Solid State Relay is UL-approved for hazardous locations.

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With current switching capabilities up to 15 A DC and 10 A AC, intrinsically safe Magnecraft 861H features Class 1, Division 2 rating from UL for approved use in Groups A/B/C/D hazardous locations. Integrated heat sink and sealing technology eliminate need to compute complex thermal calculations, while installation flexibility is fostered via DIN rail and panel mounting options. This 17.5 mm-wide relay has no moving parts and is suited for mining as well as oil and gas industries.



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Industry First - Class 1, Division 2 Solid State Relay for use in Hazardous Locations



Northfield, IL, September 8, 2009 - SE Relays LLC announces the Magnecraft 861H solid state relay (SSR) series for use in hazardous locations. The revolutionary, intrinsically safe, patent-pending 861H incorporates an integrated heat sink and sealing technology to achieve the Class 1, Division 2 rating from Underwriters Laboratories® for approved use in Groups A, B, C and D hazardous locations. The slim line relay is an industry first for size, function and performance to be granted Class 1, Division 2 certification.

The 861H features current switching up to 15 amps DC and 10 amps AC and comes complete with an internal factory tested heat sink eliminating the need to compute complex thermal calculations. The 17.5 mm-wide relay mounts on DIN rails and panels to provide installation flexibility and save valuable real estate.

Dipin Jain, Product Manager, says: "I am excited about the expansion of the 861 series to include a version approved for use in hazardous locations. Our solid state relay certified as Class 1, Division 2, provides an industry first solution. The Magnecraft 861H fills a critical void in the mining, oil and gas industries that require high reliable switching solutions."

Three key features of the Magnecraft 861H - internal heat sink, Class 1, Division 2
certification and no moving parts - increase product reliability and optimize performance.

The 861H SSR Series is ideal for applications that demand reliability such as burner assemblies, chemical injections systems, extraction and refining machines, solenoid control, blower control, motorized duct and vent control, medical equipment and lighting.

For more information, visit www.magnecraft.com or call 847-441-2540; 191 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL 60093.

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