Aromat Matsushita VC20-2A General Purpose Relay

The Aromat Matsushita VC20-2A is a heavy‑duty general‑purpose relay that switches two separate circuits from a single device. It uses a 6‑pin, coil‑driven package configured as two Form A (two normally open) contacts with a DPST contact arrangement and is rated to carry up to 20 A. The family includes multiple coil voltages; the DC version commonly appears as VC20-2A-DC24V, with a coil draw of about 0.138 A (roughly 3.3 W) at its rated voltage, enabling compact control electronics. Coil variants exist for AC operation as well (for example 120 V AC and 240 V AC versions), making the VC20-2A adaptable to both DC and AC control circuits. The 6 terminals cover two coil connections and four contact terminals, allowing two independent switching paths in a single compact footprint suitable for panel mounting in control panels, industrial equipment, and automation assemblies. As part of Matsushita/Aromat’s VC heavy‑duty relay line (now Panasonic), it offers robust, high‑reliability switching appropriate for inductive or resistive loads such as motors, heaters, and lighting in commercial and industrial applications. The VC20‑2A designation identifies two Form A contacts, so each contact pair closes when the coil is energized, enabling straightforward two‑circuit control from a single relay.