Product category:
Terminals and Power
News Release from: Anderson Power Products | Subject: Powerpole 15/45
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 18 April 2006
Low-cost answer for power
interconnection
The Powerpole 15/45 is a genderless connector system that provides a simple, low-cost answer for power interconnection.
New from Anderson Power Products (APP), the Powerpole 15/45 is a genderless connector system that provides a simple, low-cost answer for power interconnection The APP Powerpole 15/45's interchangeable genderless design allows for quick and easy assembly while minimising the number of parts stocked
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Dec 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Moulded dovetails secure connectors into keyed assemblies, preventing misconnection with a similar configuration.
Colour modular housings provide visual identification for the proper mating connector.
APP's Powerpole 15/45 finger-proof connector minimises potential finger access when the connector is unmated and energised.
This innovative finger proof feature was designed specifically for user safety in applications in which access to the energised connector is not otherwise protected.
Additionally, the Powerpole's flat-wiping contact system reduces contact resistance at high currents, while the wiping action cleans the contact surface during connection and disconnection.
Both the standard Powerpole 15/45 connector and the finger proof version meet the accessibility protection requirements of IEC IP20 and UL1977 sec 10.2, and are rated 15, 30 and 4A for 600V continuous AC or DC operation.
Wire sizes range from 10 to 20 AWG.
Low-detent contacts are also available for applications requiring low insertion/withdrawal force.
Contacts are available reeled and in loose piece designs to support all product needs, from engineering prototypes to low and high volume products.
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