IEC connector with two locking systems

Schaffner announces the availability of the latest addition to its IEC power connectors. The new IL13P-S is a C14/C20 IEC dual locking power connector solution to prevent accidental disconnection in data-centres, PDUs, servers, industrial equipment, medical devices, audio/broadcast and other critical power systems.

The C14/C20 IEC dual locking connector was designed to enhance Schaffner’s locking connector functionality with two locking mechanisms incorporated into one combined connector. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of standard non-locking C13 socket outlets including inlet filter types: IL 13, IL 13 P and IL 19. It will mate with any Schaffner IEC C14/C20 inlet filter and is a simple retrofit for any IEC C14/C20 inlet.

The new connector incorporates the following features:

* The load side connector is a new IEC LOCK C13+ SLIMLINE version. It is a slimmer, more compact IEC LOCK C13+ connector with two locking mechanisms.

The line side connector is made from the field-proven IEC lock C14 connector.

* Rated current up to 10 A (C13 plug), up to 15 A (C13P plug), and up to 20 A (C19 plug)

* Maximum pin temperature +70°C

* Various power line plugs are available for international usage

T* he cable safety certifications are valid for Europe, USA, Canada and Australia making the assembly suitable for global applications.

* Available with cable lengths of: 0.5 m, 1.0m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, and 3m

* Four cable colours may be specified – black, white, red and blue.

The locking system has a tensile force of typically 200N and it is recommended to use it with flange mount filters.