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High sensitivity, 100 mW

Nominal operating power,
2 Form C and 1 A GN RELAYS (AGN)
Slim body type relays

FEATURES TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

1. Slim compact size 1. Telephonic equipment
10.6 (L)×5.7 (W)×9.0 (H) mm 2. Telecommunications equipment
.417 (L)×.224 (W)×.354 (H) inch 3. Security equipment
2. High sensitivity single side stable 4. Test and Measurement equipment
type (Nominal operating power: 5. Electronic Consumer and Audio
100mW) is available Visual equipment
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ORDERING INFORMATION
AGN 2 0
Contact arrangement
2: 2 Form C
Operating function
0: Single side stable
1: 1 coil latching
6: High sensitivity single side
stable type
Type of operation
0: Standard type (B.B.M.)
Terminal shape
Nil: Standard PC board terminal
A: Surface-mount terminal A type
S: Surface-mount terminal S type
Nominal coil voltage (DC)
1H: 1.5V 03: 3V 4H: 4.5V 06: 6V 09: 9V
12: 12V 24: 24V
Packing style*1
Nil: Tube packing
X: Tape and reel packing (picked from 1/2/3/4-pin side)
W: Tape and reel packing (picked from the 1/2/3/4-pin side)
With humidity indicator and silica gel in moisture proof bag
Z: Tape and reel packing (picked from 5/6/7/8-pin side)
Y: Tape and reel packing (picked from the 5/6/7/8-pin side)
With humidity indicator and silica gel in moisture proof bag
Note 1) The “W” and “Y” at the end of the part number only appears on the inner and outer packing.
It does not appear on the relay itself.

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Precautions for Coil Input
Long term current carrying Temperature rise due to pulse voltage
A circuit that will be carrying a current continuously for long periods When a pulse voltage with ON time of less than 2 minutes is used, the
without relay switching operation. (circuits for emergency lamps, alarm coil temperature rise bares no relationship to the ON time. This varies
devices and error inspection that, for example, revert only during with the ratio of ON time to OFF time, and compared with continuous
malfunction and output warnings with form B contacts) Continuous, current passage, it is rather small. The various relays are essentially
long-term current to the coil will facilitate deterioration of coil insulation the same in this respect.
and characteristics due to heating of the coil itself.
Current passage time (%)
For circuits such as these, please use a magnetic-hold type latching
For continuousu passage Tempereture rise value is 100%
relay. If you need to use a single stable relay, use a sealed type relay
ON : OFF = 3 : 1 About 80%
that is not easily affected by ambient conditions and make a failsafe
circuit design that considers the possibility of contact failure or ON : OFF = 1 : 1 About 50%
disconnection. ON : OFF = 1 : 3 About 35%
DC Coil operating power
Steady state DC current should be applied to the coil. The wave form ON : OFF = 1 : 1

Voltage
should be rectangular. If it includes ripple, the ripple factor should be
less than 5%.
However, please check with the actual circuit since the electrical
characteristics may vary. The rated coil voltage should be applied to
the coil and the set/reset pulse time of latching type relay differs for Time
each relays, please refer to the relay's individual specifications.
Coil connection Operate voltage change due to coil temperature rise
When connecting coils of polarized relays, please check coil polarity (Hot start)
(+,-) at the internal connection diagram (Schematic). If any wrong In DC relays, after continuous passage of current in the coil, if the
connection is made, it may cause unexpected malfunction, like current is turned OFF, then immediately turned ON again, due to the
abnormal heat, fire and so on, and circuit do not work. Avoid temperature rise in the coil, the pick-up voltage will become somewhat
impressing voltages to the set coil and reset coil at the same time. higher. Also, it will be the same as using it in a higher temperature
Maximum allowable voltage and temperature rise atmosphere. The resistance/temperature relationship for copper wire
Proper usage requires that the rated coil voltage be impressed on the is about 0.4% for 1°C, and with this ratio the coil resistance increases.
coil. Note, however, that if a voltage greater than or equal to the That is, in order to operate of the relay, it is necessary that the voltage
maximum continuous voltage is impressed on the coil, the coil may be higher than the pick-up voltage and the pick-up voltage rises in
burn or its layers short due to the temperature rise. Furthermore, do accordance with the increase in the resistance value. However, for
not exceed the usable ambient temperature range listed in the catalog. some polarized relays, this rate of change is considerably smaller.
Maximum allowable voltage for coil
In addition to being a requirement for relay operation stability, the
maximum continuous impressed coil voltage is an important constraint
for the prevention of such problems as thermal deterioration or
deformity of the insulation material, or the occurrence of fire hazards.

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Ambient Environment
Dew condensation 2) If relays will not be used within 72 hours, please store relays in a
Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature drops suddenly humidity controlled desiccator or in an anti-humidity bag to which
from a high temperature and humidity, or the relay and microwave silica gel has been added.
device is suddenly transferred from a low ambient temperature to a *If the relay is to be soldered after it has been exposed to excessive
high temperature and humidity. Condensation causes the failures like humidity atmosphere, cracks and leaks can occur. Be sure to mount
insulation deterioration, wire disconnection and rust etc. the relay under the required mounting conditions
Panasonic Corporation does not guarantee the failures caused by 3) The following cautionary label is affixed to the anti-humidity pack.
condensation.
The heat conduction by the equipment may accelerate the cooling of
device itself, and the condensation may occur.
Please conduct product evaluations in the worst condition of the actual
usage. (Special attention should be paid when high temperature
heating parts are close to the device. Also please consider the
condensation may occur inside of the device.)
Icing
Condensation or other moisture may freeze on relays when the
temperature become lower than 0°C.This icing causes the sticking of
movable portion, the operation delay and the contact conduction failure
etc. Panasonic Corporation does not guarantee the failures caused by
the icing.
The heat conduction by the equipment may accelerate the cooling of
relay itself and the icing may occur. Please conduct product Silicon
evaluations in the worst condition of the actual usage. When a source of silicone substances (silicone rubber, silicone oil,
Low temperature and low humidity silicone coating materials and silicone filling materials etc.) is used
The plastic becomes brittle if the switch is exposed to a low around the relay, the silicone gas (low molecular siloxane etc.) may be
temperature, low humidity environment for long periods of time. produced.
High temperature and high humidity This silicone gas may penetrate into the inside of the relay. When the
Storage for extended periods of time (including transportation periods) relay is kept and used in this condition, silicone compound may adhere
at high temperature or high humidity levels or in atmospheres with to the relay contacts which may cause the contact failure. Do not use
organic gases or sulfide gases may cause a sulfide film or oxide film to any sources of silicone gas around the relay (Including plastic seal
form on the surfaces of the contacts and/or it may interfere with the types).
functions. Check out the atmosphere in which the units are to be NOx Generation
stored and transported. When relay is used in an atmosphere high in humidity to switch a load
Package which easily produces an arc, the NOx created by the arc and the
In terms of the packing format used, make every effort to keep the water absorbed from outside the relay combine to produce nitric acid.
effects of moisture, organic gases and sulfide gases to the absolute This corrodes the internal metal parts and adversely affects operation.
minimum. Avoid use at an ambient humidity of 85% RH or higher (at 20°C). If use
Storage requirements at high humidity is unavoidable, please contact our sales
Since the SMD type is sensitive to humidity it is packaged with tightly representative.
sealed anti-humidity packaging. However, when storing, please be
careful of the following.
1) Please use promptly once the anti-humidity pack is opened.(Signal
relay: within 72 hours, Max. 30°C/70% RH). If left with the pack
open, the relay will absorb moisture which will cause thermal stress
when reflow mounting and thus cause the case to expand. As a
result, the seal may break.

Others
Cleaning
1) Although the environmentally sealed type relay (plastic sealed type, 3) Cleaning with the boiling method is recommended (The temperature
etc.) can be cleaned, avoid immersing the relay into cold liquid (such of cleaning liquid should be 40°C or lower).
as cleaning solvent) immediately after soldering. Doing so may Avoid ultrasonic cleaning on relays. Use of ultrasonic cleaning may
deteriorate the sealing performance. cause breaks in the coil or slight sticking of the contacts due to the
2) Surface mount terminal type relay is sealed type and it can be ultrasonic energy.
cleaned by immersion. Use pure water or alcohol-based cleaning
solvent.

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