Durable Anderson Power 160-12 battery connector ideal for industrial material handling applications
Product Overview
The Anderson A Series Battery Connectors are expertly designed for ease of use and incorporate an innovative contact carrier to simplify assembly. Available in standard 80, 160, and 320 sizes, these connectors offer robust design and superior performance with materials chosen for years of reliability in adverse industrial environments. They are ideal for a wide range of industrial applications, including Material Handling, Battery Charging, Utility Vehicles, Motive Power, and Sweepers/Scrubbers.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Anderson
- Compliance: RoHS Compliant, Meets or Exceeds EN1175:2020
- Certifications: cURus Rated
- Durability: Acid & Impact Resistant
- Materials: PA6 (Nylon) glass filled housings, Silver Plated Copper alloy contacts, Steel hardware with zinc chromate plate.
- Voltage Keying Options: Dry-Cell, Wet-Cell, Universal
- Operating Temperature: -25 to 105C
Technical Specifications
| Model | Current Rating (Amperes) | Wire Size (mm) | Wire Size (AWG) | Voltage Rating (AC/DC) | DWV (AC) | Avg. Contact Resistance - Power () | Avg. Contact Resistance - Aux. () | Mechanical Life Cycle (Mating Cycles) | Avg. Mating Force (N) | Contact Retention (N min) | Degree of Protection | Flammability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Up to 400A (Max) | 10 - 35 | 8 - 2 | 600V (cUR/UR) / 150V (EN1175) | 2200V | 65 | 1100 | >5000 (No Load) / 5 (Under Load @ 96V, 400A) | 68 (15.3) | 134 (30) | IP23 | UL94 HB |
| A160 | Up to 400A (Max) | 16 - 50 | 6 - 1/0 | 600V (cUR/UR) / 150V (EN1175) | 2200V | 55 | 920 | >5000 (No Load) / 5 (Under Load @ 96V, 400A) | 170 (38.2) | 445 (100) | IP23 | UL94 HB |
| A320 | Up to 400A (Max) | 50 - 120 | 1/0 - 4/0 | 600V (cUR/UR) / 150V (EN1175) | 2200V | 30 | 1000 | >5000 (No Load) | 71 (16.0) | 445 (100) | IP23 | UL94 HB |
| Auxiliary Contacts Rating: Min 20 Amps (tested to EN1175:2020) | ||||||||||||
| Voltage Keying Options: 24/36/48/72/80/96 Volts DC Applications | ||||||||||||
Technical Specifications - Current Ratings (Amperes)
| Wire Size (mm) | A80 (EN1175) | A80 (CNR) | A80 (USR) | A160 (EN1175) | A160 (CNR) | A160 (USR) | A320 (EN1175) | A320 (CNR) | A320 (USR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | N/A | 70 | 90 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 16 | 80 | 120 | 120 | 80 | 90 | 120 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 25 | 120 | 140 | 140 | 120 | 120 | 160 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 35 | 160 | 160 | 160 | 160 | 140 | 180 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 50 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 250 | 160 | 220 | 250 | 165 | 220 |
| 70 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 200 | 260 | 260 |
| 95 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 400 | 245 | 425 |
| 120 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 260 | 450 |
Technical Specifications - Wire Range
| Type | A80 (mm) | A80 (AWG) | A160 (mm) | A160 (AWG) | A320 (mm) | A320 (AWG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power - Min. | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 50 | 1/0 |
| Power - Max. | 35 | 2 | 50 | 1/0 | 120 | 4/0 |
| Upper Aux. - Min. | 1.5 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 12 |
| Upper Aux. - Max. | 2.5 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 12 |
| Lower Pilot Aux. - Min. | 1.5 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 10 |
| Lower Pilot Aux. - Max. | 2.5 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 10 |
Technical Specifications - Dimensions (mm)
| Housing Type | Dimension | A80 | A160 | A320 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male Housing | A | 68.0 | 83.5 | 89.5 |
| B | 74.4 | 103.8 | 123.5 | |
| C | 26.1 | 33.4 | 40.8 | |
| Female Housing | A | 68.0 | 83.5 | 89.5 |
| B | 73.8 | 104.0 | 117.0 | |
| C | 26.1 | 32.6 | 37.6 |
Technical Specifications - Handles (mm)
| Handle Type | Series | Dimension | Low Profile | High Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male Housing | A80 | D | 68.0 | - |
| E | 41.2 | - | ||
| F | 110.6 | - | ||
| Female Housing | A80 | D | 70.0 | - |
| E | 41.20 | - | ||
| F | 110.6 | - | ||
| Male Housing | A160/A320 | D | 101 | 106 |
| E | 46/54 | 64/72 | ||
| F | 168/175 | 167/174 | ||
| Female Housing | A160/A320 | D | 101 | 106 |
| E | 46/53 | 64/71 | ||
| F | 173/171 | 172/173 |
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