Why Choose the Lovato HR401CD012 Miniature Relay?
The Lovato HR401CD012 is a compact and reliable miniature general-purpose relay designed for switching and interface duties in industrial control, automation and electrical panel applications. As part of the Lovato HR40 relay series, it combines a high-capacity single changeover contact with a compact clear enclosure for convenient integration into control systems.
This relay features 1 C/O (SPDT) contact with a rated current of 16 A and a 12 V DC control coil. Its AgSnO2 contact material provides dependable electrical switching, while the transparent enclosure allows the condition and position of the contacts to be visually inspected.
The HR401CD012 can be fitted to compatible Lovato HR5XS2 series sockets, where the maximum current is 10 A, or used in suitable direct PCB applications where its 16 A rating can be utilised. Its compact construction makes it well suited to control cabinets, machine automation, interface circuits and general-purpose switching installations.
Key Advantages
- Compact miniature relay for industrial control and automation.
- 1 C/O changeover contact provides flexible switching functionality.
- 16 A rated current for suitable direct mounting applications.
- 12 V DC control coil for low-voltage control circuits.
- Transparent enclosure enables convenient visual inspection of the contacts.
- Compatible with Lovato HR5XS2 series relay sockets with a maximum socket-mounted current of 10 A.
Key Features
- Lovato HR40 miniature relay series.
- 1 C/O (SPDT) contact configuration.
- 16 A rated current.
- 12 V DC relay control voltage.
- 250 V rated insulation voltage.
- 4 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- AgSnO2 contact material.
- Average DC coil consumption of 0.7 W at 20 °C.
- Mechanical life of up to 10,000,000 operations.
- Compact clear enclosure without LED indicator or mechanical actuator.
Reliable Switching for Industrial Control Systems
Miniature relays such as the Lovato HR401CD012 allow a low-voltage control signal to switch an electrically isolated contact circuit. The single changeover contact provides normally open and normally closed switching paths, making the relay suitable for interfacing controllers, sensors and other control equipment with electrical loads.
The HR40 series combines compact dimensions with a transparent enclosure and flexible mounting options. The HR401CD012 is particularly suitable for systems using 12 V DC control circuitry, providing dependable switching for automation equipment, control panels and machine-building applications.
Typical Applications
- Industrial control panels and electrical cabinets.
- PLC and automation interface circuits.
- Machine control and OEM automation equipment.
- Control signal isolation and switching.
- Alarm, indication and auxiliary control circuits.
- General-purpose electrical load switching.
