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JBT-97 VITAL PLUG-IN RELAY

• For Railroad or Transit Applications, Wayside or Car Carried

• Wide Selection of Coil Resistance & Contact Configurations
• Front or Rear Serviceable
• Compatible with the PD-1 Relay

PDS 1069-00 C
Certificate # 2380/00 1 of 4

TWINCO MFG. CO., INC. Ph 800-854-2338 Fx 631-231-0314

30 Commerce Dr., Hauppauge, NY 11788-3904 http://www.twincomfg.com
 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Twinco JBT-97 relays are designed to meet the special needs of vital circuits
employed in railroad and transit signal systems. A plug-in design allows for close
mounting of relays as well as ease of service. The JBT-97 relays meet all
applicable AREMA recommended specifications for vital relays.

Integral to the plug coupler is a unique registration coding that is designed to match
each specific type of relay. Each relay has a corresponding arrangement of
indexing pins to ensure insertion of the proper relay for each circuit function.

The plug coupler contacts are designed to ensure a low resistance contact with the
relay contact points. Wire termination to the plug coupler is accomplished with
standard commercially available “Faston” plug connectors. The plug connectors
can be either soldered or crimped to the wire and are available with or without a
locking feature. Up to two connections may be made to each contact.

The relay is built on a specially designed fiberglass reinforced, thermal treated base
plate. The magnetic structure of the relay is mounted directly on this base plate. It
is made from high quality, nickel plated, non-aging silicon iron. A heavy armature
provides for positive and consistent drop away characteristics. The magnetic air
gap between the armature and corepins is protected by a separate clear
polycarbonate cover. This ensures the air gap is not disturbed when the relay’s
contacts or coil are being replaced, adjusted or measured.

The contact finger and springs are manufactured from grade A spring tempered
phosphorus bronze. The fingers are molded into a phenolic block. Each individual
contact spring is pushed on and soldered to the contact block fingers. A bronze
bearing is employed to connect the heel spring to the contact driver rod, thus
ensuring a proper contact wiping action. The heel and back contact tips are swaged
from pure fine silver. Low voltage front contacts are made from silver impregnated
carbon material. Heavy duty contacts are silver to silver. A second independent
clear polycarbonate cover is used to protect the contact arrangement from dust,
moisture, or tampering. Please consult the factory for other special contact
requirements.

The relay’s operating coil is a one piece totally encapsulated molded part. It can be
easily replaced without disturbing the armatures’ magnetic air gap or the calibration

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 ORDERING INFORMATION

JBT-97 Ordinary Acting DC Track Relay

Contacts Max. PU & Work-
Nominal
ing
Twinco P/N Low Voltage Heavy Duty Resistance
Current
FB F B FB F B (Ohms)
(Amps)
000-1889-1-X* - - - - 6 - 2 0.1870
000-1889-2-X** - 6 - - - 6 2 0.1870
000-1889-3-X** 6 - - - - - 2 0.1870

* Neutral Relay
** Biased Neutral Relay

JBT-97 Ordinary Acting Biased Neutral DC Line Relay

Contacts
Nominal Max. PU & Work-
Twinco P/N Low Voltage Heavy Duty Resistance ing
(Ohms) Current (Amps)
FB F B FB F B
000-1890-1-X 6 - - - - - 125 0.0308
000-1890-2-X 2 4 2 - - - 125 0.0280
000-1891-1-X 6 - - - - - 200 0.0260
000-1690-2-X 2 4 2 - - - 500 0.0143
000-1690-1-X 6 - - - - - 500 0.0143
000-1690-3-X - 6 - - - 6 500 0.0143
000-1690-4-X*** 6 - - - - - 500 0.0143
000-1887-1-X 6 - - - - - 800 0.0110
000-1887-2-X 2 4 2 - - - 800 0.0110
000-1888-1-X**** 2 4 2 - - - 3500 0.0053
000-1888-2-X**** 2 4 2 - - - 3500 0.0053
000-1888-3-X 6 - - - - - 3500 0.0053
000-1888-4-X - - - 6 - - 3500 0.0053

*** 2K arc suppressor connected externally

**** 12K arc suppressor connected externally

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TWINCO MFG. CO., INC.

Ph 800-854-2338 Fx 631-231-0314 http://www.twincomfg.com ®
 JBT-97 Slow Pick-Up, Slow Release DC Line Relay
Contacts Max. PU & Work-
Nominal
ing
Twinco P/N Low Voltage Heavy Duty Resistance
Current
FB F B FB F B (Ohms)
(Amps)
000-1847-1-X* 4 - - - - - 164 0.0244
000-1847-2-X* 2 - - - - - 164 0.0244
000-1847-3-X* 4 - - - - - 200 0.0250

* Biased Neutral Relay

JBT-97 Slow Pick-Up DC Line Relay

Contacts
Nominal Max. PU & Work-
Twinco P/N Low Voltage Heavy Duty Resistance ing
(Ohms) Current (Amps)
FB F B FB F B
000-1848-1-X* 6 - - - - - 120 0.0750
000-1848-3-X* 4 - - - - - 200 0.0450
000-1849-1-X** 2 - - - - - 200 0.0330
000-1849-2-X** 4 - - - - - 200 0.0468

* Biased Neutral Relay

** Neutral Relay

JBT-97 Slow Release DC Line Relay

Contacts
Nominal Max. PU & Work-
Twinco P/N Low Voltage Heavy Duty Resistance ing
(Ohms) Current (Amps)
FB F B FB F B
000-1850-1-X* 4 - - - - - 200 0.0350
000-1850-3-X* 6 - - - - - 200 0.0390
000-1851-1-X** 6 - - - - - 200 0.0360
000-1851-2-X** - - - 6 - - 200 0.0360
000-1851-3-X** 4 - - - - - 200 0.0330
000-1851-4-X** - - - 4 - - 200 0.0330
000-1851-5-X** 4 - - 2 - - 200 0.0330

* Biased Neutral Relay

** Neutral Relay

Use Letter X of part number to designate mounting according to the following:

-1 for Front Service arrangement
-2 for Rear Service arrangement
-3 for Shelf Mounting
-4 for Train Carried

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TWINCO MFG. CO., INC.

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http://www.twincomfg.com Ph 800-854-2338 Fx 631-231-0314