CX240A5R Crydom - Relays
CX240A5R Description
Crydom makes the CX240A5R, a solid state relay. Typical uses include temperature control of heaters, packaging and plastics machinery, and general industrial load switching.
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Summary of Features
Crydom CX240A5R is a 5 A SIP (single in-line) PCB-mount solid state relay, CX Series (12-280 VAC), SCR output, AC control (90-140 VAC), random turn-on.
Target Applications
Crydom CX240A5R is used for PCB-level switching of small AC loads such as solenoids, valves, small heaters, fans and lamps in control boards, appliances, HVAC controls and industrial electronics.
Key Specifications
Crydom CX240A5R is a 5 A SIP (single in-line) PCB-mount solid state relay, CX Series (12-280 VAC), SCR output, AC control (90-140 VAC), random turn-on. Source: Crydom CX Series datasheet (FDE-07-01 Rev. A). Values at 25°C unless noted.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Operating voltage | 12-280 Vrms (47-63 Hz) |
| Maximum load current | 5 Arms |
| Transient overvoltage | 600 Vpk |
| Minimum load current | 0.06 Arms |
| Maximum surge current | 250 Apk (16.6 ms) |
| Maximum on-state voltage drop @ rated current | 1.4 Vpk |
| Maximum off-state leakage @ rated voltage | 0.1 mArms |
| Minimum off-state dv/dt | 500 V/µs |
| Maximum I²t for fusing | 260 A²s (8.3 ms) |
| Motor rating (UL 508 / IEC 60947) | 0.25 HP @ 240 VAC |
| Switching type | random turn-on |
| Input | |
| Control voltage range | 90-140 VAC |
| Minimum turn-on voltage | 90.0 Vrms |
| Drop-out voltage | 10.0 Vrms |
| Nominal voltage / typical input current | 120 VAC / 10 mArms |
| Nominal input impedance | 14.1 kOhm |
| Maximum turn-on / turn-off time | 10 ms / 40 ms |
| General | |
| Dielectric strength, input/output | 4000 Vrms |
| Ambient operating temperature | -10 to 80°C |
| Weight (typical) | 0.4 oz (11 g) |
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