PS Series (PSA, PSM) 2 to 35 Amp Precision Thermal Circuit Breaker FEATURES * * * * * 30VDC, 2 to 35 Amps Available in manual and automatic reset options PSM meets CID A-A-55571/06 specifications PSA meets CID A-A-55571/05 specifications UL Recognized E36869 DESCRIPTION The KLIXON(R) 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. PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Calibration : 200% rated current, 77F (25C) Ultimate Trip At 77F (25C) Endurance Interrupt Current Capacity Vibration Must hold 100%, Must trip 138% Automatic: 2,000 cycles @ 200% rated current Manual: 500 cycles @ 200% rated current Per SAE J553, 600A 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 M min Weight 23 10A for 20 to 150 seconds >10A for 8 to 50 seconds PS Series (PSA/PSM) PSA : 30 grams max PSM : 32 grams max ORDERING INFORMATION X-X Configuration PSA = Automatic PSM = Manual Amp Rating (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12.5, 15 20, 25, 30, 35) Current in % Rated Load TRIP CURVE - Approximate Time, Current Characteristics At 77F (25C) 1000 500 100 .10 1 10 DIMENSIONS - PSM (10 amps or less) 1.812 [46.02] 1000 DIMENSIONS - PSM (over 10 amps) 1.812 [46.02] AMP RATING AMP RATING FOR ILLUSTRATION FOR ILLUSTRATION .760 [19.30] .315 REF .315 REF [8.00] [8.00] 2X #6-32 UNC-2B 2X #6-32 UNC-2B MOUNTING NUTS MOUNTING NUTS .250 [6.35] 1.234 [31.34] 1.234 [31.34] 1.57 [39.88] 1.57 [39.88] 1.234 .250 [31.34] [6.35] 1.812 [46.02] R .375 [9.53] R .375 [9.53] .750 [19.05] .760 [19.30] 2.19 [55.63] .338 .338 REF REF [8.59] [8.59] 10,000 Trip Time in Seconds Dotted Lines: 10 amps or below Solid Lines: Above 10 amps 1.812 [46.02] 100 1.234 [31.34] 2X .250 LONG #8-32 2X .250 LONG #8-32 UNC-2A ROUND HEAD UNC-2A ROUND HEAD SCREW SCREW 2X LOCK WASHER 2X LOCK WASHER 2.19 [55.63] .280 REF .280 REF [7.11] [7.11] .338 .338 REF REF [8.59] [8.59] 2X #6-32 UNC-2B 2X #6-32 UNC-2B MOUNTING MOUNTING NUTS NUTS .250 [6.35] 1.031 [26.19] 1.313 [33.35] .750 [19.05] 1.031 [26.19] 1.234 .250 [31.34] [6.35] 1.234 [31.34] 2X .250 LONG 2X .250 #8-32 LONG UNC-2A #8-32 UNC-2A ROUND HEAD ROUND SCREW HEAD SCREW 2X LOCK WASHER 2X LOCK WASHER 1.313 [33.35] www.sensata.com 24 BUSINESS CENTER http://www.sensata.com/ Sensata Technologies Inc. 529 Pleasant Street Attleboro, MA 02703, USA Phone: +1 508-236-3800 Fax: +1 508-236-2349 (c)2013 Sensata Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Printed in USA, revised April 2013. Important Notice: Sensata Technologies reserves the right to make changes to, or to discontinue, any product or service identified in this publication without notice. Before placing orders, users should obtain the latest version of the relevant information to verify that the information being relied upon is current. Sensata Technologies assumes no responsibility for customers' product designs or applications. Users must determine the suitability of the Sensata device described in this publication for their application, including the level of reliability required. Many factors beyond Sensata's control can affect the use and performance of a Sensata product in a particular application, including the conditions under which the product is used and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform. As these factors are uniquely within the user's knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the Sensata product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user's application. Sensata Technologies products are sold subject to Sensata's Terms and Conditions of Sale which can be found at: www.sensata.com/terms.htm