The Macromatic CAH20A6AC is a current sensing relay. This encapsulated relay has an input voltage of 12V DC. It is made to check for over or undercurrent faults and has an output of 10A SPDT. It checks AC current, with an adjustable range of 2-20A and a trip time delay of 0.15-7 seconds. There is no sensing time delay on startup. The integrated current transformer provides better access and greater sensitivity, as the wire can be looped around several times. It is ideal for harsher conditions, due to the encapsulated housing. Note: Image is an approximation. Actual part may differ.

Specifications

• Relay Function- Over/undercurrent
• Current Monitor Range- 2-20A
• Time Trip Delay- 0.15-7 seconds
• Sensing Time Delay on Startup- None
• Input Voltage- 12V DC
• Output- 10A SPDT
• Input Voltage Tolerance- +10/-15% of nominal
• Load- 2VA
• Current Sensing- Type: Toroidal, through hole wiring
  Setting Accuracy: Min: +0%, -50%; Max: +10%, -0%
  Maximum Allowable Current: Steady-50A Turns; 300A Inrush for 10 Seconds
  Trip Point Hysteresis: -5% Overcurrent sensing +5% Undercurrent sensing
• Response Time- Time Delay on Reset (Relay OFF): 100ms
  Reset Time: 400ms
• Operating Temperature- -28 C to 65 C (-18 F to 149 F)
• Storage Temperature- -40 C to 85 C (-40 F to 185 F)
• Output Contacts- 10 Amperes @ 240VAC, General Purpose; 8 Amperes @ 28VDC, Resistive; 1/4HP @ 120/240VAC; B300
• Life- Mechanical: 10,000,000 Operations, Full Load: 100,000 Operations
• Mounting- Surface mount with two #6 screws
• Termination- 0.25" male quick-connect terminals
• Overall Dimensions- 3.5" Height x 2.5" Width x 1.5" Depth
• Approvals- UL & CUL Recognized

The relay starts checking for errors once the input voltage is applied and the startup time delay has passed. For an overcurrent fault, the AC current goes over the set Current Monitor Range for longer than the adjusted time delay. The relay energizes after the time delay and remains in that state until the current goes under the reset level. When an undercurrent error occurs, the current drops under the set Current Monitor Range for longer than the time delay. Again, the relay energizes after the time delay and will de-energize once the current rises above the reset level. The user selects whether the relay looks for over or under current errors using the switch. The CAH20A6AC has an LED indicator which is red to display when a fault has occurred. Has pilot duty rating. Process control, monitoring for locked rotor or load loss, or open heater or lamp are all examples of common applications.

Macromatic CAH Series Relay Installation Manual

Macromatic 12V Current Sensing Relay with Encapsulated Housing CAH20A6AC