Amphenol - Circular Connector For Benign Environment Power Applications
A new high-amperage, single-pole plastic circular power connector, designed for benign environment power applications, the Amphe-PPC has been unveiled by Amphenol Industrial. The connector is seen as ideal for outdoor power supply, control systems and communications environments in a variety of industrial markets including hybrid and electric vehicle, heavy equipment, outer door LED and factory automation.
The compact, lightweight Amphe-PPC uses silver-plated 5.7mm RADSOK crimp-termination contacts – a gold-plated version is available – and can carry a current up to 120A. Featuring a lower insertion force and temperature rise than traditional contacts it provides longer life with the ability to be used in higher current applications at a given temperature.
The Amphe-PPC comes with integrated, waterproof cable glands and doesn't need additional adaptors, allowing it to fit into smaller spaces. This cost-effective IP67-rated connector also features rubber seals as well as a moulded thermoplastic housing and insert. Each connector is designed with 90- and 120-colour and keyway positions of different polarity preventing mating mistakes and ensuring safety during operation. The connector is finger-proof in unmated applications to minimize contact with live contacts and prevent risk of shock.
The rugged connector can withstand up to 500 mating cycles at extended temperatures from -40C to +125C, salt fog spray to NACI 5% for 1,000 hours as well as shock and vibration of 980 m/s. Maximum operating voltage is 2,000VAC and contact resistance is 5Mohm. Minimum insulation resistance is 5,000Mohm at 25C.
The Amphe-PPC uses Amphenol's patented RADSOK technology utilising the tensile strength properties of flat, high conductivity alloy grid for the high normal forces required for conductivity, while providing a large conductive surface area. This results in a correspondingly low voltage drop and low temperature rise while maintaining low insertion forces, says the company.
SOURCE: Amphenol Industrial