Thermal motor protector
Temperature limiter
Thermal cut-out
13
20
23
Applications
- Motors
- Transformers
- Coils
- Electronics, sensors
Benefits
- Small dimensions
- Shock and vibration tested
- Leadframe version
- Tested for audio, video applications (EN 60065)
Technical data
ratings
version
rated current at 250 V 50/60 Hz ( power factor 0.95 / 0.6 )
switching cycles under rated current
max. current under failure condition at 250 V 50/60 Hz ( power factor 0.95 )
switching cycles under max. current
temperature rating T
a
( steps in 5 K )
tolerances
feature of automatic action
contact resistance ( incl. wire of 100 mm )
hysteresis
dielectric strength ( standard insulation )
shock / vibration testing ( similar to EN 50155 )
resistances to impregnation
degrees of protection provided by enclosures ( EN 60529 )
suitable for use in protection category
VDE / ENEC
approvals
UL
cUL
CQC
1)
control type
F20A / E
F13A
1)
normally closed
F23A / E
F20B / G
normally open
2.0 A / 1.6 A
7,000
4.0 A
3.0 A / 2.5 A
10,000
3.0 A / 3.0 A
10,000
5.0 A
3,000
2.0 A / 1.6 A
7,000
4.0 A
70 °C ... 190 °C
standard: ± 5 K
1.B, 2.B.M, 1.C
< 50 mΩ
30 K ± 15 K
2)
2 kV
70 °C ... 185 °C
2.B, 1.C
400 m/s
2
sine half wave / 100 m/s
2
5 Hz ... 2,000 Hz sine
tight against ordinary resins and lacquers
IP00
I, II
EN 60730-1 / -2-9
UL
File Number E46827
C22.2 No. 77 / C22.2 No. 24
1)
GB14536.1-1998 / GB14536.10-1996
3)
3)
details on request
2)
at the T
a
(upper and lower) limits the hysteresis could deviate
different power rating
Standard wire
( length 100 ± 10 mm, stripped 6 ± 1 mm )
Cantherm
lead
black
yellow
black
black
2)
Cantherm
code
ACFA
AEFC
KCFA
KEFA
temperature
max.
150 °C
operating
voltage
max.
300 V
diameter
insulation
1.57 mm
1.80 mm
1.2
mm
1.6 mm
cross section
diameter
1)
AWG24 / 0.24 mm
2
AWG20 / 0.48 mm
2
AWG24 / 0.25 mm
2
AWG20 / 0.50 mm
2
UL
style
3266/3398
200 °C
600 V
10086
black
white
white
1)
ASFA
DCFB
DEFB
2)
150 °C
300 V
1.65 mm
1.21 mm
1.51 mm
AWG20 / 0.81 mm
AWG24 / 0.51 mm
AWG20 / 0.81 mm
3266/3398
200 °C
300 V
1180
AWG24 is recommended
Solid Wire
Note: Additional wires available upon request.
Standard insulation
control
type
F13
F20, F23
nc
no
Cantherm
code
U102 | B
illustration
drawing
dimensions ( mm )
technical
specification
approvals
A
A
B
U106 | F
different dimensions for F20, F23
shrink cap
potted
VDE, UL,
cUL
F13
A
U198
cap of PPS
potted
VDE, UL,
cUL
F20, F23
A
B
U185
different dimensions for F20, F23
Specific variations
control
type
nc
no
Cantherm
code
illustration
drawing
dimensions ( mm )
technical
specification
approvals
F13
A
Insulation
None | 0
not insulated
potted
VDE, UL
cUL
F20, F23
A
B
Insulation
None | 0
not insulated
potted
VDE, UL,
cUL, CSA
F13
F20, F23
A
A
B
Insulation
U112 | L
different dimensions for F20, F23
Housing
G410 | 6
Leads
A150 | 36
coated
VDE, UL
cUL
F20, F23
A
B
housing of PPS
leadframe leads
grid dimension 5.08
potted
VDE, UL,
cUL, CSA
F13
F20, F23
A
A
B
Leads
A800 | IZA
different dimensions for F20, F21
F23
not insulated
potted
VDE, UL
cUL
F20, F23
E
G
G700 | B
alluminium housing
thread M4x6
potted
T
a
max. 150 °C
VDE, UL,
cUL, CSA
F13
A
G410 | 6
Leads | ACFA
housing of PPS
potted
VDE, UL
cUL
F13
F20, F23
A
A
B
A150 | 36
U112 | L
different dimensions for F20, F23
leadframe leads
grid dimension 5.08
coated
VDE, UL,
cUL, CSA
Heating by current
self-heating [K]
current [A]
The characteristic curve in the diagram is measured with a thermal control without any insulation in an oil bath.
Attention:
The heating depends on the thermal conduction of the control to the equipment or part which should be
protected.
Ordering and marking example
Ordering example
(Microtherm)
F20
A
120
05 L310 100 U254
Marking
F20A
type (F20 nc)
12005
response temperature (120°C), tolerance (± 5K)
shrink cap insulation
length 100 mm
lead wire white, AWG20
tolerance
temperatue
normally closed
type
049D
date of manufacture (April 2009), country (D=Germany)
Deviations from standard controls on request.
Cantherm Ordering Example
[
F20A12005ACFA06E ]
F20
A
120
05
AC
F
A
0
6
E
type
Norm. Closed Temp.
wire
leads
lead
tolerance
UL3398 length
+/-5°C
24
F=6"
AWG
color
black
no
insulation
housing
strip
- G410
.25"
E06
Marking
F20A
type (F20 nc)
12005
response temperature (120°C), tolerance (± 5K)
065C
date of manufacture (June
2015),
country (C = Canada)
TM
Div. of Microtherm International Cooperation
Canadian Thermostats & Control Devices, Ltd.
8415 Mountain Sights Ave.
Montreal, Canada H4P 2B8
2016/NOV
Subject to change without notice
Tel: (514) 739-3274 Fax: (514) 739-2902
1 (800) 561-7207
WEBSITE: www.cantherm.com
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