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GENERAL INFORMATION FEATURES AND SELECTION FACTORS
GENERAL INFORMATION to prevent moisture damage and voltage breakdown through the
Mercury Displacement Relays are all designed and built to meet the protective coating.
most exacting demands of the industry. They have won their high The coils are wound on compact nylon bobbins and molded on
place in the electrical field by doing the tough and tricky jobs that to the metal tube to provide minimum power loss. This allows for
ordinary equipment could at best do in an uncertain manner. They low coil power required to actuate the contactor. This also enables
have proven their ability to stand up to the most adverse conditions the units to handle high loads with minimum derating due to higher
of temperature, dust and moisture, in all types of applications. All the ambient temperatures.
care required for the manufacture of high-grade instruments is used Internal gasses prevent excessive arcing between the mercury and
in the manufacture of the switches. All switch parts are specially the electrodes which enables the unit to function for millions of cycles
cleaned, and contamination is avoided by use of tweezers, gloves, with very low contact resistance, and minimum deterioration of the
etc., when making assemblies. internal parts.
Contactors are hermetically sealed with high quality glass to metal Available in all standard coil voltages, in single, two, three and four
seals. pole arrangements. Other coil voltages available upon request.
The stainless steel tube is totally encapsulated in high grade epoxy
FEATURES
1) ADVANTAGE OVER ELECTROMECHANICAL (b) Extends relay life
AND SOLID STATE RELAYS C) Only one moving part (the plunger)
A) Superior Performance and Reliability (a) No buttons to pit, weld or burn out
(a) Long Life D) One coil for each set of contacts
(b) Durable (a) Assures consistent switching
B) Compact Size (b) Minimizes pull-in variation between contacts
C) Low, Predictable Contact Resistance E) Epoxy encapsulated
D) Reduced RFI for Improved Interface Capability (a) Moisture resistant
E) Handles a Variety of Loads (b) High dielectric strength
(a) Increases design flexibility (c) Permanently fixes contacts to coil; eliminating
F) Rapid On-Off Cycling Capability possible misalignment
(a) Mercury quickly dissipates contact heat (d) Helps dissipate heat and noise
G) Low Coil Power Requirements (e) Rugged (impact resistant)
H) Minimal Derating Due to Higher Ambient Temperatures 3) BENEFITS
I) Quiet Action A) Reduction of Operational and Maintenance costs
2) DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION B) Increases Utilization and Productivity of equipment
A) Contacts are within a hermetically sealed steel body (a) By reducing down-time
(a) Impervious to adverse condition C) Installation and service is a routine operation
(b) No external arcing (a) Simple to install
B) Arcing is in a gaseous atmosphere (b) No sophisticated equipment is required
(a) Quenches the arc (c) Easy to trouble-shoot
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INDEX
DESCRIPTION
MERCURY TO METAL CONTACTOR: The load terminals
are isolated from each other by the glass in the hermetic
seal. “The plunger assembly,” which includes the ceramic
insulator, the magnetic sleeve and related parts, floats on
the mercury pool. When the coil is powered causing a
magnetic field, the plunger assembly is pulled down into
the mercury pool which is in turn displaced and moved up
to make contact with the electrode, closing the circuit be-
tween the top and bottom load terminal which is connected
to the stainless steel can.
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30-AMP NORMALLY OPEN CONTACTORS
GENERAL INFORMATION
The 30 Amp model is designed to save space
and simplify mounting methods. The standard
mounting bracket on the three pole model allows
the unit to be mounted in standard 3” snap track
channel. If you do not use snap track mounting,
the standard three pole bracket has key hole slots
for easy mounting in any panel arrangement. The
universal three pole mounting bracket has vari-
SINGLE POLE
ous mounting holes and key hole slots to meet a
variety of mounting centers.
TWO POLE
STANDARD MOUNT
TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS
THREE POLE
UNIVERSAL MOUNT
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L35/L60-AMP NORMALLY OPEN CONTACTORS
SINGLE POLE
NORMALLY OPEN
TWO POLE
NORMALLY OPEN
TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The “L” version of the 35 and 60 amp normally open contractors are designed - ON NORMALLY OPEN UNITS:
and manufactured to the same high quality specifications as the standard 35 OPERATE TIME: 50 milliseconds
and 60 amp models. The contactor switch is the same well proven design that RELEASE TIME: 80 milliseconds
has been manufactured since 1975. The mounting centers and physical size are - CONTACT RESISTANCE:
identical to the standard single and two pole 35 and 60 amp molded versions. 35-AMP = .003 ohm*
60-AMP = .002 ohm*
The new design provides a cleaner appearance, and is a more economical design. - DIELECTRIC WITHSTAND:
It is available in the single and two pole models only, with top and bottom load 2500 VAC RMS
terminals or with lead wires. Noted are the typical specifications and UL and CSA - LONGEVITY:
file numbers. MILLIONS OF CYCLES
- TEMPERATURE RANGE:
-35°C TO 85°C
- COIL TERMINALS:
#6 BINDING HEAD SCREWS
- LOAD TERMINALS:
COIL DATA L35 AND L60 SERIES. PRESSURE CONNECTORS FOR
A.W.G. #4-#14 ON 35-AMP AND
A.W.G. #2-#8 ON 60-AMP UNITS
- UL LISTING:
FILE #E62767 FOR L35 AND
L60-AMP N.O. UNITS 1-2 POLES
- C.S.A.:
FILE #LR41198 FOR L35 AND
L60-AMP N.O. UNITS 1-2 POLES
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35/60-AMP NORMALLY OPEN CONTACTORS
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35 AMP T-TOP CONTACTORS
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35/60 AMP METAL STRAPPED CONTACTORS
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100-AMP CONTACTORS
TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS
S100NO - SERIES
AVAILABLE IN 1,2 & 3 POLES
RATINGS: 100 AMPS @ 480 VAC
SEE PAGE 14 FOR RATINGS
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HIGH VOLTAGE CONTACTORS
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OPTIONAL TERMINATIONS AND MOUNTING PLATES
TS (Top Screws)
Designated by the let-
SUFFIX-”NB” ters “TS” in the catalog
Two pole 35 or 60 amp narrow mounted, front facing, number suffix. For tim-
SUFFIX-19 off set, for snap track mounted ers and 35-amp units.
Two pole 35 or 60 amp narrow mounted, front facing, Dimensions same as
off set, for panel mounting. T-Top (see page 8).
SNAP TRACK™
MOUNTING
Specify suffix “B” for SNAP
TRACK mount on single, two and “B” BRACKET
L-1 (Leaded) SUFFIX-17 & -20 For single pole 35 and
three pole 35 and 60 amp series
Designated by the letters “L-1” Din rail mount 35mm symmetrical 60-amp units, and for tim-
and single and two pole 30 amp
in the catalog number suffix. for 35 and 60 AMP units. ers. Mounts into standard
series. SNAP TRACK mount is
For normally open 35-amp 3” snap-track. Material is
standard on three pole 30 amp
units. Height 3-3/16” other 16-ga. plated steel.
without suffix.
dimensions same as standard
(page 8). SNAP TRACK Mounting Channel™ Reed Devices Inc., a subsidiary of Augat, Inc.
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COIL DATA PER POLE RATINGS ON STANDARD COILS
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SOLID STATE RELAYS
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SOLID STATE RELAYS Continued
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SOLID STATE RELAYS Continued
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SOLID STATE RELAYS Continued
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PANEL, TERMINAL INFORMATION & DERATING CHARTS
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WIRING & FUSING
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INDOOR WATER ALARM
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HOW TO ORDER LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL FLOATS
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LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL FLOATS
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VERTICAL LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL SWITCH
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TWIN FLOAT CONTROL
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HOW TO ORDER
SWITCHES
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
FOR MDI’S MERCURY DISPLACEMENT CONTACTORS
LIGHTING Corrosive Locations Ink Heating
Auditorium Lighting Dusty, Oil Locations Injection Molding Machines
Beacons and Search Lights Dry Cleaning Equipment Kilns
Copy Equipment Energy Management Systems Lab Ovens
Dimmer Controls Farm Incubators and Brooders Packaging Equipment
Display Signs Low Voltage Switching Plastic Extruders
Emergency Lighting Marking and Engraving Equipment Pool Heaters
Flood Lights Motor Starting Quartz Heaters
High Intensity Lamps Soldering Systems Radiant Heaters
Hospital Lighting Surgical Equipment Roof Top Heating
Lighting Test Panels Telephone Switching Shrink Tunnels
Mercury Vapor Lamps Test Panels Unit Heaters
Parking Lots Vapor Degreasers Vacuum Forming
Photography Lighting X-Ray Machine Controls
Scoreboards FOOD INDUSTRY EQUIPMENT
Sodium Vapor Lamps ELECTRIC HEATERS (Heaters)
Stage Lighting Baseboard Heaters Baking Ovens
Street Lighting Blow Molding Coffee Urns
Surgical Lighting Control Cabinet Heaters Deep Fryers
Tower Lights Chemical Tank Heaters Dishwashers
Traffic Signal Curing Furnaces Electric Grills
Tungsten Lamps Drying Ovens Electric Ranges
Duct Heaters Pizza Ovens
GENERAL APPLICATIONS Film Packaging Steam Generators
Air Conditioning Glass Furnaces
Alarm Systems Heat Lamps SPECIALTY APPLICATIONS
Automatic Door Closers Heat Sealing Machines Capacitor Discharge Systems
Battery Chargers Induction Heater Hazardous Locations
Blue Print Machines Industrial Ovens Mining Equipment
Copiers Infrared Heaters Phase Converters
Computer Power Supplies Ink Drying Tower Control
WARRANTY
Mercury Displacement Industries, Inc., warrants it’s products to be free from defects in material
or workmanship for one year, and will replace any units with such defects. Warranty is void if
units are improperly applied. Mercury Displacement Industries, Inc. shall not be liable for special
or consequential damages.