Resource | 09/29/2022

Application Note: Partially Welded Contacts and Effects on Auxiliary Contacts

We have received some inquiries from customers who claim that the auxiliary contacts are either "welded" or unexpectedly staying closed when the main contacts are open.

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Resource | 09/29/2022

Application Note: P Series MiniTACTOR 12Vdc Coil Temperature Considerations

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

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Resource | 09/29/2022

Application Note: P Series MiniTACTOR 24Vdc Coil Temperature Considerations

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

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Resource | 09/29/2022

Application Note: Two Coil Economizer Principles and Operation

In order to provide contactors with the highest possible performance in the smallest package the GX14, GX16, MX14, and MX16 contactors use a coil economizer.

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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 the GV35 Contactor with external PWM

The Sensata | Gigavac GV35 contactor with P and R coils require an external economizer.

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Resource | 09/29/2022

Application Note: Driving the GXV600 Contactor with external PWM

The Gigavac GXV600 Contactor with the P coil requires an external economizer.

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Resource | 08/23/2022

Application Note: Pressure Sensing in Hydrogen Boilers

In recent years, there has growing momentum behind the idea of hydrogen-fired boiler systems, which represent a clean energy alternative to natural gas-driven systems.

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