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    High-Current Lighting Relays

    Switch lighting systems on and off—these relays can handle the high switching current on large overhead light systems. They control multiple circuits, so you can manage several lights across your facility with just one relay. For example, use them to switch overhead lights along with lighted signs in different parts of your warehouse. These relays come set for normally-open switching, but you can change them to normally-closed by turning the contacts around with a screwdriver.
    Electrically Held
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lighting Relays. High-Current Lighting Relays, Electrically Held, 2 Circuits Controlled.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lighting Relays. High-Current Lighting Relays, Electrically Held, 4 Circuits Controlled.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lighting Relays. High-Current Lighting Relays, Electrically Held, 6 Circuits Controlled.

    2 Circuits Controlled

    4 Circuits Controlled

    6 Circuits Controlled

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lighting Relays. High-Current Lighting Relays, Electrically Held, 8 Circuits Controlled.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lighting Relays. High-Current Lighting Relays, Electrically Held, 10 Circuits Controlled.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lighting Relays. High-Current Lighting Relays, Electrically Held, 12 Circuits Controlled.

    8 Circuits Controlled

    10 Circuits Controlled

    12 Circuits Controlled

    Electrically held relays can handle switching on and off frequently. However, because they need constant input voltage to keep the relay switched, they make a humming noise when switched on.
    No. of
    Terminals
    Input Voltage,
    V AC
    Control
    Power, VA
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    (Light Technology)
    Max. Switching
    Voltage, V AC
    Mechanical
    Life Cycles
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    2 Circuits Controlled with 2 Off—DPST-NO
    61203030 amp @ 120V AC (Fluorescent)
    20 amp @ 120V AC (Incandescent)    		1324,000,0005"2.9"3.1"8466N130000000
     
    4 Circuits Controlled with 4 Off—4PST-NO
    101203030 amp @ 120V AC (Fluorescent)
    20 amp @ 120V AC (Incandescent)    		1324,000,0005"2.9"3.1"8466N14000000
    102773030 amp @ 277V AC (Fluorescent)
    20 amp @ 277V AC (Incandescent)    		3004,000,0005"2.9"3.1"8466N15000000
     
    6 Circuits Controlled with 6 Off—6PST-NO
    141203030 amp @ 120V AC (Fluorescent)
    20 amp @ 120V AC (Incandescent)    		1324,000,0005"4.3"3.1"8466N16000000
    142773030 amp @ 277V AC (Fluorescent)
    20 amp @ 277V AC (Incandescent)    		3004,000,0005"4.3"3.1"8466N17000000
     
    8 Circuits Controlled with 8 Off—8PST-NO
    181203530 amp @ 120V AC (Fluorescent)
    20 amp @ 120V AC (Incandescent)    		1324,000,0005"5.6"3.1"8466N18000000
     
    10 Circuits Controlled with 10 Off—10PST-NO
    221203530 amp @ 120V AC (Fluorescent)
    20 amp @ 120V AC (Incandescent)    		1324,000,0005"5.6"3.1"8466N1100000000
     
    12 Circuits Controlled with 12 Off—12PST-NO
    261203530 amp @ 120V AC (Fluorescent)
    20 amp @ 120V AC (Incandescent)    		1324,000,0005"5.6"3.1"8466N1200000000
     
    Mechanically Held
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lighting Relays. High-Current Lighting Relays, Mechanically Held, 2 Circuits Controlled.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lighting Relays. High-Current Lighting Relays, Mechanically Held, 4 Circuits Controlled.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lighting Relays. High-Current Lighting Relays, Mechanically Held, 6 Circuits Controlled.

    2 Circuits

    Controlled

    4 Circuits

    Controlled

    6 Circuits Controlled

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lighting Relays. High-Current Lighting Relays, Mechanically Held, 8 Circuits Controlled.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lighting Relays. High-Current Lighting Relays, Mechanically Held, 12 Circuits Controlled.

    8 Circuits Controlled

    12 Circuits Controlled

    Mechanically held relays are ideal for applications that don’t need to be switched very often, such as lights that stay on all day. Since they switch on and off with a quick burst of input voltage rather than needing constant power, they’re more energy efficient than electrically held relays.
    No. of
    Terminals
    Input Voltage,
    V AC
    Control
    Power, VA
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    (Light Technology)
    Max. Switching
    Voltage, V AC
    Mechanical
    Life Cycles
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    2 Circuits Controlled with 2 Off—DPST-NO
    61203030 amp @ 120V AC (Fluorescent)
    20 amp @ 120V AC (Incandescent)    		1321,000,0008.8"2.9"3.3"8466N210000000
     
    4 Circuits Controlled with 4 Off—4PST-NO
    101203030 amp @ 120V AC (Fluorescent)
    20 amp @ 120V AC (Incandescent)    		1321,000,0008.8"2.9"3.3"8466N22000000
     
    6 Circuits Controlled with 6 Off—6PST-NO
    141203030 amp @ 120V AC (Fluorescent)
    20 amp @ 120V AC (Incandescent)    		1321,000,0008.8"4.3"3.3"8466N23000000
     
    8 Circuits Controlled with 8 Off—8PST-NO
    181203530 amp @ 120V AC (Fluorescent)
    20 amp @ 120V AC (Incandescent)    		1321,000,0008.8"5.6"3.3"8466N2400000000
     
    12 Circuits Controlled with 12 Off—12PST-NO
    261203530 amp @ 120V AC (Fluorescent)
    20 amp @ 120V AC (Incandescent)    		1321,000,0008.8"5.6"3.3"8466N1900000000
     

    Backup Power Supplies for Facility Lights

    Relays
    Image of Product. Back orientation. Backup Power Supplies. Backup Power Supplies for Facility Lights, Relays, Unthreaded Through-Hole Mount.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Backup Power Supplies. Backup Power Supplies for Facility Lights, Relays, Fastener Mount.

    Unthreaded

    Through-Hole

    Mount

    Fastener Mount

    Relays have an LED indicator that tells you if your lights are using primary or backup power and when these relays require maintenance. They also have a test switch to make sure the system is working.
    Unthreaded Through-Hole Mount—Relays that mount into an unthreaded through hole install into knockouts in junction boxes and light fixtures.
    Fastener Mount—Fastener-mount relays are ideal when space is tight or you want to hide your relay. They fit inside a ballast channel to keep everything contained within your fixture housing.
    Overall
    Mounting
    Holes
    Wire
    Lead
    Conduit
    Connection
    Input Voltage,
    V AC
    Output Voltage,
    V AC
    Control Current,
    mA
    Switching
    Current, amp
    Max. Switching
    Voltage, V AC
    Mechanical
    Life Cycles
    Trip Time,
    sec.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Battery
    Test Type
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Lg.
    No.
    of
    Gender
    Trade
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Features
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Specifications Met
    Each
    1 Circuit Controlled with 1 Off (Normally Open)—SPST-NO
     
    Unthreaded Through-Hole Mount
    120 to 277120 to 2771182027710,000,0000.0184"4"1 3/4"ManualYes40.19"16"6Male1/2
    		NPT
    		-30 to 140Test Switch, LED IndicatorNEMA 1
    		NFPA 101 7.8.1.2.2, UL 924, UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked8197N120000000
     
    Fastener Mount
    120 to 277120 to 2771181027710,000,0000.0181 3/4"4 3/4"1 1/4"ManualNo20.19"16"10———-30 to 140Test Switch, LED IndicatorNEMA 1
    		NFPA 101 7.8.1.2.2, UL 924, UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked8197N13000000
     
    Remote Testing Buttons for Relays
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Push-Button Switches.
    Add a remote testing button to test relays behind the wall or ceiling. Install it directly onto the ceiling or into a standard 4" × 4" round or octagonal junction box.
    Overall
    Dia.
    Material
    Color
    Wire
    Connection
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Specs.
    Met
    Certification
    Each
    4"PlasticWhiteScrew TerminalYesUL 924C-UL Listed, CE Marked, UL Listed
    		8197N11000000
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