CL240A05 Crydom - Relays

CL240A05 Description

Crydom CL240A05 is a solid state relay rated at 240 V and 5 A. It is widely used for heater control, motor switching, lighting and process equipment where mechanical contacts would wear out.

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Summary of Features

Target Applications

Crydom CL240A05 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 CL240A05 is a 5 A panel-mount solid state relay (CL Series, 24-280 VAC), SCR output, AC control 90-250 Vrms, zero voltage turn-on. Source: Crydom CL Series datasheet (Rev. 120811). Values at 25°C unless noted.

Parameter	Value
Output
Operating voltage (47-63 Hz)	24-280 Vrms
Maximum load current	5 Arms
Transient overvoltage	600 Vpk
Minimum load current	150 mArms
Maximum surge current (50/60 Hz, 1 cycle)	42/50 Apk
Maximum on-state voltage drop @ rated current	1.8 Vpk
Maximum off-state leakage @ rated voltage	7 mArms
Minimum off-state dv/dt	500 V/µs
Thermal resistance junction to case (Rjc)	3.0 °C/W
Maximum I²t for fusing (50/60 Hz, 1/2 cycle)	36/30 A²s
Switching type	zero voltage turn-on
Input
Control voltage range	90-250 Vrms
Turn-on / turn-off voltage	90 / 10 Vrms
Typical input current @ max turn-on voltage	10 mA
Maximum turn-on / turn-off time	50 ms / 50 ms
General
Dielectric strength, input/output/base	4000 Vrms
Ambient operating temperature	-30 to 80°C
Weight (typical)	2.8 oz (79 g)

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