110
RN4S-NL-A24 RY4S-UAC24 RY4S-ULAC24
RN4S-NL-A115 RY4S-UAC110-120 RY4S-ULAC110-120
RN4S-NL-A220 RY4S-UAC220-240 RY4S-ULAC220-240
RN4S-NL-A230
— —
4PDT RN4S-NL-A240 —
RN4S-NL-D12 RY4S-UDC12 RY4S-ULDC12
RN4S-NL-D24 RY4S-UDC24 RY4S-ULDC24
RN4S-NL-D48 RY4S-UDC48 RY4S-ULDC48
RN4S-NL-D110 RY4S-UDC100-110 RY4S-ULDC100-110

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SN Series

Shape

No. of Poles 2-pole 4-pole

Part No. SN2S-05D SN4S-05D

Specifications
Model SN2S-05D SN4S-05D
Rated Current 10A 6A
Rated Insulation Voltage 300V
Applicable Wire 0.5 to 2.5mm2
Applicable Crimping Terminal 1.25mm2×2
Recommended Tightening Torque 0.8N·m
Screw Terminal Style M3 slotted Phillips screw
Insulation Resistance 100MΩ minimum (500V DC megger)
Dielectric Strength 2,000V AC, 1 minute
Vibration Resistance 10 to 55 Hz, amplitude 1.0 mm
SN2S: –40 to +70°C (no freezing)
Operating Temperature
SN4S: –40 to +70°C (no freezing)
Operating Humidity 35 to 85% RH (no condensation)
Weight (approx.) 34g 56g

Applicable Relay
2-pole 4-pole
Socket Relay Socket Relay
RN2S RN4S
SN2S-05D SN4S-05D
RU2S (Note) RU4S
• See page 3 for details on relays.
• For details on RU relays, see catalog.

When using the RU2S relay with SN2S socket, be sure to note the derating characteristics.

Derating Curve
11
10
9
8
7
Rated Current (A)

6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Ambient temperature (°C)

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Dimensions All dimensions in mm

DPDT 4PDT
59 59 M3 Terminal Screws
M3 Terminal Screws

12
maximum

8
12
14

maximum
8

22.5
15

11
14

3
7

29.5
13

22

10
13

2
9

1
5

1
5
9
31 maximum

31 maximum
76.5 maximum
76.5 maximum

Mounting Hole Layout Terminal Arrangement Mounting Hole Layout Terminal Arrangement
2-M3, M4,
59 ±0.3 2-M3, M4,
or ø4.5 Holes 59 ±0.3 or ø4.5 Holes
14

12

8
15 ±0.3

12
4

8
13

22 ±0.3

14

11

3
9

13

10

2
TOP VIEW

1
Applicable Crimping Terminal
Applicable Crimping Terminal TOP VIEW
5.9 maximum

5.9 maximum
3.2 minimum

um

5.9 maximum
5.9 maximum
3.2 minimum
m
ini

um
m

m
.2

ini
ø3

m
.2
ø3
4.0 maximum 5.3 to 7.0 4.0 maximum 5.3 to 7.0
4.0 maximum 5.3 to 7.0 4.0 maximum 5.3 to 7.0

Hold-down Spring
Item Shape Part No. Ordering No. Package Quantity Remarks

20 Material: SUS
Wire Spring SFA-502 SFA-502PN20 (10 pairs) Two leaf springs are used for one relay.

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Safety Precautions
• Turn off the power to the relay before starting installation, removal, • Use wires of the proper size to meet the voltage and current
wiring, maintenance, and inspection of the relays. Failure to turn requirements. Tighten the terminal screws on the relay socket to the
power off may cause electrical shock or fire hazard. proper tightening torque.
• Observe specifications and rated values, otherwise electri­cal shock or
fire hazard may be caused.

Instructions
Driving Circuit for Relays 6. T he coil terminal of the DC relay has polarity. Connect terminals
according to the internal connection diagram. Incorrect wiring may
1. To make sure of correct relay operation, apply rated volt­age to the
cause malfunction.
relay coil.
2. Input voltage for the DC coil:
A complete DC voltage is best for the coil power to make sure of Protection for Relay Contacts
stable relay operation. When using a power supply containing a 1. T he contact ratings show maximum values. Make sure that these
ripple voltage, suppress the ripple factor within 5%. When power values are not exceeded. When an inrush cur­rent flows through the
is supplied through a rectification circuit, the relay operating load, the contact may become welded. If this is the case, connect a
characteristics, such as pickup voltage and dropout voltage, depend contact protection circuit, such as a current limiting resistor.
on the ripple factor. Connect a smoothing capacitor for better 2. Contact protection circuit:
operating char­acteristics as shown below. When switching an inductive load, arcing causes carbides to form
Smoothing
Pulsation on the contacts, resulting in an increased contact resistance.
capacitor In consideration of contact reliability, contact life, and noise
R Relay Emin Emax Emean DC suppression, use of a surge absorbing cir­cuit is recommended. Note
that the release time of the load becomes slightly longer. Check the
Ripple factor (%) = Emax - Emin ×100% operation using the actual load. Incorrect use of a contact protection
Emean
Emax = Maximum of pulsating current cir­cuit will adversely affect switching characteristics. Four typical
Emin = Minimum of pulsating current examples of contact protection circuits are shown in the following
Emean = DCmean value
table:
3. Operating the relay in synchronism with AC load: This protection circuit can be used when
If the relay operates in synchronism with the AC power voltage of the the load impedance is smaller than the RC
load, the relay life may be reduced. If this is the case, select a relay impedance in an AC load power circuit.
Power Ind. Load
C R R: Resistor of approximately the same
in consideration of the required reliability for the load. Or, make the
resistance value as the load
relay turn on and off irrespective of the AC power phase or near the C: 0.1 to 1 µF
RC

point where the AC phase crosses zero voltage.

This protection circuit can be used for both
TE EAC AC and DC load power circuits.
R C
Load
Power Ind. Load
R: Resistor of approximately the same
R resistance value as the load
EAC Vin
Vin C: 0.1 to 1 µF
This protection circuit can be used for both
AC and DC load power circuits.
4. Leakage current while relay is off: For a best result, when using on a power
Varistor

Varistor
When driving an element at the same time as the relay operation, Power Ind. Load voltage of 24 to 48V AC/DC, connect a
a special consideration is needed for the circuit design. As shown varistor across the load. When using on
a power voltage of 100 to 240V AC/DC,
in the incorrect circuit below, Leakage current (Io) flows through
connect a varistor across the contacts.
the relay coil while the relay is off. Leakage current causes the coil
release failure or adversely affects the vibration resistance and
shock resis­tance. Design a circuit as shown in the correct example. 3. Do not use a contact protection circuit as shown below:
Incorrect Correct This protection circuit is very effective in arc
R TE R suppression when opening the contacts. But, the
C Load capacitor is charged while the contacts are opened.
Io Power When the contacts are closed, the capacitor is
discharged through the contacts, increasing the
possibility of contact welding.

5. Surge suppression for transistor driving circuits: This protection circuit is very effective in arc
When the relay coil is turned off, a high-voltage pulse is generated, suppression when opening the contacts. But, when
C Load
Power the contacts are closed, a current flows to charge
causing the transistor to deteriorate and sometimes to break. Be the capacitor, causing contact welding.
sure to connect a diode to sup­press the counter electromotive force.
Then, the coil release time becomes slightly longer. To shorten the
coil release time, connect a Zener diode between the collector and
emitter of the transistor. Select a Zener diode with a Zener voltage
slightly higher than the power voltage.

Counter emf
suppressing diode R Relay

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Instructions
Mounting Direction Other Precautions
Relay direction must be taken into consideration when installing the 1. General notice:
relay so that shock noise resistance, life, contact reliability is • To maintain the initial characteristics, do not drop the relay or
maintained. shock the relay.
• Shock Resistance • The relay cover cannot be removed from the base during normal
To maintain shock resistance, it is ideal to mount the relay so that the operation. To maintain the initial characteristics, do not remove the
armature movement is perpendicular to the direction of vibration and relay cover.
shock. • Use the relay in environments free from condensation of dust,
sulfur dioxide (SO2), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S).
• Life
Large load that causes arcs may result in the contact material • Make sure that the coil voltage does not exceed the appli­cable coil
scattered off, accumulating around the contact. This will degrade voltage range.
insulation resistance between the circuits. Make sure that relay is 2. Connecting outputs to electronic circuits:
mounted in the correct direction. When the output is connected to a load which responds very
quickly, such as an electronic circuit, contact bounc­ing causes
• Contact Reliability
incorrect operation of the load. Take the follow­ing measures into
It is not desirable for a single relay to switch both large and low level consideration.
load. The scattered contact material produced when switching the
• Connect an integral circuit.
large load adheres to the contacts when switching the low level load
and may cause contact failure. Therefore. when multi-pole relay, • Suppress the pulse voltage due to bouncing within the noise
avoid install the relay in the direction where the low level contacts margin of the load.
comes below the large load. Also avoid terminal connection. 3. UL- and CSA-approved ratings may differ from product rated values
determined by IDEC.
Usage, transport, and storage conditions 4. Do not use relays in the vicinity of strong magnetic field as this may
• Condensation affect relay operation.
Condensation occurs when there is a sudden change in temperature
under high temperature and high humidity conditions. The relay Socket Safety Precautions
insulation may deteriorate due to condensation. • Turn off power to the socket before starting installation, removal,
• Freezing wiring, maintenance, and inspection of the relays.
Failure to turn power off may cause electrical shock or fire hazard.
Condensation or other moisture may freeze on the relay when the
temperatures is lower than 0°C. This causes problems such as • Do not pull the wire in the vertical direction from the screw washer
sticking of movable parts or delay in operation. when wiring. The tension force of the wire in a horizontal direction
should not exceed 50N.
• Low temperature, low humidity environments
Plastic parts may become brittle when used in low temperature and Do NOT pull the wire in a
low humidity environments. vertical direction

50N max.

• Observe specifications and rated values, otherwise electrical shock or

fire hazard may be caused.

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Information in this brochure is current as of August, 2019.
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