The following solutions demonstrate the key role of relays in the power supply sector, where they play an important role in protecting equipment, optimising power distribution, and improving system reliability.

1. Unterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System

  • Programme Description: In a UPS system, relays are used to control the switching between the main power supply and the standby power supply. When the main power supply fails, the relay will quickly switch to the standby power supply to ensure continuous power supply for critical equipment.
  • Advantage: It guarantees the continuous operation of the equipment in case of power outage or power failure, avoiding data loss and system interruption.

2. Power Distribution Units (PDU)

  • Programme Description: Relays are used in PDUs to control the on-off of multiple power outputs. According to the demand, the relay can turn on or off each output channel one by one to achieve a reasonable distribution of power.
  • Advantages: It improves the efficiency of power management in data centres and other places, and supports remote control and automated management.

3. Generator set control

  • Programme description: The relay is used for start-up and shutdown control of generator sets and switching between different power sources. It can automatically start the generator and restore power supply in case of grid power interruption.
  • Advantages: It improves the reliability of the power supply system and ensures continuous power supply in case of unexpected situations.

4. Substation automation

  • Programme Description: In the substation automation system, relays are used to control and monitor the operating status of key equipment such as transformers and circuit breakers, providing remote control functions to ensure stable operation of the power system.
  • Advantages: It enhances the automation level of the power system and reduces the risks and errors caused by human operation.

5. Electricity Load Management

  • Programme Description: The relay is used to control the starting and stopping of high-power equipment, optimise the distribution of loads and avoid overloading of the power grid. It can intelligently switch on or off specific power devices according to real-time load conditions.
  • Advantages: It improves the load regulation capability of the power system and reduces the instability of the power grid due to excessive load.

6. AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS)

  • Programme description: In an ATS system, a relay is used to detect the status of the main power supply and quickly switch to the backup power supply when the main power supply fails. After restoring the main power supply, it switches back to the main power supply.
  • Benefits: Continuous power supply to critical loads is guaranteed, reducing the duration and risk of power outages.

1. Smart Meter

  • Programme Description: Relays are used in smart meters to control the switching on and off of electricity supply to customers. By switching the relay on and off, the power company can remotely control the power supply for billing management or power cut-off.
  • Advantage: It improves the power company’s ability to manage the power consumption of users and supports accurate power monitoring and management.

1. Battery Management System

  • Programme Description: In a battery management system, relays are used to control the charging and discharging process of a battery pack, ensuring that the charging voltage and current of each battery are within a safe range and cutting off the circuits when abnormalities in the batteries are detected.
  • Advantage: It improves the life and safety of the battery pack and avoids damage to the batteries caused by over-charging or over-discharging.

2. Power protection systems

  • Programme Description: relays are used in the protection circuits of power systems, such as overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage and other protection. When the relay detects an abnormal situation, it will cut off the circuit immediately to prevent accidents such as equipment damage or fire.
  • Advantage: It improves the safety and reliability of the power system and reduces the loss caused by faults.