[NLRS] Warm relay

Jon Platt [email protected]
Tue, 18 Mar 2003 18:27:44 -0600


Question: Should a Transco 28vdc SMA relay feel fairly warm to the touch =
after being energized for several minutes ?   I was somewhat surprised =
at its warmth.   At 24vdc, the relay appears to be drawing about 280mA, =
or about 7 watts.  Is this normal ?

73, Jon
W0ZQ

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