Relay Basics
General Knowledge of Relays
- Part 1 What is a Relay?
- Part 2 Types of Omron Relays
PCB Power Relays
PCB Power Relay Definition
Relays mainly used for more than 3A load switch, and equipped in household appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, and AV device, as well as various FA equipment, industrial equipment, and household equipment.

PCB Power Relay Features
Power relays for printed circuit boards offer superior performance in high-capacity load switching in the power supply system owing to its material that can resist to contact arc and single contact structure (see figure). These power relays also retain excellent performance in contact volume and contact pressure.
In addition, these power relays comply with various safety standards. The products line-up includes relays that have enhanced insulation distance between coil contacts
- Single contact structure
- Examples of safety standatds
PCB Power Relay Types
Omron's power relays for printed circuit boards contribute to high functionality and safety of devices with wide variety of current capacities (3A-30A), contact structures, protective structures, and coil specifications.

PCB Power Relay Diagram
The power relays for the board have suitable structures according to applications, and are generally composed of a plurality of components as shown in the following figure. This figure shows an example of a hinged relay.

PCB Power Relay Application Examples
There are a wide variety of industries that use power relays that can directly switch loads such as motors, lamps, and heaters.
- Industrial equipment
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Machine tools, molders, welders, mounters, and other industrial robots
ApplicationControl of motors, heaters, etc. -
- Machine tool
- Robot
- Household equipment
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Shutters and luminaires
ApplicationControl of motors and fluorescent lamps, etc.- Automatic shutter
- Lighting equipment
- Power supplies
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UPS, switching power supply
ApplicationPower supply control- UPS
- Switching power supply
- FA equipment
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Programmable controllers, temperature controllers, timers, and various I/O devices
ApplicationExternal load control- Programmable controller
- Temperature controller
- Electrical household appliances
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Air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators, etc.
ApplicationControl of compressors, pumps, motors, heaters, etc.- Air conditioners
- Washing machine
- Part 1 What is a Relay?
- Part 2 Types of Omron Relays