C Series (CA, CM, CDA, CDM)
2 to 40 Amp Commercial Thermal Circuit Breaker
FEATURES
• 30VDC or 120VAC, 2 to 40 Amps
• Open and closed construction
• Automatic and manual reset options
• Ignition protected SAE J1171
• Weatherproof SAE J553
• UL Recognized E36869
ORDERING INFORMATION
X−X−X
Configuration
CA = Auto, open unit
CM = Manual, open unit
CDA = Auto, sealed unit
CDM = Manual, sealed unit
Amp Rating
(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12.5, 15
17.5, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40)
Mounting Nuts
= leave blank for none
I
= optional mounting nuts
DESCRIPTION
The KLIXON® C series thermal breakers are designed to protect wiring
and meet the harshest environmental requirements. The C series
closed construction circuit breakers are weatherproof sealed for
protection against moisture, dust, grease, fuel vapors and other harsh
environments. The C series breakers are compact, lightweight and
designed to interrupt short circuits or overloads, and combine trip-free
protection with fast response time. Typical applications are protection
of wire cable of accessory circuits, equipment and battery protection
in construction and off-road equipment, marine, recreational vehicles
(RV’s), mining, agricultural equipment and electric (hybrid) vehicles.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Calibration : 200% rated
current, 77°F (25°C)
Ultimate Trip at
77°F (25°C)
Endurance
Interrupt Current Capacity
Vibration
Salt Spray
Dielectric Strength
Insulation Resistance
Weight (with mounting
nuts)
2 to 10 amps : 20 to 150 seconds
12.5 to 40 amps : 5 to 55 seconds
Must hold 100%, Must trip 135%
Per SAE J553
Per SAE J553 and ABYC E-11
10G MIL-STD-202 Method 204, Condition A
MIL-STD-202 Method 101D (sealed only)
MIL-STD-202 Method 301, 1500VAC min
MIL-STD-202 Method 302, Condition B, 100 MΩ min
CDM: 48 grams max
CM : 37 grams max
CDA: 41 grams max
CA : 32 grams max
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C Series (CA, CM, CDA, CDM)
TRIP CURVE - Approximate Time, Current Characteristics At 77°F (25°C)
Current in % Rated Load
1000
500
100
.10
1
10
100
1000
10,000
Trip Time in Seconds
Dotted Lines: 10 amps or below
Solid Lines:
Above
10 amps
DIMENSIONS
INCHES [MM]
2.0 [ 50.8]
(DOES NOT INCLUDE SEALING GASKET)
DERATING CURVE
160˚F
71˚C
Ambient Temperature in °F °C
,
140˚F
100˚F
70˚F
32˚F
0˚F
-40˚F
-60˚F
40
60
3
4
60˚C
38˚C
1
2
77°F 25°C
21˚C
,
0˚C
-18˚C
-40˚C
-51˚C
180
1.586 [40.28]
1.562 [39.67]
1.221 [31.01]
1.159 [29.44]
80
100
120
140
160
.562 [ 14.27]
MIN. PANEL HOLE DIA.
.430 [10.92]
.380 [9.65]
Ultimate Trip in % Rated Load
1.145 [29.08]
OPTIONAL #8-32 UNC-2B
MOUNTING NUT
(2 PLACES)
.250 [6.35] LONG
#8-32 UNC-2A ROUND
HEAD SCREW (2 PLACES)
Performance characteristics are based on room
temperature (77°F, 25°C). Consult derating curve for
ambient temperatures significantly higher or lower
than standard room temperature.
Example:
At 77°F (25°C) the device is calibrated to
hold at 100% of rated current (1) and trip at 135% of
rated current (2). At 140°F (60°C), the same device will
hold at approximately 78% of rated current (3), and trip
at approximately 115% of rated current (4).
.047 [1.19] REF. THK.
LOCKWASHER (2 PLACES)
.641 [16.28]
3
.906 [23.01]
3
1
.312 [7.93]
2
1
EYELET FOR
#10 SCREW
(2 PLACES)
BOTTOM VIEW
2 AMP THRU 10 AMP
BOTTOM VIEW
12½ AMP THRU 40 AMP
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