The Square D Type S thermal overload relay is designed to safeguard motors, controllers, and branch circuit conductors from excessive heating caused by prolonged overcurrent conditions, including locked rotor currents. It operates based on trip curves, responding within 20 seconds during overloads.
Proper thermal unit selection is achieved using the motor's full load current and a dedicated selection table. These units feature a one-piece construction where the motor current passes through a small heater winding. Under overload conditions, heat melts a special solder, allowing a ratchet wheel to spin free and open control circuit contacts, thereby disconnecting the motor.
- Thermal Overload Type: Melting alloy
- Motor Tripping Class: 20
- UPC: SQDA361
- Manufacturer Part Number: A3.61
Technical Specifications
| Persona Type Ids | EU, LC, OM, OM8, PB, SC |
| Persona Type Names | End User, Contractor, Original Equipment Manufacturer, OEM - Control Panelbuilder, Panel Builder, Electrician |
| Market Segmentation Id | COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL |
| Market Segmentation | Commercial, Industrial |
| Carbon Footprint Of The Distribution Phase A4 | 0.015062784881700087, 0 kg CO2 eq. |
| Carbon Footprint Of The End Of Life Phase C1 To C4 | 0 kg CO2 eq., 0.02152658808101991 |
| Carbon Footprint Of The Installation Phase A5 | 0.0060760025185404255, 0 kg CO2 eq. |
| Carbon Footprint Of The Manufacturing Phase A1 To A3 | 0.1 kg CO2 eq., 0.09658369691863965 |
| Carbon Footprint Of The Use Phase B2 B3 B4 B6 | 13 kg CO2 eq., 12.638798994081128 |
| Local Data Status | Publishable |
| Local Publishable Date | 2025-11-13 |
| Return Indicator | Y |
| Stocking Flag | Y |
| Stock Policy | 2 |
| Weee Scope | Out |
| Scope Perimeter | Outside of Europe |
| Eoli Availability Display | No need of specific recycling operations |
| Reach Full Compliance Status | Reference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold |
| Reach Full Compliance Status Id | CONTAINS_SVHC |
| Reach Compliance Directive | Reference contains Substances of Very High Concern above the threshold |
| Rohs Eur In Scope | No |
| Rohs Eur Status | Compliant By Exemption |
| Rohs Eur Full Compliance Status | Compliant By Exemption |
| China Rohs In Scope | No |
| China Rohs Label | 7 |
| With Recycled Cardboard | Yes |
| Without Single Use Plastic | Yes |
| Product Contributes To Saved And Avoided Emissions | No |
| Tier Id | 1 |
| Tier | 1 |
| Function Option Id | STANDARD |
| Function Option | Standard |
| Product Kit Identifier | N |
| Energy Efficiency Optimized | False |
| Motor Tripping Class | 20 |
Product Documents
Before purchasing Thermal Unit, Type S, Type A, melting alloy, Class 20 A3.61, confirm the required application, mounting style, connection type, rating, and compatibility with the rest of the system.
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