NewTrend · Current monitoring relay
Product overview
NewTrend RI8-04 monitors AC current in heating circuits, heating cables and single-phase motor circuits in over/undercurrent window mode. Select one of six measuring-range versions from 0.05-0.5A to 1.6-16A and set the threshold with the front potentiometer. Adjustable 0.1-10 second power-up and tripping delays help coordinate monitoring with circuit startup and short current peaks. The 18mm DIN-rail relay uses AC/DC 24-240V and provides one SPDT output rated 10A AC-1.
Technical selection summary
| Model | RI8-04 |
|---|---|
| Function | Over/undercurrent window mode |
| Control supply | AC/DC 24-240V, 50/60Hz or DC |
| Supply terminals | A1-A2 |
| Power input | Maximum 2VA |
| Supply tolerance | -15% to +10% |
| Measuring current frequency | AC 50Hz |
| Current-range versions | 0.05-0.5A, 0.1-1A, 0.2-2A, 0.5-5A, 0.8-8A, 1.6-16A |
| Range ordering codes | 0.05-0.5A: /0.5; 0.1-1A: /1; 0.2-2A: /2; 0.5-5A: /5; 0.8-8A: /8; 1.6-16A: /16 |
| Maximum permanent current by range | 0.05-0.5A: 2A; 0.1-1A: 2A; 0.2-2A: 4A; 0.5-5A: 8A; 0.8-8A: 12A; 1.6-16A: 22A |
| Measuring input terminals | B1-B2 |
| Current threshold adjustment | Front potentiometer; within the selected measuring-range version |
| Tripping delay Tt | Adjustable 0.1-10 seconds |
| Power-up delay Tr | Adjustable 0.1-10 seconds |
| Supply indication | Green LED |
| Setting accuracy | 10% |
| Repeat accuracy | 1% maximum |
| Temperature dependency | Below 0.1% per degree C |
| Limit-value tolerance | 5%; 10% for the 0.05-0.5A range |
| Hysteresis | 5% |
| Temperature coefficient | 0.05% per degree C at 20 degrees C |
| Output contacts | 1 SPDT; 11-12-14 |
| Contact rating | 10A, AC-1 |
| Switching voltage | 250VAC / 24VDC |
| Minimum DC breaking power | 500mW |
| Output indication | Red LED |
| Mechanical life | 10,000,000 operations |
| Electrical life (AC-1) | 100,000 operations |
| Operating temperature | -20 to +55 degrees C |
| Storage temperature | -35 to +75 degrees C |
| Mounting | DIN rail to EN/IEC 60715; 18mm module |
| Protection | IP40 front panel; IP20 terminals |
| Operating position | Any |
| Overvoltage category / pollution degree | III / 2 |
| Maximum conductor size | Solid: 1 x 2.5mm² or 2 x 1.5mm²; with sleeve: 1 x 2.5mm² (AWG 12) |
| Body dimensions | 90 x 18 x 64mm |
| Overall height in drawing | 95mm including rail-clip projection |
| Weight | 62g |
| Referenced standard | EN 60255-1 |
Operation
- RI8-04: Over/undercurrent window mode. Set Separate I> and I< thresholds using the original panel and timing diagrams.
- A1-A2 supplies the relay; B1-B2 is the measuring input. Follow the original direct-measurement or current-transformer wiring diagram.
- Set Tt for tripping delay and Tr for power-up delay, each from 0.1 to 10 seconds. The measuring range is a product version; it is not changed by a six-position range selector.
Typical applications
- AC current supervision in heating circuits and heating cables
- Current-flow monitoring for single-phase motor circuits
- DIN-rail control panels using direct measurement or suitable current-transformer secondary input
View or download RI8-01 to RI8-04 current-monitoring catalogue (PDF)
Product reference images and drawings
Original specifications, range codes and exact-model examples
Original wiring, panel controls, function timing and dimensions
Select the required AC measuring-range version before ordering. Match the measuring input and permanent-current limit to that range. Follow the original exact-model timing diagram, especially the RI8-03 function positions and RI8-04 independent window thresholds. Photos show particular range versions; the selected range determines the supplied unit. Installation and wiring must be performed by qualified electricians.
