Autonomous mobile robot advances.

New configurations give manufacturers more flexibility to match automation with their environment.

The configuration options for the OL-450S Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) have been expanded by OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies. The company has added new mast accessories for cart and load carrier transport across production and intralogistics operations.

The OL-450S is now available in a standard no-mast configuration, with optional 1.2 m mid-mast and 1.6 m full-mast accessories. These options give manufacturers and system integrators greater flexibility in how the robot navigates and localises in facilities with varying ceiling heights, traffic patterns, layout constraints, and workflow requirements.

Three configurations. More ways to deploy.
The standard no-mast configuration keeps the OL-450S at its lowest profile while supporting safe, reliable cart transport in compact, height-constrained production spaces. It maintains route flexibility through narrow aisles, low door sections, overhead structures, and areas around fixed production equipment where added height could limit access.

The mid-mast configuration adds elevated scanning for highly dynamic, high-traffic environments where improved localisation and navigation are required, but vertical clearance remains limited. By raising the scanner above floor-level activity, it improves environmental visibility in shared spaces with moving carts, operators, and equipment while preserving access through elevators, doorways, and low overhead structures.

For larger, busier, or more visually complex operations, the full-mast configuration provides the highest scanning position to maximise environmental v6isibility and navigation robustness where height constraints are not a limiting factor. By referencing stable features higher in the environment, it strengthens navigation performance across dynamic production and intralogistics spaces.

Together, these configurations help manufacturers match the OL-450S to specific clearance, traffic, and workflow requirements. 

Production-ready by design.
The OL-450S is OMRON’s turnkey AMR solution for cart transport automation, combining a compact footprint, integrated lifting plate, and payload capacity up to 450 kg. With a 108 mm to 308 mm lift range, the robot can move under carts, lift them securely, and support existing material handling workflows with minimal infrastructure changes.

Across all configurations, omni-directional mobility helps the OL-450S move laterally, rotate in place, and maneuver efficiently through changing facility layouts. Natural feature navigation, onboard sensing, and wireless charging support dependable operation with less manual intervention.

For system integrators, the OL-450S also provides flexibility for application-specific cart designs. Its lifting plate can be raised, widened, or, within defined constraints, extended to support different payload dimensions and workflow needs while maintaining safety and stability.

“With the expanded OL 450S configurations, we’re giving customers the flexibility to match the robot to their environment instead of forcing the environment to adapt to the robot,” said Mona Fahimi, Global Product Manager for OL 450S at OMRON.

Centralised fleet management with FLOW Core.
Like all OMRON AMRs, the OL-450S is managed through FLOW Core, OMRON’s fleet management platform. FLOW Core gives users centralised control over robot traffic, task assignment, and fleet coordination from a single interface. The platform supports fleets of up to 100 mobile robots with different payload capacities, while real-time visibility into robot activity and workflows helps teams coordinate transport tasks across the facility.

Expanding how manufacturers deploy automation.
“Manufacturers need automation that works within the realities of their production environment,” said Justin King, Vice President of Product Management, Marketing, and Business Development. “With the expanded OL-450S lineup, they can apply the same cart transport platform across a wider range of facility conditions and workflow demands.” For more information, visit the OL-450S product page or contact OMRON to discuss your application and identify the right approach for your material handling goals.”

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Complementary robotics, control, and software capabilities partnership.

Collaboration to accelerate advanced industrial automation across high-growth manufacturing sectors. 

A strategic collaboration agreement has been signed by Comau and Omron Robotics (Omron) aimed at accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide. The collaboration will focus on high-growth sectors including electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing and light industrial intralogistics – markets that continue to see strong demand for flexible, easily deployable automation.

The partnership responds to rising customer needs for scalable and adaptable automation solutions that integrate seamlessly into both existing production lines and next-generation manufacturing environments. By leveraging the complementary portfolios, technological capabilities, and business models of both companies, the agreement enables a broader and more accessible offering for global customers.

Looking ahead, both companies view this partnership as a platform for future joint initiatives. Together, the companies aim to unlock new levels of operational efficiency, flexibility, and performance for their customers by integrating robotics hardware, advanced control technologies, and software-driven automation tailored to diverse manufacturing environments around the world.

“This initiative is fully aligned with our strategy to expand Comau’s solution portfolio through high-impact partnerships,” said Pietro Gorlier, CEO of Comau. “Omron is an ideal partner, sharing our vision of open innovation and customer-centric value creation. By combining Comau’s robotics expertise with Omron’s complementary technologies and software capabilities, we enable the delivery of solutions that are easier to deploy, highly adaptable, and future-ready. This collaboration also strengthens Comau’s presence in high-growth sectors and new geographies, helping customers effectively manage increasing industrial complexity through reliable, safe, and scalable automation.”

“Through this collaboration, we are bringing together two complementary portfolios with a shared focus on customer success,” said Olivier Welker, CEO of Omron Robotics. “By aligning our expertise in robotics, applications, advanced control, and intelligent automation technologies, we can help manufacturers respond faster to changing market demands. Together, this new collaboration will allow us to deliver more flexible, connected, and sustainable production systems that support long-term growth for our customers.”

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Ready for EU sustainability rules.

OMRON Electronic Components Europe is scaling product carbon footprint (PCF) reporting across its portfolio, including popular relay and switch lines. The data helps customers strengthen their supply-chain auditing and prepare for forthcoming EU Digital Product Passports.

PCF data is available for a growing number of products, including the G9KB, G6DN, and G9KC relays, and B3SL surface-mount tactile switches, as OMRON continues to calculate data for more products in the portfolio. The rollout strategically prioritises the most popular lines, to maximise early support for customers working towards the EU DPP initiative and other regulations.

The reporting program is one result of the wider DMS Green Project, begun by the OMRON Device & Module Solutions Company (DMS) in Japan to cut environmental impact and CO² emissions. With the goal of turning sustainability obligations into opportunities to share with partners and customers, the project encompasses energy consumption, product design, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Within the DMS Green Project, OMRON built its own PCF calculator leveraging the principles of ISO 14067, the international standard for carbon-footprint quantification. This calculator is now independently approved, and OMRON is making the tool available to supply-chain partners, assisting industry-wide expansion of product-level carbon reporting and reduction. Depending on the product family, OMRON’s PCF results are either third‑party verified or self‑declared based on ISO 14067 to accelerate data availability.

Among the board-mount relays for which PCF data is now available, the G6DN slim power relays pack 5A switching capability in a 5mm-wide package, featuring ultra-reliable crossbar twin contacts. The G9KB series provides bidirectional switching up to 50A at 600V, while the G9KB-E high-capacity variant handles up to 100A at 800V DC. The G9KC is a 4-pole high-power relay rated for 480V AC at 40A, featuring low contact resistance and a 4.0mm contact gap. Finally, the B3SL series surface-mount tactile switches feature an IP67-rated sealed structure with a rubber plunger, designed for a crisp click feeling with a middle stroke.

These products are in full production and target a wide range of applications, including industrial controls and automation, energy storage systems (ESS), domestic appliances, heat pumps and HVAC systems, EV charging stations, smart buildings, and energy infrastructure. To support customers, either third-party verified PCF data or self-declared, a report for each model is available upon request.

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1500V relays.

OMRON Electronic Components Europe is extending its contactor-replacement relay portfolio with the G9KJ to save weight and cost in high-voltage energy storage systems and electric-vehicle fast chargers. With 25A make current and 5A carry (0A break) current, the compact PCB-mount relays have ratings optimized for pre-charging circuits at DC-link voltage up to 1500V.

As pre-charge control switches, the OMRON G9KJ relays divert capacitive inrush currents through a high resistance to relieve stress on components handling the main charging current, including the main contactor, DC link capacitor, and trip protection. With a critical role in preventing nuisance faults or unwanted system resets, and enhancing long‑term reliability of the power stage, G9KJ relays permit greater board integration and faster assembly than traditional contactors.

The 37.2mm x 25.5mm x 17mm type 1A (SPST NO) relays address the growing reliance on high-voltage DC switching capabilities as the energy transition redefines grid infrastructures and life essentials like mobility. Continued integration of renewables in the energy mix is driving demands for efficient, high-capacity energy storage systems at voltages in the 600V-1000V range to ensure grid stability. On the other hand, EVs are tending towards higher vehicle-battery voltages, already reaching 1000-1500V in some vehicles, for faster charging, weight savings, and increased drive power.

The G9KJ relays now deliver an alternative to general-purpose high-voltage parts, letting designers ensure pre-charging circuits are appropriately specified for optimum rating, reliability, cost, and size. With contact resistance of just 100mΩ (max.) and 530mW coil power, the relays support the quest for efficiency and energy-conscious design.

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Tiny relays.

Applications include advanced test and measurement

The new G3VM MOSFET relays with tiny footprint, low output capacitance, and fast response, now in production from OMRON Electronic Components, are for designers tackling demanding applications including next-generation test and measurement equipment.

Housed in a 2mm x 1.45mm S-VSON(L) package, and weighing less than 0.01g, the new relays let equipment designers achieve high-density mounting within tight space constraints and form-factor restrictions. With pin-to-pin capacitance as low as 0.6pF, and turn-on/turn-off time as fast as 0.08ms/0.12ms, they can handle high-speed interfacing in automatic test equipment (ATE) and high-speed logic testers. In addition, leakage current of just 1nA helps ensure high measurement accuracy.

Development labs and production facilities operating in technologies like semiconductors, 5G, and autonomous robots are demanding test equipment with more channels, more measurements, faster inspection cycles, and higher frequency range. By introducing the 20V G3VM-21QR and G3VM-21QR1, and 40V G3VM-41QR4, OMRON is empowering test equipment builders to meet their needs.

The type-1a normally open (SPST-NO) relays have the lowest capacitance and resistance in the G3VM series, enabling extremely responsive switching that permits faster measurements and shorter test-cycle times. Their ultra-miniature 4-pin outline, more than 18% smaller than the VSON package, lets designers scale the channel count in new equipment and simplifies replacing mechanical relays with MOSFET relays.

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Sockets ease PCB-relay assembly and replacement.

The P6K surface-mount sockets just introduced by OMRON Electronic Components Europe, are specially designed for G6K through-hole PCB relays. The sockets facilitate relay insertion during board assembly and removal for servicing or repair.

This series, with a choice of coil voltage ratings from 3V to 24V DC, are used in industrial machinery, inspection systems, test instruments, office equipment, telecom boards, and security equipment. The compact, 6.5mm × 10mm × 5mm-high, relays offer a selection of packages including the through-hole version with straight pins, as well as two surface-mount options with inside- or outside-facing terminals.

They are used with the through-hole G6K package style and allow easy insertion of the relays, without soldering, during board manufacture. The sockets can be placed on the board and reflowed at the same time as other components using standard surface-mount equipment. The terminals can be soldered to ordinary solder pads, saving PCB complexity and cost by eliminating plated-through holes, as well as streamlining board assembly by saving pin-in-paste, wave soldering, or hand soldering off-line.

If a relay must be replaced while the board is in service, the P6K socket permits rapid removal without desoldering thereby easing repair and quickly restoring operation. Relays can be replaced remotely in the field if necessary, as minimal tooling is required.

The socket design ensures low contact resistance with relay pins when inserted, confirmed as 30mΩ in standard tests. Durability is also ensured, with no resistance increase recorded after 50 insertion/removal cycles. The sockets can handle up to 1A maximum current per contact, with insulation resistance of 1,000MΩ (min. at 500V DC), and operate in ambient temperature from -40°C to 85°C.

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Space saving easily assembled contactor.

A 300A 1000V relay with auxiliary contact, delivering a PCB-mount alternative to high-current electromagnetic contactors in systems for power conversion and control has been introduced by Omron Electronic Components Europe. With a footprint of 56.7mm x 61.0mm, and 58.4mm high, the G9KA-1A1B-E has a compact outline and permits easy, solderable assembly.

Relays in the 30A-300A range are becoming more widely chosen in preference to conventional contactors in industrial automation and electrification projects. Designers are opting for their compact dimensions and fast, efficient on-board assembly with soldered connections, to deliver systems that are more affordable, usable, and reliable.

The G9KA-1A1B-E from OMRON is among the first high-current relays in the market to provide an auxiliary connection, commonly provided in contactors. The auxiliary mirrors the main contact to fulfil roles such as a safety indicator, interlock controller, sequencing trigger, or logic signal for interacting with external systems. With these features, the G9KA-1A1B-E is suited to safety and control switching in industrial, utility, and general power-conversion markets. Applications include industrial inverters, inverters for solar generators and energy storage systems (ESS), fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), power supply units (PSUs), and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).

The single-pole single-throw (SPST) relay main contact is normally open (NO). The 1A/30V auxiliary contact is normally closed (NC) and opens when the main contact is activated. The main switch has initial resistance below 0.2mΩ, helping preserve system efficiency and minimizing internal heat generation. Also featuring a high-dissipation internal structure, the G9KA-1A1B-E ensures outstanding reliability and minimal PCB temperature rise in sustained high-power operation.

Designed with a contact gap of at least 4.0mm, the G9KA-1A1B-E meets the German industry standard for automatic grid-disconnection devices in photovoltaic installations, specified in VDE 0126. The auxiliary contact meets the international safety standard IEC/EN 60947-4-1 and ensures high reliability, with bifurcated terminals and minimum rated lifetime of 100,000 operations.

The G9KA-1A1B-E expands OMRON’s family of high-power board-mount relays that now includes a total of eight variants spanning ratings from 40A to 300A, 250V to 1000V. With maximum current and voltage of 300A and 1000V, the G9KA-1A1B-E has the highest rating, equivalent to the G9KA-1A-E single-channel relay, and is the first in the family above 50A to feature the auxiliary contact.

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Ultra subminiature switches.

OMRON Electronic Components Europe has extended its portfolio of sealed basic switches, adding the D2EW-R series that contains integrated resistors to detect events such as malfunctions and tampering.

Depending on the voltage across the D2EW-R internal resistors, the system can differentiate between normal switch-open or switch-closed status and an open circuit or short circuit at the terminals. By helping detect faults such as wiring defects, equipment failures, or malicious damage, these switches can extend diagnostic monitoring in industrial automation and enhance security protection for equipment such as vending machines and smart meters.

Using the underlying architecture of OMRON’s D2EW switches, the new D2EW-R series has the same tiny 8.3mm x 7.0mm x 5.3mm outline and supports multi-angle operation without using a lever. These features save space and enhance flexibility in customer-unit design, while the sliding contact structure ensures high reliability and quiet operation. Options include polarised mounting posts or M3-screw mount that ease installation in small spaces, as well as press-fit electrical terminals, solder terminals, and moulded lead wires with straight or angled exit.

In addition, the switch mechanism has IP67 protection and is highly resistant to vibration and shock. With their built-in resistors, D2EW-R variants are rated for operation from 5V to 18V over the temperature range from -40°C to 85°C.

The D2EW-R series is a suitable solution for security applications requiring anti-theft or anti-tamper functionality, such as smart meters, safety boxes, surveillance cameras, and automated locking systems. Additionally, it is well-suited for use in factory automation systems that require failure detection and diagnostics, including industrial robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

The new switches join the extensive family of sealed miniature switches from OMRON that also includes D2AW, D2AW-R, D2GW, and D2QW sliding-contact types for levered and lever-free operation and 0.1A current rating. Other switches, such as the D2VW, D2SW, and D2HW, which are capable of handling higher current load, are also available.

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Pressure sensors.

All-in-one electronic sensor for safety, process control, and condition monitoring.

The E8Y-L series of compact pressure displays from OMRON Electronic Components Europe, combine easy installation with flexible features suited to a variety of industrial process control and equipment monitoring applications.

The 31mm × 30mm × 30mm units display sensed pressure on a 3-digit, 7-segment LED panel as well as open-collector 2-output connections. Some types have a standard industrial 4-20mA analog output. Four options allow designers to select the pressure-measurement range, from 0-200Pa, 0-500Pa, 0-2kPa and 0-5kPa. There is also a choice of 4.5mm barb pressure port connection or a 1/8” BSPT die-cast threaded connector for standard pipe fittings, available with the two high-pressure variants.

The flexible options let these sensors monitor pressure in diverse scenarios and different zones, such as maintaining the regulated pressure in a clean room, and automatically regulating ducts or valves. Among typical applications, the E8Y-L sensors are used in semiconductor wafer-processing reactors, to monitor organic gas-flow paths during implantation and in safety systems such as purge-gas leakage detection. Users can easily set thresholds for upper and lower limits of measurement pressure, which can simplify detecting machinery faults such as clogged exhaust or blocked vents.

Special features of the new OMRON E8Y-L sensors include zero-point adjustment that lets users set the zero point to any value and simplify tracking pressure changes. In addition, automatic teaching lets the user set the pressure at which the sensor turns on or off. Users interact via four simple buttons on the front panel to select the measurement range, displayed channel, and operating mode.

The sensors can operate from -10°C to 55°C with no condensation or icing, and with up to 85% relative humidity, allowing use in a wide variety of industrial environments. With a wide supply-voltage range from 12V to 24V, and consuming up to 50mA or 75mA, the sensors are ready to operate from popular industrial power rails. In total, the new E8Y-L product line contains 13 members including all options for measurement range, output connection, and pressure port.

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Class leading electric vehicle and energy-storage systems charging.

The G9EJH-1-E ultra-compact DC power relay has been introduced by OMRON Electronic Components Europe , delivering a space-saving solution for inrush protection in battery-charging systems up to 800V. With class-leading dimensions of 31mm x 27mm, and 30mm high, the relay also meets the IEC 60664 insulation distance specification to satisfy stringent reliability and safety standards.

The G9EJH-1-E is well suited to use in battery energy-storage systems (ESS), through its high maximum voltage and industry-standard insulation distance. The compact dimensions, as well as 12V coil-operating voltage, simplify integration in pre-charging, auxiliary power, and main charging systems in hybrid and electric vehicles (EV/PHEV). Also, its 800V capability meets the needs of the automotive market as typical vehicle battery voltages continue to rise, targeting greater efficiency and faster charging.

With SPST (single-pole single-throw) normally open contacts, the relay operates in series with a current-limiting resistor for inrush protection. Capable of carrying a sustained current of 15A, and handling inrush current up to 30A, the G9EJH-1-E operates and releases within 30ms to provide fast-acting protection. The contact resistance is less than 100mΩ, ensuring minimal power loss when turned on. On the other hand, the insulation resistance of 1000MΩ and dielectric strength of 2500V between the coil and contacts ensures robust performance in harsh conditions. Housed in a 6-pin PCB-mount package, the G9EJH-1-E is suitable for automated or hand soldering and ensures flexibility for assemblers while simplifying field repairs. With mechanical lifetime rated for over 200,000 operations, and specified for operating temperature from -40°C to 85°C, the G9EJH-1-E ensures outstanding reliability in automotive and industrial environments. The relays are ready now for use in on-board chargers (OBC), service equipment (EVSE), and grid-connected energy-storage (BESS) applications.

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High temperature relay.

Omron Electronic Components Europe has launched the G3VM S-VSON(L) MOS FET relay, designed for use in semiconductor test equipment, communication equipment, and test and measurement equipment. The relay is capable of operating at ambient temperatures of up to 125˚C, improving on previous iterations which were limited to ambient temperatures of 110˚C. As a MOS FET relay, the device is voltage-driven, removing the need for input side resistor selection, while freeing up additional board space.

Designers must attempt to fit more components onto each board as applications become smaller and more complex. However, each electronic component generates heat in operation, which can compromise efficiency and reliability. The G3VM relays improved temperature performance permits the design of more densely packed boards. In practice, for testing applications this can allow more tests to be carried out simultaneously, and in a shorter amount of time.

The temperature performance also facilitates smaller application designs, as the G3VM can withstand higher amounts of heat dissipation without losing efficiency. The relay weighs just 0.1 g, and measures 2.0 mm (L) x 1.45 mm (D) x 1.3 mm (H). The G3VM S-VSON(L) is available in four variants with input forward currents ranging from 0.54 mA up to 6.6 mA, and continuous load current ranging from 0.4 A to 1.5 A.

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High power PCB relay.

Omron Electronic Components Europe has launched the G7EB-E2 high power PCB relay. The relay is a new, higher capacity variant of the G7EB series, featuring enhanced current carrying and breaking capacity, providing a low footprint and cost-effective yet highly reliable alternative to contactors.

Rated for 150A of continuous carry current and switching current, the G7EB-E2 is suitable for up to 100 kW at 3-phase 400 VAC, 200 kW at 3-phase 800 VAC, and 7 kW at 48 VDC. Suitable applications include photovoltaic (PV) inverters, electric vehicle (EV) chargers and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Crucially, the relay is the exact same dimensions and weight as its predecessor the G7EB-E, providing increased capacity within the same footprint. It has a wide contact gap of 3.6 mm, with an extremely low contact resistance of 5m ohm.

As well as carrying, the G7EB-E2 also breaks at 150A for up to 100 operations at 480 VAC, and 30 operations at 800 VAC. The device is therefore ideal for providing safe and reliable system operations with an emergency stop function, and eliminates the need for other breaking devices, in turn facilitating smaller and lighter product designs with higher power capacity. The relay is available in two coil voltage variations of 12 VDC and 24 VDC.

Compared with similarly rated contactors, the G7EB-E2 is smaller and lighter, providing the potential to free up space within PCB designs by eliminating the need for additional power cables. Simplified PCB designs can also help to streamline and accelerate product manufacturing processes, while its lower cost compared to equivalent contactors can reduce component and unit costs.

In PV inverter applications, the G7EB-E2 can potentially be used to connect and disconnect the main circuit to and from the utility grid. Its contact gap of 3.6 mm is compliant with the requirements of IEC 62109. For industrial UPS, its 50 to 100 kVA outputs can be used to open or close input and output of AC main circuits, reducing the likelihood of failures while improving safety and resilience between grid and load. Alternatively, it can be applied to 48 VDC battery and power supply systems to connect and disconnect safely from the DC supply.

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Reducing the power consumption of equipment.

Responding to climate change is an urgent issue, and lowering power consumption further is required in various applications.

Omron Electronic Components Europe has launched the G5Q-HR, the latest addition to the G5Q family of 10A PCB power relays. The new relays can achieve reduced power consumption and heat, and are 45 percent smaller than equivalent 16A relays. For applications which require high inrush current such as lighting controllers, smart plugs, home appliances and power supplies, this can contribute to downsized equipment design, while opening up new printed circuit board configurations.

First launched in 2001, the G5Q series has sold more than 500 million units worldwide. Considered one of the industry’s leading compact power relay products, the G5Q portfolio now boasts a wide range of variants covering many diverse applications, from home appliances to industrial motor loads. In response to customer demand for compact design and improved energy performance for 10A applications, Omron has now expanded its high inrush offering with the addition of the G5Q-HR, which is available in both single stable and latching variants.

As the only device in the G5Q portfolio that meets the TV-8 standard at 10A class, the G5Q-HR compliments the existing high inrush offering, while offering new possibilities for more powerful and compact end product applications. At 20.3 mm (L) x 10.3 mm (W) x 15.8 mm (H), it is Omron’s smallest TV-8 product.

The G5Q-HR is compatible with a wide range of capacitive loads as well as ramp loads of up to AC 120V, Inrush 117A. In accordance with its TV-8 certification, the G5Q-HR has been rigorously tested to last a minimum of 25,000 cycles, ensuring maximum longevity and reliability. The device also meets the UL Electronic Ballast Rating at 3A 277VAC and 5A 277VAC over 6,000 cycles, and meets IEC60669-1 at 3A 250VAC over 5,000 cycles. The G5Q-HR achieves a high inrush current resistance and supports multiple inrush loads. It is compliant with high input load standards exceeding 100A, such as lighting and power supplies.

The latching type (G5Q—U/K-HR) variant achieves extremely low power consumption by maintaining the contact “on” state with only one pulse of current. This reduces coil power consumption by approximately 99.9 percent compared to standard single-side stable relays. As well as reducing the power consumption of the relay itself, this can also help to reduce the amount of heat generated, contributing to greater efficiency and longevity of related components and systems.

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Relay allows faster charging.

A new high power PCB relay for use in AC wallboxes for Mode 3 AC EV charging stations ha been launched by Omron Electronic Components Europe. The G9KC relay provides the lowest contact resistance available on the market and produces significantly less load terminal heat rise when in operation compared to equivalent devices. This opens new opportunities for designers and manufacturers of EV chargers to create systems that can charge faster and more efficiently, with a higher reliability and expected lifetime.

As electric vehicles (EVs) grow in popularity, demand for dependable and high-speed EV supply equipment (EVSE) or EV chargers is also rapidly increasing. Improved charging speeds can be achieved by using higher charging currents; however, this requires the use of higher rated electronic components, resulting in the generation of more heat inside the wallbox enclosure.

Higher temperatures within the wallbox can significantly affect charging performance and efficiency and can cause temporary limitations on charging power. Furthermore, increased heat cycles and heat levels can also cause components to wear prematurely and fail. Balancing the increasing amounts of heat dissipated by higher power components, with the desire to reduce overall system footprint, is therefore a major challenge for designers of EV charging infrastructure.

The G9KC relay utilizes an optimized structure which includes a mechanically coupled, double break contact design for demanding AC wallbox and Pedestal Charger designs for use in home, workplace, commercial and industrial settings. Designed and developed to high Japanese standards its aim is to offer an improvement in energy efficiency while reducing heat dissipation. As a result, G9KC contributes effectively towards the overall reduction in operating temperature in a typical 22 kW (max 32 A/Phase) wallbox. This not only facilitates faster, more efficient charging, but also unlocks new possibilities for wallbox designers to develop more compact and robust designs.

The relay’s 4-pole structure means that a single device can replace larger multi-pole Contactors and combinations of 1 and 2 pole, reducing the footprint required. With a guaranteed initial contact resistance of less than 6 mΩ it has the potential to contribute less as a hotspot while improving charging efficiency and performance. The G9KC’s lower operating temperature reduces the likelihood in the number of charge cycles reaching charging current throttling thresholds, while also contributing to improved reliability and longevity of the relays themselves, as well as surrounding components.

Unlike Contactors, the G9KC can be mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB), which can help to facilitate smaller and lighter designs in a variety of products including EVSE/ Chargers, UPS, Grid Interactive and commercial and industrial inverters and converters. G9KC has been approved by safety standard certification authorities of UL/C-UL, TUV and CQC, and has been designed to meet the requirements of IEC 62955 - Residual direct current detecting device (short circuit capability), and IEC 61851-1 - Electric vehicle conductive charging systems, alongside a wide range of other relay safety applicable standards.

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High temperature relays.

Omron Electronic Components Europe has addressed the need for denser packed onboard relays with the introduction of higher temperature relays that provide Class-F coil insulation.

Extending the G5NB-1A4-EL-HA from Class B to Class F, the G5NB-1A4-EL-HA-CF type provides 5A switching from -40℃ to 105℃ PCB in a fully sealed power relay. The new relays allow a higher density of parts by operating at higher temperatures than their predecessors.

Fully sealed, the G5NB-1A4-EL-HA-CF type relays ensure a longer lifetime in environments up to 85℃. Alternatively, they can deliver the same lifetime as existing G5NB-E relays in considerably harsher temperature environments.

VDE approval standards rate the Class F relay up to 50Kops at 105℃ and up to 100Kops at 85℃.

Applications range from HVAC and heat pumps, through domestic cooking equipment, washing machines and refrigerators, to industrial devices such as PLCs, I/O terminals and temperature controllers.

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Relay for heat pumps, smart building, factory automation and energy applications.

The relay portfolio of Omron Electronic Components Europe has been expanded with the introduction of its G6RN-E, for heat pumps, smart building, factory automation and energy applications. The latest model provides current load to 10A, with extended dielectric strength to 6000VAC, high sensitivity with 220mW coil power consumption.

The new G6RN-E relays provide greater safety, conforming glow-wire test requirements for household and similar electrical appliances to IEC/EN60335-1 and conforming to explosion-proof certification IEC/EN60079-15. Fulfilling international safety standards for resistance to ignition. This makes them ideal to ensure the safety of air conditioning equipment such as air conditioners and heat pumps.

G6RN-E relays introduce a flux protection housing, offering 6000VAC dielectric voltage between coil and contact. Further features include a high insulation with an 8mm insulation distance, robust impulse withstand voltage of 10kV between coil and contacts, high sensitivity with 220mW coil power consumption, and ambient operating temperature of 85°C and the standard model conforms to UL, VDE standards. Conformity to recommended building and factory automation applications extend to heat pump controllers and inverters, as well as gas boilers, temperature controllers and PLC. Terminal arrangement and contact ratings are the same as existing Omron G6RL relays with same pin.

Shaping the future of automation, the relays are designed with safety, energy efficiency and reliability in mind. Omron G6RN-E relays are available now from authorised distributors and stockists throughout Europe.

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Recognition for sustainability.

OMRON Corporation has been listed within the top 97% among peer sector companies on the globally recognized Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World)¹, an SRI (socially responsible investment)² stock price index. This is the seventh consecutive year that OMRON was rated highly across Environmental, Social, and Governance & Economic dimensions. Of the 3,555 internationally renowned corporations that were evaluated in 2023, 321 (of which 38 are Japanese) were selected for the DJSI World. OMRON was also listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific) for the 14th ensuing year.

In 2023, OMRON performed equal or better than 97% of the 73 companies within the ITC Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry group (as of December 9.) In the Environmental Dimension, we received top scores in the categories of emissions management, resource efficiency & circularity, waste management, and water consumption. The company received top scores on transparency & reporting, and tax strategy in the Governance & Economic Dimension. This makes their scores in these categories equal or better than 100% of peer sector companies. Within the Social Dimension, Omron was recognized for the improvements on talent attraction & retention, signaling improved employee wellbeing and privacy protection.

Ensuring the integration of the long-term material sustainability issues (materiality) identified in their long-term vision, Shaping the Future 2030 (SF2030), into the business operations allowed the company to receive this honorable recognition. Practicing the OMRON Principles in every part of the organization, namely improving lives and contributing to a better society, has also contributed strongly to these ESG efforts being recognized.

Yue Liu, Senior General Manager of Sustainability Office at OMRON Corporation: “As OMRON, we have been putting people and the planet at the core of our business since 1933, our founding year. I am proud to see that our efforts to innovate for a sustainable future are recognized by one of the most renowned corporate sustainability assessment indices. The consecutive recognition encourages us to continue our progress communication about our ESG goals and initiatives, and to involve our employees, customers and business partners in the journey towards the sustainable future we envision.”

Omron was also awarded the Top 5% S&P Global ESG Score as ranked by S&P Global in the Sustainability Yearbook 2023, a top distinction in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry.

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¹The DJSI is a stock price index compiled by S&P Dow Jones Indices. It is used to assess the sustainability of the world’s major companies from environmental, social and governance & economic dimensions.
²Sustainable investment is a method by which investors consider a company's environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) information, in addition to conventional financial analysis, in order to choose companies that can attain sustainable growth to invest in.

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Relay range expanded

Omron Electronic Components Europe has further expanded its MOSFET relay line-up to offer higher operating temperature and enhanced capacity in a high-current six-pin DIP format. Omron's new G3VM-63BR and G3VM-63ER extend the company’s 60V DIP6 MOSFET relay range up to 0.7A continuous load current, whilst providing high operating temperatures to 110degC.

Their long endurance MOSFET relays lead the industry in optical semiconductor technology featuring high-speed operation and compact size, thereby overcoming the drawbacks common with mechanical relays. Operating from -40 to 110 deg C, the company’s latest MOSFET relays contribute to MUCH smaller and denser equipment than equivalent mechanical devices. Power consumption on the input is exceptionally low compared to all electromechanical relays, but especially reed relays, further contributing to energy-saving equipment.

Maximum resistance with output ON is typically 0.3Ω (0.1Ω. with connection C), whilst typical capacitance between output terminals is specified as 520pF. Their maximum trigger LED forward current is 2mA, whilst turn ON time and OFF times are 2ms and 3ms respectively.

For factory automation applications, the new models have NC contacts allowing status output to linked devices including power OFF status. The new relays can also be used alongside the NO contact type, enabling switching control of multiple loads with just one input control. The beneficiaries in factory automation include PLCs machine tools, inverters, robot controllers, temperature control together with fire, gas or smoke alarm systems. Further uses for the G3VM-63ER extend to sensor signal transfer and output signal switching - for example with gas detection and similar alarm applications.

The new relays are available now as stick packaging:50 pcs, or tape: 500 pcs packaging (only for SMT type) with a lineup that includes PCB and surface-mount terminals.

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Component collaboration.

Anglia Components PLC recently celebrated 20 years of collaboration with Omron Electronic Components as the company’s distributor in Britain. The announcement comes as Omron Corporation commemorates its 90th anniversary this year.

LtoR: Tony Wilmot, Business Development Manager, David Liston,  European Distribution Manager, Jose Luis Gonzalez del Val, Chief Operating Officer, all Omron; John Bowman, Marketing Director, Anglia; Chris O’Neill, Senior Business Development Manager Europe, Omron.  

Commenting on the partnership, Jose Luis Gonzalez del Val, Chief Operating Officer for Omron, said, “As Omron celebrates 90 years of success, it’s important to recognise the external partnerships that have supported us in this journey. Anglia is vital to our distribution network as a reliable partner with outstanding relationships to its customer base. Anglia’s work has been recognised previously when they received Omron’s Best Distributor for Northern Europe award. We expect this long-standing partnership to continue for years to come.”

John Bowman, Marketing Director at Anglia, added, “We’re proud to be recognised by Omron as one of its long-serving distribution partners. It’s always exciting to see what innovations in the electronic component sphere Omron present to us to implement with our customers and countless designs have hugely benefitted from their products.”

Omron Corporation officially reached its 90th anniversary in May 2023. The company recognised the milestone with a series of events that included the support of global non-profit partners through volunteer events.

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Low contact resistance relays.

Omron Electronic Components Europe has expanded its high-power switching capability with the addition of a low contact resistance model for the successful 2 pole contact type G7L-2A-X series relays. With a 6.0mm contact gap, the new G7L-2A-X-SI relay provides low contact resistance of maximum 10mΩ and a rated load of 30A at 600V DC, or 25A at 1000V DC. The G7L-X series conforms to British and IEC solar inverter standards, as well as applicable UL and VDE electrical standards.

Features of their design include an assisting magnetism circuit, to help achieve a very quick switchover. The relay contacts have been specifically designed to handle very high DC loads that are a feature of this application. Contact forms is 2 pole DPST and its 6.0mm contact gap ensures improved safety.

Driven by the trends for higher capacity and increasing heat generation issues, the G7L-X series enables reduced charging time for vehicle charging and offers high capacity for residential energy storage systems and battery storage management.

In comparison with similar level competitive relays, the G7L- 2A- X-SI has a larger contact gap, low contact resistance, and bidirectional switching ability. Capable of 6,000 operations at 600V DC, or 100 operations at 1000V DC, the relays provide higher capacity and low heat generation. The device is compact for a relay with this capacity: it measures just 52.5 x 35.5 x 41.0 mm.

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