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ZETTLER introduces the AZSR170 – A high-performance 70A power relay for solar and EV charging applications with optional monitoring contact

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Product Spotlight, June 2024.

With a switching capacity of up to 70 amps / 600 VAC (normally open contact 1FormA) and a optional normally closed mirror contact (1FormB) for welding monitoring, this relay sets new standards in terms of performance and reliability in a compact design.

The AZSR170 offers an impressive switching performance of up to 50,000 switching cycles and a variety of features, including optional monitoring contact according to EN60947-4-1 and a large contact gap of 3.42 mm.

With TÜV, UL/CUR and CQC approvals, it ensures the highest safety standards and reliability in various applications.

Find out more about the AZSR170 and other ZETTLER relays on our website: www.azettler.com

Competitive and convenient “end-of-life” Relay Replacements from American ZETTLER.

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Product Spotlight, December 2020.

American ZETTLER continues to be a highly competitive source for relays supporting a wide spectrum of applications such as HVAC, Industrial, Motor Control, Power Controls and Food Services. As a market leader in the PCB relay component industry, we also offer highly convenient replacement “drop-ins” for competitive relays that have recently been or are in the process of being discontinued.

A few years ago, Omron discontinued their G8P and G5LA series relays, and recently TE Connectivity discontinued their T9 relay. Now Panasonic has announced “end-of-life” for their JS1, JTN and JTV relay series – all without replacements.

Our AZ943, AZ2100, AZ2150 & AZ2280 series are suitable replacement “drop-ins” and we are here to stay with these series. Please see below for the discontinued competitors’ series and the ZETTLER series crosses (with hyperlinks).

 

Panasonic
JS AZ943
JTN AZ2100 & AZ2150
JTV AZ2150

Omron
G8P AZ2100, AZ2150 & AZ2280
G5LE AZ943

TE
T9 AZ2100, AZ2150 & AZ2280

Please contact all your customers and let them know ZETTLER is here to support you and your customer’s designs. For crossing and quoting please contact your direct ZETTLER salesperson.

ZETTLER introduces new 50A power relay for solar / EV charging applications with very small footprint.

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Product announcement, April 2020.
The demand for switching higher currents and higher voltages on increasingly smaller footprint continues to grow, especially in Solar and EV charging applications. ZETTLER is following this trend by introducing its newest type of “New Energy” relays, the 50A AZSR143.
With a footprint of only 30.4mm x 15.9mm the AZSR143 closes the gap between the well-known AZSR131 and AZSR235/AZSR250.
The AZSR143 has a maximum UL/TUV switch rating of 50A@277VAC with 6K cycles. Other ratings include 43A@277VAC (85°C) and 33A@277VAC (105 C) with 30K cycles each and 50A@277VAC carry current with 50K cycles (on/off) at 20A. It features a 1.8mm contact gap, a 4500Vrms dielectric strength and a minimum holding power of 196mW.

Mainly designed for solar inverters, the AZSR143 is also well suited for for electric vehicle charging equipment.
For the complete data sheet please go to: AZSR143 series
Innovation in product design is how ZETTLER is leading the field of new energy application solutions. Please also Contact Us for other relay products in that category, such as the 16/32A AZEV116/AZEV132 , the 65/90A    AZSR165/AZSR190  or our 35A AZSR131 as well as our flagship solar relay, the 50A AZSR250.

COVID-19 ZETTLER Group Update.

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Dear Valued Customer,

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and these times of uncertainty, we want to share with you ZETTLER Group’s strategies to safeguard our customers and employees. Our goal is to continue providing you excellent service, and we commit to having robust business continuity plans, consistent support, and product availability.

  • Due to certain exemptions, our new warehouse location in Vista, California will remain open for receiving and shipping product. Specific measures have been taken to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our employees.
  • The majority of our Sales, Administration and Support staff will be working remotely. We will continue to provide seamless support to our customers.
  • Our processes and procedures will not change. Customers can continue to place orders through regular channels.
  • Our factories and office locations in China, Vietnam and Hong Kong are back to work and fully operational. Our supply chains are stable.

Your success is important to us. We understand how to provide stability in times of uncertainty. As this is a fluid situation, we will continue to provide regular updates should anything change.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your Sales contacts.

Yours sincerely,
Max Moegling
Vice President, Finance and Administration
ZETTLER Group North America
www.zettlerusa.com 

ZETTLER introduces a number of new relays at 2018 Munich electronica

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Focusing on solar, e-mobility and multiple other applications, ZETTLER Group will showcase various new relays at this year’s November electronica show in Munich, Germany.
The new AZEV116 and AZEV132 series are next-generation IEC mode 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging relays in development for release in 2019. These relays are designed to survive high momentary currents that may occur on short circuits, thus ensuring outstanding reliability without contact welding. The AZEV116/132 series will also feature a potential monitoring contact, as required by IEC62752:2016, making these types of relays ideally suited for EV and other applications demanding high security and safety demands.
The newly developed AZSR1160 is a 160 A extreme high-power PCB Solar Relay, designed for PV applications of up to 36,8 kVA (single phase 230 VAC) / 111 kVA (three phase 400 VAC) – a highly attractive, small footprint substitute for conventional contactors. This relay is suitable for large commercial / rooftop-based PV systems and commercial solar fields.
AZSR190 is a 90 A high-power PCB relay for solar inverters. Developed for PV applications of up to 23 kVA (single phase 230 VAC) / 69 kVA (three phase 400 VAC) this relay is well suited for medium sized to larger roof top-based / commercial systems.
AZSR165 is a 65 A economy version of the new AZSR190 series. Developed for PV applications of up to 18,4 kVA (single phase 230 VAC) / 55 kVA (three phase 400 VAC) this relay is well suited for medium sized to larger roof top-based / commercial systems. ZETTLER recently also adapted this relay for a DC-side solar battery storage application, supporting a major industry player in clean home-energy solutions.
ZETTLERs AZSR131 was initially designed as a solar relay for residential and small roof top-based PV systems of up to 8 kVA (single phase 230 VAC) / 24 kVA (three phase 400 VAC). While not a new relay, ZETTLER continues to find new application extensions for this relay beyond just PV solar inverters. AZSR131 is suitable for diverse applications such as heat-pump solutions and Electro Vehicle wall box charging units and is, therefore, rapidly becoming a multi-purpose relay.
AZDC6 is a 600VDC miniature relay for RSS (Rapid Shutting Down System) for Solar installations, scheduled for 2019 release. The compact size allows for a thinner design of certain RSS boxes, that are deployed as part of compliance with 2017 NEC 690.12.
Visit us during Electronica 2018 from November 13th to November 16th in Hall A6 Booth 118.
Munich Electronica 2018
About American Zettler
American Zettler, a Zettler Group company, produces over fifty different types of relays to meet the many requirements of commercial and industrial applications. Because of their high reliability, American Zettler relays are used in a wide range of demanding applications including telecommunication and security systems, solar inverters and electric vehicle charging equipment, home appliances, lighting and energy management controls, HVAC/R, industrial controls and many other types of electric and electronic equipment. www.azettler.com

American Zettler adds new products to its line-up of Solar Relays

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October 17th, 2017 – The proliferation of the marketplace for solar inverters keeps forcing engineers to do more with less. Among other things, that means switching more current and higher voltages on increasingly smaller footprint dimensions. As a leader in the development of relays for solar inverter applications, Zettler Group continues to step up to the challenge, now adding the AZSR165 and the AZSR190 series to its AC solar relay line-up.
With a footprint of only 38mm x 33mm, the AZSR165 and AZSR190 bring high capacity switching into a compact PCB package.
The AZSR165 has a maximum UL switch rating of 80A@540VAC and a TUV rating of 80A@690VAC. It features a 3.0mm contact gap, a 4,000 Vrms dielectric strength, and a minimum holding power of only 350mW.
The AZSR190 has a maximum UL and TUV switch rating of 100A@480VAC. It can also be used in higher voltage applications with an ability to switch 55A at up to 800VAC.
The AZSR190 has a contact gap of 3.6mm and a dielectric strength of 5,000 Vrms. Both relays’ regulatory ratings are at 85 C operating ambient temperature.
In addition to solar inverters, the AZSR165 and AZSR190 are also suited for electric vehicle charging equipment as well as for applications in industrial lighting.
Innovation in component design is how Zettler is leading the field for the applications of tomorrow.
For complete data sheets, go to: https://www.azettler.com/electromechanical-relay/azsr165/ and https://www.azettler.com/electromechanical-relay/azsr190/.
About American Zettler
American Zettler, Inc., a Zettler Group company, produces over fifty different types of relays to meet the many requirements of commercial and industrial applications. Because of their high reliability, American Zettler relays are used in a wide range of demanding applications including telecommunication and security systems, solar inverters and electric vehicle charging equipment, home appliances, lighting and energy management controls, HVAC/R, industrial controls and many other types of electric and electronic equipment. www.azettler.com

ZETTLER Group Distributor of the Year Award

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Future Electronics was presented with the ZETTLER Group’s 2016 Distributor of the Year Award at the annual EDS Summit in Las Vegas.
The ZETTLER Group Distributor of the Year award recognizes our valued partners who have demonstrated significant sales volume, outstanding professionalism and operational excellence. We are proud to recognize Future Electronics’ significant contribution to our distribution results in 2016. This award represents the commitment demonstrated by the Future Electronics team in North America and their contributions made to substantial revenue growth for both our companies. This is also the 2nd year in a row that Future has won this award.
We would specifically like to thank the Electromechanical group in Montreal and their exceptional hard work and commitment to the American ZETTLER line in North America. Due to their valiant efforts we have consistently achieved growth year over year. American ZETTLER’s North America relays sales to Future Electronics in 2016 grew over 1 million USD vs. sales in 2015. It was also Future Electronics’ 4th year in a row of year over year sales growth.
Patrick Millett, VP of Global Distribution at ZETTLER Group, presented the award to Heather Goldsmith, Director of Electromechanical at Future, and Marc Garceau, Product Marketing Manager of Electromechanical at Future.
We value our partnership with Future Electronics and look forward to continuing the growth of our North America and Global relationships.
About ZETTLER Group
ZETTLER GROUP is a globally operating and vertically integrated enterprise, engaged in the design, manufacturing, sales and distribution of Electronic Components. ZETTLER GROUP companies provide component solutions across a broad spectrum of applications and industries, and operate in Asia, North America and Europe.
The group’s diversified product lines include Relays, Transformers, LCD/TFT Displays, HVAC Controls and New Energy solutions.
ZETTLER’s customers include many global top brands in the industrial and consumer product markets.

Zettler Group E-mobility Solutions

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emobNovember 8th, 2016 – The Zettler Group published a new product PDF outlining its ongoing development work and product offerings in electromechanical relays for e-mobility applications. Zettler’s early pioneering expertise in relays for solar inverters has provided the technical foundation for the creation of next-generation relays in the e-mobility/electric vehicle charging space.
The E-mobility PDF was recently also prominently featured in the industry-leading AltEnergyMagazine publication.
Taking into account both IEC61851 and SAE J1772, Zettler’s relays meet the requirements of most global markets. Integrating proprietary technology, our relays can handle switching loads of up to 80A of AC voltage (DC load relays are coming soon) covering SAE level 1 and 2 chargers and IEC mode 1, 2, and 3 chargers. Many relays feature a lower-rated normally closed contact for monitoring circuits, too. For in-cable and in-box chargers, Zettler has a solution for almost every need.
In addition to American Zettler’s traditional core of relay products, the E-mobility guide also illustrates current sensing solutions from Zettler Magnetics and LCDs from AZ Displays, Zettler Group’s display division.
For more information about the broad range of products Zettler offers for the E-mobility market, please visit our newly launched page at https://www.zettlerelectricvehiclerelays.com. For pricing or additional technical information, call 949-831-5000 or email us at sales@azettler.com.
About American Zettler, Inc.
Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., American Zettler, Inc. produces over fifty different types of relays to meet the many requirements of commercial and industrial applications. Because of their high reliability, American Zettler relays are used in a wide range of demanding applications including: HVAC/R; telecommunication and security systems; solar; electric vehicle charging; home appliances, lighting; metering; and industrial controls. Additionally, American Zettler works closely with a computerized distribution network with stocking facilities in virtually every major industrial area in the world. More at www.azettler.com.

American Zettler AZ2800 and AZ2850 relays post top-of-the-market 40A rating

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az2800prAugust 8th, 2016 – American Zettler recently unveiled a new 40A contact rating for the AZ2800 and AZ2850 series of relays aimed squarely at the burgeoning EVSE marketplace. These double pole relays have long been known as HVAC switches, and most commonly found in compressor and heating circuits. Now, the AZ2800 and AZ2850 have found a new home in Level 1 and Level 2 chargers for electric vehicles.
The newly acquired 40A@277VAC rating meets the requirements of UL2202 Level 2 charging with branch circuit protection. Coming in both panel mount (AZ2800) and PCB (AZ2850) configurations, the relays are ideally suited to portable and fixed EVSE units. DPST-NO and DPDT versions are available. Lower capacity (3A) NC contacts can be used as part of a contact position monitoring circuit.
Pricing of the AZ2800 and AZ2850 starts under $4.00 (DPST-NO, DC coil) for quantities of 10,000. Samples and pricing are available on request. Full specs can be downloaded at https://www.azettler.com/electromechanical-relay/az2800/ and https://www.azettler.com/electromechanical-relay/az2850/. For more information, contact your local American Zettler representative or contact us directly at sales@azettler.com.
About American Zettler, Inc.
Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., American Zettler, Inc. produces over fifty different types of relays to meet the many requirements of commercial and industrial applications. Because of their high reliability, American Zettler relays are used in a wide range of demanding applications including: HVAC/R; telecommunication and security systems; solar; electric vehicle charging; home appliances, lighting; metering; and industrial controls. Additionally, American Zettler works closely with a computerized distribution network with stocking facilities in virtually every major industrial area in the world.

Miniature Power Relays – Reduce Energy Consumption and Product Cost

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AZ7555

December 2, 2015 – A new line of 15 to 20 Amp relays for appliance, energy management, motor control, and lighting applications is being introduced by American Zettler, the North American relay division of Zettler Group of Aliso Viejo, CA.
AZ7555 Power Relays consume one-sixth the energy of conventional 5 mm pin general purpose relays and cost 20 to 30% less than equivalent latching relays with superior functionality because they guarantee fail-on/off without additional circuitry.  Featuring standard, sensitive, and super sensitive versions, the power consumption at pickup (typical) is 67.5 mW for the super sensitive version.
Available with SPST (1 Form A) and SPDT (1 Form C) contacts, AZ7555 Power Relays have silver tin oxide contacts and are suitable for applications from 3 to 110 VDC with continuous power dissipation (max.) of 1.2 W @ 68°F, 0.9 W, and 0.2 W respectively. Dielectric strength is 5000 Vrms between coil and contact, plus the relays have 10 kV surge resistance. Class F insulation and epoxy sealing are offered.
Read more about AZ7555 Power Relays, click here for Samples and price quotations are available upon request.
Click here for more product information.
For more information contact:
Patrick Millett
National Sales Manager
American Zettler, Inc.
75 Columbia
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
T: 949-831-5000
F: 949-831-8642
Sales@azettler.com
About American Zettler, Inc.
American Zettler, Inc., a Zettler Group company, produces over fifty different types of relays to meet the many requirements of commercial and industrial applications. Because of their high reliability, American Zettler relays are used in a wide range of demanding applications including telecommunication and security systems, solar inverters and electric vehicle charging equipment, home appliances, lighting and energy management controls, HVAC/R, industrial controls and many other types of electric and electronic equipment. Additionally, American Zettler works closely with a computerized distribution network with stocking facilities in virtually every major industrial area in the world.