TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS

To complete your part number on Airpax Series 5003 Thermostats, the following
information and charts will allow completion of “building blocks” F, G, H and I.

Airpax Series 5003

Table 1
Thermostat
OPERATING TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
These thin, lightweight, wafer-type thermal switches
°F °C °F °C °F °C are ideal for applications when space is at a premium.
Overall depth without projecting terminals is only
Temperature Setting +35° to +200° +1.6° to +93.3° +201° to +300° +93.8° to +148.8° +301° to +325° +149.4° to +162.8°
.250 inches.
Standard Tolerance ±5° ±2.8° ±8° ±4.4° ±10° ±5.6° The basic switch assembly is operated by a bimetal
disc with positive, reinforced snap-action, which is
Standard Nominal known for its repeat reliability.The construction of the
Differential 15 8.3 25 13.8 30 16.7
switch assembly offers excellent shock and vibration
resistance.Thermal response is fast due to low mass.
For high humidity and contaminating atmosphere
Table 2
applications, the device is sealed with a non-volatile resin.
TEMPERATURE TOLERANCE CODE FOR PART NUMBER SELECTION Narrow differential devices are ideal for control,
while standard differentials can be used for high or
CODE A B C X Y low temperature limit switches.The Series 5003
Thermostat is UL recognized and CSA certified.
±°F 5 8 10 Maximum Minimum

±°C 2.8 4.4 5.6 Maximum Minimum

 Top Temperature in °F  Bottom Temperature Tolerance Code

Select any temperature in the range of 35°F to 325°F. Choose from the codes in Table 2, applying the same Terminals to suit
(Leads can be supplied)
See Table 1. restrictions used in selecting the Top Temperature
Tolerance in step G. A minimum temperature is SPECIFICATIONS
 Top Temperature Tolerance Code standard (“Y” designation). ■ * Contact Rating for 100,000 Life Cycles:
Choose from the codes in Table 2, but don’t select a Cap 5 amp resistive, 120 Vac
For tolerances and differentials other than the Contacts
tolerance more restrictive than those specified in Table 1. 3 amp resistive, 240 Vac
standards in the above tables, please consult Airpax.
■ Contacts: SPST
 Bottom Temperature in °F Temperature set point calibration is checked at the
■ Temperature Settings: +35°F to +325°F
The bottom or reset temperature is obtained by factory with precision test equipment traceable to the
U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology ■ Dielectric:
subtracting the Standard Nominal Differential of the Disc Actuator Ball
and Proven Methods. Because customer checking 1500 VRMS 60Hz 1 min.
applicable range (Table 1) from the Top Temperature
methods may differ, a typical variance for correlation Terminals to case
selected in step F.
is ±2°F (±1.1°C). ■ Weight: 2.3 grams (.08 oz.)
■ Exposure Limit: -40°F to +350°F
It is the customer’s responsibility to determine whether
the product is proper for customer’s use and application.
* UL recognized to 130°C operating temperature.
This information is subject to change without notice. CSA certified to 168°C operating temperature.
Loads under 100mA, 5Vdc, will require gold-plated
contacts, with recommended minimum load of 10mA, 5Vdc.

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Airpax Corporation · Thermal Sensing Products
807 Woods Road · P.O. Box 520 · Cambridge, MD 21613-0520 · USA
TEL: 410.228.1500 · FAX: 410.228.3456 · www.airpax.net
  Terminal Selection

SELECTION CODE CHART

E
 Contact Operation A B C D (3.38)
.133 (1.22)
F
(1.98)
G*
Choose from codes across for specific (1.98) (2.79 - 2.92) Ø
(1.40) (1.52) (3.96) (1.22) .048 .078 (4.75) (6.35)
Ø Ø (3.96) .110 - .115
contact operation (see chart). (3.96) .078 .187 .250
.055 .060 .156 .048 .156
.156
CONTACT OPERATION (7.24) (10.69)
Code O = Open on Rise; Code C = Close on Rise (1.22) (1.57) .285 (4.75) .421
.048 .062 .187 (6.35) (3.96)
(9.04) (7.90) (7.11)
(11.43) .250 .156
.311 (.41) .280
.356 .450
 Basic Series Number (.41) (.41) (3.45)
.136
.016 (15.06)
.593
(14.86)
.585
.016 .016 Same as View "B"
Code 53 for all variations of this thermostat. (.51) (.51)
Except Formed 90º Same as View "E"
(2.36) .020 Except Formed 90º .020
To establish your Airpax Thermostat Part Number precisely, .093
choose the proper code letter from the following tables for
terminal selection, terminal orientation and mounting selection.
Then complete your selection code chart by using temperature
specification tables 1 and 2. (152.40 ± 6.35) (152.40 ± 6.35)
H* J* K* L M 2 Leads U 2 Leads V Same as Terminal Selection “U”
6.000 ± .250 6.000 ± .250
(See Notes B & C for (304.80 ± 12.70)
Except 2 Leads
(1.98) (1.98) (See Notes A & B for Lead Wire Specifications) 6.000 ± .250
(6.35) (3.96) (2.36)
.078 .078 Lead Wire Specifications)
HOW TO USE THIS CHART .250 1.56 .093
(See Notes A & B for
Lead Wire Specifications)

Each thermostat P/N (Part Number) consists of functional “building White Sleeve Standard
blocks” to enable the user to specify clearly and precisely the desired
characteristics in each selection category. Select the proper Code in (10.72) (7.92) (1.17) N Same as Terminal Selection “M”
(7.92) (11.18) (6.93)
each category, then transfer it to “Your PN” boxes to the right. .422
.312
.312
.440
.046
(304.80 ± 12.70) W Same as Terminal Selection “U”
.273 Except 2 Leads
12.000 ± .500 (609.60 ± 19.05)
Unless a special requirement (Code Z) is indicated, the entries in (15.67) (See Notes A & B for
Except 2 Leads
24.000 ± .750
“Your PN” boxes will accurately specify a standard catalog item. .617 Lead Wire Specifications) (12.70) (See Notes A & B for
(.81) (1.57)
When Code Z is used, special features (not specified herein) or Same as View "G" Same as View "J" .500 Lead Wire Specifications)
.032 Except Formed 90º (3.96) .062
Except Formed 90º
a unique part number is required, the last four digits from the part .156 P Same as Terminal Selection “M” (15.62)
number (bottom temperature and tolerance) will be eliminated (609.60 ± 19.05) .615
Except 2 Leads
and a unique four digit number assigned by Airpax will be inserted. 24.000 ± .750
Z Special Requirements
The example shown, records a selection of a standard item with (See Notes A & B for Customer to Specify
Lead Wire Specifications)
a typical code specified in each “building block” category.

Note: See tables 1 and 2 for Operating Temperature Settings  Terminal Orientation Selection  Mounting and Enclosure Selection
and Temperature Tolerances.

A B C A B C D E
EXAMPLE PN: (3.56)
(15.88)
O 53 A B B 250 A 225 Y (7.62) .140
.625
.300
A. Contact Operation (30.15) (23.01) (30.15) (23.80) (30.15) (23.80)
B. Basic Series Number Vertical 1.187 .906 1.187 .937 1.187 .937 (29.62) (23.80)
C. Terminal Selection 1.166 .937

D. Terminal Orientation Selection Opposed Parallel (3.56) (2.77)

(6.35) (16.26) 2 Mounting Slots Ø (16.26) Ø (16.26)
E. Mounting Enclosure Selection MAX .140 .109
.250 .640 (3.56) (4.37) .640 .640 (16.26)
F. Top Temperature in °F D_ (.46) .140
X
.172 (.46) (.46) .640
G. Top Temperature Tolerance Code (3.56) (.46)
E_ .018 .018 .018
Ø .018
H. Bottom Temperature in °F .140
I. Bottom Temperature Tolerance Code F_
Z Special Requirements; Customer to Specify
YOUR PN:
F G H (10.31) J (10.31) Z
(21.41) (3.10)
Ø 2 Mtg Holes .406 .406
.048 .125
A. Contact Operation NOTES: The standard lead wire (materials) for (3.16)
.125 Special
B. Basic Series Number different temperature ranges are as follows: Requirements
C. Terminal Selection Customer
A. Up to 220°F (104.4°C) #18 stranded UL 1015 AWN (11.10) (17.45) (34.93) (25.40) (.79) (9.53) (.79) (9.53)
D. Terminal Orientation Selection .437 .687 1.375 1.000
to Specify
and CSA TEW approved (PVC insulation, color black). .031 .375 .031 .375
E. Mounting Enclosure Selection
F. Top Temperature in °F B. 221°F to 350°F (105°C to 176.6°C) #18 stranded (3.73)
Type 1 TFE (Teflon® insulation per MIL-W-22759, color black). Ø
G. Top Temperature Tolerance Code .147 (17.45)
H. Bottom Temperature in °F (.46) .687 (.46) 6-32 UNC - 2A Thread 8-32 UNC - 2A Thread
I. Bottom Temperature Tolerance Code
*Not available with Code “B” terminal orientation .018 .018
Undercut To Allow Stud Undercut To Allow Stud
to Screw Down Flat to Screw Down Flat
  Terminal Selection

SELECTION CODE CHART

E
 Contact Operation A B C D (3.38)
.133 (1.22)
F
(1.98)
G*
Choose from codes across for specific (1.98) (2.79 - 2.92) Ø
(1.40) (1.52) (3.96) (1.22) .048 .078 (4.75) (6.35)
Ø Ø (3.96) .110 - .115
contact operation (see chart). (3.96) .078 .187 .250
.055 .060 .156 .048 .156
.156
CONTACT OPERATION (7.24) (10.69)
Code O = Open on Rise; Code C = Close on Rise (1.22) (1.57) .285 (4.75) .421
.048 .062 .187 (6.35) (3.96)
(9.04) (7.90) (7.11)
(11.43) .250 .156
.311 (.41) .280
.356 .450
 Basic Series Number (.41) (.41) (3.45)
.136
.016 (15.06)
.593
(14.86)
.585
.016 .016 Same as View "B"
Code 53 for all variations of this thermostat. (.51) (.51)
Except Formed 90º Same as View "E"
(2.36) .020 Except Formed 90º .020
To establish your Airpax Thermostat Part Number precisely, .093
choose the proper code letter from the following tables for
terminal selection, terminal orientation and mounting selection.
Then complete your selection code chart by using temperature
specification tables 1 and 2. (152.40 ± 6.35) (152.40 ± 6.35)
H* J* K* L M 2 Leads U 2 Leads V Same as Terminal Selection “U”
6.000 ± .250 6.000 ± .250
(See Notes B & C for (304.80 ± 12.70)
Except 2 Leads
(1.98) (1.98) (See Notes A & B for Lead Wire Specifications) 6.000 ± .250
(6.35) (3.96) (2.36)
.078 .078 Lead Wire Specifications)
HOW TO USE THIS CHART .250 1.56 .093
(See Notes A & B for
Lead Wire Specifications)

Each thermostat P/N (Part Number) consists of functional “building White Sleeve Standard
blocks” to enable the user to specify clearly and precisely the desired
characteristics in each selection category. Select the proper Code in (10.72) (7.92) (1.17) N Same as Terminal Selection “M”
(7.92) (11.18) (6.93)
each category, then transfer it to “Your PN” boxes to the right. .422
.312
.312
.440
.046
(304.80 ± 12.70) W Same as Terminal Selection “U”
.273 Except 2 Leads
12.000 ± .500 (609.60 ± 19.05)
Unless a special requirement (Code Z) is indicated, the entries in (15.67) (See Notes A & B for
Except 2 Leads
24.000 ± .750
“Your PN” boxes will accurately specify a standard catalog item. .617 Lead Wire Specifications) (12.70) (See Notes A & B for
(.81) (1.57)
When Code Z is used, special features (not specified herein) or Same as View "G" Same as View "J" .500 Lead Wire Specifications)
.032 Except Formed 90º (3.96) .062
Except Formed 90º
a unique part number is required, the last four digits from the part .156 P Same as Terminal Selection “M” (15.62)
number (bottom temperature and tolerance) will be eliminated (609.60 ± 19.05) .615
Except 2 Leads
and a unique four digit number assigned by Airpax will be inserted. 24.000 ± .750
Z Special Requirements
The example shown, records a selection of a standard item with (See Notes A & B for Customer to Specify
Lead Wire Specifications)
a typical code specified in each “building block” category.

Note: See tables 1 and 2 for Operating Temperature Settings  Terminal Orientation Selection  Mounting and Enclosure Selection
and Temperature Tolerances.

A B C A B C D E
EXAMPLE PN: (3.56)
(15.88)
O 53 A B B 250 A 225 Y (7.62) .140
.625
.300
A. Contact Operation (30.15) (23.01) (30.15) (23.80) (30.15) (23.80)
B. Basic Series Number Vertical 1.187 .906 1.187 .937 1.187 .937 (29.62) (23.80)
C. Terminal Selection 1.166 .937

D. Terminal Orientation Selection Opposed Parallel (3.56) (2.77)

(6.35) (16.26) 2 Mounting Slots Ø (16.26) Ø (16.26)
E. Mounting Enclosure Selection MAX .140 .109
.250 .640 (3.56) (4.37) .640 .640 (16.26)
F. Top Temperature in °F D Same as code A and identifies VDE application .140
X
.172
(.46) (.46) (.46) .640
G. Top Temperature Tolerance Code (3.56) (.46)
E Same as code B and identifies VDE application .018 .018 .018
Ø .018
H. Bottom Temperature in °F .140
I. Bottom Temperature Tolerance Code F Same as code C and identifies VDE application
Z Special Requirements; Customer to Specify
YOUR PN:
F G H (10.31) J (10.31) Z
(21.41) (3.10)
Ø 2 Mtg Holes .406 .406
.048 .125
A. Contact Operation NOTES: The standard lead wire (materials) for (3.16)
.125 Special
B. Basic Series Number different temperature ranges are as follows: Requirements
C. Terminal Selection Customer
A. Up to 220°F (104.4°C) #18 stranded UL 1015 AWN (11.10) (17.45) (34.93) (25.40) (.79) (9.53) (.79) (9.53)
D. Terminal Orientation Selection .437 .687 1.375 1.000
to Specify
and CSA TEW approved (PVC insulation, color black). .031 .375 .031 .375
E. Mounting Enclosure Selection
F. Top Temperature in °F B. 221°F to 350°F (105°C to 176.6°C) #18 stranded (3.73)
Type 1 TFE (Teflon® insulation per MIL-W-22759, color black). Ø
G. Top Temperature Tolerance Code .147 (17.45)
H. Bottom Temperature in °F (.46) .687 (.46) 6-32 UNC - 2A Thread 8-32 UNC - 2A Thread
I. Bottom Temperature Tolerance Code
*Not available with Code “B” terminal orientation .018 .018
Undercut To Allow Stud Undercut To Allow Stud
to Screw Down Flat to Screw Down Flat
 TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS

To complete your part number on Airpax Series 5003 Thermostats, the following
information and charts will allow completion of “building blocks” F, G, H and I.

Airpax Series 5003

Table 1
Thermostat
OPERATING TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
These thin, lightweight, wafer-type thermal switches
°F °C °F °C °F °C are ideal for applications when space is at a premium.
Overall depth without projecting terminals is only
Temperature Setting +35° to +200° +1.6° to +93.3° +201° to +300° +93.8° to +148.8° +301° to +325° +149.4° to +162.8°
.250 inches.
Standard Tolerance ±5° ±2.8° ±8° ±4.4° ±10° ±5.6° The basic switch assembly is operated by a bimetal
disc with positive, reinforced snap-action, which is
Standard Nominal known for its repeat reliability.The construction of the
Differential 15 8.3 25 13.8 30 16.7
switch assembly offers excellent shock and vibration
resistance.Thermal response is fast due to low mass.
For high humidity and contaminating atmosphere
Table 2
applications, the device is sealed with a non-volatile resin.
TEMPERATURE TOLERANCE CODE FOR PART NUMBER SELECTION Narrow differential devices are ideal for control,
while standard differentials can be used for high or
CODE A B C X Y low temperature limit switches.The Series 5003
Thermostat is UL recognized and CSA certified.
±°F 5 8 10 Maximum Minimum

±°C 2.8 4.4 5.6 Maximum Minimum

 Top Temperature in °F  Bottom Temperature Tolerance Code

Select any temperature in the range of 35°F to 325°F. Choose from the codes in Table 2, applying the same Terminals to suit
(Leads can be supplied)
See Table 1. restrictions used in selecting the Top Temperature
Tolerance in step G. A minimum temperature is SPECIFICATIONS
 Top Temperature Tolerance Code standard (“Y” designation). ■ * Contact Rating for 100,000 Life Cycles:
Choose from the codes in Table 2, but don’t select a Cap 5 amp resistive, 120 Vac
For tolerances and differentials other than the Contacts
tolerance more restrictive than those specified in Table 1. 3 amp resistive, 240 Vac
standards in the above tables, please consult Airpax.
■ Contacts: SPST
 Bottom Temperature in °F Temperature set point calibration is checked at the
■ Temperature Settings: +35°F to +325°F
The bottom or reset temperature is obtained by factory with precision test equipment traceable to the
U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology ■ Dielectric:
subtracting the Standard Nominal Differential of the Disc Actuator Ball
and Proven Methods. Because customer checking 1500 VRMS 60Hz 1 min.
applicable range (Table 1) from the Top Temperature
methods may differ, a typical variance for correlation Terminals to case
selected in step F.
is ±2°F (±1.1°C). ■ Weight: 2.3 grams (.08 oz.)
■ Exposure Limit: -40°F to +350°F
It is the customer’s responsibility to determine whether
the product is proper for customer’s use and application.
* UL recognized to 130°C operating temperature.
This information is subject to change without notice. CSA certified to 168°C operating temperature.
Loads under 100mA, 5Vdc, will require gold-plated
contacts, with recommended minimum load of 10mA, 5Vdc.

©
Copyright 2000 Airpax · All Rights Reserved · 00094 2/00

©
Copyright 2000 Airpax · All Rights Reserved · 00094 2/00
Airpax Corporation · Thermal Sensing Products
550 Highland Street · Frederick, MD 21701 · USA
TEL: 301.663.5141 · FAX: 301.698.0624 · www.airpax.net