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 The most common relay campers are exposed to is the solenoid for [[electrical:12v:alternator|charging house batteries from the coach's alternator]].  When the vehicle is turned on power activates the solenoid and connects the house and vehicle electrical systems. The most common relay campers are exposed to is the solenoid for [[electrical:12v:alternator|charging house batteries from the coach's alternator]].  When the vehicle is turned on power activates the solenoid and connects the house and vehicle electrical systems.
 Relays are also useful for powering loads from [[electrical:12v:lvd|LVD]] or [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|Charge Controller]] LOAD outputs.  This allows powering larger loads than the controller is rated for.  Relays are also useful for powering loads from [[electrical:12v:lvd|LVD]] or [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|Charge Controller]] LOAD outputs.  This allows powering larger loads than the controller is rated for. 
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 +Common uses:
 +  * battery isolation when [[electrical:12v:alternator|alternator charging]]
 +  * [[electrical:12v:lvd|low voltage disconnect (LVD)]]
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 ===== normally open vs normally closed ===== ===== normally open vs normally closed =====
 Relays come in two basic types:   Relays come in two basic types:  
   - **Normally Open (NO)** - the output circuit is open/incomplete when the relay is resting.  No power flows.  The controlled device is **off** until the relay is triggered.  //This is usually the default.//     - **Normally Open (NO)** - the output circuit is open/incomplete when the relay is resting.  No power flows.  The controlled device is **off** until the relay is triggered.  //This is usually the default.//  
   - **Normally Closed (NC)** - the output circuit is closed/complete when the relay is resting.  Power flows.  The controlled device is **on** until the relay is triggered.   - **Normally Closed (NC)** - the output circuit is closed/complete when the relay is resting.  Power flows.  The controlled device is **on** until the relay is triggered.
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 ===== latching relays ===== ===== latching relays =====
 Normally it takes power from the trigger source to operate the relay.  A latching relay, however, moves from position to position and locks there even when power is removed.  Normally it takes power from the trigger source to operate the relay.  A latching relay, however, moves from position to position and locks there even when power is removed. 
  
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