Relays and contactors have two types of contacts each suited for different applications.
Normally open relay vs normally closed.
Gas valve control systems.
Normally closed relay applications.
In other words when voltage is applied to the relay contactor terminals this contact closes.
Normally closed nc contacts allow current through when the relay or contactor is not energized.
A normally closed relay is one that is a complete circuit and therefore allows voltage to pass through it until it gets a signal and then it opens the circuit.
Here are just a few systems that require normally closed relays.
A normally open is one that is an open circuit until you put voltage and a signal to it.
Normally open no contacts allow current when the relay or contactor is energized.
In these systems normally closed relays act as.
Normally closed relays are used to keep ac unit blowers running even after the air compressor shuts off allowing the system to continue generating residual cool air without running the compressor.