Relay, Ice Cube, 15A, 14 Blade, 4PDT, 120VAC, Coil, with Options

The question is often asked, ”why are Eaton plug-in relays UL Component Recognized instead of UL Listed“? The answer comes from www.ul.com: ”UL’s Component Recognition Service covers the testing and evaluation of component products that are incomplete or restricted in performance capabilities“. Since any plug-in product can be used with almost any manufacturer’s socket, UL has no information or control over the type of field-installed wires or terminations used with plug-in products such as time delay relays, three-phase monitor relays or control relays. They, therefore, classify the product as Recognized instead of Listed. However, UL does allow the UL Listed Mark to be used on UL Component Recognized plug-in products if the manufacturer specifies a particular UL Component Recognized socket to be used and if the combination is submitted to UL for Listing. Eaton has completed such a program at UL, and now most Eaton plug-in relays carry the UL Listed logo in addition to the UL Component Recognition logo. As you can see from the photo, the particular Eaton 8- or 11-pin socket is specified on the product nameplate. This indicates that UL has Listed the combination of the Eaton plug-in product and the appropriate Eaton socket when used together. Also notice that the UL Component Recognition logo remains. This means that if the plug-in product is used with any socket other than the appropriate Eaton socket, the unit is still Component Recognized, just not Listed. Now panel shops and other equipment builders can eliminate questions and confusion on whether the products are truly UL Listed by specifying and using Eaton plug-in products and sockets. For more information concerning Eaton products that are UL Listed with the appropriate socket, see Page 2 or contact EatonCare at 877-ETN CARE (386-2273). Information on Eaton‘s complete line of products and accessories can be found at www.eaton.com/ electrical.