Omron MKS3P AC24 General Purpose Relay - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Omron MKS3P AC24 is a general purpose relay featuring a 3PDT (3 Form C) contact configuration with a 24VAC coil. This socketable relay is designed for industrial control applications requiring reliable switching of AC and DC loads. The part is currently active in production with full RoHS compliance and mechanical indicator feedback. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are maintained across the same product series, ensuring direct functional interchangeability in existing circuit designs and socket-based installations.

Substiute Parts

MKS3P AC24

Omron Automation and SafetyIn Stock: 676MKS3P AC24 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

MKS3P-5 AC24

Omron Automation and SafetyIn Stock: 938MKS3P-5 AC24 Datasheet

Parametric EquivalentRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the MKS3P AC24 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Coil Voltage: 24VAC (exact match required)
• Contact Form: 3PDT (3 Form C) configuration
• Contact Rating: 10 A minimum
• Switching Voltage: 250VAC, 30VDC maximum capability
• Termination Style: Plug In, 11 Pin (Octal) socket compatibility
• Mounting Type: Socketable installation method
• Series: MKS product family

The MKS3P-5 AC24 meets all substitution criteria as a parametric equivalent within the Omron MKS series. Both parts share identical electrical specifications, contact ratings, coil characteristics, and physical termination requirements, enabling direct socket-based replacement in control circuits.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both the MKS3P AC24 and MKS3P-5 AC24 are active production parts from Omron Automation and Safety. The MKS3P-5 AC24 carries ROHS3 compliance certification, representing an updated compliance status relative to the base RoHS designation of the MKS3P AC24. Both parts maintain identical electrical performance, contact ratings, coil specifications, and physical termination characteristics. Selection between these parts may be based on compliance documentation requirements, inventory availability, or supply chain considerations, as all functional parameters remain equivalent for direct socket-based substitution.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the MKS3P-5 AC24 be used as a direct replacement for the MKS3P AC24 in existing installations?

A: Yes. Both relays share identical coil voltage (24VAC), contact form (3PDT), current rating (10 A), switching voltage capability (250VAC, 30VDC), termination style (11 Pin Octal socket), and operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 60°C). Direct socket-based substitution is supported without circuit modification.

Q: What is the significance of the ROHS3 compliance designation on the MKS3P-5 AC24?

A: ROHS3 represents an updated compliance certification status. Both parts are RoHS compliant and suitable for applications requiring hazardous substance restriction compliance. The ROHS3 designation on the MKS3P-5 AC24 reflects current compliance documentation standards.

Q: Are the coil electrical characteristics identical between these two relays?

A: Yes. Both parts operate at 24VAC with a coil current of 96.3 mA and coil resistance of 48.4 Ohms. Must operate voltage is 19.2 VAC and must release voltage is 7.2 VAC for both relays. Operate and release times are both 20 ms.

Q: Do these relays require the same socket type?

A: Yes. Both the MKS3P AC24 and MKS3P-5 AC24 use an 11 Pin Octal plug-in termination style. They are mechanically and electrically compatible with standard MKS series relay sockets.

Q: What contact material is used in both relays?

A: Both relays use Silver Tin Indium (AgSnIn) contact material, providing consistent switching performance and reliability across the substitution pair.

Q: Are there any differences in operating temperature capability?

A: No. Both relays operate across the identical temperature range of -40°C to 60°C.