Portage Electric Products is offering a new series of economical snap-action thermal protectors designed for a cost effective solution for protection in motor, transformer and lighting applications. Available with various bimetallic elements to match the current sensitivity of the device to the application.

Features

• Snap-action design, quick break/quick make switching action.
• Ultra compact design with a high switching contact rating.
• Conductive bimetal construction: The bimetal carries the circuit current for maximum sensitivity under short circuit conditions.
• Heat resistant PBT plastic case.
• Preset calibration temperature, not adjustable in the field.
• Available in a low and high bimetal resistance for optimum current and temperature sensitivity.
• Suitable for vacuum impregnation processes.
• Stocking programs available.

Contact Ratings

• 12 AMPS/24 VDC
• 12 AMPS/125 VAC
• 8 AMPS/250 VAC
  These ratings are applicable for 6,000 cycles
• UL & C-UL File No. E42562
  UL 2111 Standard and CSA C22.2 No. 77-95

Calibration Temperature Range

• Available with nominal temperatures from 50°C to 130°C. In 5°C increments with a standard Tolerance of ±5°C
• Reset temperature approximately 70% of no-load opening temperature

Standard Configuration

• FC-P2D Protectors are equipped with two 100mm wires stripped 9.5mm #20 awg. UL 3266 White XLPE (Irradiated) 300V 125°C

Model FC-P2D-XXX

Other configurations available, contact factory for further information.