0.5-Amp SPST Reed Relay at 12VDC

Comments about RadioShack 0.5-Amp SPST Reed Relay at 12VDC:

Basic Specs:
Coil Rating - 12VDC
Nominal Current - 11.4 mA
Coil Resistance - 1,050 +/- 10%
Must Operate Voltage - 8.4VDC
Must Release Voltage - 1.2VDC
Max. Switched Voltage - 120VAC / 60VDC
Max. Switched Current - 0.5A
Max Switched Power - 10VA, 10W
Expected Mech. Life - 100 Million cycles
Expected Elec. Life - 1 Million cycles
Op. Temp. Range - -30C - +70C
Op. Humidity Range - 20 to 80% RH

(FYI - this is an OEG brand device, search "OEG relay , OMR Series" for complete TDS)

Comments about RadioShack 0.5-Amp SPST Reed Relay at 12VDC:

Found at another site, the coil resistance is 1050 ohms and at 12 volts this would require about
11.4 ma. of current to activate.

Comments about RadioShack 0.5-Amp SPST Reed Relay at 12VDC:

Works great with a seprate magnet and for for my door alarm..... dont know why there are so many bad reviews, mabee ppl dont know how to use them????

Comments about RadioShack 0.5-Amp SPST Reed Relay at 12VDC:

Poor specification. No coil information. What are the requirements to activate relay, bolt of lightning or 1 microvolt? or pico amp

Comments about RadioShack 0.5-Amp SPST Reed Relay at 12VDC:

Poor specification, no coil resistance, no required current or voltage to activate relay

Comments about RadioShack 0.5-Amp SPST Reed Relay at 12VDC:

Spec says max temp is 70 F-probably C
Coil resistance not given.
No info on mechanical mounting (dwg)

Comments about RadioShack 0.5-Amp SPST Reed Relay at 12VDC:

I use this when installing a Bluetooth adapter to new hybrid's radio. The Bluetooth adapter had a control signal, which when a call was active, outputted +12v. My radio had an input that needed to be grounded when a call was active. I simply wired the coil of this reed relay to the Bluetooth adapter, and the contact to the radio (with the other side of the contact to ground). Works great!!!

Comments about RadioShack 0.5-Amp SPST Reed Relay at 12VDC:

This was used to modify the kick pedal on the drum kit that is include in Rock Band and performs well.

Comments about RadioShack 0.5-Amp SPST Reed Relay at 12VDC:

Great for Rock Band bass pedal modification (for use with real kick pedal). By attaching a magnet uder the bass pedal, and this relay to the base of pedal (underneath but not touching), you simply wire the other end to a 1/8" mono plug and you have a reliable and perfect pedal replacement.

Comments about RadioShack 0.5-Amp SPST Reed Relay at 12VDC:

This relay contains a magnetic reed switch which can be removed by dissassembly. It will close when a magnet comes near it. It is a handy way to detect movement of a part by fixing a magnet to the part.