Mating safely
22 September 2009
New PowerLock Box from ITT Interconnect Solutions provides safe, secure and flexible connector mating.
ITT Interconnect Solutions recently introduced the PowerLock Box, a cost-effective method of connecting mobile generators to a low-voltage network (up to 1500V DC). The PowerLock Box provides a flexible, safe and secure solution for military applications where a mobile generator is being used to provide power in the field, or on bases for applications which require independence from the mains utility supply.
Connecting using standard PowerLock connectors, the PowerLock Box is available in two options: 400A or 660A. It has keyed ports for sequential mating, and a safety feature that ensures ground is connected first, making it safer than using individual connectors. The connector ports are IP2X finger protected and are colour coded to suit US, European or Australian three-phase standards.
The Box is offered in two versions; a fully-sealed unit with a lid covering the connector ports, and a standard type that is sealed only when connectors are mated. Environmental sealing is to IP65 and operating temperature range is from -30°C. to +85°C. The PowerLock Box is 19in rack mountable and measures 2U high.
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