Product Overview
This product is a thermal motor protector, also known as a temperature limiter or thermal cut-out. It is designed for applications in motors, transformers, coils, and electronics, including sensors. Key benefits include small dimensions, shock and vibration resistance, and suitability for audio and video applications tested to EN 60065 standards. The device features a leadframe version and is available in normally closed (NC) and normally open (NO) control types.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Cantherm
- Certifications: VDE / ENEC, UL, cUL, CQC
- Testing Standards: EN 60065, EN 50155, EN 60730-1 / -2-9, GB14536.1-1998 / GB14536.10-1996
- Housing Materials: PPS, Aluminum
- Lead Wire Colors: Black, Yellow, White
Technical Specifications
| Model / Feature | Control Type | Rated Current at 250 V (50/60 Hz) | Switching Cycles (Rated Current) | Max. Current (Failure Condition at 250 V, PF 0.95) | Switching Cycles (Max. Current) | Temperature Rating (Ta) | Hysteresis | Contact Resistance (incl. 100mm wire) | Dielectric Strength (Standard Insulation) | Shock/Vibration Testing | IP Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F13A / E | Normally Closed | 2.0 A / 1.6 A | 7,000 | 4.0 A | 3,000 | 70 C ... 190 C | 30 K 15 K | < 50 m | 2 kV | 400 m/s sine half wave / 100 m/s 5 Hz - 2,000 Hz sine | IP00 |
| F20A / E | Normally Closed | 3.0 A / 2.5 A | 10,000 | 5.0 A | 3,000 | 70 C ... 185 C | 30 K 15 K | < 50 m | 2 kV | 400 m/s sine half wave / 100 m/s 5 Hz - 2,000 Hz sine | IP00 |
| F23A / E | Normally Closed | 3.0 A / 3.0 A | 10,000 | 4.0 A | 3,000 | 70 C ... 185 C | 30 K 15 K | < 50 m | 2 kV | 400 m/s sine half wave / 100 m/s 5 Hz - 2,000 Hz sine | IP00 |
| F20B / G | Normally Open | 2.0 A / 1.6 A | 7,000 | 4.0 A | 3,000 | 70 C ... 190 C | 30 K 15 K | < 50 m | 2 kV | 400 m/s sine half wave / 100 m/s 5 Hz - 2,000 Hz sine | IP00 |
| Standard Wire: Length 100 10 mm, stripped 6 1 mm | |||||||||||
| Feature of Automatic Action: 1.B, 2.B.M, 1.C (for F13A/E); 2.B, 1.C (for F20A/E, F23A/E) | |||||||||||
| Resistances to Impregnation: Tight against ordinary resins and lacquers | |||||||||||
| Suitability for Use in Protection Category: I, II | |||||||||||
| Approvals: VDE / ENEC, UL File Number E46827, cUL C22.2 No. 77 / C22.2 No. 24, CQC GB14536.1-1998 / GB14536.10-1996 | |||||||||||
| Cantherm Code | Max. Operating Voltage | Max. Diameter | Insulation | Cross Section | UL Style | Temperature | Housing | Leads | Grid Dimension | Illustration | Approvals |
| ACFA | 300 V | 1.57 mm | black | AWG24 / 0.24 mm | 3266/3398 | 150 C | PPS | leadframe | 5.08 | A150 | 36 | VDE, UL, cUL |
| AEFC | 300 V | 1.80 mm | yellow | AWG20 / 0.48 mm | 3266/3398 | 150 C | PPS | leadframe | 5.08 | A150 | 36 | VDE, UL, cUL |
| KCFA | 600 V | 1.2 mm | black | AWG24 / 0.25 mm | 10086 | 200 C | PPS | leadframe | 5.08 | U112 | L | VDE, UL, cUL, CSA |
| KEFA | 600 V | 1.6 mm | black | AWG20 / 0.50 mm | 10086 | 200 C | PPS | leadframe | 5.08 | U112 | L | VDE, UL, cUL, CSA |
| ASFA | 300 V | 1.65 mm | black | AWG20 / 0.81 mm | 3266/3398 | 150 C | PPS | leadframe | 5.08 | A800 | IZA | VDE, UL, cUL |
| DCFB | 300 V | 1.21 mm | white | AWG24 / 0.51 mm | 1180 | 200 C | PPS | leadframe | 5.08 | U102 | B | VDE, UL, cUL |
| DEFB | 300 V | 1.51 mm | white | AWG20 / 0.81 mm | 1180 | 200 C | PPS | leadframe | 5.08 | U106 | F | VDE, UL, cUL |
| Note: Additional wires available upon request. Specific variations on request. | |||||||||||
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