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Use of contact protective devices or protection circuits can suppress the counter emf to a low level. 
However, note that incorrect use will result in an adverse effect. Typical contact protection circuits are 
given in the table below. 
Also, note that release time will slow down due to sneak in the circuit and may cause the electrical life to 
shorten and slight-welding.     
 
Diode circuit 
Circuit 
 
Features/Others 
The diode connected in parallel causes the energy stored in the coil 
to flow to the coil in the form of current and dissipates it as joule 
heat at the resistance component of the inductive load. This circuit 
delays the release time. (2 to 5 times the release time listed in the 
catalog) 
Devices Selection 
Use a diode with a reverse breakdown voltage at least 10 times the 
circuit voltage and a forward current at least as large as the load 
current or larger.   
In electronic circuits where the circuit voltages are not so high, a 
diode can be used with a reverse breakdown voltage of about 2 to 3 
times the power supply voltage.   
 
Diode and zener diode circuit 
Circuit 
 
Features/Others 
It is effective in the diode circuit when the release time is too long.   
Devices Selection 
Use a zener diode with a zener voltage about the same as the power 
supply voltage 
 
In the actual circuit, it is necessary to mount the protective device (diode etc.) in the immediate vicinity of 
the load. If it is mounted too far away, the effectiveness of the protective device may diminish. As a guide, 
the distance should be within 50cm. 
 
4. Load, 
electrical life 
22. Contact 
protective 
circuit 
Avoid using the protection circuits shown in the figures below. 
Although it is usually more difficult to switch with DC inductive loads compared to resistive loads, use of 
the proper protection circuit will raise the characteristics to that for resistive loads. 
 
 
 
Although it is extremely effective in arc 
suppression as the contacts open, the 
contacts are susceptible to welding since 
energy is stored in C when the contacts open 
and discharge current flows from C when the 
contacts close. 
Although it is extremely effective in arc 
suppression as the contacts open, the 
contacts are susceptible to welding since 
charging current flows to C when the 
contacts close.