
microBlox® Transmitter/Alarm Carrier
Model uBTA-H-1MR/uBTA-H-1SR/uBTX-H-1
Acromag, Inc. Tel: 248-295-0880
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http://www.acromag.com
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https://www.acromag.com
Interposing Relay Connections
IMPORTANT:
Because the solid-state relay of the uBTA-H-1SR model is both AC and DC rated, it is not possible
to also include contact protection built-into the relay output of this device (a diode is normally used for DC,
and a MOV for AC). The required protection is always best placed at the load as shown above. You should
always include this protection in your installation when switching inductive loads, or damage to the relay could
occur.
Add Contact Protection When Switching Inductive Loads
If any of your alarm relays are controlling inductive loads or driving interposing relay
coils, then it is recommended that you add additional protection local to the
inductive load or interposing relay as shown in the figures above (these carriers do
not already include this protection which is different for AC and DC loads). For DC
loads, this protection typically takes the form of a diode placed in reverse of normal
current flow through the load, but right at the load terminals (see this protection
illustrated in the prior figure for driving an interposing relay where it is placed
across the terminals of the interposing relay coil). When choosing this protection, it
is recommended that you select a diode with an inverse voltage rating at least twice
the load voltage, and a continuous current rating greater than your load current.
The purpose of this diode is to squelch the high reverse voltage that develops in the
coil when current through the coil is switched OFF. By placing it local to the load, it
prevents this switching transient from being distributed along the wiring to the
carrier which could also inductively couple noise into adjacent circuits and will raise
emissions. It also helps protect and extend the life of the relay contacts or the
switch controlling the load. For more information on this protection, please refer to
Acromag Application Note 8501-088 available for download at