G5RL-U/K Lighting Control Relay with Added High Inrush Latching Relay Version

OMRON's G5RL-U/K latching relays are ideal for movement control, smart meter, power line switching, and PV inverter applications. Latching relays are only energized while switching and use less power than non-latching designs in most applications. Both the G5RL-U and the G5RL-K can switch up to 16 A and are capable of dealing with inrush currents of up to 150 A. Both are offered in SPST-NO form and are approved to a VDE standard demanding resistance to over 150 A inrush. They also carry UL TV-8, a standard that exposes components to 117 A inrush currents. The G5RL-U features a single coil, while the G5RL-K has a double coil architecture.

OMRON’s G5RL-K-EL relay supports high inrush applications with its IEC60669-2-1 Load A rating. This rating dictates a peak inrush capability of 255 A for up to 0.4 ms, making it a very intriguing candidate for lighting equipment implementation. The G5RL-EL’s capabilities far exceed the existing G5RL-TV8 model, which can withstand 117 A of current inrush.