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(24Vdc)
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380D5 M
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Operating Voltage (47-63 Hz) [Vrms] 12-280 48-530 48-660
Load Current Range [Arms] .06-5 .06-5 .06-5
Transient Overvoltage [Vpk] 600 1200 1200
Max. Surge Current, (16.6ms) [Apk] 250 250 250
Max. On-State Voltage Drop @ Rated Current [Vpk] 1.4 1.4 1.4
Maximum I2t for Fusing, (8.3 msec.) [A2sec] 260 260 260
Max. Off-State Leakage Current @ Rated Voltage [mArms] 0.1 0.1 0.1
Min. Off-State dv/dt @ Max. Rated Voltage [V/µsec] ➁500 500 500
Max. Turn-On Time ➂1/2 Cycle (DC Control), 10.0 msec (AC Control)
Max. Turn-Off Time 1/2 Cycle (DC Control), 40.0 msec (AC Control)
Power Factor (Min.) with Max. Load 0.5 0.5 0.5
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Nominal Voltage 5Vdc 5Vdc 24Vdc 120Vac 24Vac
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MODEL NUMBERS
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X
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380D5
M
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X240D5 M
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X480D5 M
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X
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480D5 M
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X240A5 M
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X
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240A5
Control Voltage Range 3-15 Vdc 4-15 Vdc 15-32 Vdc 90-140 Vrms 18-36 Vrms
Max. Turn-On Voltage 3.0 Vdc 4.0 Vdc 15.0 Vdc 90.0 Vrms 18.0 Vrms
Min. Turn-Off Voltage 1.0 Vdc 1.0 Vdc 1.0 Vdc 10.0 Vrms 2.0 Vrms
Nominal Input Impedance 300 Ohm 240 Ohm 1500 Ohm 14.1k Ohm 4.2k Ohm
Typical Input Current @ Nominal Voltage 15 mAdc 15 mAdc 15 mAdc 10 mArms 5 mArms
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➀All parameters at 25˚C unless otherwise specified.
➁Off-State dv/dt test method per EIA/NARM standard RS-443, paragraph 13.11.1
➂Turn-On Time for Random Turn-On versions 0.1msec (DC Control Models).
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capability in a PC-mounted air-cooled
package. Advanced features include
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Rev. 111303
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exceptional steady state current, plus
ultra-high surge ratings. Models are
available to switch up to 660 Vrms with
AC or DC control, and either zero-cross
or random turn-on ("R") switching ver-
sions. Pinout is compatible with Series
6 and OAC type I/O modules.
Manufactured in Crydom's ISO 9001
Certified facility for optimum product
performance and reliability.
©2003 CRYDOM CORP, Specifications subject to change without notice.
For recommended applications and more information contact:
USA: Sales Support (877) 502-5500 Tech Support (877) 702-7700 FAX (619) 710-8540
Crydom Corp, 2320 Paseo de las Americas, Ste. 201, San Diego, CA 92154
Email: sales@crydom.com
WEB SITE: http://www.crydom.com
UK: +44 (0)1202 365070 • FAX +44 (0)1202 365090 Crydom International Ltd., 7 Cobham
Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown, Dorset BH21 7PE, Email: intsales@crydom.com.
GERMANY: +49 (0)180 3000 506
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Dielectric Strength 50/60Hz Input/Output/Base 4000 Vrms
Insulation Resistance (Min.) @ 500 Vdc 109Ohm
Max. Capacitance Input/Output 10 pF
Ambient Operating Temperature Range -40 to 80˚C
Ambient Storage Temperature Range -40 to 125˚C
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Weight: (typical) 0.7 oz. (20g)
Encapsulation: Thermally Conductive Epoxy
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All dimensions are in inches (millimeters)
1.00
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(43.1)
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(10.2)
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(7.6)
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1û draft
top to base
.25 TYP. (6.35)
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CONTROLLOAD
©2003 CRYDOM CORP, Specifications subject to change without notice.
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ON
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PIN 1: AC LOAD
PIN 2: AC LOAD
PIN 3: AC CONTROL
PIN 4: AC CONTROL
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ON
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PIN 1: AC LOAD
PIN 2: AC LOAD
PIN 3: +DC CONTROL
PIN 4: -DC CONTROL
For recommended applications and more information contact:
USA: Sales Support (877) 502-5500 Tech Support (877) 702-7700 FAX (619) 710-8540
Crydom Corp, 2320 Paseo de las Americas, Ste. 201, San Diego, CA 92154
Email: sales@crydom.com
WEB SITE: http://www.crydom.com
UK: +44 (0)1202 365070 • FAX +44 (0)1202 365090 Crydom International Ltd., 7 Cobham
Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown, Dorset BH21 7PE, Email: intsales@crydom.com.
GERMANY: +49 (0)180 3000 506
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2.0
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AMBIENT TEMPERATURE [˚C]
LOAD CURRENT [AMPS]
Max. Load Current vs. Temp.
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