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OMRON Power Other Measuring & Monitoring Relay K8AB Series K8AB-VS Measuring & Monitoring Relay Instruction Manual

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This industrial monitoring relay controller is engineered for robust and reliable performance in demanding electrical environments. The comprehensive manual provides essential guidance covering everything from physical DIN rail installation and detailed terminal wiring to operational parameters and rigorous safety standards. It details system integration, voltage settings, and required precautionary measures. Designed specifically for qualified electrical engineers and technicians, this guide ensures safe, compliant, and expert-level deployment of the high-reliability unit in industrial applications.

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Applicable Standards Installation Terminal Connections

Installation Installation Category Ⅲ, ●Diagram of Outside Dimensions environment Ponllution Degree 2

Application Unit : mm

Model K8AB-VS EN60255-5/-6

Standard

Safety

Measuring & Monitoring Relay EN60664-1 V1 V2 V3

Standard

(EMI) EN61326+A1 Industrial applications Volume Settings

Terminal interference wave voltage SV

LED Indications PWR

English Instructions Manual CISPR11 Group1, Class A : CISPR16-1/-2

Electromagnetic interference wave

CISPR11 Group1, Class A : CISPR16-1/-2 RY

Thank you for purchasing an OMRON pridyct. In this In- (EMS) EN61326+A1 Industrial applications

structions Manual, you will find information about this Electrostatic

EN61000-4-2 : 4k V(Contact) 8k V(In air)

discharge

product’s features, capabilities, and operating instructions.

Please observe the following when using this product. Radiating radio- EN61000-4-3 : 10V/m 1k Hz Sine Wave frequency electr Amplitude Modulation

・This product is designed for use by qualified electrical engi

EMC -omagnetic field (80MHz to 1GHz)

neer. A1 A2

EN61000-4-4 : 2k V(Power Line)

・Read and understand this Instructions Manual thoroughly, Burst

1k V(I/O Signal line)

and make proper use of this product. Terminals

EN61000-4-5 : 1k V with line (Power Line) *Installation Procedure : Attaching to the DIN rail or attaching with front screws

Surge

・Keep this Instructions Manual for future reference. 2k V with ground (Power Line) *Measurements for attachment with front screws

Conducted RF EN61000-4-6 : 3V(0.15 to 80MHz)

Name Terminal Name Description

Power frequency magnetic field EN61000-4-8 : 30A/m V1, V2, V3 Voltage input terminals

immunity 2-M 4 screw or 2-φ 4.5 opening

Common for voltage input terminals

EN61000-4-11 : 0.5 Cycle, *When attaching wih front screws, draw out hooks

Voltage dip/Short

0.180°each polarity 100% on the bottom of the product to the left and right sides.

interruptions A1, A2 Operative power supply

(Rated Voltage)

Terminals

All Rights Reservedc 9419059-7 E Common for contact point output

●Installation Procedure

b-contact output

Overview

・Pull down the hook, and then fasten the upper

a-contact output

Precautions for Safe Use This product is an electric controller for output- tab onto the rail, fitting in the unit until the hook

SV Operate value setting (10 to 100%)

ting an alarm upon detection of voltage. locks into place.

Make sure to follow the instructions below to ensure safety. HYS. Hysteresis setting (5 to 50%)

Volume Settings

[1-phase Over or Under voltage Relay]

Operate time setting (0.1 to 30s)

1. Do not use or keep this product in the following

PWR Power indication

environments. Specifications

Relay output status

 ・Outdoors, or places subject to direct sunlight or RY

LED Indications Light-on 11-14 conduction

wearing weather. ●Rating

 ・Places where dust, iron powder, or corrosive gases(in Alarm operation status

Power Supply AC/DC24V,AC100/115V, ALM

Light-on = Alarm output status

particular, sulfuric or ammonia gas) exist. Voltage AC200/230V  ・Places subject to static electricity or inductive noise.

Permissible Voltage 85 to 110% of rated

 ・Places where water or oil come in contact with the Wiring Diagram

Variability Range power-supply voltage

product.

AC/DC24V : 5VA/1W maximum

2. Make sure to install this product in the correct direction. Power Consumption 1-phase

AC100/115V : 4VA maximum

3. There is a remote risk of electric shock. Do not touch AC200/230V : 5VA maximum power supply

●Uninstallation Procedure

terminals while electricity is being supplied.

20MΩ minimum (at 500V)

Dielectric Resistance ・Using a flathead screwdriver or a similar tool,

4. Make sure to thoroughly understand all instructions in

Between electric circuit and case

the Instructions Manual before handling this product. pull out the hook downward and lift the unit

Dielectric Withstanding 2000V for 1 minute

5. Make sure to confirm terminal makings and polarity for

Voltage Between electric circuit and case from the bottom.

Control

correct wiring.

±1,500V on power-supply terminals power

6. Ensure that terminal screws have been tightened firmly.

in normal or common mode(Square supply

Recommended torque : 0.49 N・m

Noise Immunity

wave with 1 ns at rearing Pulse

Assured torque : 0.59 N・m

duration 1μs/100ns)

7. Operating ambient temperature and humidity for this

product must be within the indicated rating when using Vibrations : 10 to 55Hz,

this product. Vibration Resistance Acceleration : 50m/s2 ,

8. There is a remote risk of explosion. Do not use this X,Y,Z Directions : 5 min × 10 scanning Input voltage

product where flammable or explosive gas exists. 150m/s2 9. Make sure that no weight rests on the product after Shock Resistance (however, 100m/s2 at relay contact point) installation. 3 times each in 3 axis and 6 directions 10. To enable an operator to turn off this product easily,

-VS1 AC/DC 6-60/10-100/30-300m V

install switches or circuit breakers that conform to ●Fixing Bracket

Input Range Ry

-VS2 AC/DC 1-10/3-30/15-150V

relevant requirements of IEC60947-1 and IEC60947-3, Contactor

Attach the type K8AB to the DIN rail.

and label them appropriately. -VS3 AC/DC 20-200/30-300/60-600V

11. Do not turn a setting volume beyond the scope of ・DIN Rail Type PFP-100N (1,000mm)

-VS1 9kΩ minimum

movement. Type PFP-50N (500mm)

Input Impedance

-VS2 100kΩ minimum

Precautions for Correct Use

-VS3 1MΩ minimum ●Recommended Crimp Terminal

●For Proper Use

115% of maximum input within range

(1)Do not use the product in the following locations. Overload Capacity Load

Recommended Recommended

(continuous)/125%, 10s

  ・Places subject to radiant heat from heat generating

Crimp Terminal Cable Diameter

devices.   ・Places subject to vibrations or physical shocks. * Connect the input between terminals

●Output Rating AI 1,5-8BK

(2)Make sure to use setting values appropriate for the AWG#16

V1-COM, V2-COM, V3-COM depending on

controlled object. Failure to do so can cause (Phoenix Contact product)

Rated Load Resistance Load : AC250V 6A, DC30V 6A the input voltage

unintended operation, and may result in accident or

AI 1-8RD

corruption of the product. AWG#18

AC250V, DC30VMaximum Contact

(3)Do not use thinner or similar solvent for cleaning. Use Point Voltage (Phoenix Contact product)

commercial alcohol.

(4)When discarding, properly dispose of the product as AI 0,75-8GY

AC6A, DC6AMaximum Contact

Point Current AWG#18

industrial waste. (Phoenix Contact product)

Relay

(5)Only use this product within a board whose structure

Output 1500VA, 180WMaximum Opening and

allows no possibility for fire to escape. Closing Capacity (6)This is a class A product. In residential areas it may

List of DIP Switch settings

cause radio interference, in which case the user may DC5V, 10m A *Reference value Minimum Applicable

  be required to take adequate measures to reduce Load (P Level)

  interference. 10 million times minimum Mechanical Life

●About Installation

Electrical Life Suitability for use

(1)When wiring, use only recommended crimp terminals. Make 50 thousand time,

(Ambient temperature

(2)Do not block areas around the product for proper Break 30 thousand times

condition : +20℃) OMRON shall not be responsible conformity with any stan

dissipation of heat. (If you do not secure space for T1=5s

-dards, codes, or regulations that apply to the combination

heat dissipation, life cycle of the product will be

T1=1s of the products in the customer's application or use of the

compromised.)

product.

(3)To avoid electrical shocks, make sure that power is Auto Reset

not supplied to the product while wiring. Take all necessary steps to determine the suitability of the

Manual Reset product for the systems, machines, and equipment with

(4)To avoid electrical shocks, make sure that power is

not supplied to the product when performing DIP : ON which it will be used.

Normal Close

switch settings. Know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to this

: OFF

●Noise Conutermeasures Normal Open product.

(1)Do not install the product near devices generating NEVER USE THE PRODUCTS FOR AN APPLICATION

UNDER

strong high frequency waves or surges. INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR PROPERTY (2)When using a noise filter, check the voltage and OVER WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A current and install it as close to the product as possible.

WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE

(3)In order to prevent inductive noise, wire the lines

RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT IS PROPER

connected to the product separately from power lines

Time Chart -LY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE

carrying high voltages or currents. Do not wire in

WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.

parallel with or on the same cable as power lines.

OVER UNDER See also Product catalog for Warranty and Limitation of

Other measures for reducing noise include running

Liability.

lines along separate ducts and using shield lines. PWR ●To avoid faulty operations, malfunctions, or failure,

observe the following operating instructions.

Contact Information

(1)When turning on the power, make sure to realize

rated voltage within 1 second from the time of first SV

OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC.

supply of electricity. One Commerce Drive Schaumburg, IL 60173-5302 U.S.A

RY Phone: 1-847-843-7900 Fax: 1-847-843-7787

(2)Make sure to use power supply for operations, inputs,

OMRON CANADA INC.

and transformer with the appropriate capacity and 885 Milner Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1B 5V8, CANADA

ALM Phone: 1-416-286-6465 Fax: 1-416-286-6648

rated burden.

T1 OMRON EUROPE B.V.

(3)Maintenance and handling of this product may only Wegalaan 67-69, 2132 JD Hoofddorp The Netherlands

be performed by qualified personnel. Phone: 31-23-56-81-300 Fax: 31-23-56-81-388 V3V2 A1 14V1 OMRON ELECTRONICS PTY.LTD.

(4)Do not use this product with circuits that have distor

71 Epping Road, North Ryde, Sydney, N.S.W 2113, Australia

-ted input wave forms. Distortion in wave forms will Phone: 61-2-9878-6377 Fax: 61-2-9878-6981

result in errors. OMRON ASIA-PACIFIC PTE. LTD. No.438A Alexandra Road #05-05/08(Lobby 2), Alexandra

(5)Using this product for thyrister controls or inverters Technopark, Singapore 119967

wil result in errors. Phone: 65-6835-3011 Fax: 65-6835-2711 OMRON CORPORATION.

(6)When setting the volume, adjust the control from the A2

Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogyo-ku, KYOTO, 600-8530 Japan minimum side to the maximum side. Phone: 81-75-344-7109 Fax: 81-75-344-7149

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I install this unit?

It can be attached to a DIN rail or mounted using front screws and hooks.

What adverse environments should be avoided?

Do not use it outdoors, in places with direct sunlight, dust, corrosive gases, water, or oil.

What are the standard voltage specs?

The recommended operating input voltage is AC200/230V, allowing for 85 to 110% variability.

What should I do before unplugging it?

Pull down the hook and lift the unit after making sure you have thoroughly understood all instructions in the manual.