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.
Learn MoreApplication 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
Learn MoreApplication 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
Learn MoreApplication 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.
Learn MoreApplication Note: Contact Welding
Sensata | Gigavac has performed extensive testing to determine the make current capability of their contactors.
Learn MoreApplication Note: Driving Contactors with external PWM
Sensata | Gigavac offers the GX14, GX23, and GV200 with built-in PWM economizer (coil option M or N).
Learn MoreApplication Note: Driving the GV35 Contactor with external PWM
The Sensata | Gigavac GV35 contactor with P and R coils require an external economizer.
Learn MoreApplication Note: Driving the GXV600 Contactor with external PWM
The Gigavac GXV600 Contactor with the P coil requires an external economizer.
Learn MoreApplication 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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