Wago 788-196

Basic relay; Nominal input voltage: 12 VDC; 1 changeover contact; Limiting continuous current: 16 A; for lamp loads; Module width: 13 mm

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788-196
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What is the Wago 788-196?

Basic relay; Nominal input voltage: 12 VDC; 1 changeover contact; Limiting continuous current: 16 A; for lamp loads; Module width: 13 mm 788-196

Specifications

Technical data - Control circuit

Nominal input voltage U<sub>N</sub>12 VDC
Nominal input current at U<sub>N</sub>33 mA

Technical data - Load circuit

Number of changeover/switchover contacts1
Contact material (relay)AgSnO2
Limiting continuous current16 A
Inrush current (resistive) max.(AC) 120 A / 0.05 s
Switching Voltage, Max.250 VAC
Switching power (resistive) max.AC 4000 VA; DC (see load limit curve)
Recommended minimum load5 V / 100 mA
Pull-in time (typ.)15 ms
Drop-out time (typ.)5 ms
Electrical life (NO; resistive load; 23 °C)100 x 10³ switching operations
Mechanical life10 x 10⁶ switching operations

Safety and protection

Dielectric strength (control/load circuit) (AC, 1 min)5 kVrms
Dielectric strength (open contact) (AC, 1 min)1 kVrms
Protection typeIP40

Physical data

Width12.5 mm / 0.492 inches
Height from the surface15.7 mm / 0.618 inches
Depth28.8 mm / 1.134 inches

Material data

Note (material data)Information on material specifications can be found here
Weight11.8 g

Environmental requirements

Ambient temperature (operation at U<sub>N</sub>)-40 … +85 °C
Ambient temperature (storage)-40 … +85 °C

Commercial data

PU (SPU)20 pcs
Packaging typebox

Product Classification

UNSPSC39122334
ETIM 9.0EC001437
ETIM 10.0EC001437
ECCNNO US CLASSIFICATION

Environmental Product Compliance

RoHS Compliance StatusCompliant,No Exemption

788-196: frequently asked questions

When can 788-196 be shipped?

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Can I pick up 788-196 in person?

Local pickup from our Groningen, Netherlands warehouse may be possible — contact us before ordering to check availability and arrange a collection time.

Is express delivery available?

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My factory is down and I need this urgently — can you help?

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