Crydom relays... D2W203F vs. CXE380D4

[BigRez]

Hey there,

Was assembling the guts to a prop today and noticed when inserting the relays into the RC-4, that I have two different kinds; both Crydom, but four are numbered D2W203F and four are CXE380D4.    The CXE kind came with my RC-4 "combo kit".

(The CXE relays also look worn and have slightly bent and uneven pins compared to the other relays. I had to adjust the pins to get them to insert into the RC-4.)

Just wondering... is it OK mix the relays on the same RC-4 board?   Is there an advantage of one over the other?  The CXE type says they're 4A 380VAC vs. 3A 240VAC for the others.

Thanks,

[livinlowe]

Bigrez-

You're Ok to mix them. CXE's will just handle more voltage and current.

[JonnyMac]

It is okay to mix because the outputs are not connected.  We have, however, had occasional problems with some relays requiring a higher trigger voltage than seemingly specified -- so do check your new relays to make sure the RC-4 will activate them.

[BigRez]

Thanks guys.  As the relays came from EFX-Tek with the RC-4 combo kit, I assume they'll work correctly.  Won't know until I give 'em a try in about a week.  (Waiting for a USB2SER on backorder. :(  )

[JonnyMac]

If you got them from us they have been tested.  If I remember we got a "close out" deal from Crydom and was able to pass it along.