It's the maximum current that can be switched by the contacts. Relays cannot be used if this value is exceeded.
Example of the Switching Section (Contacts) Specifications
| Load | Resistance load | Inductive load (cos Φ = 0.4, L/R = 7 ms) |
| Rated load | 220 VAC 5 A 24 VDC 5 A |
220 VAC 2 A 24 VDC 2 A |
| Rated carry current | 5 A | |
| Maximum switching voltage | 250 VAC, 125 VDC | |
| Maximum switching current | 5 A | |
| Contact form | DPDT | |
| Contact structure | Single | |
| Contact material | Ag | |
