To use this chart: Read up from the ambient
temperature to the curve, and across to find a correction
factor. Multiply the breaker rating by the correction factor
to determine the compensated rating. Calculate the
overloads in terms of the compensated rating to use the
published trip curve.
Features
• 0.5 amp to 50 amp ratings may be used as on/off switch.
• Cannot be reset against overload.
• W23 has visible trip indicator band.
• Screw termination.
• Trip-free operation.
Agency Approvals
W23 and W31 are UL 1077 Recognized as Supplementary Protectors.
File E69543, and CSA Accepted as Supplementary Protectors
(Appliance Component Protectors), File LR15734.
Users should thoroughly review the technical data before selecting a product part
number. It is recommended that users also seek out the pertinent approvals files of
the agencies/laboratories and review them to ensure the product meets the
requirements for a given application.
Electrical Data @ +25°C
Calibration: Will continuously carry 100% of rating, may trip between
101% and 134% of rating at 25°C. Must trip at 135% in
one hour.
Maximum Operating Voltages: 50VDC or 240VAC (to 400 Hz).
Interrupting Capacity:
With 4X Max. Series Fuse Protection
0.5-50 amp models — 1000 amps at 240VAC.
30-50 amp models — 1000 amps at 50VDC.
Without 4X Max. Series Fuse Protection
0.5-25 amp models — 2000 amps at 50VDC.
10-20 amp models — 2000 amps at 120VAC.
Resettable Overload Capacity: Ten times rated current.
Dielectric Strength: Over 1,500 volts RMS.
Mechanical/Environmental Data
Endurance Cycling: More than 6,000 cycles at 100% of rating, or 10,000
mechanical cycles.
Humidity: Will meet requirements of MIL-STD-202, Method 106.
Salt Spray: Will meet requirements of MIL-STD-202, Method 101, Test
Condition B.
Termination: Two #8-32 screw terminals.
Mounting: W23 — Threaded bushing, 3/8” (9.53mm) diameter.
W31 — Threaded bushing, 15/32” (11.91mm) diameter, with or
without anti-rotation flats.
Weight: Less than 2 oz. (57g).
Current Maximum
Rating Resistance
in Amps in Ohms ± 30%
1 .61
5 .03
10 .01
15 .006
20 .004
30 .003
40 .002
50 .002
Maximum Resistance vs. Current Rating @ +25°C
