Vacuum&Gas-FilledRelays

Jennings High-Voltage Vacuum Relays Pressurized Gas as a Dielectric

(at Jennings, a mixture containing primarily SF-6)
Jennings vacuum relays are widely used in airborne, mobile and marine
Pure high pressure gas allows relays to attain high
communications equipment. Typical applications include antenna coupling,
dielectric strength and to avoid oxidation. This
tap changing on radio frequency (RF) coils, transmit / receive switching to an
dielectric is ideal for the high in-rush capacitive
antenna, switching in pulse-forming networks and heavy duty power supplies.
make and capacitive discharge loads. Typical
Our relays are noted for fast operating speeds and the ability to withstand
applications include electrostatic discharge (ESD)
high voltages and carry heavy currents (at frequencies up to 75 MHz), while
test equipment, cable test equipment and heart
maintaining low and stable contact resistance.
defibrillators. Gas-filled relays also provide low,
Vacuum relays are available in SPST normally open (N/O) and normally stable leakage current in applications sensitive to
closed (N/C) models, as well as SPDT configurations. Latching relays are current fluctuations, especially across open contact
available in some models. sets over long periods of time.

Gas-filled relays, however, should not be used when

Vacuum as a Dielectric
it is necessary to break a current. As the contacts
Vacuum is the ideal dielectric for high voltage relay switching. It has extremely open, the gas is ionizing and an arc is formed and
high voltage breakdown characteristics, a fast recovery rate (up to 10 kV per sustained for much longer than in vacuum.
millisecond) and it provides an absolutely inert and non-reactive environment
for switching contacts. Since there is no oxygen in a vacuum, contacts remain The contact resistance of Jennings’ gas-filled relays
oxidation free. is typically measured at 28 V and will be higher
than and not as stable as in a vacuum relay.
The high dielectric strength of the vacuum permits close contact spacing,
on the order of 1000 volts per mil (= 0.0394 inches). The small movement Open Circuit Open Circuit
Voltage Voltage
required to operate a vacuum relay permits the use of small, low mass
actuators, allowing high operating speeds. Use of refractory metal contacts
provides exceptional interrupting ability and ensures long contact life. 23V

If a load is switched, an arc will be formed. At the point where the contacts 18V
are getting very close and the current density is getting higher and higher,
Arc Arc
a breakdown occurs. This arc will have a very low voltage of 18–23 V and Time Time
be quite stable in comparison to an arc in air, which is another advantage
Arcing in Air Arcing in Vacuum
of vacuum (Figure 1). The combination of constant arc voltage acting as a
current limiter and short arc time means vacuum relays generally wear less Figure 1
than other types and give stable performance over the life of the relay.

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Typical Applications Basic Functionality —

RF Applications Specialized Applications How Do Jennings Relays Work?
Jennings vacuum relays play a vital role Jennings vacuum and gas-filled relays Jennings manufactures two common
when high power and low RF losses are excellent for: relay types:
are required.
• Airport lighting systems 1. Clapper type relay (Figure 2)
• Vapor deposition for semiconductor • Geosciences down-hole data 2. Diaphragm relay (Figure 3)
wafer processing acquisition
The pictures below shows both types
• Transmitter/receiver switches • Scientific instrumentation and their main features.
• Pulse forming networks • Under-sea power distribution
• Ion implant • Sinusoidal heart defibrillators
• MRI power supplies
• Radar systems
Custom Applications
• Security screening systems
Because Jennings relays and contactors
• TWT power supplies are sealed to support a vacuum, they
• Radio antenna tuning can also be filled with special gases for
Figure 2 Figure 3
matching circuits custom applications. They can be re-
packaged, tailored or tested to specific A Jennings Vacuum Relay primarily
requirements. consists of two main assemblies. We
Test Equipment and Instrumentation have the ceramic “switch” assembly,
Jennings gas-filled relays are great for • Super-low nano amperage leakage which contains the HV contacts, and
high in-rush and stable leakage current • Screw terminals, long flying leads the actuator assembly, which holds the
applications, and Jennings vacuum relays or special connectors actuation coil.
are the ideal solution for low leakage and
• Special packaging to replace The two types differ in regards to the
high carry current applications.
obsolete relays mechanical actuation. In the diaphragm
• ESD pulse forming equipment • Very low temperature applications relay, the actuator is placed outside of the
vacuum envelope, whereas in the clapper
• HiPot testing • High pressure oceanic applications
type relay, we find the actuator inside
• Cable testing • Low out-gassing and Hi-Rel testing the vacuum.
• Motor winding testing with traceability and configuration
The assembly containing the coil is the
controls for space and satellites.
• Mega-ohm testing driving part of the relay and will be
connected to your driver circuit. As
• High power lasers
voltage is applied to the coil, a magnetic
• Power supply testing field is built up and an electro-magnetic
• Mass spectrometry force is created. This force is used to
• High voltage power supplies move the mechanism and thus the
movable contact inside the vacuum
• Transformer test equipment envelope. The contact transfers from
• Ballast test equipment the N/C to the N/O position or, in a SPST
relay, opens your high voltage circuit.

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Basic Relay Terms and Definitions

Arc — An electric discharge between mating relay contacts Operate time — The time in milliseconds between voltage
when an energized circuit is interrupted. being first applied to the relay coil and final closure of all
Contact bounce — The intermittent undesirable opening normally open contacts. This time includes contact bounce.
of closed contacts or closing of open contacts. Release time — The time in milliseconds between removal
Break — The opening of closed contacts to interrupt of power from the relay coil and final closing of all normally
an electrical circuit. closed contacts. This time includes contact bounce.

Voltage breakdown — An undesirable condition of arcing Ambient temperature range — The range of environmental
within a relay due to overvoltage. temperatures in which the relay mounted in the equipment
will operate safely. Heat will be generated by the current
Cold — An unenergized electrical circuit. flowing through the relay, which will elevate the temperature
Dielectric — An insulating medium capable of recovering, above ambient depending on the current level imposed.
as electric energy, all or part of the energy required to establish Pull-in voltage — The minimum coil voltage required to
an electrical field (voltage stress). The field, or voltage stress, operate a relay so that all normally open contacts close.
is accompanied by displacement or charging currents.
Vacuum is one of the best dielectrics. Dropout voltage — The maximum coil voltage at which an
operating relay releases and all normally closed contacts close.
Hot — An energized electrical circuit.
Coil resistance — The DC resistance, in ohms, of the coil —
Make — The closure of open contacts to complete an electrical circuit. measured at 25°C.
Peak test voltage — The peak AC voltage (at 60 Hz) that can be Shock — The number of g’s (gravities) a relay can sustain when
applied between external high voltage terminals, or between tested by a _ sine pulse (calibrated impact) for 11 milliseconds
an open terminal and ground, for up to one minute with no without the closed contacts opening or the open contacts closing.
evidence of failure. Peak test voltages must not be exceeded,
even for very short pulses. Vibration Peak — The maximum harmonic motion at rated
gravities and frequencies that a relay can sustain without
Rated operating voltage (kV Peak) — The voltage that can safely uncontrolled opening of closed contacts or closing of open
be applied to the relay for sustained periods of time without contacts.
failure. This voltage rating decreases as AC frequency increases.
Rated operating voltages approach peak test voltage only at Expected mechanical life — The number of operations
lower frequencies. for which a relay can be expected to operate reliably. Cold
switching applications approach this figure.
Continuous current, carry — The current that flows through
the closed relay contacts for sustained time periods. This current Contact arrangement: Jennings relays have the following
rating is determined by the relay envelope temperature rise. contact arrangement:
A ceramic relay is allowed a 100°C rise. Current ratings can be • Single pole single throw (SPST)
increased by external cooling, such as forced air or heat sinks. • Single pole double throw (SPDT)
Contact capacitance — The capacitance of the relay measured Contact form: The code for the relay model (see following page
(a) between open contacts or (b) between contact and ground. for more information):
Measured at 1 kHz. • Form A: SPST—Normally Open • Form Latching: SPST
Contact resistance — The resistance between closed contacts, • Form B: SPST—Normally Closed • Form Latching: SPDT
measured at 6.0 VDC with a 1.0 amp root mean square • Form C: SPDT
(RMS) load.

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Selection Guide
How to Use this Table
From the diagrams at the top of the table, choose the contact configuration that meets your requirements. Then
choose from the list in that column the relay that meets your voltage and current specifications. Please refer to
the product information included in this catalog and look for more detailed information on the selected relay.

You can use this table for all continuous current carry applications. For all power switching applications,
please refer to the next section.

All relays in bold letters are generally ok to be hot switched.

Form A Form B Form C Latching Latching

If you have more
SPST-N/O SPST-N/C SPDT SPST SPDT questions and would
like to talk to someone
about your specific
application, please
contact our technical
sales department at
408-282-0363 or at
[email protected].
RF42-26S, 4kV, 12A RF41-26S, 4kV, 12A RF1E-26S, 4kV, 8A RF44-26S, 6kV, 12A RF60-26S, 4kV, 12A

RF6A-26S, 10kV, 12A RF5A-26S, 10kV, 12A RJ1H-26S, 5kV, 3A RF43-26S, 9kV, 12A RF63-26S, 9kV, 10A

RF80-26S, 10kV, 35A RF4A-26S, 10kV, 30A RJ1H-26N877, 5kV, 3A RF47-26S, 10kV, 35A

RF51-26S, 12kV, 12A RF88-26S, 10kV, 35A RJ1C-26S, 6kV, 18A RF72-26S, 10kV, 50A

RF53-26S, 17.5kV, 15A RF50-26S, 12kV, 12A RJ1D-15S, 7kV, 18A RF73-26S, 14kV, 35A

RJ8A-26S, 33kV, 110A RF52-26S, 17.5kV, 15A RF61-26S, 4kV, 10A

RF69-26S, 24kV, 15A RJ1A-26S, 5kV, 18A

RGH3-24D2524, 70kV, 15A RF62-26S, 9kV, 10A

RF65-12S, 9kV, 10A

RJ1A-26N969, 10kV, 30A

RF3A-26S, 10kV, 30A

RJ2B-26S, 15kV, 50A

RJ6B-26S, 15kV, 50A

RJ6B-D3136, 15kV, 50A

RJ4B-26S, 18kV, 50A

RJ4C-26S, 18kV, 50A

RF10B-26S, 20kV, 75A

RJ9B-26S, 20kV, 110A

RJ5B-26S, 30kV, 10A

RGH5-26S, 50kV, 10A

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Non-Power Switching Applications

For applications where the circuit is switched with no load Figure 4 shows a typical transmitter application for an RJ6B
across the relay terminals (non-power switching), a relay Vacuum Relay. This relay has a set of low voltage sequence
performs either as an insulator or a conductor. contacts as well as high voltage contacts. The high voltage
contacts complete the circuit to the antenna before the
In the make mode, the contacts conduct the full current of the
transmitter is turned on and will delay switching the antenna
load, and contact current handling capacity is limited by heating
until power is turned off. This ensures the transmitter is
caused by contact resistance. Special low resistance copper alloys
properly loaded when power is applied.
are used for most cold switching relays to assure high current Rec
handling capabilities.
Antenna Tx

In the break mode, the relay must perform as a high voltage Rec Control
insulator. Stand-off voltages are highest at DC and low AC
Control Tx Control
frequencies and decline at higher frequencies due to RF heating
of the insulator. Ceramic insulators provide the best withstand Coil

capabilities for high RF applications. Figure 4 — RJ6B Relay Used as TR Relay and Switching Control

RF Applications (at Jennings, typically 2–32 MHz) Pulse Applications

Switching RF equipment hot can cause damage to various circuit Vacuum relays are especially well suited in radar applications
elements, so RF circuits generally are switched cold. This means for pulse forming networks with pulse lengths from 1 ms to 10
the power is completely removed at the time of switching, and ms (Figure 5). These applications require a relay to withstand
the relay never breaks or makes the load. the pulse forming network voltage on a repetitive basis, usually
from 100 to 500 pulses per second. Higher peak currents can be
The primary reasons for using vacuum relays in RF applications
used in this type of service due to the low duty cycle and short
are their exceptional insulating qualities and their low RF
pulse duration. Average energy dissipated in the relay is low,
contact resistance — as low as .03 ohms at 30 MHz. This low RF
heating minimal, and consequently voltages up to peak ratings
resistance remains stable throughout the service life of the relay
and peak currents to 1000 amps can be utilized.
because of the advantages provided by the vacuum environment.
L1 L1 L1
Vacuum relays show a frequency-dependent current and voltage
limitation. As frequency increases, the conduction path through
C1 C1 C1 C1
the contacts decreases, causing contact surface heating and
limiting the maximum RF voltage that can be withstood. Most
of our relays have been rated at 2.5 MHz, 16 MHz and 32 MHz. Figure 5 — Pulse Forming Network Typical Duty Cycle — 001

When a vacuum relay is open, RF voltage is seen across the open Please contact our technical department to help you determine
contacts or the contacts to ground. The relay in effect behaves which relay fits your pulse application.
as a high voltage capacitor measuring 1–2 pF. Current leakage
through the insulator causes heating, which further establishes
limits to maximum current ratings.

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Power Switching Applications

Direct Power Switching — Make and Break
Make
AC circuits are inherently much easier to switch at high current levels than Break

DC circuits. Current zeroes occur twice per AC cycle, and the high recovery
voltage of the vacuum dielectric ensures extinction at the first current zero,
+
reducing arcing and subsequent contact erosion.

Current
The refractory metals used for contacts in relays intended for hot DC switching
–
are selected to withstand arcing by their high melting temperatures and Time
hardness. Vacuum relays have higher switching capabilities than most relays,
Figure 7A — Resistive Load Profile
but above 1 kV, they are generally limited to a maximum of 15 amps. When
higher current levels are to be switched, suppression or bucking circuits
(Figure 6) should be used to develop artificial current zeroes. This circuit
keeps contact differential voltage at a minimum until the contacts fully open. Discharge

R C

RC Bucking
Circuit +
Current

Relay

E Load –

Time

Charge
Figure 6
Figure 7B — Capacitive Load Profile
Do not use gas-filled relays for make-and-break power switching, because
the relay will draw an arc on opening and sustain the arc. Thus, the relay
will not be able to reliably open the contacts.
Make Break
There are some other considerations when looking at using a vacuum
or gas-filled relay in your power switching application.
+
Which elements dominate the electrical circuit?
Current

Circuit loads can generally be considered as resistive, capacitive or inductive,

–
even though they may consist of both active (tubes and solid-state devices) Time
and passive elements (capacitors, resistors, inductors, etc.). Circuits with
Figure 7C — Inductive Load Profile
significant capacitive or inductive elements are more difficult to switch due
to the stored energy. Figures 7A, 7B and 7C show the current for each type
of load.

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Circuits made up primarily of resistive components have little Capacitive Discharge or Make-Only Switching
effect upon voltage across HV terminals (Figure 7A). Resistive Gas-filled relays are ideal for the high in-rush capacitive
loads are generally used to generate the power switch rating of a make and capacitive discharge loads found in electrostatic
vacuum relay. discharge (ESD) test equipment, cable test equipment and heart
defibrillators. Typical models are the RGH5-26S or the RGH3-26S.
When circuits with large capacitive elements break, a negative
bias voltage appears equal to the stored energy of the capacitor. Gas-filled relays also provide low, stable leakage current in
This stored energy can cause a momentary high current surge applications sensitive to current fluctuations, especially across
upon make (Figure 7B). As the contacts close, an arc is generated, open contact sets over long periods of time. However, these
and there is the danger of contact welding due to that short high relays should not be used when it is necessary to break a
energy spike. current. As the contacts open, the gas will ionize, and an arc
will be formed and sustained for much longer than in vacuum.
With inductive elements present, a high momentary voltage
transient occurs when the circuit is broken, which decays rapidly Vacuum relays are also often used in high voltage circuits
to open line voltage (Figure 7C). This spike can damage any to protect personnel by shorting out (bleeding) a capacitive
other circuit elements, and we recommend that you clamp the circuit to ground once the high voltage has been removed.
voltage sufficiently in order to protect your circuit. The low resistance contacts of a vacuum relay allow very high
peak currents to be handled (up to 200 amps for up to 50
Is a ground-isolated relay available? Or can the relay milliseconds without contact deterioration or welding). Arc
be positioned on the ground side of the load? contact welding is a function of arc voltage (a constant 18–23
Jennings has a number of relays available with ground isolation volts), current and time. Currents of up to 500 amps have been
from the vacuum enclosures. Typical types are RF1, RF3, RF4 and carried for 10 milliseconds without failure.
RF10, as well as all RF40, 50, 60 and 70 series relays. Ground- Most standard relays will handle discharge pulses of 200 joules.
isolated relays can be used within their voltage ratings without In most applications, a series load resistor is used to lengthen
concern for ground faults, because the switching part of the relay capacitor discharge time to reduce peak current carried by the
is completely isolated from ground. relay (Figure 9).
If only relays with internal grounds are available for your
hot switch application, the relay should always be placed on R
Relay

the ground side of the load to prevent breakdown damage. E C

Otherwise, fault conditions may cause internal arc-over
to the grounded housing (Figure 8).
Arcing can transfer to
Relay ground and bypass the load Relay High Peak Current Discharge
Figure 9
Load
I I
E Load E Load
Limits
Current

Relay between Relay between

Load and Supply Load and Ground

Figure 8

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The Relay Driver Circuit

Relay Timing Characteristics Transients in the Relay Driver Circuit
+
The coil voltage greatly affects relay operating speed, with When the relay coil is turned on, the magnetic field takes a few
DC Power
+ Relay
higher voltages giving higher speeds. With a slightly higher than moments Supply
to build up — at the same time energyCoil is being stored
DC Power
(Overvoltage) Relay
–
nominal voltage applied to the coil, the speed will immediately in the coil. When the coil is later turned off, the Coil
Supply stored energy
(Overvoltage) –
increase. It is important, though, to prevent overheating and can cause a voltage spike in the driver circuit and damage other
be aware of the maximum allowable voltage for the relay that is components.
used. For example, a 26.5 VDC coil should not exceed 32 VDC
To increase the de-energized time and eliminate voltage
for continuous duty.
transients, a zener-diode or zener-zener combination can be
The preferable method is to use an overvoltage pulse that decays used across the coil (Figure 11). High voltage transients can be
to normal operating potential in a few milliseconds (Figure 10). eliminated with an inductor/diode combination placed between
A simple RC network placed between the power supply and the the power supply and the relay (Figure 12).
+
relay will do this. DC Power
+ Relay
Supply Coil
+ (Nom.Power
DC Voltage) – Relay
Supply Coil
DC Power Relay (Nom. Voltage) –
Supply Coil
(Overvoltage) –
Figure 11
Figure 10 +
DC Power Relay
+
Supply Coil
(Nom.Power
DC Voltage) – Relay
Supply Coil
(Nom. Voltage) –
Figure 12

It is important to understand how the method chosen

to suppress any transients will affect the relay operating
characteristics.
+
DC Power Relay
Supply Coil
(Nom. Voltage) –

+
DC Power Relay
Supply Coil
(Nom. Voltage) –

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Relay Mounting and Installation

• The relay envelope may become contaminated during transfer or assembly.
Keep the envelope surface clean.
• Protect the relay from physical damage while storing and while mounting.
• When soldering wires onto the relay terminals, always make sure to remove
excess flux as well as to clean the ceramic surface in order to ensure
proper isolation. Please see our website for soldering guidelines for the
some common relay types. Threaded
Chassis Holes

• When vacuum relays are mounted, the relay base should be connected
to ground (also see Figure 8 on page 10 for more information Figure 13A — Typical Screw Mounting
on positioning of the relay within the circuit).
High Voltage Section
• The mounting methods shown are a few of the most common methods Must Extend Beyond
used by Jennings customers. In addition, Jennings offers a variety of Mounting Surface

flanges to further meet your needs. Should your application require

mounting other than what is shown, we will be happy to discuss
alternative methods. (NOTE: All models may be mounted and operated
in any position.)
• When mounting relays that are to be used at RF frequency, copper
straps are often soldered onto the HV terminals for better heat transfer No. 10 Screw
and cooling. Figure 13B — Flange Mounting
(optional flanges are available on many relays)
• Please contact us for additional information on adapters for coil terminals,
heat sinks or any other mounting questions.
High Voltage Section
Maintenance Must Extend Beyond
Mounting Surface

Under normal operating conditions, relays do not need any maintenance.

They should be kept free from dust and in a dry environment.

Safety Information
Vacuum relays may be used to switch high voltages at various frequencies. No. 10 Screw

To avoid the danger of electrical shock, all circuits connected to the relay
must be de-energized before connection, disconnection or testing. Figure 13C — Clamp Mounting

WARNING
DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE
SERVICING. HAZARDOUS
VOLTAGE CAN SHOCK, BURN
OR CAUSE DEATH.

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Rated Operating
Voltage (kV Peak) 12 VDC coil versions available; please contact factory for lead times.
For available flange versions, the flange diameter is 1.125".
Max Cont.Current (Amps) Contact Capacity (pF)

DC or 60Hz
Test Open Max Max Max Pull-in Drop-out Shock, Mechanical
Voltage contact Open Contact Operate Release Voltage Voltage Coil 11ms Vibration Life Weight,

2.5 MHz

16 MHz

32 MHz
(kV Peak) to open contacts Resist. Time Time @ 25°C @ 25°C Resistance ½ Sine Peak g’s (106 oz.
Product Number 60 Hz contact to ground (mΩ) (ms) (ms) (Vdc) (Vdc) (Ω ±10%) (Peak g’s) @ Freq. Cycles) (grams)

3.6 3.6 3.2 2.5

RF41-26S 10 @ 55– 1
4 1.6 1.6 20 10 10 16 1–10 290 50 1
RF42-26S 2000 Hz (28)
12 10 7.5 5

3.6 3.6 3.2 2.5

30 @ 95– 1
RF44-26S 6 1.6 1.6 12 4 4 16 1–10 80 50 1
2000 Hz (28)
12 10 6 5

7 7 6 4
10 @ 55– 1
RF43-26S 9 1.6 1.1 20 10 10 16 1–10 47 50 0.5
500 Hz (28)
12 10 6 5

0.40 R0.062
RF41-26S 0.24 (10.16) Ø(1.575)
Form: (6.10)
Ø0.40 0.13 (3.30)
N/C 0.31
Ø(10.16)
Flange Version Available: (7.87)
RF41D-26S
R0.04 MAX 1.66 Ø0.062 Ø(1.158)
RF42-26S R(1.02) (42.16) 2 PLC’S
Ø0.65 Ø(16.51)
Form: 1.03
N/O (26.16)
Ø0.52
Flange Version Available: Ø(13.21)
RF42D-26S
COIL TERMINALS
0.17 (4.32) 2 PLC’S EQ. SP.
ON Ø0.32 (8.13) B.C.

0.40
RF44-26S 0.24 (6.10)
(10.16)
R0.062
Ø(1.157)
Form:
0.13 (3.30)
Latching Ø0.40 0.31
Ø(10.16) (7.87)
Flange Version Available:
RF44D-26S R0.40 MAX 1.71 Ø0.062
R(1.02) (43.43) Ø(1.157)
1.08 Ø0.65
(27.43) Ø(16.51)
Ø0.52
Ø(13.20)

0.61 COIL TERMINALS

(15.49) Ø0.25±.003 Ø(64±.08)
4 PLC’S EQ. SP.
ON Ø0.38 (9.65) B.C.

RF43-26S 0.47
0.40
(10.16)
R0.062
Form: Ø(1.157)
(11.94)
Latching 0.13 (3.30)
Flange Version Available: Ø0.40 0.54
RF43D-26S Ø(10.16) (13.72)
2.17 Ø0.062 Ø(1.157)
(55.12) 2 PLC’S
R0.04 MAX
R(1.02) Ø0.65
1.08 Ø(16.51)
(27.43)
Ø0.52
Ø(13.21) COIL TERMINALS
Ø0.25±.003 Ø(.64± .08)
Ø0.61 4 PLC’S EQ. SP.
Ø(15.49) ON Ø0.38 Ø(9.65) B.C.

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Rated Operating
Voltage (kV Peak) 12 VDC coil versions available; please contact factory for lead times.
For available flange versions, the flange diameter is 1.125".
Max Cont.Current (Amps) Contact Capacity (pF)

DC or 60Hz
Test Open Max Max Max Pull-in Drop-out Shock, Mechanical
Voltage contact Open Contact Operate Release Voltage Voltage Coil 11ms Vibration Life Weight,

2.5 MHz

16 MHz

32 MHz
(kV Peak) to open contacts Resist. Time Time @ 25°C @ 25°C Resistance ½ Sine Peak g’s (106 oz.
Product Number 60 Hz contact to ground (mΩ) (ms) (ms) (Vdc) (Vdc) (Ω ±10%) (Peak g’s) @ Freq. Cycles) (grams)

8 7 6 5
10 @ 55– 2
RF4A-26S 10 2.5 2.5 15 18 18 16 1–10 156 50 1
2000 Hz (56)
30 25 15 10

8 8 6 5
RF5A-26S 10 @ 55– .5
10 1.6 1.6 20 8 6 16 1–10 920 30 10
RF6A-26S 1000 Hz (14)
12 10 5 2

8 8 6 5
30 @ 55– 1
RF47-26S 10 1.6 1.6 8* 4 4 16 1–10 80 50 1
2000 Hz (28)
35 35 18 12

RF4A-26S
Form:
0.84 0.156 (3.96)
N/C Ø0.75 (21.34) WIDE, 3 SLOT
Equipped with integral flange Ø(19.05) EQ. SP. ON
1.00 (25.4) B.C.
0.42
2.25
(10.67)
(57.41)
3.00 Ø0.06 THRU
0.90 (76.46) Ø(1.52) 2 PL
(22.86)

0.55
Ø0.025 (13.97)
Ø(0.64)

RF5A-26S 0.47 Ø0.65

0.40
(10.16)
R0.062
Ø(1.157)
Form: Ø(16.51)
(11.90) 0.13 (3.30)
N/C
Ø0.40
Flange Version Available:
Ø(10.16) 0.55
RF5AD-26S
(14.00)
Ø0.062
RF6A-26S 1.88±.06
(47.7± 1.5) Ø(1.157)
Form: 0.73 2 PLC’S
N/O (18.54)
Flange Version Available: 90±.10º
Ø0.52
RF6AD-26S (1.57± .17R)
Ø(13.21) 0.25
(6.3)
COIL TERMINALS
2 PLC’S EQ. SP.
ON Ø0.29 (7.37) B.C.

0.40 R0.08
RF47-26S 0.32
(10.16) R(2.03)
0.16 (4.10)
Form: Ø0.40 (8.13)
Latching Ø(10.20)
0.39
Flange Version Available: (9.91)
RF47D-26S
Ø0.084
1.95 Ø(2.13)
R0.04
(49.53) Ø0.65
R(11.02)
Ø(16.51)
1.08
(27.43)
Ø0.52
Ø(13.20)
COIL TERMINALS
Ø0.025± .003 Ø(.64± .08)
4 PLC’S EQ. SP ON
* Please contact Jennings Technology 0.10 (2.54) Ø0.38 Ø(9.65) B.C.
for lower/different values.

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 10kV SPSTVacuumRelays
Rated Operating
Voltage (kV Peak) 12 VDC coil versions available; please contact factory for lead times.
For available flange versions, the flange diameter is 1.125".
Max Cont.Current (Amps) Contact Capacity (pF)

DC or 60Hz
Test Open Max Max Max Pull-in Drop-out Shock, Mechanical
Voltage contact Open Contact Operate Release Voltage Voltage Coil 11ms Vibration Life Weight,

2.5 MHz

16 MHz

32 MHz
(kV Peak) to open contacts Resist. Time Time @ 25°C @ 25°C Resistance ½ Sine Peak g’s (106 oz.
Product Number 60 Hz contact to ground (mΩ) (ms) (ms) (Vdc) (Vdc) (Ω ±10%) (Peak g’s) @ Freq. Cycles) (grams)

RF72-26S 8 8 6 5 20 4 4 16* 1–10*

30 @ 55– 1
RF72-N1105 10 1.6 1.6 8* 1.5 1.5 6–12 7–17 80 50 2
2000 Hz (28)
RF72-N1107 50 35 18 12 20 2.5 2.5 5–16 6–20

8 8 6 4
10 @ 55– 1
RF80-26S 10 1.6 1.6 8* 8 3 16 1–10 290 30 2
2000 Hz (28)
35 35 18 12

8 8 6 5
10 @ 55– 1
RF88-26S 10 1.6 1.6 20 4 4 16 1–10 80 50 1
2000 Hz (28)
10 10 6 5

RF72-26S 0.32
0.92 TYP
(23.37)
(8.13)
RF72-N1105 Ø0.40 0.39 0.40
(9.90)
RF72-N1107 Ø(10.16)
R0.04 1.95
(10.16)
Ø0.062 Ø(1.52)
All three models — 4 PLC’S
R(1.02) (49.53)
Form: 0.40 TYP
Latching 1.08 Ø0.65 (10.16)
Ø0.52
(27.43) Ø(16.51)
Flange Version Available: Ø(13.21)
COIL TERMINALS
Yes, please call to order Ø0.25±.003 Ø(.64± .08)
4 PLC’S EQ. SP.
ON Ø0.38 Ø(9.65) B.C.
Ø0.61
Ø(15.49)

.40
.80
RF80-26S A
.32
Form: C
N/O .40
.65
.38 4 PLCS
Flange Version Available:
Yes, please call to order .40
.04 R 1.91 4 PLCS .060 DIA.
MAX. .92 HOLE
MAX.
2PLCs 4 PLCS
1.03

COIL TERMINALS
2 PLCS EQ. SP.
.17 ON .32 B.C.

.52

0.40
(10.16)
RF88-26S A
0.32 .062 R TYP.
Form: C
N/C
.39 .65 .13
Flange Version Available:
Yes, please call to order Ø0.062 Ø(1.158)
R0.04 MAX
R(1.02) 1.90 MAX. .40 2 PLC’S
A
Ø0.52 C 1.08 COIL TERMINALS
Ø(13.21) CLOSE 4 PLC’S EQ. SP.
2
ON Ø0.38) B.C.
OPEN 1
0.61

* Please contact Jennings Technology

for lower/different values.

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 12–17.5kV SPSTVacuumRelays
Rated Operating
Voltage (kV Peak) 12 VDC coil versions available; please contact factory for lead times.
For available flange versions, the flange diameter is 1.125".
Max Cont.Current (Amps) Contact Capacity (pF)

DC or 60Hz
Test Open Max Max Max Pull-in Drop-out Shock, Mechanical
Voltage contact Open Contact Operate Release Voltage Voltage Coil 11ms Vibration Life Weight,

2.5 MHz

16 MHz

32 MHz
(kV Peak) to open contacts Resist. Time Time @ 25°C @ 25°C Resistance ½ Sine Peak g’s (106 oz.
Product Number 60 Hz contact to ground (mΩ) (ms) (ms) (Vdc) (Vdc) (Ω ±10%) (Peak g’s) @ Freq. Cycles) (grams)

10 7 6 4
RF50-26S† 10 @ 55– 1
12* 1.5 1.5 20 15 15 16 1–10 290 50 0.5
RF51-26S† 2000 Hz (28)
12 10 6 5

12 12 9 7
10 @ 55– 1.5
RF73-26S 14 1.2 1.2 8** 4 4 16* 1–10* 47 30 5
2000 Hz (43)
35 35 25 15

12 12 9 7
RF52-26S 10 @ 55– 1
17.5 0.8 0.8 20 15 15 16 1–10 290 30 1
RF53-26S 500 Hz (28)
15 12 6 4

R0.062
RF50-26S† 0.47
0.40
(10.16) Ø(1.1.57)
Form: (11.94) 0.13 (3.30)
N/C
Flange Version Available: Ø0.40
Ø(10.16) 0.54
RF50D-26S (13.72) Ø0.062 Ø(1.158)
2.19
RF51-26S† R0.04 MAX
(55.63) Ø0.65
2 PLC’S

Form: R(1.02) Ø(16.51)

N/O
1.03
Flange Version Available: (26.16)
RF51D-26S Ø0.52
COIL TERMINALS
Ø(13.21)
2 PLC’S EQ. SP.
0.17 (4.32) ON Ø0.32 (8.13) B.C.

RF73-26S 0.92 TYP

(23.37)
Form: 0.72
Latching (18.29)
Ø0.40 0.40 Ø0.062
Flange Version Available: Ø(10.16) (10.16) Ø(1.52)
Yes, please call to order
0.79
2.75 0.40 TYP
(20.07) Ø0.65
(69.85) (10.16)
Ø(16.51)
R0.04
R(1.02)
1.08
Ø0.52 (27.43)
Ø(13.21)
COIL TERMINALS
Ø0.25±.003 Ø(.64± .08)
4 PLC’S EQ. SP.
Ø0.10 Ø(2.54)
ON Ø0.38 Ø(9.65) B.C.

RF52-26S 0.40
R0.062
Form: 0.72 (10.16)
(18.3) Ø(1.1.57)
N/C
Flange Version Available: Ø0.40
RF52D-26S Ø(10.16) 0.13 (3.30)
0.79
(18.3)
RF53-26S 2.65
(67.3)
Ø0.062 Ø(1.158)
2 PLC’S
Form:
N/O R0.04 MAX Ø0.65
R(1.02) 1.03 Ø(16.51)
Flange Version Available:
RF53D-26S (26.16)
COIL TERMINALS
Ø0.52 2 PLC’S EQ. SP.
† Can be used for hot switch applications. Ø(13.21) ON Ø0.32 (8.13) B.C.
* 2 kV achieved in insulating medium: fluorocarbon
liquid or tightly adherent and void-free encapsulant. 0.17 (4.32)
** Please contact Jennings Technology for lower different values.

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 24–33kV SPSTVacuumRelays
Rated Operating
Voltage (kV Peak) 12 VDC coil version available for model RF69-26S; please contact factory for lead times.
For available flange versions, the flange diameter is 1.125".
Max Cont.Current (Amps) Contact Capacity (pF)

DC or 60Hz
Test Open Max Max Max Pull-in Drop-out Shock, Mechanical
Voltage contact Open Contact Operate Release Voltage Voltage Coil 11ms Vibration Life Weight,

2.5 MHz

16 MHz

32 MHz
(kV Peak) to open contacts Resist. Time Time @ 25°C @ 25°C Resistance ½ Sine Peak g’s (106 oz.
Product Number 60 Hz contact to ground (mΩ) (ms) (ms) (Vdc) (Vdc) (Ω ±10%) (Peak g’s) @ Freq. Cycles) (grams)

12 — — —
.06 @ 55– 3
RF69-26S 24 2.5 2.5 40 15 15 18 1–10 290 30 2
500 Hz (85)
15 — — —

28 25 12 10 10 @ 55–
500 Hz, 10
RJ8A-26S 33 1.3 1 3 18 8 16 1–10 120 30 2
5 @ 500– (283)
110 60 40 30 2000 Hz

RF69-26S 2 LEADS 9”
Form: (230) LONG
N/C 1.3
(33.0) ON 0.62 (15.7)
Equipped with integral flange 1.9 B.C., 18GA
2.1 (48.3)
(53.3) STRIPPED
Ø1.1 AND TINNED
Ø(27.9) 0.687
ENCAPSULANT (17.45)
.22
(5.59)
6-32UNC .25 (6.35) 1.00 0.7
INSERT (25.4) (17.8)
2 PLC’S
Ø0.52 0.17 (4.32)
Ø(13.21)

2.00 (50.80)
RJ8A-26S
Form: 0.29 2 PLC’S
N/O (7.37)

Flange Version Available: 3.75 MAX

None (95.25) 0.660 1.31
2.00 (16.76) (33.27)
(50.80)
0.38
(9.65)

0.76 MAX 1/4-20UNC X .50 DP

(19.30) MAX 2 PLC’S

1-1/8"NS-2 HEX NUTS

W/ LOCKWASHERS

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 4kV SPDTVacuumRelays
Rated Operating
Voltage (kV Peak) 12 VDC coil versions available; please contact factory for lead times.
For available flange versions, the flange diameter is 1.125".
Max Cont.Current (Amps) Contact Capacity (pF)

DC or 60Hz
Test Open Max Max Max Pull-in Drop-out Shock, Mechanical
Voltage contact Open Contact Operate Release Voltage Voltage Coil 11ms Vibration Life Weight,

2.5 MHz

16 MHz

32 MHz
(kV Peak) to open contacts Resist. Time Time @ 25°C @ 25°C Resistance ½ Sine Peak g’s (106 oz.
Product Number 60 Hz contact to ground (mΩ) (ms) (ms) (Vdc) (Vdc) (Ω ±10%) (Peak g’s) @ Freq. Cycles) (grams)

2 2 2 2
10 @ 55– 1
RF1E-26S 4 1.6 2 30 10 10 16 1–10 920 30 10
2000 Hz (28)
8 6 4 2

3.6 3.6 3.2 2.5

10 @ 55– 1
RF60-26S 4 1.6 1.6 20 7 7 18 1–12 47 50 0.5
2000 Hz (28)
12 10 6 5

3.6 3.6 3.2 2.5

10 @ 55– 1
RF61-26S 4 1.6 1.6 20 10 10 16 1–10 290 50 0.5
2000 Hz (28)
10 8 7 5

0.40
RF1E-26S 0.24 (6.10) 0.08
(10.16)
R0.062
Ø(1.1.57)
Form: (2.03) 0.13 (3.30)
SPDT 0.24 (6.10)
Flange Version Available: Ø0.40 0.31
Ø(10.16) 1.68±.030
RF1D-26S (7.87)
(41.91±.76 Ø0.062 Ø(1.158)
R0.04 2 PLC’S
R(1.02) Ø0.65
0.78
Ø(16.51)
(18.54)

Ø0.52
Ø(13.21) 0.25
COIL TERMINALS
(6.3)
Ø0.25±.003 Ø(.64± .08)
2 PLC’S EQ. SP.
ON Ø0.29 Ø(7.37) B.C.

RF60-26S 0.24 (6.10)

0.40
(10.16)
R0.062
Ø(1.157)
Form: 0.13 (3.30)
Latching 0.24 (6.10)
0.31
Flange Version Available: Ø0.40
(7.87)
RF60D-26S Ø(10.16) 1.93 Ø0.062 3 PLC’S
R0.40 MAX (49.02) Ø(1.157)
R(1.02) Ø0.65
1.08 Ø(16.51)
(27.43)
Ø0.52
Ø(13.21)

COIL TERMINALS
0.61
Ø0.25±.003 Ø(64±.08)
(15.49)
4 PLC’S EQ. SP.
ON Ø0.38 (9.65) B.C.

RF61-26S 0.24 (6.10)

0.40
(10.16)
R0.062
Ø(1.157)
Form:
SPDT 0.24 (6.10) 0.13
(3.30)
Flange Version Available:
Ø0.40 0.31
RF61D-26S
Ø(10.16) (7.87)
1.90 Ø0.062 Ø(1.157)
R0.04 MAX (48.26)
R(1.02) Ø0.65
1.03 Ø(16.51)
(26.16)
Ø0.52
Ø(13.21)
COIL TERMINALS
0.17 (4.32) Ø0.25±.003 Ø(.64± .08)
4 PLC’S EQ. SP.
ON Ø0.38 Ø(9.65) B.C.

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 5–7kV SPDTVacuumRelays
Rated Operating
Voltage (kV Peak) 12 or 115 VDC coil versions available; please contact factory for lead times.
For available flange versions, the flange diameter is 1.125".
Max Cont.Current (Amps) Contact Capacity (pF)

DC or 60Hz
Test Open Max Max Max Pull-in Drop-out Shock, Mechanical
Voltage contact Open Contact Operate Release Voltage Voltage Coil 11ms Vibration Life Weight,

2.5 MHz

16 MHz

32 MHz
(kV Peak) to open contacts Resist. Time Time @ 25°C @ 25°C Resistance ½ Sine Peak g’s (106 oz.
Product Number 60 Hz contact to ground (mΩ) (ms) (ms) (Vdc) (Vdc) (Ω ±10%) (Peak g’s) @ Freq. Cycles) (grams)

3.5 2.5 2 1.5

10 @ 55– 1
RJ1A-26S 5 2 2.5 10 8 8 16 1–10 335 50 2
2000 Hz (28)
18 14 9 7

2.5 Hot Break —

RJ1H-26S† 10 @ 55– 2 1
5 2 2.5 30 6 6 16 1–10 335 50
RJ1H-26N877† 2000 Hz 1 (28)
3 Hot Break —

6 20 @ 35–
Hot Break — 60 Hz,
RJ1C-26S†* 6 7 14 1–10 335 40 @ 60– 1
2 2.5 20 6 6 50 125 Hz, 1
RJ1D-15S†* 7 10 0.7–7 85 (28)
18 Hot Break — 30 @ 125–
550 Hz

RJ1A-26S 3 TERMINALS
ON Ø0.375
0.06 X 0.06
(1.16 X 1.16 SLOT 3 PL)
Form: 0.72 MAX
Ø(9.53) B.C. (18.29)
SPDT Ø0.925 MAX
128 O
Ø(23.50)
Flange Version Available: (2.23R)
None Ø0.75 MAX
0.47 1.19±.06 Ø(19.05)
(11.94) (30.23±1.5)
Ø0.125 3 PL
Ø(3.18)
0.25
9/16-32UNS 21±5 O

(6.35) (.0336±.0873R)
HEX NUTS
0.33 SLOT ANGLE
W/LOCKWASHERS
(8.38)

RJ1H-26S† 3 TERMINALS
ON Ø0.375
0.06 X 0.06
(1.16 X 1.16 SLOT 3 PL)
Form: 0.72 MAX
Ø(9.53) B.C. (18.29)
SPDT Ø0.925 MAX
128 O
Ø(23.50)
Flange Version Available: (2.23R)
None Ø0.75 MAX
0.47 1.19±.06 Ø(19.05)
(11.94) (30.23±1.5)
RJ1H-26N877† Ø0.125 3 PL
Ø(3.18)
Form: 0.25
SPDT 9/16-32UNS 21±5 O

(6.35) (.0336±.0873R)
HEX NUTS
Flange Version Available: 0.33 SLOT ANGLE
None W/LOCKWASHERS
(8.38)

RJ1C-26S†* 3 TERMINALS
ON Ø0.375
0.06 X 0.06
(1.16 X 1.16 SLOT 3 PL)
Form: 0.72 MAX
Ø(9.53) B.C. (18.29)
SPDT Ø0.925 MAX
128 O
Ø(23.50)
Flange Version Available: (2.23R)
None Ø0.75 MAX
0.47 1.19±.06 Ø(19.05)
(11.94) (30.23±1.5)
RJ1D-15S†* Ø0.125 3 PL
Form: Ø(3.18)
0.25
SPDT 9/16-32UNS 21±5 O

(6.35) (.0336±.0873R)
HEX NUTS
Flange Version Available: 0.33 SLOT ANGLE
W/LOCKWASHERS
None (8.38)

† Can be used for hot switch applications.

* Units to be encapsulated by customer, extended
vibration profile, HiPot in insulating fluid.

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 9–10kV SPDTVacuumRelays
Rated Operating
Voltage (kV Peak) 12 VDC coil versions available; please contact factory for lead times.
For available flange versions, the flange diameter is 1.125".
Max Cont.Current (Amps) Contact Capacity (pF)

DC or 60Hz
Test Open Max Max Max Pull-in Drop-out Shock, Mechanical
Voltage contact Open Contact Operate Release Voltage Voltage Coil 11ms Vibration Life Weight,

2.5 MHz

16 MHz

32 MHz
(kV Peak) to open contacts Resist. Time Time @ 25°C @ 25°C Resistance ½ Sine Peak g’s (106 oz.
Product Number 60 Hz contact to ground (mΩ) (ms) (ms) (Vdc) (Vdc) (Ω ±10%) (Peak g’s) @ Freq. Cycles) (grams)

7 7 6 4
RF62-26S 16 1–10 290 10 @ 55– 1
9 1.6 1.1 20 10 10 50 1
RF65-12S 8 1–5 48 2000 Hz (28)
10 10 6 5

7 7 6 4
10 @ 55– 1
RF63-26S 9 1.6 1.1 20 10 10 16 1–10 47 50 1
2000 Hz (28)
10 10 6 5

8 7 6 5
10 @ 55– 2
RF3A-26S 10 4 2.5 15 18 18 16 1–10 156 50 1
2000 Hz (56)
30 25 15 10

RF62-26S 0.47
0.40
(10.16)
R0.062
Ø(1.1.57)
Form: (11.94)
SPDT 0.13 (3.30)
0.47
Flange Version Available: (11.94)
RF62D-26S
Ø0.40 0.54 Ø0.062 Ø(1.158)
2.59
RF65-12S Ø(10.16) (13.72) (65.79)
Ø0.65
2 PLC’S
Form:
SPDT Ø(16.51)
R0.04 MAX
Flange Version Available: R(1.02) 1.03
RF65D-12S (26.16)
COIL TERMINALS
Ø0.52 2 PLC’S EQ. SP.
Ø(13.21) ON Ø0.32 (8.13) B.C.
0.17 (4.32)

R0.062
RF63-26S 0.47
0.40
(10.16) Ø(1.1.57)
Form: (11.94) 0.13
Latching (3.30)
0.47
Flange Version Available: (11.94)
RF63D-26S Ø0.062 Ø(1.157)
0.54
Ø0.40 2.63 3 PLC’S
(13.72)
Ø(10.16) (66.80) Ø0.65
Ø(16.51)
R0.04 MAX 1.08
R(1.02) (27.43)
COIL TERMINALS
2 PLC’S EQ. SP.
Ø0.52
ON Ø0.32 (8.13) B.C.
Ø(13.21)
0.61 (15.49)

Ø1.25 0.156 (3.96)

RF3A-26S 0.43
WIDE, 3 SLOT
EQ. SP. ON
Form: (10.92) 1.00 (25.4) B.C.
Ø0.75 0.43
SPDT
Ø(19.05) (10.92) Ø0.06 THRU
Equipped with integral flange 0.43 2.29 Ø(1.52) 3 PL
(10.92) (58.17) 0.55 RF 3A
3.00
(76.20) (13.97)
0.025 0.90 1.00
(0.64) (22.86) (25.4)
1.25
Ø0.025 (31.8) RF 3D
Ø(0.64)
0.156 (3.96)
WIDE, 3 SLOT
600±3o EQ. SP. ON
(1.05R±.05R) 1.00 (25.4) B.C.

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 10–15kV SPDTVacuumRelays
Rated Operating
Voltage (kV Peak) 12 or 115 VDC coil versions available; please contact factory for lead times.
For available flange versions, the flange diameter is 1.125".
Max Cont.Current (Amps) Contact Capacity (pF)

DC or 60Hz
Test Open Max Max Max Pull-in Drop-out Shock, Mechanical
Voltage contact Open Contact Operate Release Voltage Voltage Coil 11ms Vibration Life Weight,

2.5 MHz

16 MHz

32 MHz
(kV Peak) to open contacts Resist. Time Time @ 25°C @ 25°C Resistance ½ Sine Peak g’s (106 oz.
Product Number 60 Hz contact to ground (mΩ) (ms) (ms) (Vdc) (Vdc) (Ω ±10%) (Peak g’s) @ Freq. Cycles) (grams)

8 — — —
10 @ 55– 1
RJ1A-26N696 10 2 2.5 10 8 8 16 1–10 335 50 2
2000 Hz (28)
18 — — —

12 10 8 6
RJ2B-26S† 0.5 1 10 @ 55– 1 3
15 12 18 9 16 1–10 270 50
RJ6B-26S† 1 1.5 500 Hz 25 (85)
50 30 17 10

12 10 8 6
10 @ 55– 3
RJ6B-D3136† 15 1 1.5 12 18 9 16 1–10 270 50 25
500 Hz (85)
50 30 17 10

RJ1A-26N696 1.25 MAX 128O

Form: (31.75) (2.23R)
SPDT
3 TERM
Flange Version Available: 0.88 Ø.065
None (22.35) 2.00 MAX Ø(1.65)
(50.80) ON Ø.690
Ø(17.6) B.C.

0.47 Ø.630
(11.94) Ø(16.00)
0.69
0.25 MAX (6.35) (17.53)

9/16-32UNS HEX Ø1.00

W/LOCKWASHERS Ø(25.4) 0.33 (8.38)

RJ2B-26S† Ø1.03
136O
(2.37R)
Form: Ø(26.16)
SPDT MAX
Flange Version Available: 22O
RJ2C-26S 2.16 MAX (.38R)
(26.16)
RJ6B-26S †
0.98±.06 0.37 0.15
Form: (24.9±1.5) (9.4) (3.81)
SPDT 2 PLC’S 0.40
90O
Flange Version Available: Ø0.81 (10.16)
0.42 (1.57R)
RJ6C-26S Ø(20.6) (10.7)

13/16-32UNS HEX NUT 0.25 (6.35)

W/LOCKWASHERS MAX

1.03 136O
RJ6B-D3136† MAX (2.37R)

Form:
SPDT 22O
.15
2.16
Flange Version Available: MAX
RJ6C-26D3136 1.02±.06
.875
COM .875
.40
.16 2 PLACES
MAX
.25
MAX .812
MAX 90O

† Can be used for hot switch applications.

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 18–20kV SPDTVacuumRelays
Rated Operating
Voltage (kV Peak) 12 or 115 VDC coil versions available for models RJ4B-26S and RJ4C-26S; please contact factory for lead times.
For available flange versions, the flange diameter is 1.125".
Max Cont.Current (Amps) Contact Capacity (pF)

DC or 60Hz
Test Open Max Max Max Pull-in Drop-out Shock, Mechanical
Voltage contact Open Contact Operate Release Voltage Voltage Coil 11ms Vibration Life Weight,

2.5 MHz

16 MHz

32 MHz
(kV Peak) to open contacts Resist. Time Time @ 25°C @ 25°C Resistance ½ Sine Peak g’s (106 oz.
Product Number 60 Hz contact to ground (mΩ) (ms) (ms) (Vdc) (Vdc) (Ω ±10%) (Peak g’s) @ Freq. Cycles) (grams)

15 12 10 6
10 @ 55– 3
RJ4B-26S† 18 0.5 1 12 18 9 14 1–10 270 30 1
500 Hz (85)
50 30 17.5 10

15 12 10 6
10 @ 55– 3
RJ4C-26S† 18 0.5 1 12 18 9 14 1–10 270 30 1
500 Hz (85)
50 30 17.5 10

15 13 10 7.5
5 @ 55– 16
RF10B-26S 20 1.8 1.5 12 30 12 16 1–10 225 30 0.1
500 Hz (453)
75 22 15 12

RJ4B-26S† Ø1.03 136O

(2.37R)
Form: Ø(26.16)
SPDT MAX
Flange Version Available: 22O
RJ4C-26S 2.16 MAX (.38R)
(26.16)
0.98±.06
0.37 0.15
(24.9±1.5)
(9.4) (3.81)
2 PLC’S 0.40
Ø0.82 90O
0.42 (10.16) (1.57R)
Ø(20.8)
(10.7)

13/16-32UNS HEX NUT 0.25 (6.35)

W/LOCKWASHERS MAX

136O
RJ4C-26S † (2.37R) 22O
(0.38R)
Form:
Latching 2.16
(54.86)
Equipped with integral flange
1.94 MAX
(49.28)
1.20±.06 MAX 0.15
(28.5±1.52) (3.81)
0.40
(10.16)
0.32
0.06 (8.13)
(1.52) 0.20 2 PL 0.14 (3.56) WIDE
Ø0.81 3 SLOT EQ. SP
0.25 (5.59)
Ø(20.6) ON 1.375 (34.93) B.C.
(6.35)

6-32UNC 3 PLC’S 1.2 0.34

(30.5) (8.64)
RF10B-26S Ø1.61 1.25
Form: Ø(40.89) (31.75)
SPDT 4.56±.05 2.50
TYP 1.87 (63.5)
Equipped with integral flange (115.8±1.3)
1.00 (47.5) TYP
1.97
0.12 (25.40) TYP
(50.04)
(3.05) TYP

0.93
(26.62)
1.46
(37.08) .80 Ø0.199
(20.32) Ø(5.06)
Ø1.75 THRU
0.25 (6.35) 4 PLC’S
Ø(44.45)

† Can be used for hot switch applications.

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Rated Operating
Voltage (kV Peak) 12 or 115 VDC coil versions available for model RJ5B-26S; please contact factory for lead times.
For available flange versions, the flange diameter is 1.125".
Max Cont.Current (Amps) Contact Capacity (pF)

DC or 60Hz
Test Open Max Max Max Pull-in Drop-out Shock, Mechanical
Voltage contact Open Contact Operate Release Voltage Voltage Coil 11ms Vibration Life Weight,

2.5 MHz

16 MHz

32 MHz
(kV Peak) to open contacts Resist. Time Time @ 25°C @ 25°C Resistance ½ Sine Peak g’s (106 oz.
Product Number 60 Hz contact to ground (mΩ) (ms) (ms) (Vdc) (Vdc) (Ω ±10%) (Peak g’s) @ Freq. Cycles) (grams)

15 13 10 —
10 @ 55– 11
RJ9B-26S† 20 3 3.5 10 30 8 16 1–10 190 50 1
500 Hz (312)
110 50 20 —

25 — — —
10 @ 55– 12
RJ5B-26S 30 6 3 50 20 15 18 1–10 167 20 1
500 Hz (340)
10 — — —

Ø1.59 36o
(40)
M4 X 0.7
RJ9B-26S† NO NC 22o

Form: 2.28
.16 (4.1)
SPDT 1.59 (58)
(40.41) 2X .38
Equipped with integral flange .32 (8.1) (9.7)
.77 3X Ø.31 (8) COM Ø1.8 (46)
(19.6)
120o
90o
1.30
(33)
190 30o
3X .18
(4.6)
26.5VDC
Ø2.36
(60)

RJ5B-26S 3 FLYING
Ø1.91
Form: LEADS 18 GA.
50 KVDC Ø(48.5)
SPDT
TEST VOLTAGE
Flange Version Available: SILICONE
None RUBBER 2.20
INSULATION (55.9)
12.0 (305) MIN. 3.32
LONG, 0.5 (13) (84.3)
STRIPPED
AND TINNED 2 NUTS AND
0.88 LOCKWASHERS
(22.4)
13/16-32
UNS
† Can be used for hot switch applications.

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 50–70kV Gas-FilledRelays
Rated Operating
Voltage (kV Peak) 12 VDC coil versions available for both models. 115 VDC coil version available for model RGH5-26S;
please contact factory for lead times.
Max Cont.Current (Amps) Contact Capacity (pF)

DC or 60Hz
Test Open Max Max Max Pull-in Drop-out Shock, Mechanical
Voltage contact Open Contact Operate Release Voltage Voltage Coil 11ms Vibration Life Weight,

2.5 MHz

16 MHz

32 MHz
(kV Peak) to open contacts Resist. Time Time @ 25°C @ 25°C Resistance ½ Sine Peak g’s (106 oz.
Product Number 60 Hz contact to ground (mΩ) (ms) (ms) (Vdc) (Vdc) (Ω ±10%) (Peak g’s) @ Freq. Cycles) (grams)

40 — — —
10 @ 55– 12
RGH5-26S* 50 6 3 500 20 15 18 1–10 167 20 1
500 Hz (340)
10 — — —

70 — — —
10 @ 55– 16
RGH3-24D2524* 70 1.5 1.5 1000 N/A 15 18 16 24 30 5
500 Hz (454)
15 <—30 Make—>

RGH5-26S* 3 FLYING
Ø1.91
LEADS 18 GA.
Form: Ø(48.5)
SPDT 50 KVDC
TEST VOLTAGE
Flange Version Available: SILICONE
None RUBBER 2.20
INSULATION (55.9)
12.0 (305) MIN. 3.32
LONG, 0.5 (13) (84.3)
STRIPPED
AND TINNED 2 NUTS AND
0.88 LOCKWASHERS
(22.4)
13/16-32
UNS

RGH3-24D2524* Ø0.187 THRU

Ø(4.75)
A 0.66
Form: 0.38 (16.76)
0.31 A
SPST N/C (9.65)
(7.87)
Flange Version Available: FULL R
None
Ø1.75 6.25 MAX
Ø(44.45) (158.8) HIGH
VIEW
VOLTAGE
A–A 5.20 TERMINAL
(13.21)

FIBERGLASS
INSULATING 6-32UNC X
SLEEVE FLEXIBLE .25 DP MIN
0.12
SILICONE (3.05)
ENCAPSULATE

* Gas-filled relay, make-only load switching

applications (CR measured at 28 VDC/1 Amp).

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