Description
Product Overview
The BESTEP 1-Way Electromagnetic Relay Module is a high-performance, industrial-grade control module designed to provide a safe and reliable interface between low-voltage logic circuits and high-power devices. Operating at 12V DC, this module is ideal for automotive applications, PLC systems, industrial control panels, and 12V battery-powered projects .
Featuring dual optocoupler isolation, this module creates a robust physical and electrical barrier between your sensitive microcontroller (such as Arduino, STM32, or ESP32) and the high-voltage load side. This effectively eliminates electrical noise, protects against back-EMF spikes from motors and solenoids, and ensures system stability in demanding industrial environments .
This versatile module supports both High-Level and Low-Level Trigger modes, selectable via an onboard jumper, making it compatible with virtually any digital logic system without the need for external level shifters. With a relay contact rating of 10A at 250V AC or 10A at 30V DC, it can handle a wide range of loads, from LED lighting and fans to motors, pumps, and industrial machinery .
Key Features
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Dual Optocoupler Isolation: Features two optocouplers (typically PC817) providing enhanced electrical isolation between the control side and the high-voltage load side, ensuring superior noise immunity and protection against voltage spikes .
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12V DC Operation: Designed for 12V control systems, making it ideal for automotive electronics, PLC automation, and industrial controllers .
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Universal Trigger Modes: Supports both High Level (Active HIGH) and Low Level (Active LOW) trigger modes, selectable via an onboard jumper, allowing compatibility with any microcontroller or logic system .
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High Power Switching: Relay contacts rated for 10A at 250V AC or 10A at 30V DC, suitable for controlling lights, fans, motors, solenoids, pumps, and industrial equipment .
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SPDT Contact Configuration: Provides Common (COM), Normally Open (NO), and Normally Closed (NC) terminals for maximum wiring flexibility—use NO for OFF-by-default operation or NC for ON-by-default operation .
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Clear Status Indicators: Onboard LEDs provide visual feedback: a green power LED illuminates when 12V power is applied, and a red relay status LED illuminates when the relay is activated .
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Standard Interface: Equipped with screw terminals for the high-voltage side and a 3-pin header (DC+, DC-, IN) for the control side, facilitating easy integration .
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Fault-Tolerant Design: Even if the control line is disconnected or broken, the relay will not operate unintentionally, ensuring fail-safe behavior .
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Compact and Durable: Small form factor with mounting holes for secure installation in control cabinets, enclosures, or on DIN rails .
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Operating Value |
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| Operating Voltage | 12V DC |
| Quiescent Current | 5mA – 10mA |
| Operating Current (Relay Active) | 65mA – 80mA |
| Trigger Modes | High Level / Low Level (Jumper Selectable) |
| Control Signal Voltage (High) | 3.3V – 12V (for High Trigger mode) |
| Control Signal Voltage (Low) | 0V – 1.5V |
| Trigger Current | 2mA – 5mA |
| Contact Configuration | SPDT (COM, NO, NC) |
| Maximum AC Load | 250V AC @ 10A |
| Maximum DC Load | 30V DC @ 10A |
| Isolation Method | Dual Optocoupler (PC817) |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +70°C |
| Dimensions | Approx. 50mm × 33mm × 24mm |
| Mounting Holes | 3.1mm diameter, spacing 44.5mm × 27.5mm |
| Weight | Approx. 36g |







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