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Understanding a relay's switching power

Lei Reyes

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I have a 3PDT relay with 12V coil . it has labels
10A 240VAC
10A 28VDC

Is my understanding right that
each of the three poles has a maximum switching power of 10A or (10 x 28) = 280W in DC device?
or
the three poles, altogether as one, has a maximum switching power of 10A or (10 x 28) = 280W in DC device?

Thanks!
 

KrisBlueNZ

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Each pole is rated to switch and carry 10A at 240VAC or 28VDC with a non-inductive load.
 
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