Automotive Relays

R51 Series
50 Amp and 70 Amp, SPST and SPDT
Features Relays for use in Automotive/Marine/
.250” (6.35mm) Quick Connect Terminals
Industry Standard Pinout
Tractor/Lawn Mower/Rec. Vehicles/
SPST & SPDT Versions Golf Cart Applications.
Flange Mount − “F” Suffix
PC Board Mount − “P” Suffix
Standard Version is IP54 Dust and Splash Protected
New Weatherproof Versions (Shrouded Terminals) − “W” Suffix

SPST−NO, 1 Form “A” SPDT, 1 Form “C”

86 86

87 87a 87
30 30
85 85

Contact Rating @ 14VDC

Maximum 50 Amp Rated 70 Amp Rated
Load Current SPST−NO SPDT SPST−NO
Resistive Load 50A 50A (NO); 30A (NC) 70A

DC OPERATED
Coil Max.
Res. Contact
Nom. Contact Ohms Nom. Cur. @ Diag
NTE Type No. Volt. Arr. (Typ) Power 14VDC No.

R51−1D40−12 12VDC SPST−NO 90 1.6W 50A D38

R51−1D40−12F 12VDC SPST−NO 90 1.6W 50A D38
R51−1D40−12FW 12VDC SPST−NO 90 1.6W 50A D38c Electrical Specifications
R51−1D40−24 24VDC SPST−NO 360 1.6W 50A D38 Contact
R51−1D40−24F 24VDC SPST−NO 360 1.6W 50A D38 Contact Material: AgSnO alloy
R51−1D40−24FW 24VDC SPST−NO 360 1.6W 50A D38c Contact Rating: See Chart
R51−5D40−12 12VDC SPDT 90 1.6W 50A D38 Coil
R51−5D40−12F 12VDC SPDT 90 1.6W 50A D38
Coil voltage: See Chart
Coil resistances: See Chart
R51−5D40−12FW 12VDC SPDT 90 1.6W 50A D38c
Operational Characteristics
R51−5D40−24 24VDC SPDT 360 1.6W 50A D38
Timing Values . . . . . Operate Time: 20 mS max
R51−5D40−24F 24VDC SPDT 360 1.6W 50A D38 Release Time: 20 mS max
R51−5D40−24FW 24VDC SPDT 360 1.6W 50A D38c Insulation Characteristics
R51−1D70−12 12VDC SPST−NO 90 1.6W 70A D38a Dielectric strength: 500 VRMS, between Contacts and Coil
R51−1D70−12F 12VDC SPST−NO 90 1.6W 70A D38a Environmental Characteristics
R51−1D70−12P 12VDC SPST−NO 90 1.6W 70A D38b Operating: −40 C to +125 C
R51−1D70−24 24VDC SPST−NO 360 1.6W 70A D38a
Storage: −40 C to +155 C
R51−1D70−24F 24VDC SPST−NO 360 1.6W 70A D38a
Life Expectancy
Mechanical Life: 10,000,000 operations (18,000 operations/hr)
ACCESSORIES Electrical Life: 100,000 operations (1,200 operations/hr)
MOUNTING NTE
Weight
STYLES DESCRIPTION TYPE NO. Std: 1.1 oz (31 gram) approx
PC MOUNT 4−PIN R95−159 (70A ONLY)
PC MOUNT 5−PIN R95−160 (50A ONLY)
WIRE LEADS 4−PIN R95−189 (50A ONLY)
WIRE LEADS 5−PIN R95−188 (50A ONLY)
WIRE HARNESSING 4−PIN R95−160A (70A ONLY)
WIRE LEADS 4-PIN SPST-NO Weatherproof Socket R95−190
WIRE LEADS 5-PIN SPDT Weatherproof socket R95−191

Note 1. To ensure a weatherproof connection, R51 Series weatherproof relays (W−suffix)

should be used in combination with the appropriate weatherproof socket.

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 Automotive Relays
D38 D38a
1.040 (26.5) .165 (4.2)
Max
1.120 (28.5) .165 (4.2) .590 .236 (6.0)
Max (15.0)
.590 .236 (6.0)
(15.0) 1.040
.630 (16.0) (26.5)
1.120 Max
(28.5)
.630 (16.0) Max

.992 (25.2) Max

.992 (25.2) Max

.453 (11.5)
Max
.709 (18.0) Max
.453 (11.5) Max

.250 (6.3) .375 (9.5)

.250 (6.3) .250 (6.3)
.375 (9.5)
.705 (17.9) .661 (16.8)
.331 (8.4)

86 D38b .098
(2.5)
.705
87

.661 87a 86 85
(16.8) 87 (17.9)
30
85 30
Tin Plated
.126 (3.2)
PC Mount Leads

.315 (8.0)

NOTE: Dotted line indicates Flange Mount

Pin87a for SPDT devices ONLY.

D38c
1.016 (25.8)

.653 (16.6)
Max

.354
(9.0)
.886
(22.5)
1.016 (25.8)

.768
(19.5)
1.791
(45.5)

.433
(11.0)
.453
(11.5) .571
(14.5)
.248
(6.3)

1.417 (36.0) 1.417 (36.0)

.268 (6.8)

1.291 (32.8)

.331 (8.4)

86
1.291
(32.8)
87a 87
.661
.331 (16.8)
(8.4) 30

85

.315 (8.0)

.705 (17.9)

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