New Syntax© Powerlock Plugs & Sockets at Essential Supplies

PowerSyntax® Series, the latest Powerlock connectors and accessories is the latest innovation when managing high-power loads. The series uses improved functionality, microswitch safety features and a whole host of accessories to complement use. The series includes

• Line Connectors – Line Drain / Source
• Reducing Sleeves. 25 – 90sq.mm for drain and source
• Panel Connectors – Panel Drain / Source
• Syntax Lock – secondary safety locking mechanism
• T-Connectors
• More to follow including chain pilot panels, phase inverters, bimetal contacts etc…

The improved range architecture makes it the next step in high-power distribution and management and is fully intermateable with standard Powerlock style connectors already in use in the market.

The advanced features make PowerSyntax a leading, quality producer of Powerlock. Lets look at some of these one by one.

Line Connectors

PowerSyntax® Series includes a variety of line connectors. From the short body, 480Amp line source / drain connectors up to an oversized 750Aamp. The ergonomic design is easy to manage by hand and can also be fitted with a patented touch-proof drain contact safety lock button that prevents pushing the contact inwards with fingers or tools, helping to protect individuals from harm and making them, by far a more superior product in the Powerlock universe.

Drain Contact safety lock

Line Connectors are available in three body types

• Short Body: 171mm long x 51.6mm diameter
• Standard body: 223mm long x 58.6mm diameter
• Oversized body:4mm long x 67mm diameter

Drain
Source

The contact housing uses a flame retardant UL94-VO plastic cotter pin and the cable gland is made IP68 plastic for cable strain relief with 15 – 32mm (M40) clamping range to prevent any stress applied on the contact.

Additionally, permanent phase/line identification and safety information is marked on the outer housing which advises and prevents accidentally connecting the wrong drain / source together. A powerful feature of Powerlock when managing high-power loads.

All Features

• 480Amp Line Drain / Source Connectors
• Set screw termination 25 - 150sq.mm cables
• Line 1, 2, 3, N and Earth
• Permanent phase/line identification embossed
• Flame retardant UL94-VO plastic cotter pin
• M40 cable gland
• IP68 waterproof

Reduction Sleeves

PowerSyntax offer a selection of Line Source / Drain contact reduction sleeves which are available to fit 25 to 95mm.sq cables. These are ideal for cable retention with cable cross sections of 95mm.sq or smaller and are far better than other reduction options available today.

Rather than using concentric sleeves which can affect performance, PowerSyntax reduction sleeves are made up of a solid sleeve connector which is far more reliable when reducing down to small, 25mm.sq sections.

*PowerSyntax Sleeve Adaptors are available as:

• 25mm.sq
• 35mm.sq
• 50mm.sq
• 70mm.sq
• 95mm.sq

Reduction sleeves are not required for 120 & 150mm.sq

The 480Amp connectors in line source / drains all use a set of screw contacts that can be fastened easily with hand tools, saving time and effort. They use screw lengths suitable for specific sleeve sizes so that the compression is directly on the sleeve/cable. The stripping length is 33mm for all sleeve sizes.

• Cable Strip Length: 33mm
• Set screw tightening torque: 12Nm
• Screw set: M10 hex screw x 2, size 5 allen key

For more information about reducer sleeves, please contact us.

Panel Connectors

PowerSyntax Series of single pole panel connectors offer a range of panel source / drain options, including standard connectors and the new patented connectors with microswitch and chain pilot. Panel connectors using chain pilot contain a patented built-in pilot microswitch, that disengages the load from all connectors when a single line is uncoupled.

Once more, PowerSyntax have introduced an innovative design to standard panel connectors that makes it impossible for the connector to be removed while under load.

Standard panel connectors in the market are protected by IP53, and now IP67 waterproof caps however the improved technical capability and safety features in chain pilot make this the ideal solution. This pioneering advancement to Powerlock is revolutionising the market and is available today, contact us for more information.

Available within both panel drain and source connectors, 480Amp and 750Amp.

Standard 480Amp and 750Amp Panel Source / Drain connectors use M12 threaded post or threaded hole when assembling with a standard cable lug or bolt. In addition, panel connectors are also available with set-screw/crimp and EasiLug contacts.

• Connectors with Standard Post: M12 threaded post contacts
• Connectors with Standard Hole: M12 threaded hole contacts for fixing bolt
• Connectors with Crimp Contacts:
  • Set-screw contact terminal with reduction sleeves for 480Amp connectors
  • Crimp contact terminal 185 – 240mm.sq, up to 750Amp connectors
• Connectors with EasiLug:
  • EasiLug contact with copper lug terminal for copper cables up to 750Amp
  • EasiLug contact with bi-metal aluminium/copper lug terminal for aluminium cables up to 480Amp

Panel source / drain connectors are available in L1, L2, L3, Neutral and Earth and also feature protection to individuals through the drain contact lock and are also embossed / imprinted with the permanent phase identification and safety information on the outside casing. No stickers are applied.

These additional suage and safety features prevent mistakenly coupling the wrong connections together as only matching source/drain connectors can mate.

Finally, panel connectors are also available with threaded body for insulating with a backshell, for more information please contact us.

SyntaxLock

PowerSyntax Powerlock Series has now developed a new release key system that does away with a typically, missing/displaced key.

Thanks to the new SyntaxLock, a proprietary release system is already attached to line / panel connectors and acts as a secondary lock. It is also be used when using with the IP67 cap to allow for an unlocking element when exposing the outlet.

It’s a faster, more practical way of unlocking and uncoupling and is very simple to install. The Syntaxlock is in full compliance with regulations as un-mating still requires voluntary operation on the key. SyntaxLock is supplied separately.

The lock is a universal kit to be fitted on either line or panel connectors and consists of:

• 1 collar (for panel/line source)
• 1 release key for panel source
• 1 release key for line source
• 1 set of bolt / nut

The lock is applied when coupling source/drain connectors and when locking a protection cap. Its ergonomic design makes it easier to use by hand while upholding the utmost protection and safety. Another must for Powerlock users worldwide.

T-Connectors

The perfect solution to line power distribution is also applicable to the single pole PowerSyntax Series of Powerlock connectors. Available in L1, L2, L3, Neutral and Earth T-Connectors as standard with EU, UK, Australia and US colour coding designations.

Each feature one drain and two source in 480Amp connectors. The T-Connector is provided in a standard or reverse design whereby the inlet is inline with one of the outputs.

In addition, the PowerSyntax Powerlock T-Connectors are available in Phase Inversion editions when needed on the reverse rotation of a 3-phase motor. They are also used when providing those who use only one model of phase conductor to operate L1-L2-L3 + Neutral systems, with an interface between their distros and devices.

Once more, standard and reverse T-Connectors are available whereby the input is inline with one of the outputs.

The PowerSyntax Series is used widely for high power distribution points, adopted by a variety of industries including broadcast Film & TV, Theatres, Studios, Mobile Generators, Industrial Vehicles, Transport Rail, Government and Utilities sectors. For more information about the PowerSyntax Powerlock series, contact us.

Conclusion

PowerSyntax range of 480Amp and 750Amp connectors are revolutionising the market. This article speaks about a mere portion of the PowerSyntax Series. Their technical capabilities and safety features are unique within the market and allow ease-of-use for greater cost effectiveness. Line connectors and accessories are available from our webshop, for more information about Panel Connectors, T-Connectors or other PowerSyntax technologies such as chain pilot, please contact us.