
For pavement snow melt applications...
The DS-2C and DS-5C electric snow melt controllers are designed for pavement snow melting applications.
They can be used as a stand alone controller or as a sensor for larger control systems.
Product range
Technical data

Power Control Voltage:
DS-2C: 100-277V universal input
DS-5C: 100-277V field selectable
Max. Heating Load:
DS-2C: 30A
DS-5C: 60A
Max. Ambient Temperature:
-40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
Enclosure Type: NEMA 3R
Mounting: Wall/pole mounted, outdoors
Dimensions (HxWxD): 4.75" x 7.00" x 2.75" (121mm x 178mm x 70mm)
Documents
Type | Name | Language | Valid for | Updated | Download | File type |
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Data sheet | DS-2C Controller Datasheet | English | Multiple | 01 Aug, 2016 | 241.4 KB | |
Operating guide | DS-5C Installation Manual | English | United States | 26 Jul, 2016 | 426.6 KB | |
Data sheet | DS-5C Snow Melt Controller Datasheet | English | Multiple | 25 Jul, 2016 | 369.2 KB | |
Catalog | Electric Heating Product Catalog | English | Multiple | 14 Mar, 2019 | 2.6 MB | |
Brochure | GX Snow Melting Brochure | English | Multiple | 21 Aug, 2017 | 1.4 MB |
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