
Specifications
Limitations
ESCON Module 50/8 Hardware Reference
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2.2.2
Application Example: Determining a suitable Heat Sink
To choose a suitable heat sink you will need to determine the maximum heat resistance R
th
. Retrieve the
values of above figures as follows:
1)
Assumption
The ESCON Module 50/8 (532872) shall be operated at a nominal operating vV
CC
of
24 V and an output current I
cont
of 8 A.
2)
At the intersection of the red characteristic (24 V) and 8 A output current (X-axis), a power
dissipation of 3.2 W results on the Y-axis.
3)
The black characteristic (ESCON Module 50/8) reveals that operation with a power dissipa-
tion of 3.2 W (X-axis) is possible without heat sink up to a maximum ambient temperature of
approx. 55 °C (Y-axis).
Under the same conditions, however, for operation at a maximum ambient temperature of 85
°C (Y-axis) a heat sink with a maximum heat resistance R
th
of less than 4 K/W is required
(yellow characteristic).
Use the maxon accessory «ESCON Module 50/8 Thermal Pad» (586142) for optimum heat transfer and
observe the manufacturer's specifications for the respective heat sink.
Table 2-5
Heat Sink – Specification & Accessories
2.3
Limitations
Table 2-6
Limitations
Specification / Accessories
ESCON Module
50/8 Heat Sink
*3)
Dimensions
53.3 x 37.5 x 16.5 mm (L x B x H)
(586141)
Heat resistance R
th
5.8 K/W
Mounting
4 threads for M2.5 screws
Material
Aluminum, black anodized
ESCON Module
50/8 Thermal Pad
*3)
Dimensions
40 x 25 x 4 mm (L x B x H)
(586142)
*3)
Corresponds to the components used in ESCON Module 50/8 HE (586137)
Protection functionality
Switch-off threshold
Recovery threshold
Undervoltage
7.2 V
7.4 V
Overvoltage
58 V
55 V
Overcurrent
22.5 A
—
Thermal overload
105 °C
90 °C