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EPIC® Pin & Sleeve Connectors |
Reference Data |
Reference Standards: |
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- General Characteristics: |
CEI EN 60309-1 |
IEC 309 |
CEI 23-12/1 |
- Standardization: |
CEI EN 60309-2 |
IEC 309-2 |
CEI 23-12/2 |
- Protection Ratings: |
CEI EN 60529 |
IEC 529 |
CEI 70-1 |
Constructional characteristics of both the IP 44 and the IP 67 versions: |
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Pins and plug contacts are made of solid brass bars with a high level of
copper. |
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Constructional characteristics of the IP 67 versions: |
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Pins are subject to a thick nickel-plating treatment to increase their resistance
to oxidation and wear even under the worst operating conditions. |
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Resistance to excess heat and fire: |
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Glow-wire test (according to Publication IEC 695-2-1): This test checks the reaction of a given insulation after overheating of adjacent metallic parts caused by bad connections or faults in the system. A glow wire coil is pressed into the specimen for 30 seconds, penetrating up to 7mm. A sheet of tissue paper is put under the point of contact. The temperature of the wire required by the standards is 850°C for items used for holding parts that carry current, and 650°C for other insulations. The test is considered to have a positive outcome if the specimen does not catch fire, or if it self extinguishes within 30 seconds of the wire being removed without burning entirely and without causing continuous burning of the tissue paper beneath. All plugs and connector components meet or exceed the temperature test requirements set by IEC. |
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UL
94: Self extinguishing test: |
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Classification:
V0 V1 V2 HB
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Reaction
of specimen: |
Testing for resistance to tracking (in compliance with IEC 112 publication): |
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The surfaces of the insulated item being tested are arranged horizontally, and two platinum electrodes are placed on them at a distance of 4 mm which are connected to a 50 Hz supply source. Every 30 seconds a drop of 0.1% ammonium chloride in distilled water falls between the two electrodes. The test is passed if there are no electrical charges between the two electrodes before 50 drops have fallen. Obviously, the results depend on the level of voltage applied to the electrodes, and this is taken as the index of resistance to tracking. All plugs and connectors comply with the tracking resistance requirements of IEC. |
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