CHAIN PILOT
Drain and source
panel connectors with
Microswitch
CHAIN PILOT
Drain and source
panel connectors with
Microswitch
This version of the panel-mount SPX connector has a built-in pilot microswitch.
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Safety, in a click
Safety, in a click
The new CHAIN PILOT system is an evolution of the PowerSyntax SPX panel-mount single pole connectors. VALENTINI - Syntax® has become the first manufacturer in the world to have developed and marketed powerlock-style panel-mount connectors with in-built microswitch (international patent). Thanks to Valentini’s innovative solution, protective electrical interlocking and/or additional controls can now be obtained for the first time on powerlock-style connections through a chain of simultaneously operating connectors, allowing constant monitoring of all the conductors in a power circuit (either for source or distribution; see circuit diagrams below). When a panel connector is mated with its coupling cable connector, a spring device pressed by the thermoplastic insulated body edge of the cable connector is operated to activate the pilot microswitch housed in the rear of the flange. The SPX Chain Pilot panel mount connectors are available in drain (male) or source (female) versions, for up to 480amp or up to 750amp. They are fully intermateable with standard PowerSyntax or other powerlock-style connectors.
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Technical data
Technical data
Pilot microswitch
Pilot microswitch
Switching function Changeover switch (spdt momentary)
Number of poles 1 - pole
Connections Quick-connect terminal, 2.8 x 0.5, sealed
Mechanical life endurance 10E6Rating IEC / Rating North America 10 (3) a 250 v ac 10E3
Design DIN 41635 B
Contact resistance (new condition) < 100 (1 A 12 V DC) mohm
Insulation resistance (new condition) > 100 (500 V DC) Mohm
Voltage strenght at 250V
→ function insulation / basic insulation 1 500 V
→ small contact distance 500 V
Insulation spacing acc. to EN 61058 for reinforced or double insulation
Flammability UL 94 V-0
Glow wire test temperature 850 °C -
Activation button
Activation button
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Panel source
Panel source
With microswitch
With microswitch
On the panel source, the spring device activating the microswitch is placed inside the mating part of the connector's shell.
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Panel drain
Panel drain
With microswitch
With microswitch
On the panel drain, the spring device activating the microswitch is placed outside the mating part of the connector's shell.
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Drain contact
IP2X safety lockDrain contact
IP2X safety lock
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Our innovative mechanical lock prevents improperly pushing the contact inwards with fingers or tools !
Our innovative mechanical lock prevents improperly pushing the contact inwards with fingers or tools !
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New threaded IP2X protection
New threaded IP2X protection
For source contacts
For source contacts
Thanks to this new design, a portion of the source contact's insulating cap will remain in its position on top of the source contact even in case of damage, improving the overall safety for the user.
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Panel circuits for drain and source
Panel circuits for drain and source
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5 Panel drain circuit
5 Panel drain circuit
Example 1
Example 1
5 PowerSyntax series panel drain connectors with built-in microswitches for phaseconductors "L1, L2 & L3", neutral "N"and ground "E".
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5 Panel source circuit
5 Panel source circuit
Example 2
Example 2
5 PowerSyntax series panel source connectors with built-in microswitches for phase conductors "L1, L2 & L3", neutral "N" and ground "E".
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Contacts
Contacts
for the Chain Pilot
for the Chain Pilot
The PowerSyntax Chain Pilot Panel connectors are equipped with different contact types, depending on current rating (480amp or 750amp) and cable terminations.
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M12 threaded post
M12 threaded post
Standard contact
Standard contact
M12 threaded-post contact, up to 480 amp or 750 amp (all-copper contact). Lug terminal retained through M12 nut. Used as a standard on SPX 4 and SPX 7 panel-mount connectors.
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M12 extended threaded post
M12 extended threaded post
Exclusive design
Exclusive design
M12 threaded-post contact, up to 480 amp or 750 amp (all-copper contact). Lug terminal retained through M12 nut. Longer contact allows connectors mating without interfering with the microswitch's contacts.
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M12 threaded hole
M12 threaded hole
Standard contact
Standard contact
M12 threaded-hole contact, up to 480 amp or 750 amp (all-copper contact). Lug terminal retained through M12 bolt. Used as an alternative for M12 threaded-post contacts on SPX 4 and SPX 7 panel-mount connectors.
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Overall dimensions
Overall dimensions
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Panel drain
Panel drain
with M12 standard threaded post
with M12 standard threaded post
Dimensions in mm
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Panel source
Panel source
with M12 standard threaded post
with M12 standard threaded post
Dimensions in mm
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Panel drain
Panel drain
with M12 extended threaded post
with M12 extended threaded post
Dimensions in mm
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Panel source
Panel source
with M12 extended threaded post
with M12 extended threaded post
Dimensions in mm
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Panel drain
Panel drain
with M12 threaded hole
with M12 threaded hole
Dimensions in mm
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Panel source
Panel source
with M12 threaded hole
with M12 threaded hole
Dimensions in mm
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Panel mount cut-out dimensions
Panel mount cut-out dimensions
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Panel drain front/rear
Panel drain front/rear
Dimensions in mm
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Panel source front/rear
Panel source front/rear
Dimensions in mm
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PowerSyntax series
PowerSyntax series
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Chain Pilot and Chain Pilot Box are part of the wider PowerSyntax family of connectors and accessories. Find out everything you need about PowerSyntax in the main website.
