96M13023 Precautions for UL Standards

The CA-U4 meets the following UL standards and has obtained UL and C-UL certification.
• Applicable standard UL508 Industrial Control Equipment
UL60950-1 Information Technology Equipment - Safety
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 14-M95
Industrial Control Equipment
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03
Information Technology Equipment - Safety
• UL File No. E195940, E242533
Compact Switching Power Supply • UL category
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NMTR, NMTR7 / QQGQ2, QQGQ8

• Use wires that meet the following conditions for the terminal block.

CA-U4 (tightening torque : 1.2 Nꞏm)

Wire range
Wire Material
Wire type
AWG#14-22
Copper wire only
Stranded wire only

Instruction Manual Temperature rating 60ºC/75ºC

Read this manual before using the product in order to achieve maximum performance.
Keep this manual in a safe place after reading it so that it can be used at any time.
Introduction
Symbol Guide
The following symbols are used to show potentially hazardous situations or to provide
extra information. Be sure to read this section carefully.
• The CA-U4 is designed as a Class I Equipment. Be sure to connect the protective
earthing terminal on the terminal block to the protective earthing conductor in the
building installation.
• The CA-U4 is an open-type device. Be sure to install it in an appropriate enclosure rated
as IP54 or better.
• Use the CA-U4 according to the derating conditions and the installation conditions
described in this manual.
• The CA-U4 does not include a disconnecting device. Be sure to install a disconnecting
device such as a circuit breaker in the building installation wiring.

DANGER
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Part Names and Functions
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
WARNING serious injury. Digital display window
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or Displays the current values of output current/voltage and other items.
CAUTION
moderate injury. Display mode selection (MODE)
It indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in product damage as Switches the display mode.
NOTICE well as property damage.

Safety Information for CA-U4 Output voltage adjustment trimmer (V.ADJ)

Adjusts the output voltage within the range of ±5%.

• Do not use this product for the purpose to protect a human body or part of
a human body. DC output terminal (+, –)
• This product is not intended for use as an explosion-proof product. Do not use A load is connected here. (24 VDC)
this product in a hazardous location and/or potentially explosive atmosphere. Protective earthing terminal ( )
DANGER • Do not use this product in an application that may cause death, serious Connect to the protective earthing conductor in the building installation.
injury or serious property damage due to a failure with this product
should occur, such as nuclear power plants, on aircraft, trains, ships, or AC input terminal (N, L)
vehicles, used within medical equipment, playground equipment, roller
coasters and other rides, etc. An input cable is connected here. (100 to 240 VAC)

• You must perform a sufficient risk assessment for the machine where this
product is to be installed prior to installing this product. Provide
appropriate protective fail-safe measures on the machine independent
from this product in case a failure with this product should occur.
• Check that the AC input rated voltage of this unit is equal to the voltage of the
AC power supply. Failure to follow this may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Do not perform any electrical wiring while electric current is applied.
Failure to follow this may result in an electric shock or fire.
WARNING
• Be sure to connect the grounding cable. Failure to follow this may result
in an electric shock or fire.
• Do not touch this unit within 1 minute after AC input is turned off. Failure
to follow this may result in an electric shock.
• Do not modify or repair this unit. Failure to follow this may result in an
electric shock, accident, or product failure.
• Do not touch any terminal of this unit while electric current is applied. Use
the unit with the terminal cover installed to avoid an electric shock.
• Pay attention to prevent foreign matter such as metal particles, dust,
paper or wood chips from entering the inside of this unit. Failure to follow
this may result in a fire or product failure.
• Do not touch any metallic part while electric current is applied or
CAUTION immediately after input is shut off. Failure to follow this may result in a
burn due to a high temperature.
• If a failure or abnormality occurs while this unit is in use, immediately turn
off AC input and stop operation of this unit . Failure to follow this may
result in a fire or accident.
Installation Conditions
Installation environment
• Installation this unit indoors.
• Do not install this unit in locations exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not install this unit in locations in which there is corrosive gas or flammable gas.
• Do not install this unit in locations exposed to a lot of dust, soot, or steam.
• Do not install this unit in locations in which water, oil, or chemicals may splash onto the unit.
• When installing this unit in a location subject to vibration or impact, consider the
vibration proof mounting.
When installing this unit in a control console
• The ambient temperature for this unit should not exceed the upper temperature limit
(refer to the derating characteristic). When the upper temperature limit may be
exceeded, install a cooling fan or cooler so that the ambient temperature is below the
upper temperature limit.
• Leave a sufficient ventilation space around this unit for head dissipation.
• Do not install this unit just above a device with high head generation (transformer,
inverter, servo amplifier, etc.).

NOTICE
• Do not connect the AC power supply to the DC output terminals.
• Do not disturb the convection of air near the vent of the casing.
Installation
Space around the unit
Precautions on Regulations and Standards The CA-U4 uses natural air-cooling. To ensure sufficient convection of air to dissipate
CE and UKCA Markings heat, provide enough space between the CA-U4 and the control panel or other nearby
devices as shown below.
Keyence Corporation has confirmed that this product complies with the essential
requirements of the applicable EU Directive(s) and UK regulations, based on the following
specifications. Be sure to consider the following specifications when using this product in 20mm min.
the Member States of European Union and in the United Kingdom.
 EMC Directive (CE) and Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations (UKCA) 20mm min. 20mm min.
• Applicable standard EMI: (BS)EN55011-Group 1, Class A
• Applicable standard EMS: (BS)EN61000-6-2
Remarks: These specifications do not give any guarantee that the end-product with this 20mm min.
product incorporated complies with the essential requirements of EMC Directive and
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations. The manufacturer of the end-product is
solely responsible for the compliance on the end-product itself according to EMC Installation orientation
Directive and Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations. Install this unit with the base down as shown below. Do not install the unit in any other
 Low-Voltage Directive (CE) and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations (UKCA) orientation.
• Applicable standard (BS)EN62368-1
(BS)EN50178
• Overvoltage category II
• Pollution degree 2
• The CA-U4 is designed as a Class I Equipment. Be sure to connect the protective earthing
terminal on the terminal block to the protective earthing conductor in the building installation.
• The CA-U4 is an open-type device. Be sure to install it in an appropriate enclosure
rated as IP54 or better.
• Use the CA-U4 according to the derating conditions and the installation conditions
described in this manual. Mounting bracket (optional)
• The CA-U4 does not include a disconnecting device. Be sure to install a
disconnecting device such as a circuit breaker in the building installation wiring. Make sure that the tightening torque for the mounting screw holes of this unit is 0.5 Nꞏm or less.

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 Wiring Dimensions
Terminals
When front mounted
Screw size Tightening torque (12) 120 (Mounting bracket : OP-42174)

M4 1.2 Nꞏm
43.3

Crimp terminals
35.9
M4 size M4 size 122.5

170
10
8.0 mm max. 8.0 mm max.
14.3
Cables 16.1
2.5 85.5 16.5
Select cables with a wire diameter suited to the output rated current. 59
12.5
15

40 t=2
60 28 59 4-φ5 122

Method of Operation 15.5

28

The display mode changes each time when the MODE switch is pressed.
Screw hole for mounting
Output current
display .3.0.7 Displays the output current down to 0.1 A. 4-M3 Screw insertion depth 5 max.

When bottom mounted When side mounted

(Mounting bracket : OP-42175) (Mounting bracket : OP-51629)
Load factor Displays the load factor down to 1%.
display .3.5.P When the load factor is over 100% , displays "FFP".

Peak current Displays the maximum value of the output current down to
display .3.1.3 0.1 A. The current and "PH" are displayed alternately.
132.5

157

Output voltage
display .2.4.0 Displays the output voltage down to 0.1 V.
12.5
t=2

5 7 15
12.5
• The CA-U4 is set to the output current display mode before shipment. It retains the t=2 12.5
50
75 20.5
display mode that was used before the power was turned off.
60

The side mounting bracket can be attached to either sides.

• The maximum value for the peak current display mode is cleared when the power is
turned off and the display mode is changed.
40 55

• When the switch is held down for 3 seconds or more, the current mode is locked and cannot
Unit: mm
150
be changed. To unlock the mode, hold down the switch again for 3 seconds or more. 160 4-φ5

Specificatons WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS : KEYENCE, at its sole option, will refund,
repair or replace at no charge any defective Products within 1 year from the date
Model CA-U4 of shipment. Unless stated otherwise herein, the Products should not be used
internally in humans, for human transportation, as safety devices or fail-safe
Rated Input voltage*1 100 to 240 VAC (85 to 264 VAC, 110 to 370 VDC)
systems. EXCEPT FOR THE FOREGOING, ALL EXPRESS, IMPLIED AND
Rated Frequency*1 50/60 Hz (47 to 63 Hz, DC)
STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
Input Input current (100/200 VAC) 2.2 A/1.1 A max. MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
conditons Efficiency (100/200 VAC) 82%/85% typ. (with 100% load) NONINFRINGEMENT OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, ARE EXPRESSLY
Leakage current (100/200 VAC) 0.4 mA/0.75 mA max. (with 100% load) DISCLAIMED. KEYENCE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
Rush current (100/200 VAC) 25 A/50 A max. (with 100% load, at 25 ºC cold start) INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, EVEN IF
Rated output voltage 24V DC DAMAGES RESULT FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS IN ACCORDANCE
Adjustable voltage range ±5% (with V.ADJ) WITH ANY SUGGESTIONS OR INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KEYENCE. In
Rated output current 6.5 A some jurisdictions, some of the foregoing warranty disclaimers or damage
Ripple/noise voltage 180mVp-p max. limitations may not apply.
Output Input fluctuation 0.4 % max. E1101-3
conditons Load fluctuation 1.5 % max.
Temperature fluctuation 0.02 %/ºC max.
500 ms max.
Starting time
(at Surrounding Air Temperature of 0 to 55ºC under rated I/O conditions)
Output holding time 20 ms min. (at Surrounding Air Temperature of 25ºC under rated I/O conditions)
Constant current voltage limiting. Automatic reset
Overcurrent protection
Protection 7.9 A min.
Activates when the voltage reaches 26.4 V or more. Voltage turn-off.
Overvoltage protection*2 Operation resumes when the input power is turned on again.
Display method 3-digit, 7-segment LED (Character height: 10 mm)
Display Memory backup time Approx. 10 years (at 20ºC)
Display resolution 0.1 A/0.1 V/1%
Surrouding Air Temperature
–10 to +55ºC, No condensation (See "Output Derating Characteristics".)
(for operation)
Relative humidity 25 to 85%, No condensation
Surrounding Air Temperature
(for storage) –20 to +70ºC, No condensation
3.0 kVAC 50/60 Hz 1 min (across input and output terminals),
Environment Withstand voltage 2.0 kVAC 50/60 Hz 1min (across input terminals and PE terminal)
500 VAC 50/60 Hz 1 min (across output terminals and PE terminal)
Shock Peak acceleration: 300 m/s2, in X, Y, and Z directions, 2 times respectively
In X, Y, and Z directions, 2 hours respectively under the following conditions
Vibration
10 to 57 Hz, 0.3 mm double-amplitude, 57 to 500 Hz, 19.6 m/s2 (2G), 5.5-minute cycle
Insulation resistance 100 M min. (with 500 VDC megohmmeter) (across input and output terminals)
(across input terminals and PE terminal) across output terminals and PE terminal)
UL : UL508, UL60950-1
C-UL : CSA C22.2 No.14-M95, CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-03
Safety standard EN : EN62368-1, EN50178
Applicable IEC : IEC62368-1
standard EMC standard FCC Part15B ClassA, EN55011 ClassA, EN61000-6-2
Limits for harmonic current
emissions EN61000-3-2

Parallel operation Possible (OP-42207 is required.)*3

Other
Serial operation Possible (External diode is required.)*3
Cooling method Natural air-cooling
Weight Approx. 700g
*1 For conforming to safety standards shown above, rated input voltage is 100 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz.
*2 To reset the unit, turn off the input power once, wait for 1 minute or more, and then turn on the input power again.
*3 The Applicable standards do not apply for parallel and serial operations.

Output Derating Characteristics

100
90
Load factor (%)

80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Surrounding air temperature (°C)
* The characteristic data shown above are obtained when this unit is installed as described in this Manual.
* The surrounding air temperature is the temperature 50 mm below the bottom of the unit.

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