Housed Varistor
ThermoFuse Varistor
Series/Type: T14K130…420E2
Ordering code: B72214T2***K105
Date: 2013-01-019
Version: c
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Identification/Classification 1
(header 1 + top left header bar):
Housed Varistor
Identification/Classification 2
(header 2 + bottom left header bar):
ThermoFuse Varistor
Ordering code: (top right header bar) B72214T2***K105
Series/Type: (top right header bar) T14K130…420E2
Preliminary data (optional):
(if necessary)
Department: ZH FTZ PPD PD
Date: 2013-01-019
Version: c
Prepared by: Rongguang Zhang
Release signed by: Terry Tian
Release signed QS: Mac Gao
Modifications/Remarks: Update approval according to UL1449 3
rd
edition.
Housed Varistor B72214T2***K105
ThermoFuse Varistor T14K130…420E2
ZH FTZ PPD PD 2013-01-019
Please read Cautions and warnings and Page 2 of 10
Important notes at the end of this document.
Applications
Overvoltage protection with integrated thermal fuse
Suitable for use in industrial and household appliance applications
Features
Three-leaded version for failure indication
UL approval to UL1449 3
rd
edition (File number E321126)
Approval pending to IEC61051 and VDE
High peak surge current rating of 6 kA at single 8/20us impulse
Meet thermal stability according to section 8.3.5.2 of IEC 61643-11
Failure safe for abnormal over voltage (see “Reliability Data Electrical, Abnormal over voltage”)
Nomenclature
T = EPCOS ThermoFuse varistor
14 = Rated disk diameter (mm)
K = Tolerance of V
V
at 1 mA: ±10%
*** = Max. AC voltage (see table on page 3)
E2 = Energy absorption characteristics, AdvanceD series
Dimensional drawing in mm
Housed Varistor B72214T2***K105
ThermoFuse Varistor T14K130…420E2
ZH FTZ PPD PD 2013-01-019
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General technical data
Climatic category to IEC 60068-1 40 / 85 / 56
Operating temperature -40…+85 °C
Storage temperature -40…+85 °C
Electric strength ≥2.5 kV
RMS
Insulation resistance 100 MΩ
Response time < 25 ns
Electrical data
Maximum ratings (85 °C):
Ordering code Type
Max.
operating
AC voltage
V
RMS
[ V ]
Max.
operating
DC
voltage
[ V ]
Surge
current
I
max
(8/20 µs)
1 time
[ A ]
Nominal
discharge
current In
1)
(8/20 µs)
15 times
[ A ]
Energy
absorption
(2 ms)
1 time
[ J ]
Max.
average
power
dissipation
P
max
[ W ]
B72214T2131K105
T14K130E2
130 170 6000 3000 50 0.6
B72214T2151K105
T14K150E2
150 200 6000 3000 60 0.6
B72214T2171K105
T14K175E2
175 225 6000 3000 70 0.6
B72214T2231K105
T14K230E2
230 300 6000 3000 90 0.6
B72214T2251K105
T14K250E2
250 320 6000 3000 100 0.6
B72214T2271K105
T14K275E2
275 350 6000 3000 110 0.6
B72214T2301K105
T14K300E2
300 385 6000 3000 125 0.6
B72214T2321K105
T14K320E2
320 420 6000 3000 136 0.6
B72214T2351K105
T14K350E2
350 460 6000 3000 150 0.6
B72214T2381K105
T14K385E2
385 505 6000 3000 165 0.6
B72214T2421K105
T14K420E2
420 560 6000 3000 180 0.6
Characteristics (25 °C):
Ordering code Type
Varistor
voltage V
V
at 1 mA
[ V ]
Clamping voltage V
C
at 50 A
(8 / 20 µs)
[ V ]
Typ. capacitance C
typ
at 1 kHz
[ pF ]
B72214T2131K105
T14K130E2
205 ±10% 340 880
B72214T2151K105
T14K150E2
240 ±10% 395 750
B72214T2171K105
T14K175E2
270 ±10% 455 670
B72214T2231K105
T14K230E2
360 ±10% 595 530
B72214T2251K105
T14K250E2
390 ±10% 650 490
B72214T2271K105
T14K275E2
430 ±10% 710 440
B72214T2301K105
T14K300E2
470 ±10% 775 400
B72214T2321K105
T14K320E2
510 ±10% 840 370
B72214T2351K105
T14K350E2
560 ±10% 910 340
B72214T2381K105
T14K385E2
620 ±10% 1025 315
B72214T2421K105
T14K420E2
680 ±10% 1120 290
1) Note: nominal discharge current is the specification defined in UL1449 3rd and tested with 8/20µs current waveform.
Housed Varistor B72214T2***K105
ThermoFuse Varistor T14K130…420E2
ZH FTZ PPD PD 2013-01-019
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Important notes at the end of this document.
v/i characteristic
Derating curves
Housed Varistor B72214T2***K105
ThermoFuse Varistor T14K130…420E2
ZH FTZ PPD PD 2013-01-019
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Important notes at the end of this document.
Typical application
The typical application below shows how the monitor lead on the device can be used to indicate that
the thermal fuse has been opened. This denotes that the circuit will be no longer protected from surge
currents by the MOV after the thermal fuse forms open circuit.
Typical wave soldering curve
Care must be taken when soldering the device into place because it contains a thermal fuse element.
Two soldering methods are possible: (1) Manual soldering under max. 350 / 3s: it is recommended
to heat-sink the leads of the device. (2) Wave soldering: it is very important that the temperatures of
all preheat stages and the solder bath should be strictly controlled.
Housed Varistor B72214T2***K105
ThermoFuse Varistor T14K130…420E2
ZH FTZ PPD PD 2013-01-019
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Important notes at the end of this document.
Reliability Data Electrical
Characteristics
Test methods / Description Specifications
Varistor
voltage
The voltage between two terminals with the
specified measuring current applied is called V
v
(1 mA
DC
@ 0.2 … 2 s).
To meet the
specified value.
Clamping
voltage
The maximum voltage between two terminals
with the specified standard impulse current
(8/20 µs) illustrated below applied.
T
S
Rise Time µs
T
r
Decay time to half value µs
O
1
Nominal start
I
m
Peak value
Peak
Trailing Edge
Leading
Edge
To meet the
specified value.
Surge current
derating,
8/20 µs
10 surge currents (8/20 µs), unipolar, interval 30
s, amplitude corresponding to derating curve for
10 impulses at 20 µs
|V/V (1 mA)| 10%
(measured in
direction of surge
current)
No visible damage
Surge current
derating,
2 ms
10 surge currents (2ms), unipolar, interval 120s,
amplitude corresponding to derating curve for 10
impulses at 2 ms
|V/V (1 mA)|10%
(measured in
direction of surge
current)
No visible damage
Housed Varistor B72214T2***K105
ThermoFuse Varistor T14K130…420E2
ZH FTZ PPD PD 2013-01-019
Please read Cautions and warnings and Page 7 of 10
Important notes at the end of this document.
Characteristics
Test Methods/Description Specifications
Abnormal over
voltage
This device is designed to form open circuit in the event
of overheating due to the limited current abnormal over
voltage conditions as outlined in section 39.4 of UL1449
3
rd
edition.
The device (pin 1 & 3) is to be connected to a power
supply having an open circuit voltage equal to the test
voltage specified below. The power supply is to
incorporate a series variable resistor that can be
adjusted to obtain the short-circuit current (I
sc
). The
variable resistor is to be adjusted such that I
sc
equals
10A, 5A, 2.5A, 0.5A or 0.125A respectively (measured
without the device in the circuit). The device will be
energized for 7 hours, or until the device becomes
disconnected from the power supply, or until current to,
or temperature within the device attains equilibrium
2)
.
The test result will be visually inspected.
Detailed test voltages applied onto the devices are as
below:
Device rating
Test voltage
Type ( V ac) ( V ac )
T14K130E2 130 260
T14K150E2 150 300
T14K175E2 175 350
T14K230E2 230 415
T14K250E2 250 500
T14K275E2 275 480
T14K300E2 300 600
T14K320E2 320 600
T14K350E2 350 600
T14K385E2 385 600
T14K420E2 420 600
Any of below
phenomena shall not be
observed, otherwise this
device will be judged as
failed part:
1. Emission of flame,
molten metal, glowing or
flaming particles through
any openings (pre-
existed or created as a
result of the test) in the
device.
2. Charring, glowing, or
flaming of the
supporting surface, or
cheesecloth draped on
the device.
3. Ignition of the
enclosure.
4. Creation of any
openings in the
enclosure that result in
accessibility of live
parts.
2) Note:
Thermal fuse may not form open circuit under low current [e.g. 0.125A] due to less heat generated by MOV, however the
device will reach thermal equilibrium within 30 minutes under a low temperature which will not be able to cause any damage
to the device.
Housed Varistor B72214T2***K105
ThermoFuse Varistor T14K130…420E2
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Important notes at the end of this document.
Cautions and warnings
General
1. EPCOS metal oxide varistors (SIOVs) are designed for specific applications and should not be
used for purposes not identified in our specifications, application notes and data books unless
otherwise agreed with EPCOS during the design-in-phase.
2. Ensure suitability of SIOVs through reliability testing during the design-in phase. The SIOVs
should be evaluated taking into consideration worst-case conditions.
3. For applications of SIOVs in line-to ground circuits based on various international and local
standards there are restrictions existing or additional safety measures required.
Storage
1. Store SIOVs only in original packaging. Do not open the package before storage.
2. Storage conditions in original packaging:
Storage temperature: -25 °C … +45 °C
Relative humidity: <75% annual average,
<95% on maximum 30 days a year.
Dew precipitation: Is to be avoided.
3. Avoid contamination of SIOVs surface during storage, handling and processing.
4. Avoid storage of SIOVs in harmful environments which can affect the function during long-term
operation (examples given under operation precautions).
5. The SIOV type series should be soldered within the time specified.
SIOV-S, -Q, -LS 24 month
T, ETFV and SFS types 12 month.
Handling
1. SIOVs must not be dropped.
2. Components must not be touched with bare hands. Gloves are recommended.
3. Avoid contamination of the surface of SIOV electrodes during handling, be careful of the sharp
edge of SIOV electrodes.
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Soldering (where applicable)
1. Use rosin-type flux or non-activated flux.
2. Insufficient preheating may cause ceramic cracks.
3. Rapid cooling by dipping in solvent is not recommended.
4. Complete removal of flux is recommended.
Mounting
1. Potting, sealing or adhesive compounds can produce chemical reactions in the SIOV ceramic
that will degrade the component’s electrical characteristics.
2. Overloading SIOVs may result in ruptured packages and expulsion of hot materials. For this
reason the SIOVs should be physically shielded from adjacent components.
Operation
1. Use SIOVs only within the specified temperature operating range
2. Use SIOVs only within the specified voltage and current ranges.
3. Environmental conditions must not harm the SIOVs. Use SIOVs only in normal atmospheric con-
ditions. Avoid use in the presence of deoxidizing gases (chlorine gas, hydrogen sulfide gas,
ammonia gas, sulfuric acid gas, etc), corrosive agents, humid or salty conditions, Avoid contact
with any liquids and solvents.
Important notes
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