G9EK-1-EX compact relay delivers 250A/500VDC switching in gasless design

Omron is expanding its G9EK screw-terminal relay family with the G9EK-1-EX, for 250A/500VDC switching in a compact, gasless design.

G9EK-1-EX compact relay delivers 250A/500VDC switching in gasless design

The high-current relay targets EV charging, renewable energy, and e-mobility applications, says Omron. Note that it expands the safety margin compared to the G9EK-1-E, which is rated for 200A/500VDC.

G9EK-1-EX

In terms of switching responses, the relay has a 50ms operating time and 30ms release time.


The company also highlights low contact resistance (15 mΩ), low coil power (4W), and enhanced shock and vibration resistance.


It measures 64.2 x 86 x 47.7mm (H x W x L) and the part has a mechanical longevity of 200,000 operations and the datasheet is on the Omron website.

Details on the part’s maximum switching capacity and carry current are shown below.

The part's maximum switching capacity, and its carry current are shown

Vibration

Highlighting mechanical robustness, Omron writes:

“The G9EK-1-EX contact mechanism provides enhanced tolerance to shock and vibration, withstanding shocks up to 100g for superior safety and reliability in e-mobility applications including industrial autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs). In addition, the G9EK-1-EX terminal structure minimizes magnetic repulsive forces generated by large currents during conditions such as short circuits, ensuring longer lifetime and greater reliability.”

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Alun Williams

Alun Williams

Web Editor of Electronics Weekly, he is the author of the Gadget Master and Electro-ramblings blogs and also covers space technology news. He has been working in tech journalism for worryingly close to thirty years. In a previous existence, he was a software programmer.

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