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OP6X-XXC

Thermal Protector

A snap-action device with quick make/quick break, fast sensing and switching action.

*Minimum $500 purchase required

Description

The OP6 (OP61, OP62) Series thermal protectors close an electrical circuit. They are a snap-action device with quick make/quick break, fast sensing and switching action.

These self-resetting devices feature a reinforced PBT-enclosure which make additional insulating or sleeving not necessary. Various leads and terminations available.

OP61 Series - Uninsulated solid wires, bare

OP62 Series - Stranded insulated wires, tin-coated - 24AWG
Standard lead length: 50mm + 7mm

Specifications

Series

OP6

Type

Automatic Reset

Function

Close On Rise (Normally Open)

Mounting/Sensing

Air

Welding Terminals

2

Temperature Range

55°C-140°C (131°F-284°F)

Tolerance

±5°C (9°F) Standard, ±7°C (13°F), ±10°C (18°F)

Differential

30°C ±15°C (54°F±27°F)

Contact Resistance

≤50 mΩ (initial value)

Approvals and Ratings

MODELSAPPROVALSCONTACT RATINGS
OP61 and OP62 140˚C maximum (284˚F maximum)UL873 Regulating File No. E50124 (UL)125VAC, 4 Amps, Resistive 125VAC, 1 Amps, Resistive* 6,000 Cycles
OP61 and OP62 140˚C maximum (284˚F maximum)CSA Std. C22.2, No. 24 (c-UL) Appliance Control File No. E50124 (UL)125VAC, 4 Amps, Resistive 125VAC, 1 Amps, Resistive* 6,000 Cycles
OP61 and OP62 150˚C maximum (302˚F maximum)EN607302-2 Thermal Motor Protector File No. 8921.00-4510-0026 (VDE)250VAC
OP61 and OP62 150˚C maximum (302 ˚F maximum)EN60730-2-9 Thermal Cut-Out File No. 8921.00-4510-0027 (VDE)250VAC, 2.5 Amps, Resistive 250VAC, 1.6 Amps, Inductive 10,000 Cycles
OP61G* and OP62G* 150 ˚C maximum (302˚F maximum)EN60730-2-9 Thermal Cut-Out File No. 8921.00-4510-0027 (VDE)250VAC, 0.5 Amps, Resistive 10,000 Cycles

*Gold - 125VAC, 1 Amp, Resistive, 6,000 Cycles (applicable to UL873 - see above contact ratings)

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