Application note
AN0017RXC60 Coil Parameters Over Temperature
How RXC60 dual-coil pickup, dropout, and coil current shift with temperature, and what it means for low-voltage supplies.
Summary
The Rincon Power RXC60 series contactors use an integrated dual-coil, electronically economized architecture, so key operating parameters vary with temperature as the coil winding resistance changes. This application note presents measured RXC60 coil performance across the full operating temperature range and explains the electrical and magnetic mechanisms behind the variation. Because coil resistance rises with temperature, coil current and therefore magnetic force decrease at constant applied voltage, which shifts pickup voltage, dropout voltage, and actuation behavior. It also addresses the system-level design impact of these effects, particularly in voltage-sensitive and battery-powered applications where supply voltage may sag.
