7AM Series Thermal Protectors

FEATURES
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22 Amps
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calibrated and checked
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with Klixon snap-action
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of protector
The Klixon 7AM thermal protector prevents overheating in a variety of consumer,
industrial and commercial products. It is a miniature, snap-acting, thermally operated
device that is a proven performer in protection technology. It is the right choice for ap-
plications where available space is at a premium. Thermtrol can provide these units
with a variety of leads, terminations and insulating sleeves to meet specific require-
ments, including nickel strip leads for NI-CAD battery packs.
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13.1
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s'ASKETEDSTEELCASESUITABLE Plate Lead

for impregnation processes

s#URRENTANDTEMPERATURE 20.3
(.800) Max.
sensitivity for maximum 8.3
(.325) Ref
Plate Lead Attachment

design flexibility 5.1

(.200) Max.
s3AMESIDEOROPPOSITESIDE 6.6
(.260) Ref
terminations 10.9
Can Lead Attachment
The Can
(.430) Max.
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available

Type A, Radial Lead Configuration

APPLICATIONS
s"ATTERYPACKS 13.1
(.515) Ref.
Can Lead Plate Lead
s"ATTERYCHARGERS
s0ERMANENTSPLITCAPACITOR
motors Can Lead Attachment
22.9 (.900) Max.

s3HADEDPOLEMOTORS Plate Lead Attachment

s()$BALLASTS
s&LUORESCENTLIGHTINGBALLASTS 8.3 The Gasket
(.325) Ref
s4RANSFORMERS 5.1 The Can
(.200) Max.
s6ACUUMCLEANERS 6.6
s2ECESSEDLIGHTINGFIXTURES (.260) Ref
10.9
s!UTOMOTIVEACCESSORY (.430) Max.

motors, solenoids, etc...

s0#BOARDS Type B, Axial Lead Configuration
Heres how the 7AM protects against overheating. . .
sCurrent ows through your lead connection into the can crimp terminal, through the can
member, bimetal disc, and mating contacts. The current completes its path by exiting
through the plate member and the integral plate crimp terminal to your lead connection.
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open at the factory-calibrated opening temperature, thus breaking the current path.
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All dimensions mm (in.) Klixon is a registered trademark of Sensata Technologies.

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 Bi-Metal Options
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Low Resistance Bi-Metal 70 OHM/cmf Medium Resistance Bi-Metal 125 OHM/cmf High Resistance Bi-Metal 468 OHM/cmf
20 20 20
7AM038 7AM078 7AM218
7AM036 7AM076 7AM216
18 7AM034 18 7AM074 18 7AM214

Ultimate Trip Current in Amperes

7AM032 7AM072 7AM212
Ultimate Trip Current in Amperes

Ultimate Trip Current in Amperes

16 7AM030 16 7AM070 16 7AM210
7AM028 7AM068 7AM208
7AM026 14 7AM066 7AM206
14 14
7AM024 7AM064
Ultimate 7AM022 7AM062
7AM204
7AM202
12 12 12
Trip Current
10
vs. Protec- 10 10

tor Ambient 8 8 8

Temperature 6 6 6

4 4 4

2 2 2

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Leads Contact Ratings

Our state-of-the-art automated lead processing equipment can produce 16Vdc 20 Amps
lead wires to meet customer application needs for overall length, wire type, wire 115Vac 22 Amps
size, terminated connection and stripped length requirements. Standard lead 277Vac 8 Amps
size is 18AWG. 20AWG-14AWG is also available. 600Vac 4 Amps
Ensure maximum contact needs do not exceed these voltage/current combinations.
Lead Leads
Tolerances These ratings are applicable for 10,000 cycles.
5NLESSOTHERWISESPECIFIEDTHEFOLLOWINGTOLERANCESapply to all assemblies.
Lead Lengths Minimum Pull Strength
0 to 2 0.062 AWG Lead to Thermostat Lead to AMP Terminal Numbering System
2.1 to 6 0.125 7AM 202 A 5 -XXX-5
6.1 to 12 0.250 20 ga. 20 lbs. 20 lbs. Select Code for Low, Select A or B Opening Temperature Use Only if
12.1 to 36 0.500 18 ga. 20 lbs. 20 lbs. Medium or High Resistance Tolerance is 5C High Seal Gasket
is Required
36.1 to 120 0.750 16-14 ga. 20 lbs. 50 lbs. Standard Opening Temp. Code
Low Medium High
Sleeving Opening 2ESISTANCE2ESISTANCE 2ESISTANCE High-Seal Gasket
Temp "I -ETAL "I -ETAL "I -ETAL Designate this special order,
In order to achieve optimum heat transfer from the protected medium or C 70 /cmf 125 /cmf 468 /cmf high seal gasket for applications
ambient to the thermostat, the 7AM has been designed with the case connected 65 020 subjected to over-molding, dip-
to the bimetallic disc. This feature makes it necessary to electrically insulate the 70 021 061 201 ping, or varnishing. Otherwise
7AM from the mounting surface. Typically, this is accomplished with a Mylar sleeve 75 022 062 202 leave this space blank.
marked with the part number. Custom markings and other sleeve materials can 80 023 063 203
also be provided. 85 024 064 204 Terminal Configuration
90 025 065 205 !4YPE!2ADIAL,EADS
UL Approvals 95 026 066 206 "4YPE"!XIAL,EADS
Approved
Approved Values UL/CUL Approval 100 027 067 207
Applications 105 028 068 208
Ratings Temp. Code Temp.(C) File No. Standard
110 029 069 209 Note5NLESSOTHERWISE
120Vac/15FLA 115 030 070 210 requested, samples will be
Appliance
85LRA 120 031 071 211 produced with 6 long, #18
021-050, 061-070,
120Vac/5.5Amp 081-090, 101-110, UL873 & 125 032 072 212 gauge, XLPE 125C 600V
121-130, 141-150, C22.2 130 033 073 213 5, LEADS4HERMTROL
200Vac & 161-170, 181-190,
Flourescent 70-175 E19340 No. 74
135 034 074 214 will apply Mylar insulation
240Vac/2Amp 201-214, 219, Vol. 1 (CUL)
Ballast Protector 316-318, 325-336, 140 035 075 215 to electronically isolate the
277Vac/1.75Amp Sec. 4
008, 805 protector body.
145 036 076 216
600Vac/1Amp 150 037 077 217
Incandescent 600 Watts 021-039 70-160 155 038 078 218
Lamp Progector Tungsten 120V 160 039 079 219
65-145 165 040 220
020-036, 061-079, E40044 UL2111 Nonstandard opening temperatures
Motor 120Vac, 240Vac
134, 201-216
70-160 135
Vol. 1, Sec. 5 170 336
70-145 and bimetal resistances are available.
175 316 403
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