Limit-Value Switch for Temperature

Thermistor Input (NTC)

Easy to use
Suitable for harsh operating conditions
Compact design for mounting side by side

Limit-Value Switch RH41M...

Switch limit value can be adjusted using drum scale
Seal feature for drum scale
Meets high EMC-requirements
Floating output contact
Short circuit monitoring of input signal
Broken-wire monitoring of input signal
Thermoplastic housing (Makrolon 2805)
Matching temperature sensors can be supplied

Limit-Value Switch RH41M...

The RH41M limit-value switch is a specially designed product for monito- To enable line monitoring, the devices at connections 3 and 7 must be
ring maximum temperatures in engine safety systems with a monitored provided with a transition resistor. A value of 22 kΩ is quite common, but
open circuit arrangement. The monitored open circuit arrangement in- other values are possible and the resistor can also be connected by the
creases the availability of a system without eliminating self-monitoring customer. The resistance value must be based on the requirements of
of the closed circuit system in the event of a wire break and short circuit. the monitoring system. The resistance value is identified by means of an
The signal for constantly checking the functional reliability of the tempe- addition to the type designation.
rature sensor, sensor line, auxiliary voltage, relay and signal line can be
evaluated separately from the temperature signal. Bipolar wiring is used between the measuring element and the switching
device. With a line length of up to 20 m, the faults specified in this data
The device is used on a TS 32 mounting rail in the same way as a snap-on sheet will not be exceeded. If greater distances need to be covered, slight-
terminal. It is a special type of modular terminal block with an integrated ly larger faults may occur that are dependent on both the line length and
electronic measuring and switching stage. Multiple modular switching the selected switch point. The polarity is irrelevant when connecting the
devices can be connected side by side on a rail to save space and can also connecting line. Shielded lines must be used. A distance of at least 0.1 m
be combined with modular terminal blocks. is to be observed in relation to power lines. No line compensation has
to be performed; no compensating line and reference point are requi-
The required switching temperature can be set on a dial. The device de- red. All connections to the switching device must be established using
sign also envisages use in harsh/low environments in machinery appli- A 6.3 x 0.8 Faston connectors according to DIN 46245 (AMP connectors,
cations. etc.). The Faston connectors are included in the scope of supply.

DB-RH41M_en
Technical Data Dimensions, Connection, Diagram
Series RH41M...
150 incl. wiring
Supply voltage US=18 ... 36 VDC
101
Connection

Current consumption Max. 10 mA

Reverse voltage
Integrated
protection
Overvoltage protection Integrated
Input signal

50
Thermistor: Temperature range 40 °C ... 120 °C (e. g. TH31)

71
Output Floating relay contact (NO contact); Imax=0.5 A; Umax=60 V
Output

Switching point Adjustable with drum scale between 40 °C ... 120 °C

Line monitoring Connection of an external transition resistor (usually 22 kΩ)
Connection contact Flat connector plug A 6.3 x 0.8; DIN 46244
Operating temperature IEC 60068-2-1/2: -25 °C ... +70 °C TS32 DIN EN 50035 62

Climatic test IEC 60068-2-30

Storage temperature -40 °C ... +85 °C
drum scale
Vibration resistance IEC 60068-2-6: up to 4 g
Degree of protection DIN EN 60529: housing IP20 with seal feature; connections IP00
Environmental influences

IEC 61000-4-2 and EN 50121-3-2, table 9.3, evaluation criteria “A“:

35
ESD
± 6 kV for contact discharge; ± 8 kV for air discharge
HF-interference IEC 61000-4-3, GL2003 and EN 50121-3-2, table 9.1 and 9.2:
immunity housing f=80 MHz ... 2 GHz at 80% AM @ 1 kHz, E=10 Veff/m;
IEC 61000-4-4, GL2003 and EN 50121-3-2, table 7.2: ±2 kV PowerL;
Burst
IEC 61000-4-4, EN 50121-3-2, table 8.1: ±1 kV DataL
IEC 61000-4-5, GL2003 and EN 50121-3-2, table 7.3:
Surge
0.5 kV at the supply voltage with Ri=2 Ω
Conducted IEC 61000-4-6, GL2003 and EN 50121-3-2, table 7.1 and 8.1: Flat connector plug
HF-interference f=150 kHz ... 80 MHz at 80% AM @ 1 kHz, U=10 Veff A6.3 x 0.8 DIN 46244
with insulating sleeve
Conducted in accessories kit
IEC 60553: f=50 Hz ... 10 kHz, U=3 Veff
LF-interference
Case material Makrolon 2805
Mech. quantities

Mounting Snapped onto TS 32 mounting rail Capstan head screw

according to DIN 404
Installation position Any
Weight Approx. 100 g
Reproducibility ± 0.2 %
Linearity of scale ± 1.5 %
Other

Hysteresis Approx. 1.5 %

Accuracy class IEC51-1: 1.5 %
Approvals CE, GL and BV
Appr.

Fire protection class V2

Switching state Connection

Signal at output 4/6 (Contact position and internal resistance „R“ with various operating states)
K1
Contact Internal resi-
Operating state Relay I Relay II 8 6
(4-6) stance „R“ (4-6) 4
Normal open Rx Ω (e. g. 22 kΩ) active not active TH 31 3
9 7
Overtemperature closed 0Ω active active
Auxiliary voltage failure open Ω not active not active Rx to be provided by customer
8

K2
Short circuit (< ~40 Ω) in 1 2
open Ω not active active
8

sensor line or sensor

Wire break (> ~1 MΩ) in
open Ω not active not active
8

sensor line or sensor

Deliverable versions and ordering information

Transition resistor
Type Setting range Colour coding
RΩ
RH 41 M 40 ... 120 °C white without1)
RH 41 M 22 40 ...120 °C white 22 kΩ
1)
Transition resistor R specified and connected by user.

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valid from Rev. – DB-RH41M_en V01.00 - 05/2012 - Errors and ommissions excepted.