Type CFH Series
The CFH is a high quality range of
aluminium housed power resistors
offering environmental protection to
IP55, 6kV dielectric strength,
1.8kW power dissipation, and the
ability to absorb electrical pulses of
up to 24kJ.
The use of advanced materials in
the construction of this device
enables operating temperatures of
up to 450ºC giving very high power
density.
Key Features
2200W in a 72cm2
footprint
Unparalleled power
density of 31W/cm2
Impressive Pulse
Capability
Large active element
can absorb up to
24kJ
No Heatsink Required
Dissipates up to
950W in free air
Slimline Casing
30mm casing height
for design flexibility
Environmental
Protection to IP55
Reliable in the
harshest conditions
Applications
Braking
Balancing
Capacitor Charging
& Discharging
Crowbar
Filter
Power Supplies
Electrical Machinery
Inrush Limiting
Characteristics -
Electrical
CFH350 CFH500 CFH750 CFH1100
Dissipation @ 25°C with Heatsink (Watts): 650 850 1300 1800
Without Heatsink: 350 500 750 1100
With Water Cooled Heatsink (40°C): 750 1000 1500 2200
Overload Rating (5s): 4000 5600 8000 12000
Ohmic Value Min (Ohms): 0R5 0R5 0R5 0R5
Max: 10K 18K 27K 27K
Tolerance: ±5% Standard
Maximum Working Voltage (DC/ACrms) Volts: 1500 2500 3500 4000
Insulation Resistance (Volts): >=10000 MΩ
Dielectric Strength (AC peak) Volts: 4500 standard and 6000 special
Inductance (Henries): 5-50 µH at 7-70 µH at 10-100 µH at 20-200 µH at
1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz 1000 Hz
Standard Heatsink area (mm2): 1600 1600 1600 1600
Thickness (mm): 135 135 135 135
Protection Grade (IP): IP55
Mounting: Vertically
Cable Length: 300mm
Weight (g): 460 670 920 1250
Heat Dissipation: Although the use of proprietary heat sinks with lower thermal
resistance is acceptable, up rating is not recommended.
The use of proprietary heat sink compound to improve
thermal conductivity is essential.
Dimensions
Type CFH350 CFH500 CFH750 CFH1100
L110 mm 160 mm 220 mm 320 mm
P60 mm 110 mm 140 mm 240 mm
L
P
30lf
ø6.2
71 95
82 ±2
Literature No. 1773318
Issued: 09-08
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Dimensions are in
millimetres unless
otherwise specified.
Specifications subject to
change.
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Aluminium Housed Power Resistors
Type CFH Series
Literature No. 1773318
Issued: 09-08
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Dimensions are in
millimetres unless
otherwise specified.
Specifications subject to
change.
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Aluminium Housed Power Resistors
Type CFH Series
Power rating. The dissipation power of a resistor depends also from the mounting position. If the resistor
is mounted onto a surface, the latter takes part positively (if it is large and conductive) or
negatively (if it is small and insulating) to the thermal dissipation.
Data of power rating are referred to a resistor mounted vertically, with terminals in the lower side and
away from the nearest surface at least 10cm, in order to avoid thermal influence from the wall.
Surface temperature rise @ Pn. During the load application, the surface temperature is not
homogeneous, and it is higher on the flat surface of the resistor (surface that in the practical application
shall be fixed to a heat sink or to a metallic surface to help the thermal dissipation).
Max.power rating of a resistor mounted onto a heat sink. Standard heat sink is a common heat sink
(as shown) used for the cooling of semiconductors, with two grooves for components mounting.
The distance between the axes of these two grooves is 80 mm. In this case both heat sink and resistor
will be mounted upright. The length of the heat sink shall be at least 40 mm longer than the resistor’s
body (20 mm for each side).
Power rating of a resistor mounted on a water-cooled heat sink. If the heat sink is water-cooled,
power dissipation increases considerably, and the limiting power rating is due to temperature of the
resistor body. In the case illustrated in the specifications board, the temperature of the heat sink is 40°C
and the resistor’s surface reaches 300°C. In this case too, the length of the heat sink shall be at least
20 mm longer than the resistor’s body.
Absorbed energy @ 250°C ΔT. It represents the quantity of energy stored into the resistor when it
has reached 250°C of temperature rise. The above indication is an index of the thermal capacity of
the resistor.
Absorbed energy in 5”. It gives an index of behaviour of the resistor to short overloads.
Absorbed energy in time ≥0.2”. During a short impulse (from 0 to 2 sec.), the resistor may stand only
the energy that the thermal capacity of the resistance wire is able to absorb. In fact the phenomenon is
too short to let significant heat conduction from wire to filling material. The energy absorbed from the
resistor in this case results from this simple equation:
QJ= Cs P ΔT where:
- QJ is the quantity of energy expressed in Joule, - Cs is the specific heat of the employed resistance alloy
expressed in J g-1• °K-1, - P is the weight of the wire in grams and - ΔT is the rise of temperature,
expressed in °K, reached by the wire during the impulse.
As type and quantity of wire are characteristics of every resistance value and resistor model, the
acceptable temperature limit of wire is relevant.
This limit (@ 25°C) is:
- 500°C for the standard operations (steady state load);
- 800°C for not repeatable overload.
The following graphs show these two conditions for each resistance value and resistor type.
Application Notes
10 cm
135
80
Pulse Energy
Absorbed energy for wire temperature of 500°C
(Impulse time ≤ 0,2”)
Absorbed energy for wire temperature of 800°C
(Impulse time ≤ 0,2”)
0.2 1 10 100 1000
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Energy (kJ)
Resistance (Ohms)
CFH1100
CFH750
CFH500
CFH350
0.2 1 10 100 1000
24
22.5
21
19.5
18
16.5
15
13.5
12
10.5
9
7.5
6
4
2
Energy (kJ)
Resistance (Ohms)
CFH1100
CFH750
CFH500
CFH350
These graphs are irregular owing to the necessity to adapt the commercial dimension of wire to the
resistance range, however they are enough to show the trend of this characteristic.
Should the energy value of an impulse be too close to the limits given from these graphs, it is suitable to
consult the factory for further information concerning the precise value of absorbed energy for the used
resistor.
Literature No. 1773318
Issued: 09-08
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Dimensions are in
millimetres unless
otherwise specified.
Specifications subject to
change.
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Aluminium Housed Power Resistors
Type CFH Series
Resistance Range. The resistance range fulfils almost all the use of power resistors, but in cases of
special requirements, lower or higher resistance values are available on request as well as closer
tolerances.
Inductance. The inductance changes with the resistance value and is not very influenced from frequency.
On request the CFH resistors are available with non inductive windings (Airton-Perry’s system) and are
identified by adding the letter N after the CFH identification (e.g.CFHN500). The inductance of the CFHN
resistors is less then 1 µH.
Parasitic Capacity. Parasitic capacity does not depend on the resistance value, but it changes with
frequency. The supplied value are just referred to 1 kHz (the higher) and 100 kHz. During normal load
conditions the effects of parasitic capacity are negligible. However in the presence of transients of high
voltage <10µsec, the housing may be a source of interference for most sensitive electronic
circuits. For a correct grounding of the housing, CFH resistors are available, on request, with a threaded
hole M5.
Limiting Element Voltage. This is the maximum voltage, which should not be exceeded during the
application conditions. The rated values are rather elevated, but special designs with higher limiting
element voltage are available for particular requirements.
The limiting element voltage of non inductive resistors is lower than the standard resistors
(Please contact us for advice).
Insulation resistance and dielectric strength. After a long load time, the insulation resistance of CFH
resistors keeps elevated as the employed insulating material does not get damaged despite the high
thermal conditions.
Thermal time constant. The dimension of the resistor models is proportional to power rating and weight,
therefore their behaviour during the rise of temperature, when the rated power is applied, is analogous.
Of course the application of a heat sinks or the mounting of the resistor on a surface, will modify the
thermal time constant which is peculiar for each application.
Application Notes (continued)
Thermal Time Constant Kt
5 1015202530354045
390
350
300
250
200
150
100
Temperature (°C)
Time (mins)
2/3Rated Power
1/2Rated Power
Rated Power
Kt
Derating Curve
Surface Temperature Rise
0 100 200 300 400 500
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Power (W)
Heatsink Temp. (degC)
CFH1100
CFH750
CFH500
CFH350
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
400
350
300
250
200
Temperature Rise (°C)
Power (W)
CFH750 CFH1100CFH500CFH350
Literature No. 1773318
Issued: 09-08
Dimensions are shown for
reference purposes only.
Dimensions are in
millimetres unless
otherwise specified.
Specifications subject to
change.
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Aluminium Housed Power Resistors
Type CFH Series
How to Order
CFH 750 A 680R J
Common Part
350 W
500 W
750 W
1100 W
Power Rating
A - 300mm
Flying Leads
B - 1000mm
Flying Leads
Termination
Resistance Value
CFH - Aluminium
Housed Power
Resistor
0.1ohm (100mΩ)
R10
1 ohm (1000mΩ)
1R0
1K (1000Ω) 1K0
Tolerance
J – 5%