Product Overview
The Cantherm Thermal Motor Protector, also known as a Temperature Limiter or Thermal Cut-out, is designed for reliable overcurrent and overtemperature protection in various electrical components. Its compact size, shock and vibration resistance, and suitability for audio/video applications make it an ideal choice for motors, transformers, coils, and electronic sensors. The device offers robust performance with a high number of switching cycles under rated and failure conditions, and is tested for resilience against impregnation and environmental factors.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Cantherm (Div. of Microtherm International Cooperation)
- Certifications: VDE / ENEC, UL, cUL, CQC
- Standards Compliance: EN 60065, EN 50155, EN 60730-1 / -2-9, GB14536.1-1998 / GB14536.10-1996
- Protection Degrees: IP00 (provided by enclosures)
- Protection Categories: I, II
- Material: PPS housing (G410/6, ACFA), Aluminum housing (G700/B)
- Testing: Shock and vibration tested (similar to EN 50155), Tested for audio, video applications (EN 60065)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details / Models | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Product Types | Thermal Motor Protector, Temperature Limiter, Thermal Cut-out | |
| Applications | Motors, Transformers, Coils, Electronics, Sensors | |
| Benefits | Small dimensions, Shock and vibration tested, Leadframe version, Tested for audio/video applications | |
| Control Types | Normally Closed (NC), Normally Open (NO) | |
| Rated Current (at 250V, 50/60Hz, PF 0.95/0.6) | F20A/E: 2.0 A / 1.6 A F13A: 3.0 A / 2.5 A F23A/E: 3.0 A / 3.0 A F20B/G: 2.0 A / 1.6 A | |
| Switching Cycles (under rated current) | F20A/E, F20B/G: 7,000 F13A, F23A/E: 10,000 | |
| Max. Current (under failure condition at 250V, 50/60Hz, PF 0.95) | F20A/E, F23A/E: 4.0 A F13A: 5.0 A | |
| Switching Cycles (under max. current) | 3,000 | |
| Temperature Rating (Ta) | F20A/E: 70 C ... 190 C F13A, F23A/E: 70 C ... 185 C | Steps in 5 K |
| Temperature Tolerance | Standard: 5 K | Hysteresis: 30 K 15 K (2) |
| Feature of Automatic Action | 1.B, 2.B.M, 1.C (for F20A/E, F23A/E) 2.B, 1.C (for F13A) | |
| Contact Resistance (incl. 100mm 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 | Similar to EN 50155 |
| Resistances to Impregnation | Tight against ordinary resins and lacquers | |
| Lead Wire Specifications | Standard wire: length 100 10 mm, stripped 6 1 mm | Additional wires available upon request. |
| Cantherm Lead Codes & Specs | ACFA (UL style 3266/3398): Black, 150C, 300V, 1.57mm dia., AWG24/0.24mm AEFC: Yellow, 1.80mm dia., AWG20/0.48mm KCFA (UL style 10086): Black, 200C, 600V, 1.2mm dia., AWG24/0.25mm KEFA: Black, 1.6mm dia., AWG20/0.50mm ASFA (UL style 3266/3398): Black, 1.65mm dia., AWG20/0.81mm DCFB: White, 200C, 300V, 1.21mm dia., AWG24/0.51mm DEFB: White, 1.51mm dia., AWG20/0.81mm | (1) AWG24 is recommended. (3) Different power rating. |
| Insulation Options | None / 0 (not insulated), Potted, Coated (U112/L for F20/F23), Shrink cap (U102/B, U106/F for F20/F23), Cap of PPS (U198 for F20/F23, U185 for F20/F23) | |
| Housing Options | PPS (G410/6), Aluminum (G700/B) | |
| Leadframe Leads Grid Dimension | 5.08 mm | |
| Threaded Housing | M4x6 | Ta max. 150 C |
| Marking Example | F20A 120 05 L310 100 U254 | Type (F20 nc), Response Temp (120C), Tolerance ( 5K), Lead Length, Insulation Code |
| Ordering Example | F20A12005ACFA06E | Type, Temp, Tolerance, Wire Code, Lead Length, Insulation, Housing |
| UL File Numbers | E46827 |
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