The Thermistor protector trip relay monitors the temperature of a motor using the
PTC sensor (positive temperature coefficient resistor) or thermostat (TK) switch
built in to the motor winding. Relay contacts can be used to disconnect the supply
to the motor should it overheat. LEDs indicate mains on and fault status.
Basic Parameters
• Selectable PTC or TK modes
• Reset function
• Selectable memory function for latching
• Power on LED (green)
Operation
The Thermistor protector trip relay operates by de-energising a relay and
illuminating a red LED when the thermistor detects a critical temperature condition.
Should the motor overheat and the PTC resistance go above the 3.3kOhms, the
relays de-energise. The contacts remain de-energised until the PTC resistance falls to
1.8kOhms. The selectable memory switch allows the option of latching the relay and
the red LED stays illuminated until the reset button is pressed or triggered via the
external reset switch. Any number of thermistors may be used in series connection
providing the resistance at normal working temperature is less than 1500 ohms.