For some time now we've been working to make sure our products comply with the latest requirements for RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and CE marking (a mark indicating that the product meets all legal requirements to be sold in the European Economic Area, or EEA).
Over 40 years ago, Opto 22 started manufacturing solid state relays (SSRs). With the wide variety we've built over the years, we probably have the SSR you need in stock right now.
We also have some advice on choosing and running SSRs in specific applications.
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We've been manufacturing solid state relays (SSRs) for more than 40 years now.
In fact, that's how Opto 22 started: our founders discovered a better way to build SSRs.
So of course we want you to use SSRs. (And choose Opto's guaranteed-for-life models!)
Topics: optonews, SSRs, OptoNews 2016-05-25
Opto 22 knows solid-state relays (SSRs) very, very well. We’ve been manufacturing our optically isolated, epoxy-filled SSRs for more than 40 years, and over that time have gained quite a bit of practical knowledge and experience about using SSRs in applications.
SSRs have replaced electromechanical relays (EMRs) in many applications, thanks to their advantages:
Solid state relays (SSRs) are simple, reliable devices. If one stops working, typically it just refuses to turn on or off.
How do you test it to see if it has failed?
If you're used to testing mechanical relays, you'll find an SSR requires a different testing method: it requires a load.
Topics: Tips, optonews, SSRs, OptoNews 2016-01-20