AUTOMOTIVE RELAYS

Twin Relays EN2/EP2 Series

Single Relays EP1/MR301 Series

JC–13003D (5th edition)

August 1995 M
Printed in Japan © 1992
 DESCRIPTION
The EN2, EP2, EPI and MR301 series power relays can meet the requirements of high quality and reliability in automotive
eIectronics applications.
The EN2 and EP2 series are the twin relays which have two units in one package and smaller than conventional two relays.
These relays are divided into two types for different usage. One is H bridge type and the other is separate type.
The EN2 series is suitable for heavy load applications (35 A max.). The EP2 series is designed for medium load applications
(25 A max.). The EP1 and MR301 series are the 1C contact form relays.
Many of these relays have been used in automotive electronics applications throughout the world.

EN2 Series
FEATURES
● Twin relay for motor and solenoid reversible control
● 30% Iess relay space than conventional two relays
● Contact switching current of 35 A max.
● High performance and productivity by unique
symmetrical structure
● Flux tight housing
● Delivered in stick-tube for automatic insertion machine
● Washable type available

PART NUMBERS AND COIL RATINGS at 25˚C (77˚F)

Part Numbers Nominal Coil Nominal Must Must Nominal
Voltage Resistance Current Operate Voltage Release Voltage Operate Power
H Bridge Type Separate Type (Vdc) (Ω ± 10%) (mA) (Vdc max.) (Vdc min.) (W)
EN2-1N1S EN2-1N1ST 12 125 96.0 6.5 0.6 1.15
EN2-1N2S EN2-1N2ST 12 125 96.0 7.0 0.6 1.15
EN2-2N3S EN2-2N3ST 12 180 67.0 7.5 0.6 0.8
EN2-2N4S EN2-2N4ST 12 180 67.0 8.0 0.6 0.8
EN2-3N4S EN2-3N4ST 12 250 53.0 8.0 0.9 0.64
EN2-3N5S EN2-3N5ST 12 250 53.0 8.5 0.9 0.64

■ PART NUMBER SYSTEM

EN2-B1N1ST

Type Wiring Nil : H bridge type

T : Sparate type

Nil : Standard type Carrying Current Capacity Enclosure Nil : Unsealed

B : High current type S : Ssaled

1 : 125 Ω ± 10% Coil Resistance Operate Voltage 1: 6.5 V max.

2 : 180 Ω ± 10% (at 25°C) (at 25°C) 2: 7.0 V max.
3 : 225 Ω ± 10% 3: 7.5 V max.
4: 8.0 V max.
N : Silver oxide complex alloy type I Contact Material 5: 8.5 V max.
H : Silver oxide complex alloy type II

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■ DIMENSIONS mm (inch)

[H Bridge Type] [Separate (T) Type]

33.0 ± 0.5 16.0 ± 0.5 33.0 ± 0.5 16.0 ± 0.5

(1.3) (0.63) (1.3) (0.63)

0.6(0.02)

0.6(0.02)
16.0 ± 0.5

16.0 ± 0.5
(0.63)

(0.63)
35

35
(0.14)

(0.14)
14.1 (0.56) 14.1 (0.56)
10.75 (0.42) 2-0.5 × 1.1 10.75 (0.42) 4-0.5 × 1.1 (0.02 × 0.04)
(0.02 × 0.04)
5.45 (0.21)

5.75 (0.23)

5.45 (0.21)
6.4 (0.25)
5.75 (0.23)
(0.11)

(0.11)

5.45 (0.12)
(0.21)
6.4 (0.25)
2.7

(0.21)
6.4 (0.25)
2.7
3.1
5.45
(0.12)

(0.11)

(0.12)

(0.11)
3.1

2.7

3.1

2.7
(0.23) 5.75 2-1.3 × 1.3 (0.02 × 0.05) (0.23) 5.75 2-1.3 × 1.3 (0.02 × 0.05)
(0.42) 10.75 (0.42) 10.75
(0.56) 14.1 4- φ 0.6 (φ 0.02) (0.56) 14.1 4- φ 0.6 (φ 0.02)

■ PCB PAD LAYOUT and SCHEMATICS (bottom view) mm (inch)

[H Bridge Type] [Separate (T) Type]

4-φ1.1 +0.1
–0 (φ 0.043) –0 (φ 0.059)
2-φ1.5 +0.1 4-φ1.1 +0.1
–0 (φ 0.043) –0 (φ 0.059)
4-φ1.5 +0.1

2 3
1 4 2 3 9
1 4
8 10 8
5 6 7
5 6 7
2-φ1.9 +0.1
–0 2-φ1.9 +0.1
–0
(Side A) (Side B)
(φ 0.075) (φ 0.075) (Unit A) (Unit B)

SPECIFICATIONS at 25˚C (77˚F)

Items Specification
Contact Form 1 form C × 2 [H Bridge Type & Separate Type]
Contact Material Silver oxide complex alloy (Special types available)
Contact Resistance 50 mΩ max. (measured at 7 A) initial
Contact Switching Voltage 30 Vdc max. 5 Vdc min.
Contact Switching Current 35 A max. (at 16 Vdc) 1 A min.
Standard 25 A max. (2 minutes max.) (at 12 Vdc, 85˚C)
Contact Carrying Current
High 35 A max. (2 minutes max.) (at 12 Vdc, 85˚C}
Operate Time Approx. 5 ms max. (at 12 Vdc, excluding bounce) initial
Release Time Approx. 2 ms max. (at 12 Vdc, excluding bounce) initial, without diode
Nominal Operate Power 0.64 W/0.8 W/1.15 W (at 12 Vdc)
Insulation Resistance 100 MΩ min. (at 500 Vdc) initial
Breakdown Voltage 500 Vdc min. (for 1 minute) initial
Shock Resistance 98 m/s2 [Approx. 10 G] min. (misoperating)
Vibration Resistance 10 to 300 Hz, 43 m/s2 [Approx. 4.4 G] min. (misoperating)
Ambient Temperature –40˚C to +85˚C (–40˚F to +185 ˚F)
Coil Temperature Rise 50˚C/W (contact carrying current 0 A)
Mechanical 1 x 106 operations
Life Expectancy
Electrical 1 x 105 operations (at 14 Vdc, Motor Load 25 A/7 A)
Weight Approx. 18 gr.

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 EP2 Series
FEATURES
● Twin relay for motor and solenoid reversible control
● 50% Iess relay space than conventional two relays
● Contact switching current of 25 A max.
● High performance and productivity by unique
symmetrical structure
● Flux tight housing
● Delivered in stick-tube for automatic insertion machine
● Washable type available

PART NUMBERS AND COIL RATINGS at 25˚C (77˚F)

Part Numbers Nominal Coil Nominal Must Must Nominal
Voltage Resistance Current Operate Voltage Release Voltage Operate Power
H Bridge Type Separate Type (Vdc) (Ω ± 10%) (mA) (Vdc max.) (Vdc min.) (W)
EP2-3N1S EP2-3N1ST 12 225 53.3 6.5 0.9 0.64
EP2-3N2S EP2-3N2ST 12 225 53.3 7.0 0.9 0.64
EP2-3N3S EP2-3N3ST 12 225 53.3 7.5 0.9 0.64
EP2-4N3S EP2-4N3ST 12 300 40.0 7.5 0.9 0.48
EP2-4N4S EP2-4N4ST 12 300 40.0 8.0 0.9 0.48
EP2-4N5S EP2-4N5ST 12 300 40.0 8.5 0.9 0.48

■ PART NUMBER SYSTEM

EP2-B3L1ST

Type Wiring Nil : H bridge type

T : Sparate type

Nil : Standard type Carrying Current Capacity Enclosure Nil : Unsealed

B : High current type S : Ssaled

3 : 225 Ω ± 10% Coil Resistance Operate Voltage 1: 6.5 V max.

4 : 300 Ω ± 10% (at 25°C) (at 25°C) 2: 7.0 V max.
3: 7.5 V max.
L : Silver oxide complex alloy type I Contact Material 4: 8.0 V max.
N : Silver oxide complex alloy type II 5: 8.5 V max.
G : Silver oxide complex alloy
(High current type)

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■ DIMENSIONS mm (inch)

[H Bridge Type] [Separate (T) Type]

23.8 ± 0.5 16.2 ± 0.5 23.8 ± 0.5 16.2 ± 0.5

(0.94) (0.64) (0.94) (0.64)

0.5(0.02)

0.5(0.02)
16.0 ± 0.5

16.0 ± 0.5
(0.63)

(0.63)
(0.14)
35

(0.14)
35
10.1 (0.4) 10.1 (0.4)
8.0 (0.31) 2-0.5 × 1.1 (0.02 × 0.04) 8.0 (0.31) 4-0.5 × 1.1 (0.02 × 0.04)
3.1(0.12)

2.2(0.09)

3.5

3.1(0.12)
3.5
(0.14) (0.14)

(0.09)

5.45 (0.21)
6.4 (0.25)
5.45 (0.21)
6.4 (0.25)

2.2
(0.25)

(0.21)
(0.21)

5.45
5.45

6.4

(0.12)

(0.09)
(0.09)

3.1

2.2
2.2

(0.14) 3.5 2-1.3 × 1.3 (0.14) 3.5 2-1.3 × 1.3

(0.31) 8.0 (0.31) 8.0
(0.05 × 0.05) (0.05 × 0.05)
(0.4) 10.1
4- φ 0.6 (0.4) 10.1 4- φ 0.6
(φ 0.02) (φ 0.02)

■ PCB PAD LAYOUT and SCHEMATICS (bottom view) mm (inch)

[H Bridge Type] [Separate (T) Type]

4-φ1.1 +0.1 4-φ1.5 +0.1

4-φ1.1 +0.1 2-φ1.5 +0.1 –0 –0

(φ 0.043) (φ 0.059)
–0 –0

(φ 0.043) (φ 0.059)
2 3 9
2 3
1
1 4 4

8 10 8
56 6 6
2-φ1.9 +0.1 7 7
2-φ1.9 +0.1
–0

(φ 0.075)
–0

(φ 0.075)
(Side A) (Side B) (Unit A) (Unit B)

SPECIFICATIONS at 25˚C (77˚F)

Items Specification
Contact Form 1 form C × 2 [H Bridge Type & Separate Type]
Contact Material Silver oxide complex alloy (Special types available)
Contact Resistance 50 mΩ max. (measured at 7 A) initial
Contact Switching Voltage 30 Vdc max. 5 Vdc min.
Contact Switching Current 25 A max. (at 16 Vdc) 1 A min.
Standard 20 A max. (2 minutes max.) (at 12 Vdc, 85˚C)
Contact Carrying Current
High 25 A max. (2 minutes max.) (at 12 Vdc, 85˚C)
Operate Time Approx. 5 ms max. (at 12 Vdc, excluding bounce) initial
Release Time Approx. 2 ms max. (at 12 Vdc, excluding bounce) initial, without diode
Nominal Operate Power 0.48 W/0.64 W (at 12 Vdc)
Insulation Resistance 100 MΩ min. (at 500 Vdc) initial
Breakdown Voltage 500 Vdc min. (for 1 minute) initial
Shock Resistance 98 m/s2 [Approx. 10 G] min. (misoperating)
Vibration Resistance 10 to 300 Hz, 43 m/s2 [Approx. 4.4 G] min. (misoperating)
Ambient Temperature –40˚C to +85˚C (–40˚ F to +185˚F)
Coil Temperature Rise 50˚C/ W (contact carrying current 0 A)
Mechanical 1 x 106 operations
Life Expectancy
Electrical 1 x 105 operations (at 14 Vdc, Motor Load 20 A/3 A)
Weight Approx. 15 gr.

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 EP1 Series
FEATURES
● 33% Iess relay space than conventional relays (MR301 Series)
● High performance & productivity by unique structure
● Flux tight housing
● Delivered in stick-tube for automatic insertion machine
● Washable type available

PART NUMBERS AND COIL RATINGS at 25˚C (77˚F)

Part Numbers Nominal Coil Nominal Must Must Nominal
Standard High Current Voltage Resistance Current Operate Voltage Release Voltage Operate Power
Type Type (Vdc) (Ω ± 10%) (mA) (Vdc max.) (Vdc min.) (W)

EP1-3L1 EP1-B3G1 12 225 53.3 6.5 0.9 0.64

EP1-3L2 EP1-B3G2 12 225 53.3 7.0 0.9 0.64
EP1-3L3 EP1-B3G3 12 225 53.3 7.5 0.9 0.64
EP1-4L3 EP1-B4G3 12 300 40.0 7.5 0.9 0.48
EP1-4L4 EP1-B4G4 12 300 40.0 8.0 0.9 0.48
EP1-4L5 EP1-B4G5 12 300 40.0 8.5 0.9 0.48

■ PART NUMBER SYSTEM

EP1-B3L1S

Type Enclosure Null : Unsealed

S : Sealed

Nulll : Standard Load Current Capability Operate Voltage 1: 6.5 V max.

B : High current (at 25°C) 2: 7.0 V max.
3: 7.5 V max.
4: 8.0 V max.
5: 8.5 V max.

3 : 225 Ω ± 10% Coil Resistance Contact Material L : Silver oxide complex alloy
4 : 300 Ω ± 10% (at 25°C) (for Standard)
G : Silver oxide complex alloy
(for High current)

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■ DIMENSIONS mm (inch)

14.6 ± 0.5 16.2 ± 0.5

(0.59) (0.64)

16.0 ± 0.5
0.5 (0.02)

(0.63)
(0.14)
3.5
10.1 (0.4) 2.65 (0.1)
2- φ 0.6 4.5 3.5
( φ 0.02) (0.18) (0.14)
2.2 (0.21)
5.45

(0.25) (0.12)
3.1
(0.09)

6.4

1.3 × 1.3
(0.05 × 0.05)
2-0.5 × 1.1
(0.02 × 0.04)

■ PCB PAD LAYOUT and SCHEMATICS (bottom view) mm (inch)

2-φ1.1 +0.1
–0

(φ 0.043) 2-φ1.5 +0.1

–0

(φ 0.059) 2 3
1 4

φ 1.9 +0.1
–0

(φ 0.075)
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SPECIFICATIONS at 25˚C (77˚F)

Items Specification
Contact Form 1 form C
Contact Material Silver oxide complex alloy
Contact Resistance 50 MΩ max. (measured at 7 A) initial
Contact Switching Voltage 30 Vdc max. 5 Vdc min.
Contact Switching Current 25 A max. (at 16 Vdc) 1 A min.
Standard 25 A max. (2 minutes max.) (at 12 Vdc, 85˚C)
Contact Carrying Current
High 30 A max. (2 minutes max.) (at 12 Vdc, 85˚C)
Operate Time (Excluding bounce) Approx. 5 ms max. (at 12 Vdc) initial
Release Time (Excluding bounce) Approx. 2 ms max. (at 12 Vdc) initial, without diode
Nominal Operate Power 0.48 W/0.64 W (at 12 Vdc)
Insulation Resistance 100 MΩ min. (at 500 Vdc) initial
Breakdown Voltage 500 Vdc min. (for 1 minute) initial
Shock Resistance 98 m/s2 [Approx. 10 G] min. (misoperating)
Vibration Resistance 10 to 300 Hz, 43 m/s2 [Approx. 4.4 G] min. (misoperating)
Coil Temperature Rise 50˚C/ W (Contact Carrying Current: 0 A)
Ambient Temperature –40 to +85˚C (–40 to +185˚F)
Mechanical 106 operations
Life Expectancy
Electrical 105 operations (at 14 Vdc, Motor Load 20 A/3 A)
Weight Approx. 8 g

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 MR301 Series
FEATURES
● Medium load applications such as interval wipers and stereo
● Delivered in stick-tube for automatic insertion machine
● Flux tight housing
● Washable type available
● High standoff type (0.8 mm) available (“L” suffix)

PART NUMBERS AND COIL RATINGS at 25˚C (77˚F)

Part Numbers Nominal Coil Nominal Must Must Nominal
Voltage Resistance Current Operate Voltage Release Voltage Operate Power
5 A Type 10 A Type 15 A Type (Vdc) (Ω ± 10%) (mA) (Vdc max.) (Vdc min.) (W)
MR301-6SL MR301-6HSL MR301-6ESL 6 100 60 4.2 0.6 0.36
MR301-9SL MR301-9HSL MR301-9ESL 9 225 40 6.3 0.9 0.36
MR301-N39L MR301-N40L MR301-N40EL 12 320 38 8.0 1.2 0.45
MR301-12SL MR301-12HSL MR301-12ESL 12 400 30 8.4 1.2 0.36

DIMENSIONS mm (inch)

SCHEMATIC PCB PAD LAYOUT mm (inch)

22.5 (0.89) Max. 16.5 (0.65) Max. (BOTTOM VIEW) (BOTTOM VIEW)
16.7(0.66)Max.

5 3
'L:17.0Max."

(0.47)
'L:3.0"

'L:0.8"

12
1
(0.14)

(0.01)
3.5

0.3

4 2

φ 1.8 φ 1.6
(φ 0.07) 12.2 2 (φ 0.06)
2.3
2.3 (0.08) (0.08)
12.2 2 (0.09) 12
(0.48) (0.08) (0.09) (0.47)

■ NUMBERING SYSTEM

1. MR301-6HUSL
Type Cover Nil : 16.7 mm max. height
(including 0.3 mm stand off)
Color – Black
6 : 6 V, DC Nominal Coil voltage L : 17.0 mm max. height
9 : 9 V, DC (at 25°C) (including 0.8 mm stand off)
12 : 12 V, DC Color – Gray

Enclosure Nil : Unsealed

S : Sealed

Hil : 5 A type Contacts Recognition Nil : Standard type

H : 10 A type U : UL, CSA recognized type
E : 15 A type
(E type is not recognized by UL and CSA)

2. MR301-N ∗ E L
Type Cover The same to item No.1
Custom code Contacts Nil : 5 A or 10 A type
E : 15 A type

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SPECIFICATIONS at 25˚C (77˚F)
Items 5 A Type 10/15 A Type
Contact Form 1 form C
Contact Material Silver nickel alloy Silver oxide complex alloy
Contact Resistance 100 mΩ max. (measured at 0.5 A) initial 100 mΩ max. (measured at 2 A) initial
Contact Switching Voltage 30 Vdc max. 5 Vdc min.
Contact Switching Current 5 A max. (at 16 Vdc) 0.1 A min. 15/20 A max. (at 16 vdc) 1 A min.
Contact Carrying Current 20 A max. (at 12 Vdc)
Operate Time Approx. 5 ms max. (at I 2 Vdc, excluding bounce) initial
Release Time Approx. 2 ms max. (at I 2 Vdc, excluding bounce) initial, without diode
Nominal Operate Power 0.36 W/0.45 W (Nominal Voltage)
Insulation Resistance 100 MΩ min. (at 500 Vdc) initial
Breakdown Voltage 500 Vdc min. (for 1 minute) initial
Shock Resistance 98 m/s2 [Approx. 10 G] min. (misoperating)
Vibration Resistance 10 to 300 Hz, 43 m/s2 [Approx. 4.4 G] min. (misoperating)
Ambient Temperature –40˚C to +85˚C (–40˚F to +185˚F)
Coil Temperature Rise 50˚C/ W (contact carrying current 0 A)
Mechanical 1 x 106 operations
Life Expectancy
Electrical 1 x 105 operations (at 14 Vdc, Motor Load 20 A/3 A) (E-Contact)
Weight Approx. 13 gr

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 ■ NOTICE
(1) Capacitive load
If the load is capacitive, an inrush current to charge the load with poses a problem. In this case, a current-limiting
resistor or surge suppressor coil is connected in series to the contacts to suppress the peak current.

(2) Clinching terminals

To secure the relay temporarily to a printed circuit board for soldering, particular terminals are allowed to be clinched
within a particular angle. other terminals, never clinched.
The terminal numbers and the angle for clinching of each series are as follows.
1) No.4 and no.5 terminals to 45° maximum for H bridge type of EN2 and EP2
2) No.5 and no.9 terminals to 45° maximum for separate type of EN2 and EP2
3) No.4 and no.5 terminals to 45° maximum for EP1
4) No.1, 4 and no.5 terminals to 45° maximum for MR301

(3) Drive circuit

Since the coil of a relay has an inductive impedance, a counter electromotive force is generated when the circuit
is opened. This voltage may damage the relay driver IC. Therefore, a diode is connected in parallel with the coil,
as shown in figure 1.

Figure 1

(4) Typical application for EN2/EP2 relays (H bridge type)

MOTOR Tr1 Tr2

STOP off off
FORWARD on off
M
REVERSE off on

Tr1

Tr2
100 ms min.

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 APPLICATIONS

Interv
al wip
er
Auto-
door
Autom m irror
otive
teleph
one

Trans
missio
n con
trol
Car
Wind Air co stereo
ow lif
ter nditio
Auto- ner
speed
contro
l drive

Centr
al
Auto- door interlo
seat p
ositio ck
Passiv ning
e sea
t belt
contro
l
Slidin
g roo
f cont
rol
Car sk
id pro
tectio
n con
Car b trol
ody h
eight
contro
l

Anten
na lift
er

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