Relay-type Annunciators

KFA-37

■ Features
• Improved wiring efficiency because wiring between relay units and the indicator are unnecessary.
• Equipped with the output for either bell or buzzer.
• Under normal conditions, the relay will have small excitation current.
• Some models include output contact which will operate when an alarm is activated.
• Operation patterns can be changed by replacing relay unit, KFA-22.
• Lamp circuits can be used with low voltage because these circuits are separate from the relay circuit.
• LEDs and incandescent lamps are available.
• Surge killers are available.

• When used in a circuit with induced or leakage current, the LED may unintentionally light. To prevent this malfunction,
install a resistor parallel to the indicator terminal.
• Turn the power OFF when removing the relay unit.
• Under normal conditions, internal X and Y relay heating temperature will vary depending on whether an unexcited or
excited type is used. When not using external contact, use operation method N that releases only a minimum of heat
(A, AM, AL).

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■ Configuration
KFA-37
The KFA-37 is a compact annunciator consisting of a relay
unit, the KFA-22, and a lamp assembly, all of which are
housed in an iron steel cabinet. Input and output terminals
are arranged at the back of the annunciator, KFA-37.
Relay unit KFA-22 is connected to the motherboard
through a connector so that it can be easily removed for
change of sequence pattern, maintenance and inspections.
Window size for each individual display panel is 40 × 80mm.
Each window consists of two lamps for safety operations
when there are lamp failures. Lamps can be replaced from
the front side of the panel. Wiring shall be made with
operational input / output terminals. Output contact is
provided optionally according to the customer’s request.
Output for bell or buzzer can be switched by short circuit
connector attached on the PC board of KFA-22.

KFA-22
KFA-22 relay unit consists of a relay, a PC board, and a
semiconductor. This is inserted into the connector of KFA-37.
Therefore, the PC board will become locked after inserting the
connector. This prevents the board from becoming loose or
detached when there is a shock.
Sequence pattern can be changed by replacing the KFA-22
relay unit. Surge killer can be provided according to the
coustomer’s request.

Temperature Rise of the Annunciator KFA-37

• Refer to the chart below for unexcitation and excitation
under normal conditions of the X and Y relay in
consideration of the temperature rise.

External Normal Condition

Not Provided
Contact Normal Open Normal Close
(N)
(A) (B)
Sequence Pattern X Relay Y Relay X Relay Y Relay X Relay Y Relay
A × × × ×
AM × × × ×
AL × × × ×
B
BM
BM

× : Unexcited
: Excited

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■ Model Designation

KFA ‐ 37 ※1 K ※2 ※3 ※4 ※5 ※6 ※7
Bezel Color : Black Output Contact Relay Voltage Lighting Color

Model Name No. of Windows Sequence Pattern Surge Killer Lamp Rating

※1 ※2 ※3 ※5
Code Window Code Sequence Pattern Code Output Contact Code Relay Voltage

J 2H × 5W AM N.O. contact, maintained fault N not provided 0 24V AC

L 2H × 10W AM N.O. contact, momentary fault A 1 N.O. 1 48V AC

P 3H × 5W N.O. contact, momentary fault B 1 N.C. 2 100V AC

AL
with L.O. 3 110V AC
S 3H × 10W
V 4H × 5W BM N.C. contact, maintained fault
※4 4 200V AC

X 4H ×10W BM N.C. contact, momentary fault 5 220V AC

Code Surge Killer
N.C. contact, momentary fault 6 24V DC
Y 5H × 5W BL 0 Not Provided
with L.O.
Z 5H × 10W 7 48V DC
1 With Y relay
U 6H × 5W 8 100V DC
2 With X and Y relay
9 110V DC
W 7H × 5W
• H : Vertical Windows X Special voltage
W : Horizontal Windows • 125V DC is available.

※6 ※7
• When used with a lamp voltage of
Code Lamp Rating Code Lighting Color
100V and 110V, specify 140V
0 T-15 18V 2W (abbreviation 5) as the lamp rating R Red
because of the effect of heat
1 T-15 24V 2W
generation.
O Orange
2 T-15 28V 2W • This annunciator does not have a W Milky white
transformer and resistor for lamps.
3 T-15 48V 2W
(For example, when the relay is
4 T-15 110V 5W 100V and the lamp is 18V, supply a
5 T-15 140V 5W lamp voltage of 18V or less.)

E LED light 24V DC

■ Relay Unit KFA-22

KFA‐22 AL A 2 9 

Relay Voltage
Surge Killer

Output Contact

Sequence Pattern
Model Name

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■ Specifications
Operating AC rating 24V 48V 100V 110V 200V 220V
Relay Voltage DC rating 24V 48V 100V 110V
Allowable Range 90-110% of the rated voltage
Incandescent lamp 18V 24V 28V 48V 110V 140V
Lamp Voltage
LED lamp 24V DC
Power Consumption AC rating 7.8VA for 2W lamp, 13.8VA for 5W lamp
(per each relay and lamp total) DC rating 6.4W for 2W lamp, 12.4W for 5W lamp
Fault input contact is N.O. contact
No energy consumption
Power Consumption at Output contact is not provided
Normal Condition Fault input contact is N.O. contact
1.9VA (AC), 1.2W (DC)
(per each relay and lamp total) Output contact is provided
Fault input contact is N.C. contact 3.8VA (AC), 2.4W (DC)
Output Contact One N.O. contact or one N.C. contact
Surge Killer Provided or not provided
50MΩ or more between live parts and ground
Insulation Resistance measured by a 500V DC megohmmeter

Withstand Voltage 2000V AC for 1 minute between circuit and case

Operating Environment Temperature: -10~40°C, Humidity: 45~85%RH (No freezing or condensation)
Lighting Color Red, Orange, Milky white
Panel Thickness 1.6~10mm

■ Sequence Pattern
A: N.O. contact maintained fault AM: N.O. contact momentary fault AL: N.O. contact momentary fault with lamp out
B: N.C. contact maintained fault BM: N.C. contact momentary fault BL: N.C. contact momentary fault with lamp out

■ Materials
Terminal Block PBT resin
Terminal Screw Hard steel M3×6
Terminal Block Cover Polycarbonate resin
PC Board Glass epoxy plate
Chassis, Cabinet Polished iron steel plate

■ Weight
2H × 5W : 3.7kg 4H × 5W : 6.5kg
2H × 10W : 8.2kg 4H × 10W : 13.8kg
3H × 5W : 5.1kg 5H × 5W : 8.0kg
3H × 10W : 8.2kg 5H × 10W : 16.6kg
6H × 5W : 9.5kg 7H × 5W : 11.0kg
Note : H : No. of Vertical Windows
W : No. of Horizontal Windows

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■ Connection Diagram
U.V(P.N) : Operation input/output power source
u.v.(p.n) : Power supply for lamp

▼ AN, AMN, ALN

Operation input/output No. 9

ALN : to be connected from ➈ to L.O. to U(P)
AN·AMN : to be opened
When ALN, AN, AMN is mixtured, connect from ➈ to U(P)
specified in ALN.

▼ BN, BMN, BLN

• Operation input/outptu No. 9

BLN : to be connected from ➈ to L.O. to U(P)
BN·BMN : to be opened
When BN, BMN, BLN is mixtured, connect as specified in BLN.

• For BLN, L.O. operation is necessary in the following cases.

• When inserting a relay unit
• When turning on the power source
• Recovery from a power interruption

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▼ AA, AMA, ALA

AB, AMB, ALB

Operation input/output No. 9

ALA·ALB : to be connected
from ➈ to L.O to U(P)
AMA·AMB : to be connected
from ➈ to L.O to U(P)
AA·AB : to be opened
When ALA·ALB·AMA·AMB·AA·AB is mixtured,
connect as specified in ALA·ALB.

▼ BA, BMA, BLA

BB, BMB, BLB

Operation input/output No. 9

BLA·BLB : to be connected
from ➈ to L.O. to U(P)
BA·BB·BMA·BMB : to be opened
When BLA·BLB·BMA·BMB·BA·BB is mixtured,
connect as specified in BLA·BLB.

• For BLA·BLB, L.O. operation is necessary in

the following cases.
• When inserting a relay unit
• When turning on the power source
• Recovery from a power interruption

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■ Sequence Pattern
Surge killer is not indicated in the diagram. This surge killer can be placed in parallel with X relay
and Y relay.

U.V(P.N) : Operation input/output power source

u.v.(p.n) : Power supply for lamp

▼ AN, AMN, ALN

▼ BN, BMN, BLN

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U.V(P.N) : Operation input/output power source

u.v.(p.n) : Power supply for lamp

▼ AA, AMA, ALA

AB, AMB, ALB

▼ BA, BMA, BLA

BB, BMB, BLB

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■ Dimensions
▼ KFA-37 ▼ KFA-22

*(Dimensions for LED Specifications)

■ Mounting
Insert the KFA-37 into the front side of the control
panel and attach it by tightening the clamps on
the back side of the control panel.
• Replacing the KFA-22 Relay Unit
To replace a relay unit, pull out the relay unit
from the mother board. When inserting, check
the connector position.
Panel Cut Dimensions • Switching between Buzzer to Bell
Buzzer is the default setting, therefore, if
switching to bell is required, use the following
steps: 1) Remove the relay unit from the
motherboard; 2) Remove the short circuit
(unit: mm)
connector which is set to buzzer and connect it
Code H×W A B C D E F to the bell side.
J 2×5 416 96 403 83 405 85 • Assembly Combinations
L 2 × 10 816 96 803 83 805 85 When the relays voltages are the same,
P 3×5 416 136 403 123 405 125 sequence patterns can be mixed. Each box
S 3 × 10 816 136 803 123 805 125 indicates sequence pattern combinations
V 4×5 416 176 403 163 405 165
which may be used.
X 4 × 10 816 176 803 163 805 165
Y 5×5 416 216 403 203 405 205 AN BN AA AB BA BB
Z 5 × 10 816 216 803 203 805 205
AMN BMN AMA AMB BMA BMB
U 6×5 416 256 403 243 405 245
ALN BLN ALA ALB BLA BLB
W 7×5 416 296 403 283 405 285

H : No. of Vertical Windows • Fault Input Terminal Number

W : No. of Horizontal Windows The fault input terminal numbers are arranged
in correspondence to each number of the
alarm indicator from the upper left to right with
numbers 1, 2, 3.
■ Wiring
Attach solder-less terminal for M3 screw accord-
ing to terminal number. Recommended torque is
0.6~0.9N·m.
corresponding to each number

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