AC Power Connectors Specifications

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General Specifications


	Connector Type
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	CEE		Devices follow Certification of Electrical Equipment (CEE) configuration standards. CEE is a European standard.
	IEC		Devices follow International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) configuration standards. The IEC is an authoritative worldwide body responsible for developing consensus global standards in the electrotechnical field. IEC is dedicated to the harmonization and voluntary adoption of these standards, supporting the transfer of electro technology, assisting certification and promoting international trade. Since 1906, IEC has served the world's electrical industry, developing international standards to promote quality, safety, performance, reproducibility, and environmental compatibility of materials, products, and systems. It has also published standards for the electronics and telecommunications industries. The IEC's present membership of 51 countries includes most major trading nations. IEC standards are widely adopted as the basis of national or regional electrotechnical standards, and are often quoted in manufacturers' specifications and by users when calling for tenders. Over 2000 standards cover virtually every topic of electro technology from acoustics, to medical devices, to insulating materials, to aircraft, to nuclear instruments. The electrotechnical standards organizations of each participating country make up its membership, with ANSI representing the United States.
	NEMA		Devices follow NEMA configuration standards. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) sets safety standards for electrical cabling and connectors.
	JIS		Devices follow the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS).
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary types or configurations.
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	Gender
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	Plug / Inlet		Plugs or male connectors are often referred to as header or free connectors. In coaxial RF connectors, the plug is normally the movable portion and is usually attached to a cable or removable sub-assembly. In shell-type multiple-contact connectors, the plug usually contains the socket contacts and is mounted on the "hot" (rack) side of the system. Plugs mate with receptacles, jacks, outlets, etc.
	Receptacle / Outlet		Receptacles, outlets, or jacks are female connecting devices into which plugs are inserted to make circuit connections.
	Other		Other unlisted or proprietary device type.
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	Mounting Style
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	DIN Rail Mounted		Devices mount on a standard DIN rail. DIN is an acronym for Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN), a German national organization for standardization.
	Panel Mounted		Devices fit a depression within a panel so that they are flush or nearly flush with the panel. Typically, these devices are used in applications that require connectors to fit panel cutouts.
	Flush Mounted		Devices are installed flush with the surface of a panel or piece of equipment.
	Bulkhead Mounted		Devices include a plate or bulkhead for mounting.
	Wall / Box Mounted		Devices are threaded for an accessory (backshell) and intended for permanent mounting. They are usually flanged.
	In-Line / Cable End		Devices mount at the end of an electrical cable.
	Flange Mounted		Devices are equipped with integral flanges for mounting with external hardware such as screws, bolts, or rails. They attach by bolting the flange or riveting it in place through holes in the flange surface. Flange mounted plugs are called flange inlets. Flange mounted receptacles are called flanged outlets.
	PCB Mounted		Through hole technology (THT) mounts components on a printed circuit board (PCB) by inserting component leads through holes in the board and then soldering the leads in place on the opposite side of the board. Surface mount technology (SMT) adds components to a printed circuit board (PCB) by soldering component leads or terminals to the top surface of the board. SMT components have a flat surface that is soldered to a flat pad on the face of the PCB. Typically, the PCB pad is coated with a paste-like formulation of solder and flux. With careful placement, SMT components on solder paste remain in position until elevated temperatures, usually from an infrared oven, melt the paste and solder the component leads to the PCB pads.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary styles.
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	Terminals		Terminals are devices that terminate a conductor. They attach to posts, studs, or other conductors in order to establish an electrical connection.
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	Cage Clamp		Electrical connections are made using a cage clamp.
	Crimp		Crimp is the physical compression (deformation) of a contact wire barrel around a conductor to make an electrical and mechanical connection to the conductor.
	IDC		Insulation displacement connectors (ICD) slice through cable insulation to make a connection. Forcing an insulated conductor into a restrictive slot in the connection part of the contact displaces the insulation so that the bare wire engages the sides of the slot. IDCs are mass termination connectors for flat cables and eliminate the need to strip insulation.
	PCB Solder		Electrical connection is made by soldering wires onto a printed circuit board (PCB).
	Screw		Electrical connections are made using screws.
	Lugs		Electrical connections are made using lugs.
	Solder Cup or Solder		Solder cups are terminal ends or contacts into which conductors are inserted before soldering. A metal or metallic alloy is used to join metal surfaces together. Normally, a 60-40 rosin core (60% tin and 40% lead) is used for soldering electronic assemblies. Soldering is a wet process.
	Tabs		Electrical connections are made through quick connect tabs.
	Wire Wrap		Electrical connections are made by wrapping a stripped or unstripped solid wire around a terminal post that contains a series of sharp edges. This solderless process requires a special wrapping tool.
	Other		Other unlisted terminal types.
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	Country Selection
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	USA		Power cord, receptacles and plugs used in the United States of America.
	Argentina		Power cord, receptacles, and plugs used in Argentina.
	British Isles		Power cord, receptacles, and plugs used in the British Isles.
	Canada		Power cord, receptacles, and plugs used in Canada.
	Denmark		Power cord, receptacles, and plugs used in Denmark.
	India		Power cord, receptacles, and plugs used in India.
	Israel		Power cord, receptacles, and plugs used in Israel.
	Italy		Power cord, receptacles, and plugs used in Italy.
	Japan		Power cord, receptacles, and plugs used in Japan.
	Korea		Power cord, receptacles, and plugs used in Korea.
	Mexico		Power cord, receptacles, and plugs used in Mexico.
	Other		Other unlisted countries.
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	Quick Disconnect		Connectors incorporate a quick-connect mating geometry, typically by twisting and seating for positive contact. They can be disconnected quickly and then easily connected to another machine or device.
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RoHS Compliance


	RoHS Compliant		Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) is a European Union (EU) directive that requires all manufacturers of electronic and electrical equipment sold in Europe to demonstrate that their products contain only minimal levels of the following hazardous substances: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl and polybrominated diphenyl ether. RoHS has been effective since July 1, 2006.
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Applications



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	Residential / General-Purpose		Devices can be used in residential and general-purpose applications.
	Commercial		Devices can be used in commercial applications.
	Industrial		Devices can be used in general laboratory and industrial applications. Special hardening against weather, shock, extreme heat, and other unusual conditions are not necessary.
	Hospital		Devices are designed to meet the demanding performance requirements typically found in health care facilities such as hospitals and clinics.
	Other		Other unlisted application types.
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Grounding


			Proper grounding provides a safe path for electricity to move from a defective outlet, fixture, appliance or tool back into the earth, which is a very good electrical conductor.
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	Non-Grounding		Devices do not have a ground terminal.
	Standard Grounding		Devices have a standard embedded ground terminal.
	Isolated Ground		Devices use a ground path that is isolated from the facility's grounding system. Isolated ground circuits increase the resistance of sensitive electronics to surges. They also provide a clear grounding path to the service panel and help reduce electromagnetic noise that can interfere with equipment operation. With receptacles, the grounding connection is isolated from the mounting strap.
	Self-Grounding		Self-grounding devices establish a connection to an existing grounding path such as a metal wiring device or metal conduit, gas or water piping, or ducting or structural steel.
	GFCI		Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles include a build-in circuit that detects leakage current to ground on the load side of the device. When leakage current is detected, GFCI interrupts power and prevents hazardous ground fault conditions. GFCI devices conform to UL Standard 943 Class A requirements. National Electric Code NFPA-70 requires their use in a variety or indoor and outdoor locations.
	Other		Other unlisted grounding types.
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Electrical / Performance


	Phase
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	Single-Phase		Devices are designed for single-phase systems.
	Three-Phase		Devices are designed for three-phase systems.
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	Voltage Rating		The electrical voltage range is the electric potential difference the connector is capable of operating under.
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	Three Phase Voltage Rating
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	125/250 V		This voltage rating is for 3-pole, 4-wire devices.
	120/208 V		This voltage rating is for 4-pole, 4-wire and 4-pole, 5-wire devices.
	277/480 V		This voltage rating is for 4-pole, 4-wire and 4-pole, 5-wire devices.
	347/600 V		This voltage rating is for 4-pole, 5-wire devices.
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	Current Rating		The electrical current range is the flow of electric charge the connector is capable to properly operate.
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	Wires
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	1-Wire		Devices have only one wire.
	2-Wire		Devices have two wires.
	3-Wire		Devices have three wires.
	4-Wire		Devices have four wires.
	5-Wire		Devices have five wires.
	Other		Other unlisted number of wires.
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	Poles		Poles control one path of the circuit. A pole is an output terminal for a switching device (e.g., switch or relay), a combination of mating contacts (normally open, normally closed), or both.
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	1 Pole		Devices are unipolar.
	2 Poles		Devices have two poles.
	3 Poles		Devices have three poles.
	4 Poles		Devices have four poles.
	5 Poles		Devices have five poles.
	Other		Other unlisted number of poles.
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	Operating Temperature:		This is the full-required range of ambient operating temperature.
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	Dielectric Withstanding Voltage		This is the maximum potential gradient that a dielectric material can withstand without failure. The thickness of the material and the method and conditions of the test determine this value.
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Features / Standards


	Standards and Certifications
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	North American Rated		Devices meet standards for North American applications.
	International Rated		Devices meet standards for international applications.
	UL Listing Mark		This Mark denotes that Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) has found that samples of the product met UL's safety requirements. These requirements are primarily based on UL's published Standards for Safety.
	CSA Mark		The CSA Mark may appear alone or with indicators. If it appears alone, it means that the product is certified for the Canadian market, to the applicable Canadian standards. If this Mark appears with the indicator "C and US" or "NRTL/C" it means that the product is certified for both the U.S. and Canadian markets, to the applicable U.S. and Canadian standards.
	ANSI		The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private, non-profit organization (501(c) 3) that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. The Institute's mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity.
	NOM		NOM standards are the official Mexican product safety requirements. Electrical, electronic, medical, wireless and telecom products sold in Mexico must be tested to the national, mandatory NOM standards by an accredited Mexican laboratory. Testing may be conducted by a laboratory outside of Mexico if it has a laboratory-to-laboratory mutual recognition agreement with an accredited Mexican laboratory or by an accredited lab in a country free-trade agreement with Mexico.
	VDE Component Mark		The VDE Component Mark indicates conformity with applicable VDE standards.
	MIL-SPEC		Devices meet minimum requirements for U.S. military specifications (MIL-SPEC).
	WEEE Compliant		The Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment Regulations (WEEE Regulations) is a European Parliament Directive with the aim of encouraging reuse, recycling and recovery of electrical and electronic equipment, and to improve the environmental impact and performance of this equipment. This directive sets the requirements and criteria for the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of this equipment. It makes producers responsible for financing these activities, and retailers and distributors must provide means for consumers to return used or obsolete equipment without charge.
	Other		Other unlisted standards.
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	Type / Features
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	Integral Switch		Devices are equipped with an integral switch. Toggling the switch to the "off" position stops the electrical power transfer through the connector.
	Fuse Protection		Devices include integral fuse protection against mild to moderate spikes or peaks in electrical supply. The fuse will blow before connector is damaged.
	Integral Surge Protection		Devices include integral surge protection against mild to moderate spikes or peaks in electrical supply.
	Surge Protection		Devices include surge protection.
	Locking		Devices include a locking mechanism.
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