OMRON Announces New G5Q-HR Power Relay for Energy Efficient Applications

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL., December 9th, 2024 – OMRON Electronic Components, a global leader in electronic components and products, today announced the latest edition of its G5Q global standard compact power relay, G5Q-HR. Originally launched in 2001, the G5Q series has become a trusted standard in compact power relays, with more than 500 million units sold globally.

The G5Q-HR was designed with innovative features that work to enhance performance and extend operational life, even in challenging environments. It is available for use in a variety of applications, including lighting equipment (smart panel/plug, lighting controllers), home appliances (refrigerators, washing machines) and FA equipment (FA controller, I/O module, PLC, FA Inverter).

Key features of the G5Q-HR power relay include:

• Low power consumption: In response to environmental problems, a latching function has been incorporated to meet demand for energy savings in customers’ equipment, reducing coil power consumption by approximately 99.9%.
• High inrush current resistance: Compliant with high input load standards exceeding 100A, ensuring robust performance even under demanding conditions.
• Compact package: Approximately 45% saving space for 10A applications, optimizing design flexibility for manufacturers.

“Our mission at OMRON is to provide innovative, efficient components that allow our customers to build smarter devices,” said Zac Hendrix, product manager at OMRON Electronic Components. “The G5Q-HR is a testament to our commitment of delivering cutting-edge technology, offering enhanced functionality with benefits across a wide range of applications.”

Since its launch, the G5Q series has remained a customer favourite, known for its reliability and versatility. The new G5Q-HR builds upon this legacy and offers innovative technology made to meet current energy and sustainability demands.

For more information about the G5Q-HR relay and OMRON’s complete range of products, visit omron.com.

About OMRON Electronic Components

For over 90 years, OMRON Electronic Components has been a leading manufacturer and provider of advanced electronic components. Extensive product groups include relays, switches, connectors, MEMS flow sensors, pressure sensors, and optical components. OMRON’s broad product offering can be integrated in applications for energy, industrial automation, test and measurement/automated test equipment, power tool, smart home/building, and entertainment/gaming markets around the world. OMRON Electronic Components has an extensive sales network consisting of regional sales professionals, inside sales representatives, technical sales assistants, customer service staff, and an authorized distributor network. OMRON Electronic Components is the Americas subsidiary of OMRON Corporation, a $7 billion global leading supplier of electronics and control system components and services operating in more than 130 countries. Learn more at components.omron.com/us.