AC CONTROL
(120Vac)
M CX240A5
M O D E L N U M B E R S
(24Vac)
M CXE240A5
DC CONTROL
(5Vdc)
M
CX240D5
M CX380D5
M CX480D5
(24Vdc)
M CXE240D5
M CXE380D5
M CXE480D5
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 I
2
t for Fusing, (8.3 msec.) [A
2
sec]
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/sec]
500
500
500
Max. Turn-On Time
1/2 Cycle (DC Control), 10.0 msec (AC Control)
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
INPUT SPECIFICATIONS
DC CONTROL
AC CONTROL
N o m i n a l V o l t a g e
5 V d c
5 V d c
2 4 V d c
1 2 0 V a c
2 4 V a c
M CXE240D5
M O D E L N U M B E R S
M CX380D5
M CXE380D5
M CX240D5
M CX480D5
M CXE480D5
M CX240A5
M CXE240A5
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
G E N E R A L N O T E S
All parameters at 25C unless otherwise specified.
Off-State dv/dt test method per EIA/NARM standard RS-443, paragraph 13.11.1
Turn-On Time for Random Turn-On versions 0.1msec (DC Control Models).
SCR Output
Ultra High Surge Rating
Crydom's Patented Design
Crydom's family of SPST-NO relays
achieves the highest power switching
capability in a PC-mounted air-cooled
package. Advanced features include
FastFax Document No. 108
SERIES MCX
Rev. 041602
PAGE 1 OF 2
Series MCX
5Amp 120/240, 380, 480 Vac AC Output SIP
exceptional steady state current, plus
ultra-high surge ratings. Models are
available to switch up to 660 Vrms with
AC or DC control, and either zero-cross
or random turn-on ("R") switching ver-
sions. Pinout is compatible with Series
6 and OAC type I/O modules.
Manufactured in Crydom's ISO 9001
Certified facility for optimum product
performance and reliability.
2002 CRYDOM CORP, Specifications subject to change without notice.
For recommended applications and more information contact:
USA: Sales Support (877) 502-5500 Tech Support (877) 702-7700 FAX (619) 710-8540
Crydom Corp, 2320 Paseo de las Americas, Ste. 201, San Diego, CA 92154
Email: sales@crydom.com WEB SITE: http://www.crydom.com
UK: +44 (0)1202 365070 FAX +44 (0)1202 365090 Crydom International Ltd., 7 Cobham
Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown, Dorset BH21 7PE, Email: intsales@crydom.com.
GERMANY: +49 (0)180 3000 506
G E N E R A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Dielectric Strength 50/60Hz Input/Output/Base
4000 Vrms
Insulation Resistance (Min.) @ 500 Vdc
10
9
Ohm
Max. Capacitance Input/Output
10 pF
Ambient Operating Temperature Range
-40 to 80C
Ambient Storage Temperature Range
-40 to 125C
M E C H A N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Weight: (typical)
0.7 oz. (20g)
Encapsulation:
Thermally Conductive Epoxy
FastFax Document No. 108
SERIES MCX
Rev. 041602
PAGE 2 OF 2
C U R R E N T D E R A T I N G C U R V E
Series MCX
5Amp 120/240, 380, 480 Vac AC Output SIP
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
R
Random Turn-On Switching
Example:
MCX240D5 R, MCX240A5 R
APPROVALS
UL E116949
All dimensions are in inches (millimeters)
1.00
(25.4)
.70
(17.8)
1.10
(27.9)
1.70
(43.1)
.40
(10.2)
.16
.015
(4.1)
0.4
.30
(7.6)
.025
(.64)
.040 (1.0) DIA.
(4 PLACES)
1 draft
top to base
.25 TYP. (6.35)
.20
(5.1)
BOTTOM VIEW
1
2
3
4
CONTROL
LOAD
2002 CRYDOM CORP, Specifications subject to change without notice.
AC CONTROL
PIN 1: AC LOAD
PIN 2: AC LOAD
PIN 3: AC CONTROL
PIN 4: AC CONTROL
DC CONTROL
PIN 1: AC LOAD
PIN 2: AC LOAD
PIN 3: +DC CONTROL
PIN 4: -DC CONTROL
For recommended applications and more information contact:
USA: Sales Support (877) 502-5500 Tech Support (877) 702-7700 FAX (619) 710-8540
Crydom Corp, 2320 Paseo de las Americas, Ste. 201, San Diego, CA 92154
Email: sales@crydom.com WEB SITE: http://www.crydom.com
UK: +44 (0)1202 365070 FAX +44 (0)1202 365090 Crydom International Ltd., 7 Cobham
Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown, Dorset BH21 7PE, Email: intsales@crydom.com.
GERMANY: +49 (0)180 3000 506
5.0
6.0
3.0
1.0
2.0
4.0
0
20
40
60
80
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE [C]
LOAD CURRENT [AMPS]
Max. Load Current vs. Temp.
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