Description
NEUTRIK POWERCON AC MAINS POWER CONNECTORS - 20 AMP
The Neutrik 'Powercon' is a new generation of power connectors following on from the XLR-LNE series, with increased current rating and secure locking. Despite the widespread adoption of the IEC320 mains connector, many users have preferred to use either XLR-LNE connectors for their secure locking facility, or the much larger 16 amp 'blue' or twist-locking designs for their higher current rating. 'Powercon' offers 20 amp rating in a secure-locking, compact housing, and meets all current safety standards.
The series offers a 3-pole connection, with pre-mating earth connection and compact design (the series shares many body components with the 'Speakon' twist-lock loudspeaker connector, though naturally is totally incompatible!). The secure Neutrik strain-relief chuck cable strain relief accepts cables 5-15mm diameter, and the locking is by the twistlock principle with metal latch (as on current 'Speakon' connectors). Cable connectors have screw terminals (max. wire size 4mm), panel connectors have 'Faston' 4.8 × 0.5mm 'spade' terminals. NAC3MP panel connectors have normal plain mounting holes, NAC3MP-I are tapped with an M3 thread, NAC3MP-WOT-I are tapped with an M3 thread and are supplied without the terminal barrier for use with larger insulated spade receptacles; all types are airtight. The series has two variants, the A (inlet) and B (outlet) types. Both are similar but have different keying to prevent mismating and are different colours. This means it is impossible to produce a short circuit with correctly wired connectors.
Type A is for power inlet, and is colour coded blue (equivalent in function to IEC320 cable female and panel male). Type B is for power outlet and is colour coded grey (equivalent in function to IEC320 panel female and cable male).
A number of accessories are available for use with the Powercon 20 Amp series:
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42-025 | In-line coupler to permit linking of cables, this has one type A and one type B connector |
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43-019 | Moistureproof gland for cable connectors, gives protection to IP54 |
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42-029 | Red moulded PVC insulating cover for panel types |
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46-4022 | Black moulded PVC insulating cover for panel types |
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43-047 | Faston 4.8mm crimp spade terminals, for use with panel connectors |
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40-790 | M3 tapped mounting frame for NAC3MP (fits behind connector to avoid using nuts) |
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40-793 | Dummy plug, used to blank unused NAC3MP connectors |
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43-066 | Dust protection cover for NAC3MPA and NAC3MPB, used when no connector is mated |
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40-77* | Hinged cover for panel connectors, gives protection to IP54 when closed, available in several colours |
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40-76* | Sealing gasket and colour coding for D-size panel connectors |
Note:- Cable connectors will only mate with their corresponding panel connector type. e.g. Mains Input cable connectors will only mate with Mains Input panel connector (both blue). Mains Output cable connectors will only mate with Mains Output cable connectors (both grey).