Compact power relays feature exceptional endurance

The new Omron G5Q-EL is rated for 100,000 operations at 250VAC, 10A, four times the endurance of the standard G5Q relay under the same conditions. This has been achieved due to a new contact structure , which suppresses contact bounce, reducing arcing and increasing service life. The new relay is offered in two versions addressing resistive/capacitive and inductive load applications. The G5Q-EL is aimed at resistive or capacitive loads, and has AgNi contacts.

For motors, lamps, inverters and other inductive applications, the G5Q-EL2 is recommended, with AgSnIn contacts, which can handle inrush currents of up to 40A for 100 microseconds in the context of a break current up to 1A. In these applications, it is an exceptionally cost-effective and compact solution, as it eliminates the need to specify a higher power relay to handle the initial inrush current.

Both versions conform to the glow wire test (IEC/EN 60335-1) for use in home appliance and household applications. They are rated for use between -40 deg C and +85ºC. The new G5Q-EL and G5Q-EL2 relays are offered in SPST-NO contact form with 12V or 24V coils. Coil power consumption for the new relays is an economical 400mW.