Heat Sink/Class 6 Solid State Relay

Thermal management is a fundamental consideration in the

design and use of Solid State Relays (SSRs) because of the
contact dissipation (typically 1 W per amp). It is vital that
sufficient heat sinking is provided, or the life and switching
reliability of the SSR will be compromised. The unique
design of the Magnecraft aluminum heat sink maximizes
heat dissipation. Available for Magnecraft’s panel mount
SSRs and ensures reliable operation when properly selected
for the specific application. For ease of installation, all
mounting holes are pre-drilled and tapped.
SECTION 3

Characteristics SSR-HS-1
Description Aluminum Heat Sink for Class 6 Relay
Function Maximizes Heat Dissipation
Weight 19.7 ounces (558.5 grams)
Used With these Solid State Relays
Up to 50 Amps 6 Series (Sec. 4, p.18-27)

TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW THERMAL RESISTANCE vs POWER DISSIPATION

1.0
0.13 0.92
(3.18)
0.8

THERMAL RESISTANCE (ºC/W)

0.69
0.6 0.55
MARKING AREA

0.19 0.52 0.51

(4.95)
1.75 5.51 0.4

(44.45) (139.95)
0.2

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

DISSIPATION (W)
THERMAL DERATING CURVE for 50A CLASS 6
THERMAL RESISTANCE vs POWER DISSIPATION with (70 CFM) FAN
1.0 60
THERMAL DERATING CURVE for 50A CLASS 6
THERMAL
0.92
RESISTANCE vs POWER DISSIPATION with (70 CFM) FAN
4.73 1.0 TYP. 60
(120.14) 0.8 0.92 0.07 50
(ºC/W)

(1.69) 50
(A) (A)

0.8 0.69
3.86
(ºC/W)

40
37
RATING
RESISTANCE

(97.92) 0.6 0.69 0.55 0.52 0.51 40

37
RATING

30
RESISTANCE

0.6 0.55 28
0.52 0.51
1.99 2.65
CURRENT

0.4 30
(50.63) (67.31) 20 28
CURRENT
THERMAL

0.4 0.24
0.2 20
(6.04)
THERMAL

10
0.2
10
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 0 25 50 75 100
DISSIPATION (W) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (ºC)
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 0 25 50 75 100
DISSIPATION (W) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (ºC)

TYP. THERMAL DERATING CURVE for 50A CLASS 6

0.34 without FAN
THERMAL DERATING CURVE for 50A CLASS 6
(8.69) 60
without FAN
60
FRONT VIEW 50
47
50
(A) (A)

40 47
User Guide: 38
RATING

The Magnecraft SSR should be firmly mounted on a clean, smooth heat sink surface using 40
38
RATING

30
thermally conductive or suitable thermal transfer pads.
CURRENT

24
30
• Model matches heat dissipation requirements for Magnecraft 6 Series SSRs; up to 50 amps. 20 19
CURRENT

24
• Magnecraft design achieves outstanding thermal efficiency. 20 19 14
• Pre-drilled and tapped to suit Magnecraft SSR 6 Series “hockey puck style” range. 10
14
10
0 20 40 60 80 100
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (ºC)
0
3/20 20 40 60
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (ºC)
80 100

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