{"product_id":"omron-g3pe-245b-2n-g3pe-series-3-phase-solid-state-contact-unit","title":"Omron G3PE-245B-2N G3PE Series 3-Phase Solid State Contact Unit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\nDelivering high-capacity resistive load control for industrial thermal systems, the \u003cstrong\u003eOmron G3PE-245B-2N\u003c\/strong\u003e provides robust 3-phase solid-state switching within demanding automation networks. This unit is specifically engineered for heating element control, utilizing a \u003cstrong\u003ephototriac isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e method and an integrated \u003cstrong\u003ezero-cross function\u003c\/strong\u003e to suppress electromagnetic interference and line noise during switching cycles. Fitted with heavy-duty \u003cstrong\u003escrew terminals\u003c\/strong\u003e and an integrated heatsink structure, it manages high load currents reliably in high-density panel configurations without physical contact wear.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero-Cross Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimizes high-frequency noise and surge currents when turning on resistive heating elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Isolation Barrier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in phototriac isolation protects delicate low-voltage PLC control circuits from load-side transients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Screw Terminals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimized physical connection interface ensures reliable contact pressure and low terminal resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Inrush Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a high inrush current tolerance of up to 440 A to withstand line fluctuations and initial element cold resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eIndustrial molding, curing, and heat-treatment ovens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003ePlastic extrusion lines and injection molding heater bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eSemiconductor manufacturing deposition and baking chambers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003ePackaging machinery shrink tunnels and sealing bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eValue \/ Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eOmron\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eG3PE-245B-2N\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControl Input Rated Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12 to 24 VDC\"\u003e12 to 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControl Input Operating Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e9.6 to 30 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaximum Input Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e10 mA maximum (at 24 VDC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMust-Operate \/ Must-Release Voltages\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e9.6 VDC maximum \/ 1.0 VDC minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRated Load Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e100 to 240 VAC (50\/60 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLoad Voltage Operating Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e75 to 264 VAC (50\/60 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRated Load Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e45 A (at ambient temperature of 40 degC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMinimum Load Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e0.5 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInrush Current Resistivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e440 A (60 Hz, 1 cycle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePermissible I2t Value\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1260 A2s\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApplicable Load Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e15.5 kW (at 200 VAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIsolation Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePhototriac\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eZero-Cross Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eEquipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConnection Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eScrew Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e3.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal \/ Pin Label\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunction and Wiring Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA1 (+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePositive Control Input (12 to 24 VDC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA2 (-)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eNegative Control Input (DC Common Ground)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eL1 \/ L2\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e3-Phase AC Power Source Supply Lines (Inputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eT1 \/ T2\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e3-Phase AC Controlled Load Feed Lines (Outputs to Heater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGround Terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eMetal baseplate connection for safety earthing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\nThe \"2\" designation in this module code indicates a 2-line control (3-phase, 2-element) configuration. This configuration controls two phases while passing the third phase directly, making it highly efficient for balanced delta heater networks. It is a drop-in functional replacement for legacy G3PE configurations of equivalent ratings, provided the 12-24 VDC logical signal current threshold can supply a continuous 10 mA.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\nThermal management is critical when operating at 45 A load currents. Ambient operating temperature within the enclosure must not exceed 40 degC to avoid automatic thermal derating. Ensure the module is mounted vertically with the heatsink fins unobstructed. If installing inside fully enclosed or non-ventilated control panels, derate your maximum load limit by up to 50% or introduce active thermal management (cabinet fans).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\nAlways use properly crimped ring or fork terminals on the power lines to prevent stray strands from bridging adjacent terminals. Ensure the screw terminals are torqued down precisely to the manufacturer recommendation of 1.47 to 1.96 N-m. Check and retighten power terminals after the initial 24 hours of operation to correct for thermal settling of the wire.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003e\n    CRITICAL WARNING: Ensure all 3-phase AC main power supply breakers are isolated, locked out, and tagged before attempting electrical installation or physical service. Always use an appropriately rated voltage tester on all terminals to confirm the absence of power before handling cabling.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 0.25rem;\"\u003eMount the unit vertically onto a clean, unpainted segment of 35mm DIN rail, ensuring the heatsink fins run vertically to facilitate natural convective airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 0.25rem;\"\u003eConnect the safety earth ground terminal directly to the panel main earth bar using copper wire of adequate cross-section (minimum 4 mm2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 0.25rem;\"\u003eWire the DC control inputs (A1 positive, A2 negative) from the PLC sourcing or sinking card using shielded, twisted-pair cables to mitigate nearby induction noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0; padding-top: 0.25rem;\"\u003eRoute high-current 3-phase AC lines to terminals L1\/L2 and load lines to terminals T1\/T2, ensuring all terminations are firmly torqued to avoid resistance-induced hot spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Omron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53077917827435,"sku":"G3PE-245B-2N","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/g3pe-245b-2n-1nefcirrcqv.png?v=1775733797","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/tr\/products\/omron-g3pe-245b-2n-g3pe-series-3-phase-solid-state-contact-unit","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}