Omron announced the release of new compact size G7L relay capable of switching or breaking loads of 1000Vdc. The company has expanded its Power Relays offerings under the G7L product family through the introduction of new G7L-X type; featuring compact size and 1000VDC breaking capability.
The G7L-X was developed for use in Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems and it is designed for applications such as rapid shutdown box for emergency breaking of dc circuit within a photovoltaic system. It is also expected to find general use in PV systems, PV inverters and similar applications.
Features of the G7L-X relays include: High Switching Capabilities Rated load for the G7L-X is 25A at 600 Vdc / 25A at 1,000 Vdc, and the rated load for G7L-X-L is 20A at 600 Vdc / 20A at 1,000 Vdc; Two Poles Wired in Series Provides the capability of breaking or switching 600 to 1,000 Vdc; Complies with solar inverter safety standards (UL and NEC) Designed for safety with 6.0-mm contact gap (two-pole series wiring); Offers space saving compared to its counterparts Compact design, 52.5 × 35.5 × 41.0 mm; and these relays carryh UL and VDE certifications.
