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| RP SERIES
THERMAL PROTECTORS
Introduction
The RP Series thermal protector is suited for recessed lighting applications. The RP’s compact package is designed to mount on the xture; and, with
sensitivity to changes in thermal conditions, detect the presence of insulation.
With a history of more than 95 years, Sensata Technologies is a leading supplier of sensors and switches.
Features
Benets
• Wide variety of UL recognized types
• Automatic resetting device
• Device causes xture light to blink in fault condition
• Sensitivity to thermal conditions
• 50/60 Hz
• Capable of accommodating most recessed lighting xtures
• Compact design allows for easy placement within the lighting xture
Sensata Technologies’ RP Series of thermal protectors are designed to meet UL, CSA and NEC requirements for the protection of non-IC recessed
lighting xtures. This RP thermal protector is an automatic resetting device that causes the lamp to blink during fault conditions. The RP is controlled by
Sensata Technologies’ SB600 Series of protectors, which are recognized by UL for tungsten and inductive loads (File E28135) and by CSA for inductive
loads (File LR20529).
Sensata Technologies is an ISO and TS registered company providing world class quality products.
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Wiring of RP Thermal Protectors
SPECIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical and Physical Characteristics
Type
RP-1B
RP-4A
RP-5A
RP-6A
RP-7A
RP-8A
RP-9A
RP-10A
RP-11A
RP-12A
RP-13A
RP-14A
RP-15A
RP-16A
RP-17A
RP-18A
Heater
120V
277V
120V
240V
208V
120V
12V
220V
120V
277V
120V
240V
208V
12V
220V
277V
No. of Leads
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
Lead Colors
Bk, Wh, Bl
Bk, Wh, Red
Bk, Wh, Bl, Red
Bk, Wh, Grey
Bk, Wh, Bl, Yell
Bk, Wh, Or
Bk, Wh, Yell
Bk, Wh, Viol
Bk, Wh, Bl, Or
Bk, Wh, Red
Bk, Wh, Bl
Bk, Wh, Grey
Bk, Wh, Bl, Yell
Bk, Wh, Yell
Bk, Wh, Viol
Bk, Wh, Bl, Or
Heater Wires
Bl & Wh
Red & Wh
Red & Wh
Gray & Wh
Yell & Wh
Or & Wh
Yell & Wh
Viol & Wh
Or & Wh
Red & Wh
Bl & Wh
Gray & Wh
Yell & Wh
Yell & Wh
Viol & Wh
Or & Wh
Protector
Wires
Bk & Bl
Bk & Red
Bk & Bl
Bk & Gray
Bk & Bl
Bk & Or
Bk & Yell
Bk & Viol
Bk & Bl
Bk & Red
Bk & Bl
Bk & Gray
Bk & Bl
Bk & Yell
Bk & Viol
Bk & Bl
Standard
Pack
500
500
400
500
400
500
500
500
400
500
500
500
400
500
500
500
Sensitivity
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
The following instructions will assist in the proper installation of Sensata’s RP Series of thermal protectors.
3 Wire RP for Dedicated Voltage
The black lead wire is always connected to the input live wire.
The white wire is the common which is permanently connected at
the factory with an extra six inch piece of wire of the same color.
The third wire of the RP is permanently connected to the live side
of the load.
4 Wire RP for Multi-tap Ballasts
The black lead wire is always connected to the input live wire. The
white wire is the common which is permanently connected at the
factory with all common wires. The red wire of the RP-5A or the
orange wire of the RP-11A is connected to the 120 Volt tap of the
ballast. The yellow wire of the RP-7A or RP-15A is connected to
the 208 Volt tap of the ballast. The orange lead of the RP-18A is
connected to the 277 Volt tap. The blue wire is then connected to
the tap of the ballast which will match the input voltage. Although
the primary usage is 120/277V, the thermal protector inside of
these units is rated up to 480 VAC.