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Encapsulated Control Relay

Encapsulated relay with socket base for control logic in panels: 2 or 3 changeover contacts, 12/24/110/220 V coils.

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01Technical description

The plug-in control relay is an electromechanical auxiliary relay per IEC 61810-1, with 2 or 3 changeover contacts and coils in 12/24/110/220 V. It plugs into an 8- or 11-pin socket on 35 mm DIN rail and provides control logic plus galvanic separation between signal and switching circuits.

The encapsulated control relay is a command component used to isolate, multiply or invert signals inside electrical panels. At TECTUL it is quoted by coil voltage, number of changeover contacts, base type and application. The actual lot data includes encapsulated relays with socket-type base, 2 or 3 changeover contacts and 12/24/110/220 V coils. It differs from an industrial timer because it does not incorporate a delay or cycle function: its task is to switch contacts when the coil receives a signal. It also differs from a three-pole contactor because the control relay works in command and signal circuits, while the contactor switches power in three-phase loads. For machinery panels, IEC 60204-1 guides good practice for control circuits, identification, protection and documentation.

Selection guide

  • Confirm the coil voltage available in the control circuit.
  • Define whether you need 2 or 3 changeover contacts for the panel logic.
  • Check whether the panel uses an existing socket and how many pins it accepts.
  • Indicate whether the relay will be used for signal, interlocking, alarm or sensor interface.
  • Request base, retainer or indicator module if maintenance requires it.

Mounting recommendations

  • Install the socket firmly on rail or plate to avoid loose contacts.
  • Respect the rated coil voltage indicated on the relay.
  • Separate sensitive signals from power conductors and large coils.
  • Label each used contact to simplify diagnostics.
  • Test continuity and operation before closing the panel.

We dispatch encapsulated control relays to Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla and all of Colombia. Request a quote via WhatsApp with coil voltage, contacts and base.

Socket-to-contact correspondence (IEC catalogs)

Socket baseChangeover contactsConfiguration
8-pin2DPDT (2 C/O)
11-pin33PDT (3 C/O)
14-pin44PDT (4 C/O)

Auxiliary relays per IEC 61810-1 with coils in 12 or 24 V DC and 24, 110 or 220 V AC. Socket mounting on 35 mm DIN rail (IEC/EN 60715) allows replacing the relay without touching the wiring.

02Frequently asked questions

What is the price of an encapsulated control relay?

It depends on coil voltage, number of contacts, base and accessories. TECTUL quotes via WhatsApp with a photo or reference of the required relay.

What is the difference between an encapsulated control relay and an industrial timer?

The encapsulated relay switches contacts when the coil is energized. The timer adds a time function, such as on-delay, off-delay or cycle.

How is an encapsulated control relay installed?

It is inserted into its compatible socket, the coil is wired with the correct voltage, and its changeover contacts are used in the control circuit.

What coils are available to quote?

The actual lot data includes 12/24/110/220 V coils. Availability is confirmed when quoting.

What are changeover contacts used for?

They allow one common with normally open or normally closed output for signals, interlocks, alarms or permissives.

Is it the same as a contactor?

No. The encapsulated relay works mainly with control signals; the three-pole contactor switches power loads such as three-phase motors.

What is a changeover (C/O) contact?

A three-terminal contact — common, normally open and normally closed — that switches position when the coil energizes, so a single pole serves NO or NC logic depending on wiring.

How do I choose the coil voltage?

Match the panel's control circuit: 24 V DC in panels with PLCs and power supplies, 110 or 220 V AC where the control bus is fed by a control transformer.

03Related products

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Updated: July 22, 2026