Carlo Gavazzi is proud to announce their new RGC2 and RGC3 series of 3-phase switching solid state relays and contactors. They are an addition to the existing RGC1 single phase series of solid state relays and contactors, providing an innovative solution for 2 and 3-pole switching of 3-phase loads.

The product is intended to replace electromechanical contactors when switching speeds are quite frequent. Their compact size, easy installation and flexible configuration make these devices the ideal solution, especially when retrofitting. The RGC Series of solid state relays and contactors are designed for switching resistive as well as inductive loads and are UL Listed as Motor Controllers. Reliable operation is ensured by means of the integrated overvoltage protection, high I2t ratings and immunity conformance to industrial standards. Additionally, an innovative thermal design improves the product lifetime.

RGC2 and RGC3 Series devices are available in two frame sizes: 54mm or 70mm wide. RGC2, the 2-pole switching device, offers three current ratings of 25, 40 and 75AAC per pole at 40°C. While RGC3, the 3-pole switching device, offers five current ratings ranging 20 to 65Amps per pole. Optional monitoring feature offers possibility of detecting status of mains and load, as well as internal RGC failures: open or short circuit and overheating. Alarming is implemented with LED indication, electromechanical relay output and auxiliary transistor output.

The RGC2 and RGC3 Series are available from Marshall Wolf Automation, your authorized industrial automation distributor.  Call today at 800-325-9653

Carlo Gavazzi has announced a new series of 3-phase switching solid state relays and contactors! the RGC2 and RGC3 series provide an innovative solution for 2 and 3-pole switching of 3-phase loads.

This is a great product to replace electromechanical contactors when switching speeds are quite frequent. Compact size, easy installation and flexible configuration made these the ideal solution... especially if you are retrofitting!

• Ready to use out of the box!
• Use to replace electromechanical contactors
• Ideal for frequency switching speeds
• Compact size
• Easy installation
• Switch resistive as well as inductive loads
• Available in 54mm or 70mm wide models
• Integral heat sink with robust metal DIN rail adapters
• Ratings up to 600VAC and 75Amps per phase

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized Carlo Gavazzi distributor! Learn more about the Carlo Gavazzi RGC2 and RGC3 now!

March 2013 – Carlo Gavazzi is proud to announce our new RGC2 and RGC3 Series of 3-phase switching solid state relays and contactors. They are an addition to our existing RGC1 single phase series of solid state relays and contactors, providing an innovative solution for 2 and 3-pole switching of 3-phase loads.

The product is intended to replace electromechanical contactors when switching speeds are quite frequent. Their compact size, easy installation and flexible configuration make these devices the ideal solution, especially when retrofitting. The RGC Series of solid state relays and contactors are designed for switching resistive as well as inductive loads and are UL Listed as Motor Controllers. Reliable operation is ensured by means of the integrated overvoltage protection, high I2t ratings and immunity conformance to industrial standards. Additionally, an innovative thermal design improves the product lifetime.

RGC2 and RGC3 Series devices are available in two frame sizes: 54mm or 70mm wide. RGC2, the 2-pole switching device, offers three current ratings of 25, 40 and 75AAC per pole at 40°C. While RGC3, the 3-pole switching device, offers five current ratings ranging 20 to 65Amps per pole. Optional monitoring feature offers possibility of detecting status of mains and load, as well as internal RGC failures: open or short circuit and overheating. Alarming is implemented with LED indication, electromechanical relay output and auxiliary transistor output.

RGC Series solid state relays and contactors are a ready-to-use, out-of-the-box solution, mainly targeting Plastics & Rubber, Packaging & Wrapping, HVAC and Food & Beverage markets. Features include:

Carlo Gavazzi offers a comprehensive range of timers for mounting in the back of or for mounting on the front of panels. They offer a number of different housing types with either a SPDT or DPDT relay output. Covering most timing functions (On Delay, Interval, Off Delay, One Shot, Zero Speed, Star-Delta, and Recycler), their timers are suited for practically every application. Timers are frequently used in motor control centres, packaging machinery, HVAC equipment, control panels, and process control.

When you have only enough power to trigger the timer, try the DBB51 Series!  This timer is great for fan and light applications, hotel rooms and wind applications.  Thanks to their supercapacitor or rechargeable battery they continue to count time even without the power supply and switch the output relay at the end of this time.

Marshall Wolf Automation is proud to be an authorized industrial automation distributor of the full range of Carlo Gavazzi products.  Their range of counters includes both 6 and 8 digit types with counting inputs up to 10 KHz. Input signals can be contact/NPN, PNP, or AC voltage. Furthermore, their 1/16 DIN counter has a programmable relay output. In addition to their digital counters, they also offer 8 digit digital hour meters.

The DMB51/71 Series multifunction Analog Timer has 7 knob-selectable function and 7 knob-selectable time ranges within 0.1s and 100h, DIN rail mountable. 17.5mm wide housing suitable for both back and front panel mounting.  DIN rail mountable - up to 100 hour time setting. 

Carlo Gavazzi offers a comprehensive range of timers for mounting in the back of or for mounting on the front of panels. They offer a number of different housing types with either a SPDT or DPDT relay output. Covering most timing functions (On Delay, Interval, Off Delay, One Shot, Zero Speed, Star-Delta, and Recycler), their timers are suited for practically every application.

Timers are frequently used in motor control centers, packaging machinery, HVAC equipment, control panels, and process control.

Their range of counters includes both 6 and 8 digit types with counting inputs up to 10 KHz. Input signals can be contact/NPN, PNP, or AC voltage. Furthermore, their 1/16 DIN counter has a programmable relay output.In addition to digital counters, they also offer 8 digit digital hour meters. 

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized Carlo Gavazzi industrial automation distributor.  With extended hours (7:30 am until 6:00 pm CST) to serve you better and technical support on staff, we can help with your application questions, get your orders out quickly and help you save money!  Call us today: 800-325-9653 (WOLF)

I love images that show our products in an application. The one below is from an application that is manufacturing car bumpers and needs to monitor the molding temperature.

The solid state relay shown below is the new Autonics SRH1 series that offers an integrated heat sink. Marshall Wolf Automation offers a full line of solid state relays from Carlo Gavazzi, IDEC and Autonics. We also offer a complete line of temperature control products.

The RX ThyReX is an extremely compact industrial SSR that is fully pluggable to make installation and servicing easy. This zero switching relay can be used for resistive and inductive loads. The position of the M4 mounting holes makes this solution interchangeable with standard hockey-puck relays. The control plug can have either screw or spring terminals. The power connection can be a screw type plug, a spring type plug or an open two-spade FASTON solution that comes with safety covers (no plugs). Both screw and spring type power plugs have a specially designed security leaver to lock/unlock. To facilitate assembly, the RX ThyReX can be ordered with its own thermal pad (optional).

Panel building can be a time-intensive operation as each SSR needs to be individually mounted and wired. The ThyRex Series is an innovative fast-connect SSR from Carlo Gavazzi.  To read more about solid state relays, check out this blog post from one of my co-workers!

Mounting and wiring are done simultaneously, thus speeding up the installation process.   For more solid state relays, check out our selection here: SSRs  Marshall Wolf Automation can help with your technical questions as well and we are now open early and stay open later to meet the needs of our east and west coast customers.  Contact us at 800-325-9653 (WOLF) from 7:30 am to 6:pm CST or email us at sales@wolfautomation.com

Zero Switching, Instant-On Switching, Peak Switching, DC Switching, Analog Switching.... What does it all mean? 

Let's start with the basics; a solid state relay (SSR) is an electronic switching device where a small control signal controls a larger load current or voltage. Solid state relays can be designed to switch either AC or DC to the load and has no moving parts. (Thanks Wikipedia!)

• Zero switching is for resistive, inductive and capacitive loads. The SSR's output is activated at the first zero crossing of the line voltage.
• Instant-on switching is for inductive loads. The SSR output is activated immediately after applying control voltage. Makes sense, 'instant-on'!
• Peak switching is for heavy inductive loads. This SSR has the output activated at the first peak of the line voltage upon application of the control voltage.
• DC switching is for resistive and inductive loads. Generally used for the control of DC motors and valves this type operates in accordance with the control input.
• Analog switching solid state relays are for resistive loads. The output operates in accordance with the phase control principle.

Of course, this is a just a simplified description of each switching type of solid state relays. You can find more information, including application information, by reading 'Switching Principles of Solid State Relays'.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for a complete line of solid state relays from IDEC, Autonics, Carlo Gavazzi and Crouzet.

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We have a number of customers that might not be aware of a great product Carlo Gavazzi released a few years ago.

The Carlo Gavazzi PD180 series is sensor that they designed specifically for the domestic and industrial door market. Flexible installation in either horizontal or vertical direction is another bonus.

Did I mention there are no sensitivity adjustments necessary?

Take a look at this battery powered photoelectric sensor now!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Carlo Gavazzi products! They carry everything from industrial DC power supplies to monitoring relays to solid state relays.