Crydom Series MCX Data Sheet

Series MCX

5Amp • 120/240/380/480 Vac - AC OUTPUT SIP

• SCR Output

exceptional steady state current, plus
ultra-high surge ratings. Models are

• Ultra High Surge Rating

available to switch up to 660 Vrms with
AC or DC control, and either zero-cross

• Crydom's Patented Design

or random turn-on ("R") switching ver­sions. Pinout is compatible with Series

Crydom's family of SPST-NO relays
achieves the highest power switching
capability in a PC-mounted air-cooled
package. Advanced features include

AC CONTROL (120Vac) MCX240A5

MODEL NUMBERS

OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Voltage (47-63 Hz) [Vrms] 12-280 48-530 48-660

Load Current Range [Arms] .06-5 .06-5 .06-5

Transient Overvoltage [Vpk] 600 1200 1200

Max. Surge Current, (16.6ms) [Apk] 250 250 250

Max. On-State Voltage Drop @ Rated Current [Vpk] 1.4 1.4 1.4

Maximum I2t for Fusing, (8.3 msec.) [A2sec] 260 260 260

Max. Off-State Leakage Current @ Rated Voltage [mArms] 0.1 0.1 0.1

Min. Off-State dv/dt @ Max. Rated Voltage [V/ µsec]

Max. Turn-On Time

Max. Turn-Off Time 1/2 Cycle (DC Control), 40.0 msec (AC Control)

Power Factor (Min.) with Max. Load 0.5 0.5 0.5

3

1

DC CONTROL (5Vdc) MCX240D5 MCX380D5 MCX480D5

2

(24Vac) MCXE240A5

(24Vdc) MCXE240D5 MCXE380D5 MCXE480D5

500 500 500

1/2 Cycle (DC Control), 10.0 msec (AC Control)

6 and OAC type I/O modules.
Manufactured in Crydom's ISO 9001

Certified facility for optimum product
performance and reliability.

INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Control Voltage Range 3-15 Vdc 4-15 Vdc 15-32 Vdc 90-140 Vrms 18-36 Vrms

Max. Turn-On Voltage 3.0 Vdc 4.0 Vdc 15.0 Vdc 90.0 Vrms 18.0 Vrms

Min. Turn-Off Voltage 1.0 Vdc 1.0 Vdc 1.0 Vdc 10.0 Vrms 2.0 Vrms

Nominal Input Impedance 300 Ohm 240 Ohm 1500 Ohm 14.1k Ohm 4.2k Ohm

Typical Input Current @ Nominal Voltage 15 mAdc 15 mAdc 15 mAdc 10 mArms 5 mArms

GENERAL NOTES

1

Nominal Voltage 5Vdc 5Vdc 24Vdc 120Vac 24Vac

MODEL NUMBERS MCX380D5 MCXE380D5

MCX240D5 MCX480D5 MCXE480D5 MCX240A5 MCXE240A5

DC CONTROL AC CONTROL

MCXE240D5

© 2006 CRYDOM CORP, Specifications subject to change without notice.

1 All parameters at 25°C unless otherwise specified.
2 Off-State dv/dt test method per EIA/NARM standard RS-443, paragraph 13.11.1
3 Turn-On Time for Random Turn-On versions 0.1msec (DC Control Models).

For recommended applications and more information contact:
USA: Sales Support [phone] Tech Support [phone] FAX [phone]
Crydom Corp, 2320 Paseo de las Americas, Ste. 201, San Diego, CA 92154

SERIES MCX
Rev. 021006
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Email: [e-mail] WEB SITE: http://www.crydom.com
UK: [phone] • FAX [phone] Crydom International Ltd., 7 Cobham

Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown, Dorset BH21 7PE, Email: [e-mail].
GERMANY: [phone]

CURRENT DERATING CURVE

6.0

Series MCX

5Amp • 120/240/380/480 Vac - AC OUTPUT SIP

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dielectric Strength 50/60Hz Input/Output 4000 Vrms

Insulation Resistance (Min.) @ 500 Vdc 109Ohm

Max. Capacitance Input/Output 10 pF

Ambient Operating Temperature Range -40 to 80°C

Ambient Storage Temperature Range -40 to 125°C

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight: (typical) 0.7 oz. (20g)

Encapsulation: Thermally Conductive Epoxy

BOTTOM VIEW

5.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

LOAD CURRENT [AMPS]

1.0

0

20 40 60 80

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE [°C]

Max. Load Current vs. Temp.

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

R Random Turn-On Switching

Example: MCX240D5R, MCX240A5R

1.00

(25.4)

.25 TYP. (6.35)

.040 (1.0) DIA.

(4 PLACES)

CONTROLLOAD

12 34

.20

(5.1)

1.10

(27.9)

.70

(17.8)

1.70

(43.1)

AC CONTROL

PIN 1: AC LOAD
PIN 2: AC LOAD
PIN 3: AC CONTROL
PIN 4: AC CONTROL

All dimensions are in inches (millimeters)

.025
(.64)

.16 ±.015
(4.1) ±0.4

.30

(7.6)

1 draft

top to base

.40

(10.2)

DC CONTROL

PIN 1: AC LOAD
PIN 2: AC LOAD
PIN 3: +DC CONTROL
PIN 4: -DC CONTROL

APPROVALS

UL E116949

SERIES MCX
Rev. 021006
PAGE 2 OF 2

© 2006 CRYDOM CORP, Specifications subject to change without notice.

For recommended applications and more information contact:
USA: Sales Support [phone] Tech Support [phone] FAX [phone]
Crydom Corp, 2320 Paseo de las Americas, Ste. 201, San Diego, CA 92154

Email: [e-mail] WEB SITE: http://www.crydom.com
UK: [phone] • FAX [phone] Crydom International Ltd., 7 Cobham

Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown, Dorset BH21 7PE, Email: [e-mail].

GERMANY: [phone]