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    1241 Bundy Boulevard, Winona, Minnesota USA 55987 Phone: +1 (507) 454-5300, Fax: +1 (507) 452-4507 http://www .watlow .com Please consult this user’s manual when you place your new DIN-A-MITE in service. It contains all the necessary information to mount and wire it into the application. This manual also contains all pertinent specifications and [...]

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    Specifications 2 W A TLOW DIN-A-MITE S tyle D User ’s Manual Operator Interface • Command signal input and indication light • Alarm output and indication light Amperage • Single-phase, 80A output maximum at 50°C (122°F) into a resistive load. See the Output Rating Curve chart on page 3. • Maximum surge current for 16.6 milliseconds, 1,8[...]

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    DIN-A-MITE Style D , solid-st ate power controller Part Number D D 1 0 - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ Phase 1 = Single-phase, one controlled leg Cooling and Current Rating 0 = Natural convection; current rating 80A @ 50°C (122°F) Note: See the output rating curve for the current rating at other temperatures. Line and Load V oltage 02 = 24 to 48V Å [...]

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    4 W A TLOW DIN-A-MITE S tyle D User ’s Manual After removing all power , use a 7/16-inch nut driver to remove fuse mounting nuts. T orque to 4.52 Nm (40 in-lb). ç WARNINGS: Ó 1 WARNING: Use National Electric (NEC) or other country-specific standard wiring practices to install and operate the DIN-A-MITE. Failure to do so may result in damage to [...]

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    W A TLOW DIN-A-MITE S tyle D User ’s Manual 5 Single-Phase Output and Input Wiring L1 2 1 Limit Control Contacts (if required) L1 for all voltages Alarm or Current Transformer Output Alarm or Current Transformer Output (Model Number-Dependent) Heater 4 to 20mA input: (+) (-) 4.5 to 32V Î (dc) input: (+) (-) Phase-to-neutral 100V Å (ac) and abov[...]

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    Declaration of Conformity DIN-A-MITE ® “D” Power Controller W atlow Winona, Inc. 1241 Bundy Blvd. Winona, MN 55987 USA Declares that the following product: Designation: DIN-A-MITE® “D” Power Control Model Numbers: DD10 – (02, 24, 48 or 60)(C0, C1, C2, K1, K2, K3, F0 or F1) – (0, C, D, H or S)(followed by any 3 numbers or letters.) Cla[...]

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    W A TLOW DIN-A-MITE S tyle D User ’s Manual 7 An external EMI filter must be used in conjunction with the DIN-A-MITE for loads in excess of six amperes (6 A) at 150 to 250 kHz. Without a filter applied, the DIN-A-MITE does not comply with the conducted emissions standard for loads more than 6 A at 150 to 250 kHz. W atlow has verified that two typ[...]

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    The W atlow DIN-A-MITE is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 36 months after delivery to the first purchaser for use, providing that the units have not been misapplied. Since W atlow has no control over their use, and sometimes misuse, we cannot guarantee against failure. W atlow's obligations hereunder , at W atlo[...]