RU Series Universal Relays

Full featured universal miniature relays

Designed with environment taken into consideration
• Two terminal styles: plug-in and PCB mount
• Non-polarized LED indicator available on plug-in relays
• No internal wires, lead-free construction
• Cadmium-free contacts
• Mechanical flag indicator available on plug-in relays
• Manual latching lever with color coding for AC or DC coil
• Snap-on yellow marking plate; optional marking plates are
available in four other colors
• Maximum contact ratings: 10A (RU2), 6A (RU4), 3A (RU42)
• UL, CSA, c-UL, EN compliant
Standard Mark Approval Organization / File No.
UL508
UL/c-UL File No. E66043
CSA C22.2 No. 14
CSA File No. LR35144
CSA C22.2 No. 14 (CSA mark is printed on bifurcated
contact types only)
TÜV Product Service
EN61810-1
Self declaration
(EC Low Voltage Directive)

With Latching Lever

Mechanical Indicator Latching Lever

The contact position can be confirmed Using the latching lever, operation can be
through the file small windows.
Lever in the Latched Position checked without energizing the coil. The latching
lever is color coded for AC and DC coils.
AC coil: Orange
Marking Plate DC coil: Green
Standard yellow marking plate is easily
replaced with optional marking plates in four In Normal Operation
colors for easy identification of relays.

LED Indicator
Non-polarized green LED indicator is
standard provision for plug-in terminal,
Note: Turn off the power to the relay coil when using
latching lever types
the latching lever. After checking the operation,
return the latching lever in the normal position.

Without Latching Lever

AC/DC Color Marking
For identification of AC or DC coils.
AC coil: Yellow Relay Coil Tape Colors
DC coil: Blue Coil Rated Voltage Tape Color
24V AC White
100 to 110V AC Clear
Mechanical Indicator
110 to 120V AC Blue
200 to 220V AC Black
Marking Plate 220 to 240V AC Red
24V DC Green
LED Indicator 6V DC
Non-polarized green LED indicator 12V DC Voltage marking
is standard provision for plug-in
48V DC on yellow tape
terminal types, except for simple
types. 110V DC
AC Coil DC Coil

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Types
• Single Contact Type
Type No.
Termination Latching Lever Type Coil Voltage Code ∗
DPDT 4PDT
A24, A100, A110, A200, A220
Standard RU2S-∗ RU4S-∗
D6, D12, D24, D48, D110
With RC (AC coil only) RU2S-R-∗ RU4S-R-∗ A100, A110, A200, A220
With Latching Lever
With diode (DC coil only) RU2S-D-∗ RU4S-D-∗ D6, D12, D24, D48, D110
With diode (DC coil only)
RU2S-D1-∗ RU4S-D1-∗ D24
Reverse polarity coil
Plug-in Terminal
A24, A100, A110, A200, A220
(Note 1) Standard RU2S-C-∗ RU4S-C-∗
D6, D12, D24, D48, D110
With RC (AC coil only) RU2S-CR-∗ RU4S-CR-∗ A100, A110, A200, A220
Without Latching Lever With diode (DC coil only) RU2S-CD-∗ RU4S-CD-∗ D6, D12, D24, D48, D110
With diode (DC coil only)
RU2S-CD1-∗ RU4S-CD1-∗ D24
Reverse polarity coil
Simple (Note 2) RU2S-NF-∗ RU4S-NF-∗ A24, A100, A110, A200, A220
PCB Terminal Without Latching Lever Simple (Note 2) RU2V-NF-∗ RU4V-NF-∗ D6, D12, D24, D48, D110

• Bifurcated Contact Type

Type No.
Termination Latching Lever Type Coil Voltage Code ∗
4PDT
A24, A100, A110, A200, A220
Standard RU42S-∗
D6, D12, D24, D48, D100, D110
With RC (AC coil only) RU42S-R-∗ A100, A110, A200, A220
With Latching Lever
With diode (DC coil only) RU42S-D-∗ D6, D12, D24, D48, D100, D110
With diode (DC coil only)
RU42S-D1-∗ D24
Reverse polarity coil
Plug-in Terminal
A24, A100, A110, A200, A220
(Note 1) Standard RU42S-C-∗
D6, D12, D24, D48, D100, D110
With RC (AC coil only) RU42S-CR-∗ A100, A110, A200, A220
Without Latching Lever With diode (DC coil only) RU42S-CD-∗ D6, D12, D24, D48, D100, D110
With diode (DC coil only)
RU42S-CD1-∗ D24
Reverse polarity coil
Simple (Note 2) RU42S-NF-∗ A24, A100, A110, A200, A220
PCB Terminal Without Latching Lever Simple (Note 2) RU42V-NF-∗ D6, D12, D24, D48, D100, D110
Note 1: Plug-in terminal types, except for simple types, have an LED indicator and a mechanical indicator as standard.
Note 2: Simple types do not have an LED indicator, a mechanical indicator, and a latching lever.

Ordering Information
Specify a coil voltage code in place of ∗ in the Type No.
Coil Voltage Code ∗ Coil Rating
A24 24V AC
A100 100-110V AC
A110 110-120V AC
A200 200-220V AC
A220 220-240V AC
D6 6V DC
D12 12V DC
D24 24V DC
D48 48V DC
D100 100V DC
D110 110V DC

Accessory
Name Type No. Ordering Type No. Color Code ∗ Package Quantity
Marking Plate RU9Z-P∗ RU9Z-P∗PN10 A (orange), G (green), S (blue), W (white), Y (yellow) 10
Note: Specify a color code in place of the Type No. When ordering, specify the Ordering Type No.
The marking plate can be removed from the relay by inserting a flat screwdriver under the marking plate.

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Coil Ratings
Coil Rated Current (mA) Operating Characteristics (against rated values at 20°C)
±15% (at 20°C) Coil Resistance (Ω)
Rated Voltage (V) Voltage Maximum Continuous Minimum Pickup
±10% (at 20°C) Dropout Voltage
Code 50 Hz 60 Hz Applied Voltage Voltage
24 A24 49.3 42.5 164
100-110 A100 9.2-11.0 7.8-9.0 3,460
AC 110-120 A110 8.4-10.0 7.1-8.2 4,550 110% 80% maximum 30% minimum
(50/60 Hz)
200-220 A200 4.6-5.5 4.0-4.6 14,080
220-240 A220 4.2-5.0 3.6-4.2 18,230
6 D6 155 40
12 D12 80 160
24 D24 44.7 605
DC 110% 80% maximum 10% minimum
48 D48 18 2,560
100 D100 9.7 10,000
110 D110 8.9 12,100

Note 1: The rated current includes the current draw by the LED indicator.
Note 2: Rated voltage 100V DC is available for the bifurcated contact type only.

Contact Ratings Specifications

Continu- Allowable Contact Power Rated Load Type (Contact) RU2 (DPDT) RU4 (4PDT) RU42 (4PDT)
Voltage
Contact ous Resistive Inductive Res. Ind. Silver Silver-nickel
(V) Contact Material Silver alloy
Current Load Load Load Load (gold clad) (gold clad)
250 AC 10A 5A Contact
2500VA AC 1250VA AC 50 mΩ maximum
DPDT 10A Resistance ∗1
300W DC 150W DC 30 DC 10A 5A
Minimum 24V DC, 5 mA 1V DC, 1 mA 1V DC, 0.1 mA
1500VA AC 600VA AC 250 AC 3A 0.8A Applicable Load ∗2 (reference value)
4PDT 6A 180W DC 90W DC 30 DC 3A 1.5A Operate Time ∗3 20 ms maximum
4PDT 750VA AC 200VA AC 250 AC 3A 0.8A Release Time ∗3 20 ms maximum
3A
bifurcated 90W DC 45W DC 30 DC 3A 1.5A Power AC: 1.1 to 1.4VA (50 Hz), 0.9 to 1.2VA (60 Hz)
Consumption DC: 0.9 to 1.0W
Note 1: On 4PDT relays, the maximum allowable total current of neighboring Insulation
two poles is 6A. At the rated load, make sure that the total current of 100 MΩ minimum (500V DC megger)
Resistance
neighboring two poles does not exceed 6A (3A + 3A = 6A). Between contact and coil: 2500V AC, 1 minute
Note 2: Inductive load for the rated load — cos ø = 0.3, L/R = 7 ms Between contacts of different poles:
2500V AC,
• UL and c-UL Ratings Dielectric Strength
1 minute
2000V AC, 1 minute
Resistive General Use Horse Power Rating Between contacts of the same pole:
Voltage
RU2 RU4 RU42 RU2 RU4 RU42 RU2 RU4 RU42 1000V AC, 1 minute
250V AC 10A — 3A — 6A — — 1/10HP — Operating Electrical: 1800 operations/h maximum
Frequency Mechanical: 18,000 operations/h maximum
30V DC 10A 6A 3A — — — — — —
Vibration Damage limits: 10 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.5 mm
Resistance Operating extremes: 10 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.5 mm
• CSA Ratings Damage limits: 1000 m/s2
Shock Resistance
Resistive Operating extremes: 150 m/s2
Voltage
RU42 AC: 50,000,000 operations 50,000,000
Mechanical Life
DC: 100,000,000 operations operations
250V AC 3A
Electrical Life ∗4 See table below
30V DC 3A
Operating Simple types: –55 to +70°C (no freezing)
Temperature ∗5 Others: –55 to +60°C (no freezing)
• TÜV Ratings Operating Humidity 5 to 85% RH (no condensation)
Resistive Inductive Weight Approx. 35g
Voltage
RU2 RU4 RU42 RU2 RU4 RU42
Note: Above values are initial values.
250V AC 10A 6A 3A 5A 0.8A 0.8A
∗1: Measured using 5V DC, 1A voltage drop method
30V DC 10A 6A 3A 5A 1.5A 1.5A
∗2: Measured at operating frequency of 120 operations/min (failure rate level
P, reference value)
∗3: Measured at the rated voltage (at 20°C), excluding contact bouncing;
Surge Suppressor Ratings Release time of AC relays with RC: 25 ms maximum
Type Ratings Release time of DC relays with diode: 40 ms maximum
RC series circuit ∗4: Contact Load and Electrical Life (at ambient temperature 20°C)
AC Coil With RC Inductive Load Electrical Life
R: 20 kΩ, C: 0.033 µF Type Voltage Resistive Load (cos ø = 0.3, L/R = 7 ms) (operations minimum)
Diode reverse voltage: 1000V 10A 5A 100,000
DC Coil With Diode 250V AC
Diode forward current: 1A 5A 2.5A 500,000
RU2 10A 5A 100,000
30V DC
5A 2.5A 500,000
110V DC 0.6A 0.4A 100,000
6 2.6A 50,000
250V AC
3A 0.8A 200,000
6A 2.7A 50,000
RU4 30V DC
3A 1.5A 200,000
0.65A 0.33A 50,000
110V DC
0.33A 0.18A 200,000
250V AC 3A 0.8A 100,000
RU42 30V DC 3A 1.5A 100,000
110V DC 0.44A 0.22A 100,000
∗5: Measured at the rated voltage. Simple types include plug-in terminal sim-
ple types and all PCB terminal types.

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RU2 (DPDT Contact)

• Plug-in Terminal Type • PCB Terminal Type
• LED indicator, mechanical flag indica- • Marking plate is a standard provi-
tor, and marking plate are standard sion.
provisions, except on simple types. • Not provided with an LED indica-
• Available with or without a manual tor, mechanical flag indicator, and
latching lever manual latching lever.
• Simple types have a marking plate.

Photo: RU2S-A100 Photo: RU2V-NF-A100

Dimensions
• RU2S • RU2S-C/RU2S-NF • RU2V
Mechanical Indicator Window Mechanical Indicator Window (RU2S-C only) Marking Plate (yellow)
Marking Plate (yellow) Marking Plate (yellow)
Color Marking
Color Marking AC: Yellow
Latching LED Indicator AC: Yellow LED Indicator DC: Blue
Lever (green) (green)
DC: Blue
AC: Orange (RU2S-C only)
DC: Green

Marking Plate

35.0
Marking Plate Marking Plate Removal Slot
35.0
35.0

Removal Slot Removal Slot

0.5
13.2
0.5 0.8

4.0
0.5 2.6
0.5 2.6 2.6
6.4
6.4

ø1.2 × 2.2 Hole ø1.2 × 2.2 Hole

12

14
12

14

21.0
4

8
4

21.0
21.0

13
13

9
1

27.5
27.5 27.5
Mounting Hole Layout s
ole
7.0 1H
Marking plate removal slot is provided only on one side. 8-ø
Insert a flat screwdriver into the slot to remove the marking plate.
13.2

6.4
4.1 12.7

All dimensions in mm.

Internal Connection (Bottom View)

• RU2S-∗∗ Standard • RU2S-∗∗R With RC • RU2S-∗∗D With Diode • RU2S-∗∗D1 With Diode
(1)12 (4)42 (1)12 (4)42 (1)12 (4)42 Reverse Polarity Coil
(1)12 (4)42
(5)14 (8)44 (5)14 (8)44 (5)14 (8)44
(9)11 (12)41 (9)11 (12)41 (9)11 (12)41 (5)14 (8)44
(9)11 (12)41
(13)A1 (14)A2 (13)A1 (14)A2 (13)A1 (14)A2

(13)A1 (14)A2

24V AC/DC or less 24V DC or less

24V DC
(1)12 (4)42 (1)12 (4)42

(5)14 (8)44 (5)14 (8)44 • RU2S-NF-∗∗/RU2V-NF-∗∗

(9)11 (12)41 (9)11 (12)41 (1)12 (4)42

(13)A1 (14)A2 (13)A1 (14)A2 (5)14 (8)44

(9)11 (12)41

Over 24V AC/DC Over 24V DC

(13)A1 (14)A2
Blank or C comes in place of ∗ to represent types with or without a latching lever.

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Electrical Life Curves
• RU2 (Resistive Load) • RU2 (Inductive Load)
250V AC 250V AC/30V DC
30V DC 110V DC
110V DC
1000 1000
(× 10,000 operations)

(× 10,000 operations)
100 100

10 10
AC: cos ø = 0.3
DC: L/R = 7 ms

1 1
0.1 0.5 1 5 10 0.1 0.5 1 5 10
Load Current (A) Load Current (A)

Maximum Switching Current

• RU2
AC resistive
AC inductive
(cos ø = 0.3)
10
5
Load Current (A)

DC resistive
1

DC inductive
0.1 L/R = 7 ms

10 30 100 250 500

Load Voltage (V)

Ambient Temperature vs. Temperature Rise Curves

• RU2 (AC Coil, 50 Hz) • RU2 (AC Coil, 60 Hz) • RU2 (DC Coil)
120 120 120
110 110 110
100 100 100
Temperature Rise (°C)
Temperature Rise (°C)

Temperature Rise (°C)

90 90 90
Load current
80 10A × 2 poles 80 80
Load current Load current
70 70 10A × 2 poles 70 10A × 2 poles
60 60 60
50 50 50
40 Load current 40 40
5A × 2 poles
30 30 Load current 30 Load current
No load current 5A × 2 poles 5A × 2 poles
20 20 20 No load current
No load current
10 10 10

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Ambient Temperature (°C) Ambient Temperature (°C) Ambient Temperature (°C)

The above temperature rise curves show the characteristics when 100% the rated coil voltage is applied.
The heat resistance of the coil is 120°C. The slant dashed line indicates the allowable temperature rise for the coil at different ambient temperatures.

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RU4 (4PDT Contact)

• Plug-in Terminal Type • PCB Terminal Type
• LED indicator, mechanical flag indica- • Marking plate is a standard provi-
tor, and marking plate are standard sion.
provisions, except on simple types. • Not provided with an LED indica-
• Available with or without a manual tor, mechanical flag indicator, and
latching lever manual latching lever.
• Simple types have a marking plate.

(RU4)

(RU42)
Photo: RU42S-A100 Photo: RU4V-NF-D24

Dimensions
• RU4S/RU42S • RU4S-C/RU4S-NF • RU4V/RU42V
Mechanical Indicator Window RU42S-C/RU42S-NF Marking Plate (yellow)
Mechanical Indicator Window
Marking Plate (yellow) (RU4S-C/RU42S-C only)
Marking Plate (yellow) Color Marking
AC: Yellow
Latching LED Indicator
DC: Blue
Lever (green) Color Marking
AC: Orange AC: Yellow LED Indicator
(green)
DC: Green DC: Blue
(RU4S-C/
RU42S-C only)
Marking Plate
Marking Plate

35.0
Removal Slot
35.0

Removal Slot
Marking Plate

0.5
35.0

Removal Slot

3-4.4
0.5

4.0
0.8
0.5 2.6
6.4

2.6
0.5
ø1.2 × 2.2 Hole 2.6
6.4
12

14
4

21.0
21.0

11
3

ø1.2 × 2.2 Hole

12

14
4

8
10
2

21.0

11
3

7
13
1

10
2

13
1

27.5
5

27.5
27.5 Mounting Hole Layout les
Ho
7.0 ø1
Marking plate removal slot is provided only on one side. 14-
Insert a flat screwdriver into the slot to remove the marking plate.
13.2
4.4

6.4
4.1 12.7
All dimensions in mm.

Internal Connection (Bottom View)

• RU4S-∗∗/RU42S-∗
∗ • RU4S-∗∗R/RU42S-∗∗R • RU4S-∗∗D/RU42S-∗∗D • RU4S-∗∗D1/RU42S-∗∗D1
Standard With RC With Diode With Diode
(1)12 (2)22 (3)32 (4)42 (1)12 (2)22 (3)32 (4)42 (1)12 (2)22 (3)32 (4)42 Reverse Polarity Coil
(1)12 (2)22 (3)32 (4)42
(5)14 (6)24 (7)34 (8)44 (5)14 (6)24 (7)34 (8)44 (5)14 (6)24 (7)34 (8)44

(9)11 (10)21 (11)31 (12)41 (9)11 (10)21 (11)31 (12)41 (9)11 (10)21 (11)31 (12)41 (5)14 (6)24 (7)34 (8)44
(9)11 (10)21 (11)31 (12)41
(13)A1 (14)A2 (13)A1 (14)A2 (13)A1 (14)A2
(13)A1 (14)A2

24V AC/DC or less 24V DC or less

24V DC
(1)12 (2)22 (3)32 (4)42 (1)12 (2)22 (3)32 (4)42
• RU4S-NF-∗∗/RU4V-NF-∗∗
(5)14 (6)24 (7)34 (8)44 (5)14 (6)24 (7)34 (8)44 RU42S-NF-∗∗/RU42V-NF-∗∗
(9)11 (10)21 (11)31 (12)41 (9)11 (10)21 (11)31 (12)41 (1)12 (2)22 (3)32 (4)42

(13)A1 (14)A2 (13)A1 (14)A2 (5)14 (6)24 (7)34 (8)44

(9)11 (10)21 (11)31 (12)41

Over 24V AC/DC Over 24V DC

(13)A1 (14)A2
Blank or C comes in place of ∗ to represent types with or without a latching lever.

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Electrical Life Curves
• RU4 (Resistive Load) • RU4 (Inductive Load)
250V AC 250V AC
30V DC 30V DC
110V DC 110V DC
1000 1000

(× 10,000 operations)
(× 10,000 operations)

100 100

10 10

AC: cos ø = 0.3

DC: L/R = 7 ms

1 1
0.1 0.5 1 3 6 0.1 0.5 1 3 6
Load Current (A) Load Current (A)

• RU42 (Resistive Load) • RU42 (Inductive Load)

250V AC 250V AC
30V DC 30V DC
110V DC 110V DC
(× 10,000 operations)
(× 10,000 operations)

100 100

10 10

AC: cos ø = 0.3

DC: L/R = 7 ms

1
1 0.02 0.1 0.5
0.02 0.1 0.5 1 3 6
Load Current (A)
Load Current (A)

Maximum Switching Current

• RU4 (Rated Load) • RU4 (Maximum Load) • RU42
AC resistive AC resistive AC resistive
AC inductive AC inductive AC inductive
(cos ø = 0.3) (cos ø = 0.3) (cos ø = 0.3)

6 6 6

3 3 3
Load Current (A)

Load Current (A)

Load Current (A)

1 1 1

DC resistive DC resistive DC resistive

DC inductive DC inductive
0.1 L/R = 7 ms DC inductive 0.1 L/R = 7 ms
0.1 L/R = 7 ms

10 30 100 250 500 10 30 100 250 500 10 30 100 250 500

Load Voltage (V) Load Voltage (V) Load Voltage (V)

Ambient Temperature vs. Temperature Rise Curves

• RU4/RU42 (AC Coil, 50 Hz) • RU4/RU42 (AC Coil, 60 Hz) • RU4/RU42 (DC Coil)
120 120 120
110 110 110
100 100 100
Temperature Rise (°C)

Temperature Rise (°C)

Temperature Rise (°C)

90 90 90
80 80 80
Load current
70 6A × 2 poles 70 70
Load current Load current
60 60 6A × 2 poles 60 6A × 2 poles

50 50 50
40 Load current 40 40
3A × 4 poles
30 30 Load current 30 Load current
No load current 3A × 4 poles 3A × 4 poles
20 20 20 No load current
No load current
10 10 10

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Ambient Temperature (°C) Ambient Temperature (°C) Ambient Temperature (°C)

The above temperature rise curves show the characteristics when 100% the rated coil voltage is applied.
Load current 6A × 2 poles is for the RU4 types only.
The heat resistance of the coil is 120°C. The slant dashed line indicates the allowable temperature rise for the coil at different ambient temperatures.

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