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Digital Heater Element Burnout Detector

K8AC-H

K8AC-H

A high-precision Heater Element Burnout Detector compatible with a wide-range of heater control methods.

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Ratings

Power supply voltage100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz) *2
Operating voltage range85% to 110% min. of the rated power supply voltage (85 to 264 V)
Power consumption
(at max. load)
35 VA max. (at max. load)
Applicable circuitsSingle-phase or three-phase (with same model)
Applicable control
methods
Contactor ON/OFF control (e.g., temperature controller with relay output)
SSR control (e.g., temperature controller with voltage output)
Cyclic control and phase control (e.g., temperature controller with current output)
Current measurementCurrent measurement via two special CTs (Burnout alarm set value can be set separately for each CT.)
Special CT models *3Current input rangeApplicable models
K8AC-CT20S0.200 to 2.200 A
2.00 to 22.00 A
K8AC-H[]1[][], K8AC-H[]2[][]
K8AC-CT20L
K8AC-CT20020.0 to 200.0 AK8AC-H[]3[][]
K8AC-CT200L20.0 to 200.0 AK8AC-H[]3[][]
Measurement methodInstantaneous measurement using root-mean-square values
Gate
input
signal
*1
Contactor ON/
OFF control
Voltage = 12/24 VDC (continuous input possible to 30 VDC)
Input impedance = 4 kΩ min.
SSR controlON voltage: 9.6 VDC max., OFF voltage: 1 VDC min.
Minimum voltage pulse ON time for burnout detection: 200 ms min.
Cyclic and
phase control
4 to 20 mA DC (Burnout detection is possible for an input of 7 mA or greater.)
Input impedance = 50 Ω max.
OutputRelay contact
output:
K8AC-
H[][][]C-FLK
One SPDT relay contact output
Same output used for heater burnout alarms, overcurrent alarms, SSR short circuit alarms, and SSR open
circuit alarms.
0.3 A at 125 VAC (resistive load), 1 A at 30 VDC (resistive load)
Maximum switching capacity: 37.5 VA, 30 W
Mechanical durability: 50 million operations min., electrical durability: 100,000 operations min.
Transistor
output:
K8AC-
H[][][]T-FLK
Two NPN open-collector outputs
One ALM output: Outputs heater burnout alarms and overcurrent alarms
One SSR error output: Outputs SSR short circuit and open circuit alarms.
12 to 24 VDC, 50 mA max.
OFF leakage current: 100 μA max., ON residual voltage: 1.5 V max.
CommunicationsRS-485 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps (CompoWay/F)
Indication method7-segment digital display: No. of display digits: 4 (red)
LED status indicators: RUN (green), ADJ (orange), SET (orange), GATE (orange), SSR (orange) and ALM
(orange)
Main functionsHeater burnout alarms, overcurrent alarms, SSR short circuit alarms, SSR open circuit alarms, voltage
fluctuation compensation, output ON delay timer, energy-saving mode, key protection, and power supply
voltage measurement
Ambient operating
temperature
- 10 to +55 ° C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient operating
humidity
25% to 85% (with no condensation)
Storage temperature- 25 to +65 ° C (with no icing or condensation)
Altitude2,000 m max.
Dimensions35 × 90 × 100 mm (W x L x H)
Case materialPC (Polycarbonate)
Case colorMunsell N1.5
Mounting methodMounting to a DIN Track

*1.The gate input enables correct measurement by syncing to heater control. When using it with contactor ON/OFF control, receive the relay contact output from the temperature controller or other controller with an auxiliary relay and then use this signal as the gate input signal to the K8AC-H. The gate function can also be disabled. If it is disabled, the gate input can be used as a normal undercurrent/overcurrent relay.

*2.When using the K8AC-H for a 380 to 480-V AC power supply circuit, Use a 2:1 step-down transformer that can supply at least 10 VA to the load.

*3.Order the CTs separately.

Characteristics

ModelModels for contactor control and SSR control
K8AC-H[][][]C[]-FLK
Models for phase control and cycle control
K8AC-H[][]P[]-FLK
Heater
current input
(at 10 to 30°C)
category II
Input rangeK8AC-H []1[][]: 0.200 to 2.200 A (Current Transformer: K8AC-CT20S (5.8 dia.), K8AC-CT20L (12 dia.) *1)
K8AC-H[]2[][]: 2.00 to 22.00 A (Current Transformer: K8AC-CT20S (5.8 dia.), K8AC-CT20L (12 dia.) *1)
K8AC-H[]3[][]: 20.0 to 200.0 A (Current Transformer: K8AC-CT200 (12 dia.), K8AC-CT200L (30 dia.) *1)
Measurement
accuracy
± 3% rdg ± 10 digits max. *2± 6% rdg ± 10 digits max. *2
Voltage
fluctuation
compensation
category II
Input range85 to 264 VAC
Measurement
accuracy
± 3% rdg ± 10 digits max.
Gate inputInput range0 to12 VDC or 0 to 24 VDC
ON: 9.6 VDC max., OFF: 1 VDC min.
4 to 20 mA DC
Display cycleSelectable: Immediate, 0.2 s, 0.5 s, 1.0 s
Output ON-delay time0.0 to 99.9 s (operating time)
Soft start time0.0 to 99.9 s (Used when using the soft start function of a Power Controller)
Output reset methodAutomatic reset
Output hysteresis1 to 999 digits
Output response time500 ms max.3.5 s max.
Insulation resistance20 M Ω min. (at 500 VDC) between external terminals and case
Dielectric strength2,000 V for 1 min between the external terminals and the case
Noise immunityPower supply terminals normal/common mode: ±1,500 V (startup 1-ns square-wave noise, pulse width: 1 μs/100 ns)
Vibration resistanceVibration: 10 to 55 Hz, Acceleration: 50 m/s2 for 5 min with 10 sweeps each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance150 m/s2 (100 m/s2 for relay contacts) 3 times in 6 directions in X, Y, and Z directions
Maximum
allowable
input
Current
Transformer
primary-side
current
K8AC-H[]1[][]: 4 A: 30 s, 12 A: 1 s
K8AC-H[]2[][]: 40 A: 30 s, 120 A: 1 s
K8AC-H[]3[][]: 400 A: 30 s, 1200 A: 1 s
Gate input:
4 to 20 m
40 mA DC continuous
Voltage pulse
gate input
30 VDC continuous
Input
impedance
Gate input:
4 to 20 m
50 Ω max.
Voltage pulse
gate input
4 k Ω max.
WeightApprox. 200 g
Memory protectionNon-volatile memory (number of writes: 100,000 operations)
Installation environmentInstallation Category 2, Pollution Class 2
Approved standardsEN 61010-1 (IEC 61010-1) ( TÜV evaluation)
EMCEMI: EN61326 Industrial applications
Radiated Interference Electromagnetic Field Strength: EN55011 Group 1, class A
Noise Terminal Voltage: EN55011 Group 1, class A
EMS: EN61326 Industrial applications
ESD Immunity: EN61000-4-2: 4 kV (contact discharge), 8 kV (air discharge)
Electromagnetic Immunity: EN61000-4-3: 10 V/m 1 kHz sine wave amplitude modulation (80 MHz to 1 GHz)
Fast Transient Burst Immunity: EN61000-4-4: 2 kV (power line), 1 kV (I/O signal line)
Surge immunity: EN61000-4-5: 1 kV (line to line, power line), 2 kV (line to ground, power line)
Conducted Noise Immunity EN61000-4-6: 3 V (0.15 to 80 MHz)
Voltage Dip/Interrupting Immunity EN61000-4-11: 0.5 cycle, 0.180°, 100% (rated voltage)

*1.Current Transformers are sold separately.

*2.The values for measurement current apply to combined use with a specialized Current Transformer.

I/O Ratings

Relay Contact Output

LoadResistive load (cosΦ = 1)
Rated load125 VAC, 0.3 A, 30 VDC, 1 A
Maximum contact voltage125 VAC, 60 VDC
Maximum contact current1 A
Maximum switching capacity37.5 VA, 30 W
Minimum applicable load
(failure rate P value, reference value)
5 VDC, 10 mV
Mechanical life expectancy50,000,000 operations min. (at a switching frequency of 18,000 times/h)
Electrical life expectancy
(Ambient temperature condition: 20°C)
100,000 operations min. (at rated load and switching frequency of 1,800 times/h)

Transistor Output

Maximum load voltage12 to 24 VDC (+10%, - 15%)
Maximum load current50 mA
OFF leakage current100 μA max.
ON residual voltage1.5 V max.

Communications Specifications

CommunicationsRS-485
Transmission methodTwo-wire, half-duplex
Synchronization methodStart-stop synchronization
Baud rate1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600, or 19,200 bps
Transmission codeASCII

Caution: In the interenst of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.