DESCRIPTION
The NEC TOKIN EP2 / EP1 series are PC-board mount type automotive relays suitable for various motor
controls and other applications that require a high level of quality and performance.
EP2 series is a twin-relay and divided into two types for different usage.
One is an H-bridge type designed for forward and reverse control of the motors, and the other, a separate
type containing two separated relays in one package.
EP1 series is a 1 Form c relay equivalent to EP2 series in performance.
FEATURES
For motor reversible control and solenoid control
Approx. 50% less relay space than conventional relay
High performance and productivity by unique structure
Flux tight housing
APPLICATIONS
Power window
Antenna lifter
Auto-seat positioning
Electrical door lock
Passive seat belt control
Keyless/Remote entry system
Sliding roof control
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Date Published August 2002 M
Printed in Japan
? NEC TOKIN Corporation 2002
EP2 / EP1 SERIES
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SCHEMATIC (BOTTOM VIEW)
EP2 SERIES
EP1 SERIES
DIMENSIONS mm (inch)
EP2 SERIES
EP2/EP1 SERIES
3
EP1 SERIES
PCB PAD LAYOUT mm (inch) (BOTTOM VIEW)
EP2 SERIES
EP1 SERIES
EP2 / EP1 SERIES
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SPECIFICATIONS
at 25°C (77°F )
Items EP2 EP1
Contact Form
1 Form c ×
2 (H bridge type and separate
type)
1 Form c Contact Material Silver oxide complex alloy(special type available) Contact Resistance 50 m ? max. (measured at 7 A) initial Contact Switching Voltage 16 Vdc max. Contact Switching Current 25 A max. (at 16 Vdc) Contact Carrying Current 20 A max. (1 hour max.),
25 A max. (2 minutes max.) at 12 Vdc
25 A max. (1 hour max.),
30 A max. (2 minutes max.) at 12 Vdc
Operate Time Approx. 5 ms (at 12 Vdc) initial
Release Time
Approx. 2 ms (at 12 Vdc) initial. without diode Normal Operate Power 0.48 W / 0.64 W (at 12 Vdc) Insulation Resistance 100 M ? min. (at 500 Vdc) initial Breakdown Voltage 500 Vdc min. (for 1 minute) initial
Shock Resistance 98 m / s 2
[10 G] min. (misoperating), 980 m / s 2
[100 G] min. (destructive failure)
Vibration Resistance
10 to 300 Hz, 43 m/s 2
[ 4.4 G] min. (misoperating)
10 to 500 Hz, 43 m/s 2
, [ 4.4 G] 200 hours (destructive failure) Ambient Temperature –40 °C to +85 °C (–40 °F to +185 °F)
Coil Temperature
50 °C / W (122 °F/W)(contact carrying current 0 A)
Mechanical
1 × 106
operations
Life Expectancy
Electrical
100 x 103
operations (at 14 Vdc. Motor Load 20 A / 3 A) Weight
Approx. 15 gn (0.53oz) Approx. 8 gr (0.28 oz)
COIL RATING
EP2 SERIES
at 25°C (77°F ) Part Number H Bridge Type Separate Type Nominal Voltage (Vdc) Coil Resistance (Ω±10%)
Nominal Current (mA) Must Operate Voltage (Vdc max.)
Must Release Voltage (Vdc min.)
Nominal Operate Power (W) EP2-3L1 EP2-3L2 EP2-3L3 EP2-4L3 EP2-4L4 EP2-4L5
EP2-3L1T EP2-3L2T EP2-3L3T EP2-4L3T EP2-4L4T EP2-4L5T
12 12 12 12 12 12
225 225 225 300 300 300
53.5 53.5 53.5 40.0 40.0 40.0
6.5
7.0 7.5 7.5
8.0 8.5
0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9
0.64 0.64 0.64 0.48 0.48 0.48
EP1 SERIES
Part Number
Regular
Type
High Carrying Current Type Nominal Voltage (Vdc) Coil Resistance (Ω±10%)
Nominal Current (mA) Must Operate Voltage (Vdc max.)
Must Release Voltage (Vdc min.)
Nominal Operate Power (W) EP1-3L1
EP1-3L2
EP1-3L3
EP1-4L3
EP1-4L4
EP1-4L5
EP1-B3G1 EP1-B3G2 EP1-B3G3 EP1-B4G3 EP1-B4G4 EP1-B4G5 12 12 12 12 12 12
225 225 225 300 300 300
53.3 53.3 53.3 40.0 40.0 40.0
6.5
7.0 7.5 7.5
8.0 8.5
0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9
0.64 0.64 0.64 0.48 0.48 0.48
EP2/EP1 SERIES
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NUMBERING SYSTEM
TYPICAL APPLICATION (H Bridge Type)
MOTOR Tr1
Tr2 STOP off off FORWARD on off REVERSE off on
It is necessary to take more than 100 ms intervals for on / off timing between driving Tr1 and Tr2. If the interval is less than 100 ms, an excessive current happen to flow to the relay contacts.
EP2 / EP1 SERIES
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TECHNICAL DATA
Coil Temperature Rise (EP2-3L1)
Operate Time (EP2-3L1) Release time (EP2-3L1)
EP2/EP1 SERIES
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EP2 / EP1 SERIES
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