Functions of the Relays

Bounce
An unintentional phenomenon that can occur during the making or breaking of a contact circuit when the contact elements touch successively and separate again

Operating state
Switch position of a monostable relay in the energized state.
For bistable relays the switch position specified by the manufacturer.

Rest state (Release state)
Switch position of a monostable relay in the unenergized state. In bistable relays this is the switch position specified by the manufacturer.

Response
Process in which a relay shifts from the rest state to the operating state.

Release
Process in which a monostable relay shifts from the operating state back to the rest state.

Reset
Process in which a bistable relay returns from the operating state back to the rest state.