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| 6700 SERIES
TO-220, Subminiature Bimetal Disc Thermostat
Introduction
The Airpax® 6700 series is a RoHS compliant, positive snap action, single pole / single throw, sub-miniature bimetallic thermostat which provides
accurate and reliable sensing and switching in a single device.
The 6700 series thermostat dimensionally conforms to the international product package standard Y220 / TO220. Thus, the 6700 may be automatically
placed and soldered onto PC boards with high speed automated equipment, eliminating the need for the expensive hand placement and termination
required today for most power supply thermostats.
The 6700 provides fast, positive response with excellent repeatability. The thermostat has a switch capability of up to 0.5 amp for 48 VDC, and achieves
low-level switching down to 0.010A at 5 VDC for 100,000 cycles. Temperature is pre-set at the factory and is non-adjustable in the field.
Applications include computers and computer peripherals, aircraft,
automotive and test equipment. Typical uses include turning on an
indicator light, sounding an audible alarm, switch on a control circuit to
send a message to a display screen or even switching a circuit to shut
down a system.
Thermal conductivity is mainly through the terminals and the mounting
bracket making the unit ideal for both surface mount and ambient air
sensing. The nickel-plated copper mounting bracket comes standard,
or you can utilize the laminated plastic mounting bracket for increased
dielectric strength and VDE approval.
Primarily developed for thermal management applications on power
supplies, the Airpax® 6700 series is also ideally suited for use
on crowded PC boards. Typical uses include turning on an indicator light,
sounding an audible alarm, switch on a control circuit to
send a message to a display screen or even switching a circuit to shut
down a system. Applications include computers and computer
peripherals, aircraft, automotive, medical devices and test equipment.
Features
• RoHS compliant per EU directive 2002 / 95 / EC
• TO-220 / Y-220 international electronic package standard
• Ideal for surface and air sensing on PC boards and heat sinks
• VDE approved with “P” bracket option
• Gold-plated contacts
• Up to 20,000 life cycles @ max standard amperage
• Up to 100,000 life cycles @ max gold contact amperage
OPERATION SCHEMATICS
Schematic for
Open on Rise
Operation
Schematic for
Close on Rise
Operation
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SPECIFICATIONS
Contact Resistance 50 milliohms max (before and after rated life)
Contact Ratings
Cycles Voltage Amps
VDE 20,000 48 VDC 0.5A (Resistive)
100,000 5 VDC 0.01A (Resistive)
UL
30,000 48 VDC 1A (Resistive)
30,000 120 VAC 1A (Resistive)
100,000 5 VDC 0.02A (Resistive)
6,000 24 VAC 1A (pilot duty)
Contact Operations Either close on rise (make) or open on rise (break)
Operating Temperature 40°C to 130°C (104°F to 266°F)
Temperature Tolerance Standard of ±5°C (±9°F) with nominal operating temperature settings in 5°C increments
Short Term / Long Term Exposure Limit Short = 260°C (500°F), 10 second duration Long = -55°C to 160°C (-67°F to 320°F)
Dielectric Strength Nickel-plated copper bracket has 1480 VAC 60Hz, 1 second duration terminals to case. Plastic bracket has
2000 VAC 60Hz, 1 second duration terminals to case.
Insulation Resistance 100 Mohms at 500 VDC
Contact Bounce 3 milliseconds max (make)
Vibration Per Mil-Std-202, method 204D, test condition D, 10 to 2,000 Hz
Shock Per Mil-Std-202, method 213, test condition C, 100 G’s for 6 millisecond duration, ½ sine wave
Seal High temperature epoxy sealed for wave soldering and cleaning, moisture proof per Sensata specification
S-722 (unit will not leak while submerged in 9” of water for a minimum of two minutes)
Base Material PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide), 94 VO rated
Terminal Material 65% Copper, 18% Nickel
Contact Material Gold-plated or overlay, silver crossbar
Mounting Bracket Material Nickel-plated copper bracket has 1480 VAC 60Hz, 1 second duration terminals to case. Plastic bracket has
2000 VAC 60Hz, 1 second duration terminals to case.
Chemical Resistance Unit is resistance to water, salt, alcohol, ammonia, trichlorethane and most other organic solvents
Solderability Terminal material is selectively striped with lead-free solder for improved solderability
Soldering Heat Resistance Per Mil-Std-202G, method 210F, test condition C & K, test condition K validated at 260°C for 25 seconds
Weight Approximately 0.5 grams
Agency Approvals
cЯUus recognized E36687
VDE approval 40028976
RoHS Compliant per EU Directive 2002/95/EC
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DIMENSIONS
Dimensions in inches [mm]
STANDARD PACKAGING
All samples and production orders will be shipped in plastic, industry standard shipping tubes.
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STANDARD TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION TABLE
Example 1:
A 67F090 thermostat will close (make contact) on a rising temperature from 85°C
to 95°C and will reset open (break contact) on a falling temperature within a
window of no greater than 6°C lower than the actual close temperature and no
less than 60°C ambient temperature.
Example 2:
A 67L060P thermostat has a plastic mounting bracket with 2000 VAC dielectric
strength and VDE approval.The thermostat will open (break contact) on a rising
temperature from 55°C to 65°C and will reset close (make contact) on a falling
temperature within a window of no greater than 4°C lower than the actual open
temperature and no less than 40°C ambient temperature.
The mounting bracket designation and the 4 digit manufacturing dash number are
used for ordering special features and may not appear as part of the marking on
the thermostat.
Temperature set point calibration is checked at Sensata Technologies with
precision test equipment and proven methods. Because customer checking
methods may differ, a typical variance allowed for correlation is ±1°C.
OPERATE
(±5°C)
MIN DIFFERENTIAL
(°C)
MIN RESET
(°C)
40 4 20
45 4 20
50 4 30
55 4 30
60 4 40
65 4 40
70 4 50
75 4 50
80 6 55
85 6 55
90 6 60
95 6 60
100 6 70
105 6 70
110 6 80
115 6 80
120 9 85
125 9 85
130 9 90
Each thermostat part number consists of functional “building blocks” to enable the user to specify the desired characteristics. Select the proper code
in each category, then transfer it to the box indicated. Unless a special requirement is indicated, the part number will be complete when the proper
temperature is selected. If you have a special requirement, please call Sensata for a factory assigned number to complete the part number.
ORDERING OPTIONS
Example : 67L090P-5588
Contact Operation
Mounting Bracket Designation
Operating Temperature
Basic Product Series
Factory Assigned Number
F = Fan (close on rise)
L = Limit (open on rise)
Blank or no entry for a standard nickel-plated copper bracket
P = Plastic mounting bracket (VDE approved)
in °C, 3 digits (from above table, put “0” in front of 2 digit temps)
67
Nondescript, 4 digit dash number assigned for a customer’s
special requirements. The dash and factory assigned number
is not required for ordering a standard product
67 L P0 9 0 5 5 8 8
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CONTACT US
Americas
+1 (888) 438 2214
sensors@sensata.com
Europe, Middle East & Africa
+31 (74) 357 8156 (Klixon+Airpax)
temperature-info.eu@sensata.
com
Asia Pacific
sales.isasia@list.sensata.com
China +86 (21) 2306 1500
Japan +81 (45) 277 7117
Korea +82 (31) 601 2004
India +91 (80) 67920890
Rest of Asia +886 (2) 27602006
ext 2808
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Revised 04/01/2020
AGENCY APPROVALS & CERTIFICATIONS
RoHS Compliant
per EU Directive
2002/95/EC
cЯUus recognized
E36687
VDE approval
40028976
WARNINGS
RISK OF MATERIAL DAMAGE AND HOT ENCLOSURE
• The product’s side panels may be hot, allow the product to cool before touching
• Follow proper mounting instructions including torque values
• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter this product
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury, or equipment
damage.
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH
• Disconnect all power before installing or working with this equipment
• Verify all connections and replace all covers before turning on power
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
