MOTOR STARTER–PROTECTOR

COMBO (MSC) REFRIGERATION

PACKAGE
Compact, Reliable, Low Power Consumption

PROVEN TECHNOLOGY
The Klixon® MSC
refrigeration pack– STANDARD 1-PIECE (RSIR) 1-PIECE (RSCR)

age is a compact
motor starter and
motor protector
package that
dissipates less TERMINAL BOARD 2-PIECE (RSIR) 2-PIECE (RSCR)

than 2 watts under OVERVIEW FEATURES

The MSC by Sensata Technologies serves • Applicable to fractional horsepower
typical operating as a combination control that: compressors used in residential
• Uses compact metal can motor protector refrigerators and freezers, and similar
conditions. and solid state PTC motor starter refrigeration applications
• Includes Internal Back-up Protection • Utilizes ceramic PTC (Positive
System for the PTC motor starter Temperature Coefficient) thermistor
• Available for both RSIR and RSCR element to energize / de-energize motor
applications (Contact Sensata for alternate start windings
configurations) • Available for 120 and 220 volt
• Plugs directly onto compressor terminal applications
pins • Configurations available to suit most
• Dissipates less than 2 watts under typical residential applications
operating conditions • Less costly to install than discrete motor
starter and protector components

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CONFIGURATIONS
• MSC Standard
Multiple quick connect (QC) terminal
configurations available; designed to be
used with secondary compressor relay
cover
• MSC One-Piece Connector
3.2 mm x 0.5 mm terminals for use with
standard insulated connector; available
for use with or without direct-mounted
run capacitor
• MSC Two-Piece Connector
1/4" and/or 3/16" QC terminal
configurations for use with standard
insulated connectors; available for use (Ts)

with or without direct-mounted run

capacitor
• MSC Terminal Board
Multiple QC and screw terminal
configurations available; designed to be
used with secondary compressor relay GLOSSARY
cover R0 Measured resistance value at 25°C at maximum Vmax Maximum operating voltage that may be applied
of 2.0 volts across the PTC
Switch Time (ts) Time required for the inrush Vr Nominal rated supplied voltage: 120 or 240 VAC
current to decrease to 1/2 of its initial value (<Vmax)
Switch (Curie) Temp. (Ts) Temperature at which Iss Steady state current remaining at maximum
the PTC resistance value is 2X the 25C value (R0) operating voltage
Reset Time Time required for the PTC resistance to Imax Maximum operating (inrush) current
return to 2X the initial value (2R0)

APPLICATION NOTES
1. The surface and terminals of the MSC 3. Certain materials, such as chlorine 5. The final device configuration selection
device can reach high temperatures (Cl) containing gases, can degrade the will determine the necessity for a
under typical running conditions. Any characteristics of the MSC device. The secondary compressor relay cover and or
material in contact with the MSC and MSC device should not be exposed to supplemental retention requirements.
its terminals, including wire and quick- sulphur (S) or chlorine (Cl) containing 6. The installation force applied to the
connect receptacle plastic insulation, gases, and must be kept away from MSC device must be in parallel with the
should have a minimum temperature materials that can generate them. In compressor feedthrough pins and must
rating (UL RTI) of 105°C. Adequate particular, avoid the use of polyvinyl not exceed 20 kgf (44 lbs).
spacing should be provided to insulate chloride (PVC) insulation in contact
lower-rated materials from this heat with the MSC terminals.
source. 4. The MSC device should not be exposed
2. The MSC device should be protected to hydrocarbon based materials, as they
from potential sources of liquid, can cause a degradation in the PTC
such as the evaporator tray and water characteristics.
connections.

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PART NUMBERING SYSTEM

MSC 1 4 A 13 A 5

Specifies basic physical variation type Designates bimetal disc material

Designates PTC pill series Specifies motor protector disc temperature sets

Specifies additional physical characteristics of the device Designates motor protector heater

ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS

MSC STD

RS*R CS*R

MSC 1-PC
MSC 2-PC

RSCR RSIR

Quick-connect terminal

Pin connector

Run Capacitor connector

(outputs)

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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL MOTOR PROTECTOR AGENCY CERTIFICATIONS
Temperature Limits Ambient Air: 0°C to 70°C Device Actuation Temperatures UL/Canadian–UL Component Recognition: File
Electrical Requirements 120 or 240 VAC nominal Open Temperature: 100°C to 160°C ± 5°C SA3745
voltage (50 or 60 Hz) Close Temperature: 55°C to 70°C ± 9°C KEMA/ENEC Compliance:
Temperature Differential: 60°C typical Certification # 2014531.01
Rated Hot Locked Rotor Current IEC/EN 60730-2-4: 2007
120 VAC: 18.0 A maximum IEC/EN 60730-2-10: 2007
MOTOR STARTER 240 VAC: 10.0 A maximum IEC/EN 60079-15: 2005
Room Temperature Resistance 60% power factor IEC/EN 60335-1: 2001, clause 30.2.3
3.9W to 47W ratings available Ultimate Trip Current CQC Certification: 08002025660
±25% resistance tolerance 0.5 – 5.5 A @ 71°C RoHS compliant
Switch Time Endurance1
0.1 – 1.4s at 120 or 240 VAC Minimum of 15,000 cycles at maximum rated
Reliability current at 120 and 240 volts, as predicted by Weibull
500,000 cycles at maximum rated conditions of analysis of the test data. This protection must be
voltage and current verified in the end application.

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A failure is defined as an open circuit or permanently closed
circuit, rapid cycle (>3X normal rate), or by a change in
the open or close temperature of more than 10% from the
original values.

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