not trying to hi-jack, but is there a proper orientation to a relay? As in right side up? I thought I read somewhere that the g forces of a drag car could cause the contacts to open under acceleration.
I could see how the contacts may bounce in the non-energized position, but the magnetic force of the energized position should maintain that position? From the spec sheet I found (posted below) you would need 30g force non-energized?
Mounting position may have more to do with keeping moisture out of the assembly?
If you are worried, there are solid state replacements for the relay.
http://www.delcity.net/store/Hella-Solid...CFQ-oaQodtt0NZAI found this data sheet:
http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/418/NG_DS_V23134-X0000-A002_0315-572885.pdfShock resistance (functional)
IEC 60068-2-27 (half sine) 6ms, min. 30g.8)
Note: 8) No change in the switching state >1μs. Valid for NC contacts, NO contact values significantly higher.
