Industrial grade connector Amphenol VN162000102V offering compatibility with international standards
Product Overview
The Amphenol C 146 series offers heavy-duty connectors designed for robust industrial applications. These connectors are engineered and manufactured in conformity with low voltage directives and various international standards, ensuring high reliability and safety. They are suitable for a wide range of applications in general machinery, plant engineering, control systems, and electrical equipment manufacturing. The series is known for its high protection against mismating, modular design possibilities, and compatibility with industry standards, providing flexible and efficient connection solutions.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol
- Manufacturer: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
- Origin: USA (Amphenol Corporation)
- Standards Compliance: DIN EN 61984 (VDE 0627), IEC 60664-1 (VDE 0110-1), IEC 60529, DIN EN 175 301-801 (DIN 43652), CECC 75 301-801, DIN 43652
- Certifications: SEV, UL, CSA
- Materials: Contacts typically CuZn (brass) or CuSn (tin bronze) with silver or gold plating; Housings often PA (Polyamide) or PC (Polycarbonate) glass fiber reinforced; Zinc die-cast for some housings.
- Color: Grey (RAL 7032) or Black for housings and modules.
- Locking System: Standard locking levers (1 or 2 locking levers), some with cable clamp/strain relief.
- IP Rating: IP65 for hoods and housings, IP20 for mated inserts, IP00 for unmated inserts (termination side).
Technical Specifications
| Series | Number of Contacts | Rated Voltage | Rated Current | Termination Type | Contact Diameter | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C 146 D | 7, 15, 25, 40, 50, 64, 128 | 250 V (400 V in metal housing) | 10 A - 16 A | Crimp (stamped or turned) | 1.6 mm | According to DIN EN 175 301-801; First-to-mate last-to-break protective ground contact; High protection against mismating. |
| C 146 DD | 24, 42, 72, 108, 216 | 250 V | 8 A - 9 A | Crimp (turned) | 1.6 mm | High protection against mismating; First-to-mate last-to-break protective ground contact. |
| C 146 E | 6, 10, 16, 24, 48 | 400 V (500 V for screw termination) | 14 A - 22 A | Screw or Crimp | 2.5 mm | First-to-mate last-to-break protective ground contact; Interchangeable with some industry standards; Screw termination with or without wire protection. |
| C 146 EE | 10, 18, 32, 46 | 500 V | 16 A | Crimp (turned) | 2.5 mm | High protection against mismating; First-to-mate last-to-break protective ground contact. |
| C 146 E/FE/KO | 6, 10, 16, 24 | 400 V | 10 A | Screw | N/A (Iron-Constantan contacts) | For measuring and control circuits; Connects FE/CO thermocouples; Minimizes thermoelectric voltage errors. |
| C 146 M | 3 - 280 (Modular) | 63 V - 1000 V | 5 A - 70 A | Crimp | 1.0 mm, 1.6 mm, 2.5 mm, 3.6 mm, Coax | Modular design; High combination possibilities; Inverse configuration possible; Up to 1000 V rated voltage; Cost-effective. |
| C 146 A | 3, 4, 10, 16, 32 | 250 / 400 V | 14 A - 18 A | Screw | N/A | Narrow style; Interchangeable with some industry standards; First-to-mate last-to-break protective ground contact. |
| C 146 HSE | 6 | 400 V (600 V UL / CSA) | 42 A | Screw | 6 mm | High current capacity; First-to-mate last-to-break protective ground contact. |
| C 146 HvE | 3, 6, 10, 16, 20, 26, 32 | 660 V (400 V for switching contacts) | 16 A - 22 A | Screw | N/A | 2 delayed mating contacts for electrical interlocking; Derived from C 146 E series. |
| C 146 S | 57 | 125 V | 10 A | Crimp | N/A | High protection against mismating; First-to-mate last-to-break protective ground contact; IP 54 rating for housings. |
| C 146 EMV | Various (Series C 146 E, D, M, HSE) | Various (Series dependent) | Various (Series dependent) | Various (Series dependent) | N/A | Conductive surface; Standard locking system; Same dimensions as standard housings; High attenuation properties; IP 65 protection. |
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