BEX100 Basic Electricity

Relays
(Magnetic Switches)

Objectives
Know the definition of a relay
Understand relay operating principles
Properly test relay operation

Relay Principles
A relay may also be called an
electromagnetic switch
Relays use a low amperage circuit to
control a high amperage circuit
The low amperage circuit controls an
electromagnetic device
The electromagnetic device closes/opens
the high amperage circuit

Relay Operation

Typical 4 Pin Relay

ISO RELAY

Typical 5 Pin Relay

ISO RELAY

Typical 5 Pin Relay

Pin Identification

HALF ISO

Relay Applications

Relay Applications

Relay Applications

Relay Applications

Testing Relay Operation

Relays can be tested using:
A test light
A continuity light
A DVOM
A jumper wire

Testing Procedures

Testing Procedures

RELAY DIAGNOSIS
SHOULD HAVE POWER ON TWO
CONNECTIONS IN KEY ON; DEVICE OFF
POSITION (ISO TERMINALS 30 AND 85 OR
86)
RELAYS ARE MOST ALWAYS ACTIVATED
WITH GROUND
LISTEN FOR CLICK WHEN ACTIVATED=
BETTER YET CHECK OUTPUT VOLTAGE
( ISO PIN 87)

WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS...

EXCHANGE SUSPECT RELAY WITH
ANOTHER RELAY OF THE SAME
NUMBER IN THE RELAY CENTER

LETS REVIEW...
WHY ARE RELAYS CALLED MAGNETIC
SWITCHES?
HOW MUCH CURRENT DOES THE
CONTROL CIRCUIT USE?
HOW MUCH CURRENT DOES THE
LOAD CIRCUIT USE?
NAME SOME ADVANTAGES OF USING
RELAYS?

LETS REVIEW..
WHAT IS AN ISO RELAY?
WHAT IS A HALF ISO RELAY?
HOW CAN RELAYS BE TESTED?
WHAT RESISTANCE SHOULD THE RELAY
COIL READ?
WHAT SHOULD THE NC CONTACTS OF A
RELAY READ?
WHAT SHOULD THE NO CONTACTS OF A
RELAY READ?

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BEX100 Basic Electricity