PTC thermistors
Level sensors
Series/Type: B59010
Date: May 2006
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Applications
Liquid level detection in tanks (oil, gas, etc.)
and home appliances
Features
Hermetically sealed stainless steel case
(withstands liquid pressure of up to 10 bar)
Solderability complies with IEC 60068-2-20
Rust- and acid-resistant to DIN 17440
RoHS compatible
Delivery mode
Bulk
Dimensional drawing
Dimensions in mm
General technical data
Max. operating voltage Vmax 24 VDC
Rated resistance RR100 ... 200 Ω
Pressure test p 25 bar
Operating temperature range (V = 0 V) Top 55/+100 °C
Operating temperature range (V = 24 V) Top 25/+50 °C
Number of cycles (RS= 100 Ω,V=Vmax) N 5000
Residual current in oil (V = 12 V, TA=50°C) Ir,oil ≥45 mA
Residual current in air (V = 14 V, TA=25 °C) Ir,air ≤33.5 mA
Minimum resistance (V = 24 V) Rmin 70 Ω
Switching time tS2 s
Settling time tE40 s
Surface temperature (V = 24 V) Tsurf <200 °C
Ordering code
Ordering code B59010D1135B040
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Test set-up
Unclipped leads, held at the ends by clamps
Sensor in vertical position
Distance of clamping point to body:
min. 15 mm
Pellet points downwards
Settling time after application of voltage:
min. 40 s
Limits of operating range
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Cautions and warnings
General
EPCOS thermistors are designed for specific applications and should not be used for purposes
not identified in our specifications, application notes and data books unless otherwise agreed
with EPCOS during the design-in-phase.
Ensure suitability of thermistor through reliability testing during the design-in phase. The
thermistors should be evaluated taking into consideration worst-case conditions.
Storage
Store thermistors only in original packaging. Do not open the package before storage.
Storage conditions in original packaging: storage temperature 25 °C ... +45 °C, relative
humidity ≤75% annual mean, maximum 95%, dew precipitation is inadmissible.
Avoid contamination of thermistors surface during storage, handling and processing.
Avoid storage of thermistor in harmful environment with effect on function on long-term
operation (examples given under operation precautions).
Use thermistor within 6 months after delivery.
Handling
PTCs must not be dropped. Chip-offs must not be caused during handling of PTCs.
Components must not be touched with bare hands. Gloves are recommended.
Avoid contamination of thermistor surface during handling.
Soldering
Use rosin-type flux or non-activated flux.
Insufficient preheating may cause ceramic cracks.
Rapid cooling by dipping in solvent is not recommended.
Complete removal of flux is recommended.
Mounting
Electrode must not be scratched before/during/after the mounting process.
Contacts and housing used for assembly with thermistor have to be clean before mounting.
Especially grease or oil must be removed.
When PTC thermistors are encapsulated with sealing material, the precautions given in chapter
"Mounting instructions", "Sealing and potting" must be observed.
When the thermistor is mounted, there must not be any foreign body between the electrode of
the thermistor and the clamping contact.
The minimum force of the clamping contacts pressing against the PTC must be 10 N.
During operation, the thermistor’s surface temperature can be very high. Ensure that adjacent
components are placed at a sufficient distance from the thermistor to allow for proper cooling at
the thermistors.
Ensure that adjacent materials are designed for operation at temperatures comparable to the
surface temperature of thermistor. Be sure that surrounding parts and materials can withstand
this temperature.
Avoid contamination of thermistor surface during processing.
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Operation
Use thermistors only within the specified temperature operating range.
Use thermistors only within the specified voltage and current ranges.
Environmental conditions must not harm the thermistors. Use thermistors only in normal
atmospheric conditions. Avoid use in deoxidizing gases (chlorine gas, hydrogen sulfide gas,
ammonia gas, sulfuric acid gas etc), corrosive agents, humid or salty conditions.Contact with
any liquids and solvents should be prevented.
Be sure to provide an appropriate fail-safe function to prevent secondary product damage
caused by abnormal function (e.g. use VDR for limitation of overvoltage condition).
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