
Data sheet
CI-tronicTM Single-phase Soft Starters for commercial
compressor applications
Types TCI CH-C
The TCI CH-C single-phase soft starters
are designed for starting/stopping
of single-phase CSR motor compressors
for residential pumps, refrigeration
and A/C units.
The controller is optimised to create
softstart within 200 ms.
Features
y Control voltage 208 – 240 V AC
y SCR controlled soft cut-in and cut-out
of the start capacitor
y LED status indication
y Automatic adaptation to 50/60 Hz
y Easy and quick installation
y Built in varistor protection
y IP20 protection
y Compact modular design
y DIN rail mountable
y Ramp-up time < 200 ms (factory set-up)
y EN 60947-4-2
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Data sheet | Single-phase Soft Starters for commercial compressor applications, Types TCI - CH - C
Technical data Output specifications
Typ e TCI 25 CH-C
Operational voltage 208 – 240 V AC
Operational current (AC-58b) max. 25 A
Ramp-up time (preset) max. 0.2 s
Leakage current max. 5 mA
Operational current min. 50 mA
Overload relay trip class Class 10
Semiconductor protection
fusing Pt (t=10 ms)
Type 1 1) co-ordination 63 A gL/gG
Type 2 2) co-ordination 6300 A2s
Rating index AC-58b:
Hermetic refrigerant compressor 3) motor with bypass
1
) Type 1 co-ordination require that, under short-circuit
conditions, the device shall cause no danger to persons
or installation and may not be suitable for further use without
repair and replacement of parts.
2)
Type 2 co-ordination require that, under short-circuit
conditions, the device shall cause no danger to persons
or installation and shall be suitable for further use.
3
) 12A: AC-58b: 6-2:300 means max. load 6 × 12 A for 2
seconds: Min. 300 seconds between starts.
Control circuit specifications
Control voltage range 208 – 240 V AC
Pick-up voltage max. 177 V AC
Drop-out voltage min. 50 V AC
Control current for no operation max. 1.5 mA AC
Control current / power max. 3 VA
Response time max. 100 ms
Fuse max. 10 A gL/gG
EMC immunity Tested acc. to Art. 9.3.5 EN 60947-4-2
25 A: AC-58b:
6-2:600
Insulation
Rated insulation voltage [Ui] 660 V AC
Rated impulse withstand voltage [U
imp
] 4 kV
Installation category III
Thermal specification
Cooling method Natural convection
Storage temperature range -20 – 80 °C
Ambient temperature -20 – 40 °C
Enclosure degree / pollution degree IP20 / 3
Power dissipation, continuous duty max. 4 – 5 W
Power dissipation, intermittent duty max. 4 – 5 W × duty cycle
Materials
Housing self extinguishing: PC/ ABS
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Data sheet | Single-phase Soft Starters for commercial compressor applications, Types TCI - CH - C
Product marking
TCI CH-C single-phase
soft starter selection
Functional description
LED status indication
Typ e Capacitor starting facility Max. load Amp Code no. 1)
TCI 25 CH-C Build-in 25 03 7N0112
1)
Final product code number to be established individually for customer’s application.
Start
During ramp-up the controller will gradually
increase the voltage to the motor. The soft cutin and cut-out of the start capacitor is possible
by means of SCR technology and is controlled
exactly to avoid current or voltage transients on
main supply. The soft cut-in and cut-out of the
start capacitor can also increase lifetime of it.
Capacitors
The run capacitor should be chosen according
to the motor specifications. The start capacitor
value should be chosen in relation to the winding
resistance and with respect to the start current
and/or torque, typical value is 2 – 6 times the run
capacitor. To discharge the start capacitor when
disconnected, power resistor has to be mounted
in parallel. Recommended value is 18 kΩ...270 kΩ,
500 V and 1 W minimum.
LED
Ramp up 0.2 s
Full on
Line or load error
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Dimensions [mm]
Application examples
TCI CH-C
K
It is mandatory to use contactor
in front of the soft starter
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