G5RLU1AEDC12 Omron Electronics Relay or Contactor (Other) In Stock
Omron G5RLU1AEDC12 is a single-winding latching relay with a 12V DC coil, designed for energy-saving applications where the relay must maintain its contact state without continuous coil power. It offers reliable switching for load circuits in compact control and home automation systems. Available worldwide with fast shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Omron Electronics
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 6
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- N/A
- Category
- Relay or Contactor
- Price
- From $5.1163(MOQ 20)
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of G5RLU1AEDC12?
- Single-winding latching design maintains contact state without continuous coil power, reducing energy consumption to near zero between switching events
- 12V DC coil voltage for direct interfacing with standard microcontroller relay driver circuits and automotive 12V battery systems
- Latching mechanism enables fail-safe state retention during power outages, critical for smart home, metering, and grid-edge applications
- Compact relay footprint suitable for dense PCB layouts in energy meters, smart switches, and building automation control boards
What is G5RLU1AEDC12 used for?
The Omron G5RLU1AEDC12 latching relay is ideal for smart energy meters, home automation switch panels, and IoT control nodes where minimizing standby power consumption is essential. Its single-winding 12V coil latching operation reduces average power draw to near zero by only consuming energy during state transitions rather than continuously energizing the coil. This makes it particularly valuable in battery-backed or solar-powered remote monitoring and control equipment.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
What are equivalent replacements for G5RLU1AEDC12?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does single-winding latching operation of the G5RLU1AEDC12 reduce power consumption compared to a non-latching relay?
In a standard non-latching relay, the coil must remain continuously energized at 12V DC to hold the contacts closed, consuming tens of milliwatts constantly. The G5RLU1AEDC12 single-winding latching relay requires only a brief 12V pulse — typically lasting a few milliseconds — to switch states, then holds that state without any coil power. This reduces standby relay power from roughly 150mW to near 0mW between switching events.
What happens to the G5RLU1AEDC12 contact state during a power outage?
Because the G5RLU1AEDC12 is a latching relay, it retains its last contact state — either open or closed — indefinitely even when coil power is lost. This behavior is critical in smart energy meters, remote disconnect switches, and safety shutoff circuits where the relay must maintain its position during a power interruption rather than defaulting to an open or closed state unpredictably.
Which control circuit voltage and driver configuration is compatible with the G5RLU1AEDC12 coil?
The G5RLU1AEDC12 uses a 12V DC single-winding coil that can be driven directly by a transistor or MOSFET driver circuit from a microcontroller GPIO pin. A typical driver uses an NPN transistor with a flyback diode across the 12V coil to suppress the inductive kick during turn-off, protecting the MCU and driver from voltage spikes exceeding the 12V supply rail.
In what energy metering or smart grid scenarios does the G5RLU1AEDC12 offer a cost advantage over dual-coil latching relays?
The G5RLU1AEDC12 single-winding design reduces BOM cost and PCB routing complexity compared to dual-coil latching relays, which require 2 separate coil drive circuits and 2 driver transistors. In residential energy meters and smart grid remote disconnect units produced at high volume — often millions of units per year — this single-winding architecture can lower per-unit relay driver cost by 20% to 40%.
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| Qty. | Unit Price | Ext. Price |
|---|---|---|
| 20+ | $5.1163 | $102.33 |
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