TRASA3 Knowledge Base

Electrical Component Parameter Reference

An open technical reference for electrical component types, their applications, and selection parameters.

This material is also available in PL and RU.

Device description

Electric Floor Heating

Electric surface-heating system based on heating cable, mat, film, or another resistive heating element.

Electric floor heating distributes heating power over a defined floor area.

Primary characteristics are heated area, specific power density per square metre, rated power, and the nominal resistance of the heating section.

The system may include a cold lead, floor sensor, external or integrated thermostat, and overtemperature protection.

Maximum floor temperature and the available setpoint range are important for floor-covering compatibility and comfortable operation.

Design considers circuit current, dedicated-circuit and residual-current-protection requirements, system type, cold-lead length, floor sensor, and temperature-control method.

Components in this subcategory

Electric floor-heating cables, mats, and other electric floor-heating systems.

Available parameters

Electric Floor Heating

85 parameters
General5
Product Series

Commercial or technical designation of a manufacturer's product family sharing a common design and compatible characteristics.

Application

Range of tasks and systems for which the manufacturer recommends the component.

Intended Use

Primary function of the device and its intended use as defined by its design and the manufacturer's documentation.

Installation Location

Permissible installation location of the product: indoors, outdoors, in a technical area, or as part of equipment.

Installation Environment

Environmental conditions under which installation and operation of the product are permitted.

Dimensions7
Widthmm

External horizontal dimension of the product between its outermost lateral points.

Heightmm

External vertical dimension of the product from its lowest to its highest point.

Depthmm

External distance between the foremost and rearmost surfaces of the product.

Net Weightkg

Mass of the product itself, excluding transport packaging, additional accessories, and external equipment.

Lengthmm

External linear dimension of the product along its longitudinal direction or principal length axis.

Thicknessmm

Dimension of a material, part, or product between two opposite surfaces, measured in the thickness direction.

Cold Lead Lengthmm

Length of the non-heating supply lead attached to the floor-heating element.

Capacity and Layout3
Heating Element Count

Number of independently identifiable electric heating elements.

Heating Stage Count

Number of discrete electrical heating stages.

Heated Aream²

Nominal floor area covered by the heating element or mat.

Materials and Finish5
Material

Primary material from which the product is manufactured.

Material Grade

Grade, alloy, class, or technical designation of the product's primary material.

Color

Primary visually perceived colour of the product's external surface.

Surface Finish

Type of final surface finish of the product determining its appearance and service properties.

Heating Element Material

Primary resistive or heat-generating material used in the heating element.

Mounting and Installation3
Mounting Type

Installation arrangement permitted by the product design, such as wall-mounted, flush-mounted, floor-mounted, or another specified mounting type.

Mounting Method

Method used to mechanically secure the product to a support, surface, or load-bearing structure.

Orientation

Permissible spatial orientation of the component during installation and operation.

Electrical Parameters34
Supply Current Type

Type of electrical current for which the product's main supply circuit is intended.

Rated VoltageV

Voltage value assigned to the product by the manufacturer for specified application conditions and characteristics.

Rated CurrentA

Current assigned to the product by the manufacturer for the declared operating and thermal conditions.

Rated FrequencyHz

AC frequency assigned to the product for normal operating conditions.

Number of Phases

Number of phases of the electrical system for which the product is designed to be connected or used.

Conductor System

Configuration of live and neutral conductors of the electrical system supported by the product.

Rated PowerW

Rated active electrical power of the product declared by the manufacturer for specified operating conditions.

Rated Input PowerW

Manufacturer-declared rated electrical input power consumed by the product at the specified operating point.

Rated Apparent PowerVA

Manufacturer-declared rated apparent power of the electrical load.

Rated Reactive Powervar

Manufacturer-declared rated reactive power of the electrical load where applicable.

Power Factor

Manufacturer-declared power factor of the load at the specified operating point.

Inrush CurrentA

Peak input current occurring during energization or startup of the device.

Inrush Current Durationms

Manufacturer-declared duration associated with the specified input inrush current.

Power ConsumptionW

Electrical power consumed by the product itself in the declared normal operating mode.

Standby Power ConsumptionW

Manufacturer-declared electrical power consumption while the product is energized but not actively switching the controlled load.

Load Duty Type

General operating duty of the electrical load, such as continuous, intermittent or cyclic.

Duty Cycle%

Fraction of a repeating operating period during which the load is energized or actively operating.

Neutral Connection Required

Indicates whether a neutral conductor connection is required for the product to perform its intended electrical or electronic functions.

Protective Earth Connection Required

Indicates that connection to protective earth is required for the declared electrical safety or operating conditions.

Supply Cable Included

Indicates whether a supply cable is permanently connected to the product or supplied with it.

Supply Cable Lengthmm

Length of the supply cable supplied with the product or permanently connected to it.

Supply Cable Designation

Manufacturer-declared standard or type designation of the supply cable fitted to or supplied with the product.

Supply Cable Replaceable

Indicates whether the supply cable can be replaced in accordance with the procedure specified by the manufacturer.

Plug Type

Type or system of mains plug integrated into the product or supplied as part of it.

Conductor Connection Type

Conductor connection methods supported by the specified terminals or connection elements.

Minimum Conductor Cross-Sectionmm²

Minimum conductor cross-section permitted by the connection system within its general conductor-size range.

Maximum Conductor Cross-Sectionmm²

Maximum conductor cross-section permitted by the connection system within its general conductor-size range.

Terminal Tightening TorqueNm

Tightening torque specified by the manufacturer for a screw or bolted terminal connection.

Heating Load Type

Types of electrical heating loads for which the manufacturer declares suitability.

Minimum Temperature Setpoint°C

Minimum user- or controller-selectable temperature setpoint.

Maximum Temperature Setpoint°C

Maximum user- or controller-selectable temperature setpoint.

Specific Power DensityW/m²

Rated electrical heating power per installed heated area.

Nominal ResistanceOhm

Nominal DC or AC resistance of the resistive heating element at the manufacturer reference condition.

Maximum Floor Temperature°C

Maximum permitted or controlled floor-surface temperature where declared.

Protection and Safety10
IP Rating

Degree of enclosure protection against access to hazardous parts and ingress of solid objects and water, designated by the IP code.

IK Rating

Class of enclosure resistance to external mechanical impacts designated by the IK code.

Electrical Protection Class

Class of protection against electric shock determined by the product design and protective connection method.

Dedicated Circuit Recommended

Indicates that the manufacturer or design specification recommends supplying the load from a dedicated final circuit.

Recommended Upstream Protective Device CurrentA

Manufacturer- or design-recommended rated current of the upstream protective device.

Recommended Upstream Protective Device Type

Recommended upstream overcurrent or combined protective-device technology for the load.

Recommended Circuit Breaker Tripping Characteristic

Recommended instantaneous/time-current characteristic of an upstream circuit breaker where declared.

Residual-Current Protection Required

Indicates that residual-current protection is explicitly required by the product or circuit specification.

Recommended Residual-Current Device Type

Recommended residual-current device sensitivity technology such as AC, A, F or B where explicitly specified.

Overtemperature Protection Present

Indicates that a dedicated overtemperature limiter, thermal cut-out or equivalent protection is provided.

Environmental Conditions5
Minimum Operating Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Maximum Operating Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Minimum Storage Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Maximum Storage Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Maximum Relative Humidity%

Maximum relative air humidity permitted for the declared operating or test condition.

Included Equipment5
Heating Element Type

Technology or construction of the primary electric heating element.

Floor Heating Type

Construction of the electric floor-heating product.

Floor Sensor Included

Indicates that a floor temperature sensor is included with the heating product.

Floor Sensor Type

Technology of the supplied or supported floor temperature sensor.

Thermostat Included

Indicates whether a thermostat is included with the product.

Special Features3
Temperature Control Type

Primary method used to regulate product or medium temperature.

Integrated Thermostat

Indicates that the product incorporates its own thermostat or temperature controller.

Frost Protection Mode

Indicates availability of a low-temperature frost-protection operating mode.

Standards and Compliance5
CE Marked

Indicates whether the CE marking is applied to the product where applicable.

RoHS Compliant

Indicates whether product compliance with applicable RoHS restrictions on hazardous substances has been declared.

REACH Compliant

Indicates whether the manufacturer declares compliance of the product with applicable REACH Regulation requirements.

WEEE Applicable

Indicates whether the product falls within the scope of WEEE requirements for waste electrical and electronic equipment.

IEC 60335-1 Compliant

Manufacturer-declared compliance with IEC 60335-1 general safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances.