One circuit thermistor relay contacts to prevent competition

Competition among relay contacts in contactor control systems often leads to significant issues that can be cumbersome to address. In some cases, this requires the addition of numerous components. However, utilizing a negative temperature coefficient thermistor (NTC) for delay switching can effectively mitigate relay contact competition. In Circuit 11, illustrated in FIG. 6, the thermistor resistance (RT) is higher at room temperature. After a delay period of approximately 0.5 seconds, the resistance sharply decreases, allowing the time delay relay (KA) to activate and prevent conflicts with the contactor (KM), thereby maintaining control of the circuit.

In this circuit design, the implementation of a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor serves as a crucial component for managing relay contact competition in contactor control systems. The NTC thermistor exhibits a high resistance at ambient temperatures, which allows for a gradual increase in current demand without immediate activation of the relay. This characteristic is essential for preventing simultaneous engagement of multiple relay contacts, which can lead to circuit instability or damage.

The operational sequence begins when power is applied to the circuit. Initially, the NTC thermistor maintains a high resistance, limiting the current flow to the downstream components. This delay period, typically set at around 0.5 seconds, is intentionally designed to allow the system to stabilize before any relay activation occurs. During this time, the thermistor's resistance begins to drop significantly as it heats up due to the flowing current.

Once the resistance of the NTC thermistor decreases sufficiently, it allows a higher current to flow through the circuit, activating the time delay relay (KA). This relay then engages the contactor (KM) to control the load. The precise timing of this activation is critical, as it ensures that the contactor is engaged only after the initial surge of current has passed, thus preventing any potential competition among the relay contacts.

The design also incorporates protective measures to ensure that the circuit remains stable and responsive under varying load conditions. By carefully selecting the specifications of the NTC thermistor and the time delay relay, the system can be tailored to meet specific operational requirements. Overall, this approach enhances the reliability and efficiency of contactor control systems by minimizing the risk of contact competition and ensuring smooth operation.Competition is ~ relay contacts contactor control systems often encounter problems, too much trouble to deal with, and sometimes need to add a lot of elements to add. However, if the use of negative temperature coefficient thermistor (NTC) delay switching characteristics, can easily and effectively prevent relay contact competition. Circuit 11 in FIG. 6. It is the thermistor resistance RT larger at room temperature, through the current demand after a period of delay (about 0. 5s), the sharp decline in the resistance, time delay relay KAz pull to avoid contact with the contactor KM point competition dispute, avoid circuit out of control.