From June 23 to 25, 2026, Omron will showcase new components for applications in electric mobility, energy storage, and power conditioning at “Power2Drive Europe 2026.” The focus will be on AC and DC power relays designed to enable the development of more compact and lightweight systems. In addition, the company will showcase a smart weather sensor for IoT applications as well as a new SiC MOSFET relay series for load voltages up to 3,300 volts.
Replacing traditional contactors with power relays
Replacing traditional contactors with PCB-mounted power relays offers advantages in terms of size, weight, installation effort, and energy consumption. This enables more compact system designs, particularly in energy storage systems, power converters, and charging systems for electric vehicles. Omron is introducing the “G9KA,” “G9KD,” and “G9KJ” relay series for this purpose. The components feature functions for the safe isolation of circuits, a long service life, and integrated fault detection capabilities.
Power relays for charging infrastructure and energy storage
The solutions presented are intended for applications such as AC and DC charging stations, fast-charging systems, and energy storage systems for commercial and industrial use. Applications in the field of solar microgenerators are also among the target markets. Omron has developed the “G9KJ” relay series for DC charging systems with voltages up to 1,500 volts. The components are designed for pre-charging applications and are intended to enable space-saving integration into charging infrastructures.
Demonstrators showcase practical applications
Together with customers, the manufacturer is showcasing various demonstrators at its booth. These include applications for commercial wall boxes as well as solutions for charging infrastructure. Another demonstration compares a safety isolation circuit with two 230-A contactors to an alternative configuration consisting of six “G9KA” AC relays rated at 260 amps. The demonstration aims to illustrate the impact relay technology can have on size and weight. In addition, the company is presenting the “G7EB,” “G9KC,” “G9KD,” and “G9KJ” series in product-specific videos.
Power relays for applications with high safety requirements
The “G9KA” relay series covers ratings up to 300 amps at 1,000 volts and is optionally available with an auxiliary contact for weld seam detection. This meets the requirements of the IEC/EN 60947-4-1 standard for electromechanical switching devices. The high-performance relays of the “G9KD” series for 1,500 volts DC also feature this function and are designed for applications with high safety and reliability requirements. You can find Omron at “Power2Drive Europe 2026” as part of “The smarter E Europe 2026” in Munich in Hall B6 at Booth 380.
