A1240-B Crydom - Relays
A1240-B Description
The A1240-B is a solid state relay made by Crydom. Solid state relays like this switch heaters, motors, lamps and other loads quietly and without contact wear.
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Summary of Features
Crydom A1240-B is a 40 A Series 1 120 VAC (Generation 3) panel-mount solid state relay, SCR output, normally closed (Form B) output, AC control (90-280 Vrms).
Target Applications
Crydom A1240-B is used for switching AC loads in industrial heating and temperature control (ovens, furnaces, plastic molding and extrusion machines), packaging and food processing equipment, lighting control, HVAC systems and industrial automation.
Key Specifications
Crydom A1240-B is a 40 A Series 1 120 VAC (Generation 3) panel-mount solid state relay, SCR output, normally closed (Form B) output, AC control (90-280 Vrms). Source: Crydom Series 1 120 VAC Generation 3 datasheet. Values at 25°C unless noted.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Operating voltage (47-63 Hz) | 24-140 Vrms |
| Maximum load current | 40 Arms |
| Transient overvoltage | 400 Vpk |
| Minimum load current | 40 mArms |
| Maximum 1 cycle surge current (50/60 Hz) | 597/625 Apk |
| Maximum on-state voltage drop @ rated current | 1.6 Vpk |
| Maximum off-state leakage @ rated voltage | 8 mArms |
| Minimum off-state dv/dt | 500 V/µs |
| Thermal resistance junction to case (Rjc) | 0.63 °C/W |
| Maximum I²t for fusing (1/2 cycle, 50/60 Hz) | 1779/1621 A²s |
| Output | Normally closed (Form B) |
| Input | |
| Control voltage range | 90-280 Vrms |
| Turn-on / turn-off voltage | 90 Vrms / 10 Vrms |
| Typical input current | 2.0-4.0 mA |
| Nominal input impedance | 60 kOhm |
| General | |
| Dielectric strength, input/output/base | 4000 Vrms |
| Ambient operating temperature | -40 to 80°C |
| Weight (typical) | 3 oz (86.5 g) |
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