ORDERING INFORMATION
FEATURES
• 30VDC,2to35Amps
• Availableinmanualandautomaticresetoptions
• PSMmeetsCIDA-A-55571/06specications
• PSAmeetsCIDA-A-55571/05specications
• ULRecognizedE36869
DESCRIPTION
The KLIXON® PS series of breakers are designed to interrupt
short circuits or overloads and combines trip-free protection with
fast response time. The PS series thermal breaker is ideal for
commercial and military vehicle equipment where precise ultimate trip
characteristics are required.
Configuration
PSA = Automatic
PSM = Manual
X − X
Amp Rating
(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12.5, 15
20, 25, 30, 35)
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Calibration : 200% rated current,
77°F (25°C)
≤10A for 20 to 150 seconds
>10A for 8 to 50 seconds
Ultimate Trip At 77°F (25°C) Must hold 100%, Must trip 138%
Endurance Automatic:2,000cycles@200%ratedcurrent
Manual:500cycles@200%ratedcurrent
Interrupt Current Capacity Per SAE J553, 600A
Vibration 10G MIL-STD-202 Method 204, Condition A
Mechanical Shock 100G MIL-STD-202 Method 213, Condition C
Dielectric Strength MIL-STD-202, Method 301, 1500VAC min
Insulation Resistance MIL-STD-202, Method 302, Condition B,
100 MΩ min
Weight PSA : 30 grams max
PSM : 32 grams max
PS Series (PSA, PSM)
2 to 35 Amp Precision Thermal Circuit Breaker
PS Series (PSA/PSM)
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AMP RATING
FOR ILLUSTRATION
1.812
[46.02]
1.234
[31.34]
1.57
[39.88]
.760
[19.30]
2X #6-32 UNC-2B
MOUNTING NUTS
2X .250 LONG #8-32
UNC-2A ROUND HEAD
SCREW
2X LOCK WASHER
.338
[8.59]REF REF
1.234
[31.34]
.315
[8.00]
.250
[6.35]
1.031
[26.19]
2X #6-32 UNC-2B
MOUNTING NUTS
2X .250 LONG #8-32 UNC-2A
ROUND HEAD SCREW
2X LOCK WASHER
R .375 [9.53]
1.812
[46.02]
2.19
[55.63]
.750
[19.05]
.338
[8.59]REF REF
.280
[7.11]
.250
[6.35]
1.234
[31.34]
1.313
[33.35]
DIMENSIONS - PSM (10 amps or less)
TRIP CURVE - Approximate Time, Current Characteristics At 77°F (25°C)
Dotted Lines: 10 amps or below
Solid Lines: Above 10 amps
1000
500
100
.10 110
Trip Time in Seconds
Current in % Rated Load
100 1000 10,000
DIMENSIONS - PSM (over 10 amps)
AMP RATING
FOR ILLUSTRATION
1.812
[46.02]
1.234
[31.34]
1.57
[39.88]
.760
[19.30]
2X #6-32 UNC-2B
MOUNTING NUTS
2X .250 LONG #8-32
UNC-2A ROUND HEAD
SCREW
2X LOCK WASHER
.338
[8.59]REF REF
1.234
[31.34]
.315
[8.00]
.250
[6.35]
1.031
[26.19]
2X #6-32 UNC-2B
MOUNTING NUTS
2X .250 LONG #8-32 UNC-2A
ROUND HEAD SCREW
2X LOCK WASHER
R .375 [9.53]
1.812
[46.02]
2.19
[55.63]
.750
[19.05]
.338
[8.59]REF REF
.280
[7.11]
.250
[6.35]
1.234
[31.34]
1.313
[33.35]
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