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Small rectangular relay module with screw terminals and green circuit board

ALTRONIX

ALTRONIX RB5 Relay Module 12 VDC DPDT 5A

SKU CH-FE7K-7TJGP MPN RB5

A 12 VDC DPDT relay module rated at 5 A for switching in security and automation systems

  • DPDT contacts switch two circuits from one module
  • 12 VDC operation suits common security power supplies
  • 5 A rating handles moderate inductive or resistive loads
  • Snap-track mounting simplifies panel installation
  • Durable relay construction supports continuous switching cycles

Relay module for 12 VDC control circuits

The Altronix RB5 provides a double-pole double-throw relay rated at 5 A for 12 VDC operation. It mounts on a snap track for straightforward installation in enclosures. The unit suits security and automation systems that need a single switching element.

Practical limits of the DPDT contact set

The relay switches two independent circuits simultaneously with a single coil signal. Contact rating is fixed at 5 A, so loads above this value require an additional contactor or a different module. Coil voltage is selectable between 6 VDC and 12 VDC.

5 A contact rating decides suitability

Verify that every connected load stays at or below 5 A at 12 VDC before specifying this part. Circuits demanding higher current or a different pole configuration will need an alternative relay. The snap-track footprint also determines enclosure compatibility.

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Price $7.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAltronix
Size & build
Shipping weight0.08 kg
Package size76 × 51 × 38 mm

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 6 VDC or 12 VDC coil option for my access control board?

The module operates on either 6 VDC or 12 VDC; select the voltage that matches your control panel's relay drive output.

What does the 5 A DPDT rating mean when switching a magnetic lock?

Each of the two poles can carry up to 5 A at the rated voltage, so a single lock drawing 5 A or less can be switched on one pole.

How do the screw terminals limit the wire gauge I can use?

The terminals accept standard solid or stranded control wire; strip length and torque follow typical low-voltage relay wiring practice.

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