Product Overview
This thermal motor protector, also known as a temperature limiter or thermal cut-out, is designed for overcurrent and overtemperature protection in motors, transformers, coils, and electronic components. It offers benefits such as small dimensions, shock and vibration resistance, and suitability for audio and video applications according to EN 60065. The device features a leadframe version and is tested for various demanding environments.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Cantherm (Div. of Microtherm International Cooperation)
- Certifications: VDE / ENEC, UL, cUL, CQC
- Testing Standards: EN 60065, EN 50155, EN 60730-1 / -2-9, GB14536.1-1998 / GB14536.10-1996
- Protection Categories: I, II
- Degrees of Protection: IP00 (provided by enclosures)
- Resistance to Impregnation: Tight against ordinary resins and lacquers
- Lead Wire Options: Standard wire (length 100 10 mm, stripped 6 1 mm), various UL styles (e.g., ACFA, AEFC, KCFA, KEFA, ASFA, DCFB, DEFB)
Technical Specifications
| Model / Specification | F20A / E | F13A 1) | F23A / E | F20B / G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version | normally closed | normally closed | normally open | normally open |
| Rated Current at 250 V 50/60 Hz (PF 0.95 / 0.6) | 2.0 A / 1.6 A | 3.0 A / 2.5 A | 3.0 A / 3.0 A | 2.0 A / 1.6 A |
| Switching Cycles under Rated Current | 7,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 7,000 |
| Max. Current under Failure Condition at 250 V 50/60 Hz (PF 0.95) | 4.0 A | 5.0 A | 4.0 A | - |
| Switching Cycles under Max. Current | 3,000 | - | - | - |
| Temperature Rating Ta (C) | 70 ... 190 (steps in 5 K) | 70 ... 185 (steps in 5 K) | - | - |
| Tolerance | Standard: 5 K | Standard: 5 K | - | - |
| Feature of Automatic Action | 1.B, 2.B.M, 1.C | 2.B, 1.C | - | - |
| Contact Resistance (incl. wire of 100 mm) | < 50 m | < 50 m | < 50 m | < 50 m |
| Hysteresis | 30 K 15 K 2) | 30 K 15 K 2) | - | - |
| Dielectric Strength (standard insulation) | 2 kV | 2 kV | - | - |
| Shock / Vibration Testing | 400 m/s sine half wave / 100 m/s 5 Hz ... 2,000 Hz sine | - | - | - |
| UL File Number | E46827 | - | - | - |
| C22.2 No. 77 / C22.2 No. 24 | - | - | - | - |
| GB14536.1-1998 / GB14536.10-1996 3) | - | - | - | - |
Leadframe Versions
| Cantherm Code | Max. Operating Voltage | Max. Diameter | Insulation Cross Section | UL Style | Temperature | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACFA | 300 V | 1.57 mm | AWG24 / 0.24 mm | 3266/3398 | 150 C | Black |
| AEFC | - | 1.80 mm | AWG20 / 0.48 mm | - | - | Yellow |
| KCFA | 600 V | 1.2 mm | AWG24 / 0.25 mm | 10086 | 200 C | Black |
| KEFA | 300 V | 1.6 mm | AWG20 / 0.50 mm | 3266/3398 | 150 C | Black |
| ASFA | - | 1.65 mm | AWG20 / 0.81 mm | - | - | Black |
| DCFB | 300 V | 1.21 mm | AWG24 / 0.51 mm | 1180 | 200 C | White |
| DEFB | - | 1.51 mm | AWG20 / 0.81 mm | - | - | White |
Specific Variations
| Model | Insulation | Housing | Leads | Approvals | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F13 A | None | 0 (not insulated), Potted | - | - | VDE, UL, cUL | - |
| F20, F23 A | None | 0 (not insulated), Potted | - | - | VDE, UL, cUL, CSA | - |
| F20, F23 A | U112 | L (coated) | - | - | VDE, UL, cUL | Different dimensions for F20, F23 |
| F13 | - | G410 | 6 (housing of PPS) | A150 | 36 (leadframe leads grid dimension 5.08) | VDE, UL, cUL, CSA | A, B |
| F20, F23 A | - | G410 | 6 (housing of PPS) | A150 | 36 (leadframe leads grid dimension 5.08) | VDE, UL, cUL, CSA | A, B |
| F20, F23 A | - | G700 | B (aluminium housing thread M4x6) | - | VDE, UL, cUL, CSA | E, G |
| F13 A | Potted | G410 | 6 (housing of PPS) | A150 | 36 (leadframe leads grid dimension 5.08) | VDE, UL, cUL | A, B |
| F20, F23 A | Coated | G410 | 6 (housing of PPS) | A150 | 36 (leadframe leads grid dimension 5.08) | VDE, UL, cUL, CSA | A, B |
| F13 | Potted | - | U112 | L (different dimensions for F20, F23) | VDE, UL, cUL | A, B |
| F20, F23 A | Potted | - | U102 | B, U106 | F (different dimensions for F20, F23) | VDE, UL, cUL | A, B |
| F13 A | Potted | - | U198 (different dimensions for F20, F23) | VDE, UL, cUL | A |
| F20, F23 A | Potted | U185 (cap of PPS) | - | VDE, UL, cUL | A, B |
Marking Example
F20A 120 05 L310 100 U254
- F20A: Type (F20 nc)
- 120: Response Temperature (120C)
- 05: Tolerance ( 5K)
- L310: Lead Wire UL Style
- 100: Lead Length (100 mm)
- U254: Additional Specification
Ordering Example
[ F20A12005ACFA06E ]
- F20 A: Type
- 120: Temp.
- 05: Norm. Closed tolerance +/-5C
- ACF: wire leads UL3398 24 AWG
- A: color black
- 0: no insulation
- 6: lead length F=6"
- E: housing - G410
- strip .25":
Marking: F20A type (F20 nc) 12005 response temperature (120C), tolerance ( 5K) 065C date of manufacture (June 2015), country (C = Canada)
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