Why Choose the Lovato HR401CA230 Miniature Relay?
The Lovato HR401CA230 is a compact general-purpose miniature relay designed for reliable switching in industrial automation, control panels and electrical equipment. Part of the Lovato HR401C series, it combines a 1 changeover (C/O) contact, 10 A rated current and a 230 V AC control coil in a transparent miniature enclosure.
The HR401CA230 provides a conventional free-air thermal current Ith of 10 A and an AC-1 switching capacity of up to 2500 VA. Its AgSnO2 silver tin oxide contacts provide dependable electrical switching, while the clear enclosure allows the contact mechanism to be visually inspected for condition and wear.
Designed for use with compatible Lovato HR5XS2 series relay sockets, the HR401CA230 can be integrated into DIN rail control assemblies using the appropriate socket. It offers a mechanical life of up to 10,000,000 cycles, a wide operating temperature range of -40 to +85 °C and a compact 20 g relay body.
Key Advantages
- 10 A rated current for general-purpose switching applications.
- 230 V AC relay control voltage.
- 1 C/O (SPDT) contact provides normally open and normally closed switching functions.
- High 2500 VA AC-1 switching capacity.
- AgSnO2 contacts provide dependable switching performance.
- Clear enclosure allows convenient visual inspection of the contacts.
- Mechanical endurance of up to 10,000,000 cycles.
- Compatible with Lovato HR5XS2 series sockets.
Key Features
- Lovato HR401C series miniature relay.
- 1 changeover (C/O) contact.
- 10 A rated current.
- 230 V AC control coil.
- 250 V rated insulation voltage Ui.
- 4 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.
- 2500 VA AC-1 rated operating power.
- AgSnO2 contact material.
- <20 ms closing time and <10 ms opening time.
- 1 VA average AC coil consumption.
- Transparent enclosure for contact visibility.
- No LED indicator or mechanical test actuator.
Compact General-Purpose Switching for Control Systems
A miniature relay allows a control circuit to electrically operate an isolated set of contacts, enabling loads and control signals to be switched without requiring the controlling device to carry the load current directly. The 1 C/O contact in the HR401CA230 provides both normally open and normally closed functions, giving designers flexibility when creating interlocking, signalling and general control circuits.
With a 230 V AC coil, 10 A contact rating and 2500 VA AC-1 switching capacity, the HR401CA230 is well suited to mains-voltage control applications. Its plug-in design also allows the relay to be removed from a compatible HR5XS2 socket for inspection or replacement without disturbing the fixed panel wiring.
Typical Applications
- Industrial automation and machinery control panels.
- Electrical interlocking and auxiliary control circuits.
- Building automation systems.
- PLC interface and output switching applications.
- Alarm, signalling and status-control circuits.
- Small motor and compatible AC load switching.
- Control systems requiring a 230 V AC coil and 1 C/O contact.
