OMRON Breakers & DIN Modular Devices – Circuit Protection Modules for Control Panels
In control panels, machine-bays and infrastructural installations the correct selection of protective gear is critical—not only for safety but also for serviceability, lifecycle cost and system reliability. OMRON’s breakers & DIN-modular devices portfolio (circuit-protection modules, DIN-rail breakers, modular protection gear, protection devices) is engineered for robust switch-gear, precise protection, modular mounting (35 mm DIN-rail) and logistic efficiency.
From a procurement and specifier viewpoint: key parameters include rated current (A), breaking capacity (kA), mounting type (DIN rail 35 mm vs screw), auxiliary contacts/blocks, coordination with upstream protection, and series compatibility. Choosing OMRON protection gear ensures fewer failures, simplified spares planning and consistent installation methods.
OMRON Circuit Protection Modules
The OMRON “J7MN” motor-protection circuit breaker (MPCB) is a good example: rated from 0.10-100 A, with breaking capacity up to 50–100 kA depending on variant, and designed for DIN-rail mounting.
Procurement tip: verify the motor load, select the correct setting range (e.g., 9–13 A, 22–32 A) and ensure compatibility with auxiliary contacts and DIN-rail busbars in your panel.
OMRON DIN-Rail Breakers & Modular Protection Gear
Beyond motor protection, OMRON offers DIN-rail mount breakers and electronic circuit breakers such as the S8V-CP series for DC circuits: multi-channel, adjustable 2–10 A output, compact design for panels.
Procurement tip: for panel feeders choose the correct rail-mount device (35 mm) & confirm voltage/class (AC vs DC), number of outputs/channels, auxiliary signalling, and spare-variant compatibility.
OMRON Specification Checklist for Procurement Teams
Before placing a bulk order of OMRON breakers and DIN-modular protection devices, make sure you have defined:
- Rated current & setting range: e.g., 22–32 A for the J7MN series
- Short-circuit breaking capacity (Icu/Ics): e.g., up to 100 kA at 400 V for J7MN.
- Mounting type & footprint: DIN-rail 35 mm (EN 50022) vs screw-mount
- Auxiliary contacts/release options: ensure block compatibility.
- Series & spares continuity: lock part numbers within one family to simplify inventory, avoid mixing brands.
- Coordination with upstream protection: ensure the breaker protects correctly in the overall scheme.
Skipping any of these items may lead to mismatched modules, unexpected downtime or inflated maintenance cost
OMRON Practical Application Scenarios & Cost Metrics
- In a machine-panel build, specifying OMRON J7MN MPCBs with correct setting range avoids failed starters from overload and reduces replacement cost/year.
- In a switchgear refurbishment, opting for OMRON S8V-CP electronic modules for DC branch protection reduces ripple damage, increases safety and shortens panel width (modular).
- In a multi-panel installation across a large site, standardising on one OMRON breaker family reduces spare-parts SKUs, training time for technicians and logistics complexity.
Why Standardising on OMRON Breakers & Protection Devices Matters
When you standardise all protection gear on one brand — OMRON — you gain:
- Fewer SKU numbers and simplified spares inventory.
- Consistent mounting / mechanical interface / DIN-rail layout across panels.
- Uniform documentation (Datasheets, CAD dimensions, installation instructions) and streamlined training of panel builders/maintenance teams.
- Better procurement leverage through volume-ordering and fewer suppliers.
Large installations with dozens or hundreds of panels benefit because protection devices represent a large portion of line-items; brand uniformity simplifies logistics, reduces errors and supports maintenance efficiency.
Wholesale & Project Supply via Bank of Lamps
Working with Bank of Lamps for OMRON breakers & DIN-modular protection gear offers B2B buyers professional procurement terms:
- Volume-tier pricing aligned with project size and repeat orders.
ed account manager for specification review, lead-time planning and delivery coordination. - Real-time stock visibility across central and partner warehouses — essential for multi-zone roll-out.
- Quotation turnaround typically within one business hour, supporting tight procurement cycles.
- Ordering via EAN/MPN lists to minimise errors in large line-lists.
- Downloadable documentation: setting tables, breaking-capacity tables, installation drawings.
- Consolidated shipping: breakers, modular protection gear and accessories can be bundled into one dispatch, reducing freight/handling.
- Freight cost estimate provided before checkout; final cost locked prior to dispatch.
- Purchase-history access for spare-parts forecasting, variant rationalisation and budgeting.
- Flexible payment terms for approved clients (e.g., up to 30 days post-delivery).
- Fixed quotation-validity windows to support tender and budget alignment.