Plug-in modules are convenient add-on devices for relays which offer LED indication (for ease of viewing relay status from a distance), diode protection, RC circuits, bypass and timing facilities for all socket-mounted plug-in relays.
The modules simply plug into specific sockets to enhance the relays functionality.
Depending on module selected, they can provide;
Suppression of coil back emf on switch-off
LED indication to show when the coil in energized
Protection against reverse polarity applied across the coil terminals
By-pass of troublesome leakage currents in the coil circuit
Diode module
Recovery diode modules are used for DC applications, reverse voltage peaks of the coil are short circuited by the recovery diode, release time is increased by a factor of 3.