Top Tips for making a good control of transformer primary - 26/07/2022

Are high inrush currents on startup causing damages in the transformer primary circuit ? Switching ON the primary of an AC transformer can often generate high inrush currents. Applying electric power to the primary of a transformer can lead to more or less big troubles, especially if this operation is intended to be very frequent. […]

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SSR Thermal Interface Materials - 20/07/2022

Thermal Pads or Thermal Paste : How making the right choice ? The proper sizing of the heatsink is not the only consideration when creating an SSR assembly. Another critical consideration if the proper mounting of the Solid State Relay to the heatsink itself, which can greatly effect the efficiency of the “thermal system” and […]

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How to properly select Solid State Relays ? - 30/05/2022

Follow our Technical Tips for Properly Selecting Solid State Relays Solid State Relays (SSR) are used in a wide variety of applications. Today we are pleased to give you some technical tips on selecting the best Solid State Relay solution for your machinery/control system. 1-Determine your load voltage and current You will need to determine […]

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Protecting SSRs against short circuit and overload-current - 12/07/2021

Short-circuit protections According to the European Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (Annex I, article 3, point c), you need to protect your equipment against hazards which may be caused by external influences on the electrical equipment. “Technical measures shall be laid down in accordance with point 1 ( especially point (c) the electrical equipment shall be […]

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cURus : UL certification mark - 07/06/2021

What is the cURus Approval ? The solid state relays and contactors made by celduc® relais are manufactured in compliance with cURus standard. Today we will give you more clarification about cURus approval. The cURus mark indicates that our products meet Canadian and U.S. safety standards. cURus is an approval from the UL, also named […]

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