Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Panel Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

• SV Series - 10 thru 75 Amp, 330 Vac & 660 Vac Output

• SVDD Series - 12 thru 40 Amp, 100 Vdc Output

DIN Rail Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Single Phase

• RV Series - 25 or 40 Amp, 660 Vac Output, Solid State Relay

• RS Series - 50, 75 or 100 Amp, 660 Vac Output, Solid State Relay

• RVMA Series - 25 or 40 Amp, 660 Vac Output, SCR Controller

Three Phase

• RVx3 - 25 Amp, 660 Vac Output, Solid State Relay

• RVM3 - 25 Amp, 660 Vac Output, SCR Controller

SV, RV & RS Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 16

• Semiconductor Fuses & Holders

• Heat Sinks

Input & Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

• AC or DC Input - Positive or Negative Logic

• AC or DC Output - Positive or Negative Logic

I/O Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

• Jumper Strips

• Marker Cards

Information & Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-25

• Heat Sinking

• Three Phase Relays

• General Guidelines

The information in this catalog has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate, however, no responsibility is assumed for possible inaccuracies or

omissions. We constantly endeavor to enhance the quality of our products; therefore, specifications are subject to change without notice.

Solid State

Relays

Input & Output

Modules

Introduction

Continental Industries International 1

Selector Guide

Application

Notes

2 Continental Industries International

Introduction

History

Since the early 70's, Solid State Relays have been the standard in switching technology, due to their

high switching frequency, resistance to shock and vibration and superior lifetime.

Continental Industries began actively pursuing market growth in 1984. The company’s corporate

office, research and development, and manufacturing facilities are located in multiple facilities

throughout the USA, Canada and Europe.

Continental Industries is a part of Eurotherm Inc. Over 75% of the company’s business is in

controls and automation with products ranging from advanced computer systems for industrial

plant automation, to building environmental controls and to electronic devices found in many

domestic and commercial appliances.

Benefits of Continental’s

Solid State Relays

Long Life Reliability

When properly used, a Solid State Relay (SSR) provides a high degree of reliability, long life and

reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI), together with fast response and high vibration resistance,

as compared to an electromechanical relay (EMR). An SSR offers all the inherent advantages of

solid state circuitry, including consistency of operation and a typically longer usable lifetime. This is

possible because the SSR has no moving parts to wear out or arcing contacts to deteriorate, which

are primary causes of failure of an electromechanical relay. When properly applied, an SSR will

have a normal life expectancy of many millions of operations, 10–1000 times more than most

electromechanical relays. SSRs also have environmental advantages compared to mercury contactors.

Fast Switching

Solid state relays can switch up to 120 times per second, much faster than any electromechanical

relay. When used in heating applications, fast cycling can dramatically improve the life of the heater

by reducing thermal stress.

Low Input Power Required

SSRs allow the switching of large loads via ultra-sensitive input power. A low level logic signal (TTL)

can activate a switch for as much as 100 Amps.

Quiet Operation

Completely quiet switching, beneficial in medical applications, environmental controls or other

areas where quiet operation is desirable. Zero-crossing control also means low electrical noise

when used near computers, PLC

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s, SCADA systems, or other factory automation control systems.

Relay Packaging

Continental Industries is an industry leader in product innovation. We were the first company in the

U.S. to produce and market a fully integrated DIN Rail mountable solid state relay with heat sink.

We have proven that leadership again with the introduction of the SV family of SSRs that include

the Superior Surge Survival™ technology.