Resource | 02/12/2024

Brochure: Sensata Relays and Contactors – Product Comparison Flyer

Sensata offers a wide variety of switching solutions under its product brands, each of which is best suited for different end applications.

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Resource | 12/06/2023

Brochure: Solid State Relay Selection Guide

Learn what solid state relays (SSRs) / contactors are, the benefits of using solid state switching technology, and what types of applications SSRs serve in this brochure.

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Resource | 10/04/2023

White Paper: Utilizing Solid State Relays in AC Motor Control Applications

Solid State Relays (SSRs) and Solid State Contactors (SSCs) are ideally suited for controlling dynamic loads such as motors, particularly where frequent or multiple start/stop cycles are required i

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Resource | 11/28/2022

White Paper: How to Select a High Voltage Relay or Contactor

In the most basic terms, a relay is a remotely operated switch designed to isolate voltage and a contactor is a remotely operated switch designed to switch power.

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Resource | 10/05/2022

Application Note: Sensata | Gigavac Patended EPIC® Technology

The GIGAVAC Extended Performance Impervious Ceramic (EPIC®) sealing technology is a major breakthrough in low-cost, high quality sealing of contactors and relays.

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Resource | 10/03/2022

Application Note: Direction of Current Flow for Contactors

All Sensata | Gigavac contactors can carry current in both directions on closed contacts.  The term “bidirectional” refers to the ability to switch/open while current is flowing.  Most Sensata | Gi

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Resource | 09/29/2022

Application Note: Contact Welding

Sensata | Gigavac has performed extensive testing to determine the make current capability of their contactors.

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Resource | 09/29/2022

Application Note: Driving Contactors with external PWM

Sensata | Gigavac offers the GX14, GX23, and GV200 with built-in PWM economizer (coil option M or N).

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Resource | 09/29/2022

Application Note: Driving HX460 contactors with external PWM

Sensata | Gigavac offers the HX460 with a continuous duty coil. Customers that want to reduce overall power consumption can PWM the coil.

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Resource | 09/29/2022

Application Note: GVL 12V Set/Reset Voltage and Coil Current vs. Temperature

Since Gigavac contactors are operated by a coil that changes resistance with temperature, Pickup Voltage and Drop Out Voltage will decrease at temperatures below 25C and increase at temperatures ab

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Resource | 09/29/2022

Application Note: GVL 24V Set/Reset Voltage and Coil Current vs. Temperature

Since Gigavac contactors are operated by a coil that changes resistance with temperature, Pickup Voltage and Drop Out Voltage will decrease at temperatures below 25C and increase at temperatures ab

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Resource | 09/29/2022

Application Note: GX11B, GX12B, and GX21B Temperature Considerations

Since Gigavac contactors are operated by a coil that changes resistance with temperature, Pickup Voltage and Drop Out Voltage will decrease at temperatures below 25C and increase at temperatures ab

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