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as a flush-mounting box, each with three modules.
Up to five plug connectors can be combined in a row, and up to three rows can be stacked. Figure 2 (below): The straight version of the MPC has a low profile even when mounted in two rows.
classes when mated and are designed for demanding applications by offering over 500 mating cycles. They have been shock and vibration tested in accordance with DIN EN 61373 as well as for corrosion resistance (240 hour salt mist test as defined in EN 60068-2- 11).
They also meet the requirements of
the future European fire safety standard CEN/TS 45545-2:2012 for hazard level R23HL2 when used outdoors.
‘As well as producing connectors for high power applications, Multi-Contact also has product lines for other uses with applications in the rail industry, such as high performance test leads and photovoltaic solar power connectors and cable for trackside installations’
compact. Being modular, the MPC connector system also helps reduce costs of logistics, stock-keeping and maintenance.
An MPC coupling can consist of one fixed and one mobile part. For the fixed part, either a straight plug connector is mounted using existing mounting holes, or a flush-mounted box is installed in a panel. The mobile plug connector enables adaptation to a wide variety of installation requirements by the selection of straight or angled modules.
The result is a particularly compact connection between two carriages by using fixed flush-mount boxes with a mobile angle connector. Combining linear plug connectors results in particularly low profile couplings, for example for under floor installation, when a metal cover can be installed to prevent mechanical damage from the impact of stones etc.
Multiple applications
Applications for Multi-Contact’s MPC connector system can be found in trains, metros and trams, as well as in the electrical drive trains for locomotives and high speed trains. The traction transformer reduces the voltage of 15 or 25 kV generally used in rail systems to the operating voltage required by the traction engine of generally between 1500 and 2000 V. The MPCs are used to transmit power from the secondary side of the transformer as well as for the power supply to the drive motor. Additional applications are the power connection between carriages and the electrical connection of components such as inverters and batteries. With rated values of 3600 V and up to 700 A, the connector is suitable for many other industrial high current and high voltage applications. The connectors have been certified to IP66 / IP67 / IP69K protection
As well as producing connectors for high power applications, Multi-Contact also has product lines for other uses with applications in the rail industry, such as high performance test leads and photovoltaic solar power connectors and cable for trackside installations. The solar power components are manufactured for extreme longevity in harsh weather conditions, with cable rated for a usable lifetime of 25 years or more.
Multi-Contact is committed to investment for the future and to the development of new products to keep it at the forefront of connector technology. A core priority is quality, with all products designed and tested to have the highest levels of reliability.
For more information contact: Selwyn Corns, managing director. Tel: 01908 265544.
www.multi-contact.com Email:
s.corns@
multi-contact.com
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