DPDT relay specifications

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p.gholap93

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I have designed a motor driver using DPDT relay. My motor ratings are as follows-
Voltage-24V
Power-150W
RPM-150
Motor takes peak current of 12A when there is immediate transition from stop to full forward/reverse. During continuous run it takes current around 2A. In my application I need such instant transitions more frequently than the continuous run. What should be the rating of my relay (like coil voltage and contact current)? I have got this one-
 

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How about a link to the relay data sheet, I can hardly read that image.

Ron
 
The coil is a 12 volt coil. Yes, I see the contacts are rated 30 volts at 5 amps DC. Based on your post I would not use it. Generally a 12 volt coil automotive relay can be had cheap and handle 30 amps. I would look that way. Also if the motor will only turn in one direction (same polarity all the time) I would place a fly back diode across it.

Ron
 
I have recently done such a project .... my motor ratings were 40V ,10A ,300 RPM and i used FETs to control the speed and relays for direction control .......
 
xainnasir said:
I have recently done such a project .... my motor ratings were 40V ,10A ,300 RPM and i used FETs to control the speed and relays for direction control .......
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I am talking about the same circuit. Can you please tell me your relay specifications?
 
p.gholap93 said:
I am talking about the same circuit. Can you please tell me your relay specifications?
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The last post (Post #5) used FETs and not a relay. Also I had suggested:

Generally a 12 volt coil automotive relay can be had cheap and handle 30 amps. I would look that way. Also if the motor will only turn in one direction (same polarity all the time) I would place a fly back diode across it.
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If you want to use relays get a few automotive relays designed for the higher current DC loads.

Ron
 
p.gholap93 said:
I am talking about the same circuit. Can you please tell me your relay specifications?
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I have used FETs for speed cntrl n relay for direction and therez no much specs for relay i mean its just for switching and as the system is totally isolated so u just find a little heavy relay .... not much difficult
 
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