Civaux CTC01 Enclosure Heating Thermostat (Normally Closed)
The Civaux CTC01 is a compact, mechanical panel thermostat engineered to control enclosure heaters, anti condensation elements, and low temperature alarm circuits within electrical control cabinets and automation panels.
Equipped with a Normally Closed (NC) contact configuration, the device acts as a temperature sensitive switch that remains closed to power up a heating element until the interior cabinet temperature rises to match the user’s defined setting. This crucial regulator keeps cabinet interiors above the dew point, preventing destructive condensation build up and freezing conditions that can corrupt microprocessors, electronic drives, and terminals.
Key Features
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Normally Closed (NC) Contact Logic: Outfitted with a high visibility red adjustment dial indicating its specific role as a heating or low temperature regulator (opens its circuit upon temperature rise).
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Wide Adjustment Scale: Provides an analog adjustment range spanning 0°C to 60°C, giving technicians precise control over minimum environment parameters.
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Universal 35 mm DIN Rail Snap Clip: Molded with a rugged top pull tab mechanism and a rear mounting slot, allowing quick, toolless snap on placement onto standard 35 mm DIN rails.
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High Airstream Ventilation Slits: Designed with an array of horizontal and curved intake louvers across the front and sides of the shell. This maximizes ambient air interaction with the internal bimetal sensor strip, resulting in precise temperature tracking and minimal thermal lag.
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Finger Safe Termination Block: Features clear bottom screw terminal pathways with heavy recessing to deliver a touch safe installation that prevents accidental short circuits during servicing.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Model Number | CTC01 |
| Brand / Manufacturer | Civaux / Civaux Electric |
| Application Profile | Enclosure / Panel Heating & Condensation Control |
| Contact Type Configuration | 1 Normally Closed (1 NC / Snap action bimetal contact) |
| Temperature Control Range | 0°C to + 60°C |
| Switching Hysteresis (Tolerance) | Approx. 7 K |
| Maximum Contact Switching Load | AC 10 A (resistive load) / AC 2 A |
| Maximum Rated Voltage | 250V AC (50/60Hz utility networks) |
| Mounting Architecture | Standard 35 mm DIN Rail clip configuration |
| Casing Shell Flammability Standard | Flame retardant plastic designed to UL94 V-0 standards |
| Ingress Shroud Rating | IP20 (Finger safe termination guard) |
Applications
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Control Panel Anti Condensation Elements: Automatically toggles electrical strip heaters, semiconductor PTC heaters, or enclosure fan heaters ON when ambient workspace temperatures drop below safe dew points.
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Low Temperature Fault Signaling: Connected directly to industrial warning beacons, alarm sirens, or PLC digital alarm monitoring inputs to trigger low-temperature warnings in cold storage facilities.
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Outdoor Automation Cabinets: Protects electronic setups housed in remote roadside traffic control boxes, solar power inverter modules, telecommunication enclosures, and outdoor pumping substations.
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Wind Turbine and Marine Control Systems: Prevents internal panel frost formation and freezing failures inside harsh, marine, offshore, or high altitude environments.
