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Electromechanical relays vs solid-state relays

Relays are electrically operated switching devices, used to gain control over processes and circuits. Based on their principle of operation they are classified into two types: Solid-state relays and electromechanical…

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Difference between earth leakage relay and earth fault relay

Earth fault is an undesirable condition at which current flow from a conductor to earth. This can happen when a current-carrying conductor falls on the ground or the body of…

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Relay – Operation, types and applications

A relay is an electrically controlled switching device. It consists of an electromagnet and a set of contacts that open or close when voltage is applied to the electromagnet. It…

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Difference between contactor and relay

Contactors and relays are electrically operated switches used for the control and switching of loads. The difference between them primarily lies in the load current that they can handle, where…

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