Product Overview
The Cantherm thermal motor protector, also known as a temperature limiter or thermal cut-out, is designed for reliable overheat protection in various electrical components. It is ideal for applications including motors, transformers, coils, and electronics such as sensors. Key benefits include its small dimensions, tested resistance to shock and vibration, and availability in a leadframe version. This device has been tested for audio and video applications according to EN 60065 standards, ensuring broad applicability and safety.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Cantherm
- Origin: Canada (implied by contact information)
- Certifications: VDE / ENEC, UL, cUL, CQC
- Testing Standards: EN 60065, EN 50155 (shock/vibration), EN 60730-1 / -2-9
- Protection Categories: I, II
- Degrees of Protection: IP00 (provided by enclosures)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Models | F13A / E, F20A / E, F23A / E, F20B / G |
| Control Type | Normally Closed (nc), Normally Open (no) |
| Rated Current at 250 V (50/60 Hz, PF 0.95 / 0.6) | F13A: 2.0 A / 1.6 A F20A: 3.0 A / 2.5 A F23A: 3.0 A / 3.0 A F20B: 2.0 A / 1.6 A |
| Switching Cycles under Rated Current | F13A/F20B: 7,000 F20A/F23A: 10,000 |
| Max. Current under Failure Condition at 250 V (50/60 Hz, PF 0.95) | F13A/F20B: 4.0 A F20A: 5.0 A F23A: 4.0 A |
| Switching Cycles under Max. Current | 3,000 |
| Temperature Rating (Ta) | F13A: 70 C ... 190 C F20A/F23A/F20B: 70 C ... 185 C |
| Temperature Tolerance (Standard) | 5 K |
| Hysteresis | 30 K 15 K (Note 2: deviation possible at Ta limits) |
| Contact Resistance (incl. 100 mm wire) | < 50 m |
| Dielectric Strength (Standard Insulation) | 2 kV |
| Shock/Vibration Testing | 400 m/s sine half wave / 100 m/s 5 Hz ... 2,000 Hz sine |
| Resistances to Impregnation | Tight against ordinary resins and lacquers |
| Lead Wire Length | 100 10 mm (Standard) |
| Lead Wire Stripped Length | 6 1 mm (Standard) |
| Lead Wire Type (UL Style) | ACFA (black, 150C, 300V, AWG24/0.24mm) AEFC (yellow, 1.80mm, AWG20/0.48mm) KCFA (black, 200C, 600V, AWG24/0.25mm) KEFA (black, 1.6mm, AWG20/0.50mm) ASFA (black, 150C, 300V, AWG20/0.81mm) DCFB (white, 200C, 300V, AWG24/0.51mm) DEFB (white, 1.51mm, AWG20/0.81mm) |
| Housing Options | PPS housing (G410/6), Aluminium housing (G700/B) |
| Leadframe Grid Dimension | 5.08 mm |
| Insulation Options | None (0), Potted (B), Coated (U112/L), Shrink cap (U102/B, U106/F, U198), Cap of PPS (U185) |
| Approvals | VDE / ENEC, UL File Number E46827, cUL C22.2 No. 77 / C22.2 No. 24, CQC GB14536.1-1998 / GB14536.10-1996 |
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