HONEYWELL RA89A Switching Relays Instruction Manual

June 17, 2024
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HONEYWELL RA89A Switching Relays

These relays can be used for a variety of switching applications. Typically they provide control of line- or low-voltage devices by a low voltage controller. See Table 1.

Table 1. Switching Relay Specifications



Models

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Application

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Voltage (50/60 Hz)

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Switch Action

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Control Circuit

| Coil Voltage (Vac at 50/60 Hz)| ****


Relay Coil Current (A)

| Contact Ratings (A)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
AFL| ALR
R182J| For 24V thermostat control of line voltage devices.| 120| Dpdt| 3-wire| 24| 0.40a| 7.4| 44.4
240| 3.7| 22.2
R482J| Controlled by a line voltage controller.| 120| 2-wire| 120| 0.08| 7.4| 44.4
208/240| 208/240| 0.04| 3.7| 22.2
YHR845A| For hot water zone control systems or spst control of two separate loads.| 120| Dpst| 24| 0.40| 7.4| 44.4
R847A| Provides switching for high- current loads such as cooling compressors.| 120| 22| 100
240| 10| 50
RA89A| For switching one line voltage load.| 120| Spst| 10.2| 61.2
RA832A| For switching two line load voltage loads with a common power source.| 120| Dpst| 7.4| 44.4
240| 3.7| 22.2

IMPORTANT
The transformer on the R182 can overheat when used with a series 20 thermostat if the total resistance of the thermostat circuit exceeds 2.5 ohms. If the measured resistance of the thermostat (including thermostat wire and thermostat contact resistance) exceeds 2.5 ohms, add a 100 ohm, 10 watt resistor between the W and R terminals. Table 2 gives maximum thermostat wire runs; if longer runs are necessary, measure the resistance or add a 100 ohm, 10 watt resistor across terminals W and R.

Table 2. Length of Wire.

AWG

Wire Size

(Number)

|

Total Wire Length

| Length of Run to Thermostat (Wires)
---|---|---
Feet| Meters| Feet| Meters
22| 120| 38.0| 60| 18.0
20| 200| 61.0| 100| 30.5
18| 300| 91.5| 150| 45.5
16| 500| 152.5| 250| 76.0
14| 800| 244.0| 400| 122.0

INSTALLATION

When Installing this Product

  1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow instructions can damage product or cause a hazardous condition.HONEYWELL-RA89A-Switching-Relays-fig-1
  2. Check the ratings given in the instructions and on the product to make sure the product is suitable for your application.
  3. Make sure installer is a trained, experienced service technician.HONEYWELL-RA89A-Switching-Relays-fig-2
  4. After completing installation, use these instructions to check out product operation.HONEYWELL-RA89A-Switching-Relays-fig-3

WARNING
Electrocution Hazard. Can cause property damage, severe injury, or death. Transformer core not bonded. Disconnect power supply before wiring to prevent electrical shock or equipment damage.

Mounting

For replacement, mount the relay in the same location as the old relay. If this is a new installation, locate the relay vertically on a solid wall or partition as close as possible to the device to be controlled. Select a location that is easily
accessible for installation and service.
NOTE: To reduce the possible transformer hum and relay noise that is sometimes amplified by mounting surfaces such as sheet metal, plasterboard, and similar materials, place rubber or felt washers between the case and the mounting surface.

  1. Position the relay and mark the mounting holes. See Fig. 1.
  2. Start a screw for the keyhole type mounting hole in the upper right corner. Screw it down within about 1/ 8 in. (3 mm) of the surface.
  3. Hang the relay on the screw, position the case, and start the bottom screw.
  4. Tighten both screws.

Wiring
All wiring must comply with all applicable electrical codes, ordinances, and regulations. Follow any instructions furnished with the controlled equipment.

IMPORTANT
The switching relay terminals are approved for use with copper wires only. See Fig. 2 through 9 for hookup diagrams for these relays. When two or more devices are to be controlled in parallel, the total current must not exceed the relay load
rating. Fig. 10 is an internal view of the RA832A showing terminal locations and barriers. Never connect load terminals to a load that takes more current than the amount listed in the electrical ratings on the relay

  • POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE OVERLOAD PROTECTION AND DISCONNECT MEANS AS REQUIRED.
  • COMPLETE WIRING AS SHOWN ABOVE.

Fig. 2. Internal schematic and typical hookup for RA89A.

POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE OVERLOAD PROTECTION
AND DISCONNECT MEANS AS REQUIRED

Fig. 3. Internal schematic and typical hookup for RA832A.

  1. POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE OVERLOAD PROTECTION AND
  2. DISCONNECT MEANS AS REQUIRED.
  3. N.O. CONTACTS MAKE BEFORE N.C CONTACTS BREAK,
  4. AND N.C. CONTACTS MAKE BEFORE N.O. CONTACTS BREAK

Fig. 4. Internal schematic and typical hookup for R182J.

  1. AKES CONTACT ON TEMPERATURE FALL ONLY.
  2. MAKES CONTACT ON BOTH A TEMPERATURE RISE AND FALL

Fig. 5. Thermostat connections for R182J.

  1. POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE OVERLOAD PROTECTION AND DISCONNECT MEANS AS REQUIRED.
  2. CONTROLLER (IF USED) MUST BE SNAP ACTION OR
  3. MERCURY SWITCH TYPE.
  4. N.O. CONTACTS MAKE BEFORE N.C CONTACTS BREAK, AND N.C. CONTACTS MAKE BEFORE N.O. CONTACTS BREAK

Fig. 6. Internal schematics and typical hookup for R482J.

  1. POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE OVERLOAD PROTECTION AND DISCONNECT MEANS AS REQUIRED.
  2. IF CONTROLLING TWO LOADS, USE: 3 AND 4 FOR LINE VOLTAGE LOAD AND 6
  3. FOR LINE OR LOW VOLTAGE LOAD IF USING LOW VOLTAGE, USE A SEPARATE TRANSFORMER. M23784

Fig. 7.

  1. Schematic diagram showing YHR845A in multizone, forced hydronic heating system.
  2. This arrangement is suitable for any number of additional zones.

Fig. 8. YHR845A hookup for controlling two loads

  1. POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE OVERLOAD PROTECTION AND DISCONNECT MEANS AS REQUIRED.
  2. WHEN CONTROLLING TWO LOADS, USE 3 AND 4 FOR LINE VOLTAGE LOAD AND 5 AND 6 FOR LINE OR LOW VOLTAGE LOAD.
  3. IF USING LOW VOLTAGE, USE A SEPARATE TRANSFORMER.

POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE OVERLOAD PROTECTION AND DISCONNECT MEANS AS REQUIRED. WHEN CONTROLLING TWO LOADS, USE 3 AND 4 FOR LINE VOLTAGE LOAD AND 5 AND 6 FOR LINE OR LOW VOLTAGE LOAD. IF USING LOW VOLTAGE, USE A SEPARATE TRANSFORMER. Internal view of RA832A Switching Relay.

Fig. 10. Internal view of RA832A Switching Relay.

HONEYWELL-RA89A-Switching-Relays-fig-11

SERVICE AND CHECKOUT

  1. Never use oil on any part of the relay coil or contacts.
  2. Keep the cover on the relay during normal operation and remove only for service and checkout.
  3. Relay contacts require no cleaning; they are arranged so they close with a wiping action and are self-cleaning. The contacts may turn black after being in service for some time; this discoloration does not prevent proper operation.
  4. After installation is complete, operate system through at least one cycle from the controller to make certain the relay controls the equipment as intended.

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