General-purpose relays have been enhanced with several additional features including non polarised LED power indicator, mechanical flag, no internal wires and colour coded latching test button.

The RU series of general-purpose relays from IDEC Electronics is a cutting edge product from a world leader in control and automation products and has now been enhanced with several additional features. The RU relay has the following features as standard: * Non polarised LED power indicator. * Mechanical flag.

* No internal wires.

* Colour coded latching test button.

* Diode option.

* Snap-on marking plates.

* 6A rated contacts, 10A for 2 pole device.

* Fully automated manufacturing process.

* Very competitive pricing.

Different coloured marking plates have now been added which clip on to the top of the relay and can be marked with pencil or pen.

Use of colour and a personalized description means relay voltages, function or type can be viewed at a glance.

The RU relay has now been developed with low signal bifurcated switching contacts.

The RU42S has a maximum contact rating of 3A 250VAC but maintains a minimum switching load of 100 microA 1VDC.

Background and concept - the WEEE (Waste in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive calls for the removal or reduction of all hazardous material contained within electrical or electronic components.

With this new legislation in mind, the RU Series was developed and is completely lead and cadmium free! IDEC has for several years now used no ozone depleting chemicals either in their products or the manufacturing process.

Options - as the RU Series has all the features built in as standard, the only choice that has to be made is to choose the voltage of the coil, 12, 24 or 110V DC, or 24, 110-120, 220-240V AC.