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Anderson Power Offers Touch-Safe 75x Connector For Hazardous Voltage Applications

August 21, 2008 by Jeff Shepard

Anderson Power Products (APP) announced a new addition to its Finger Proof family of products with the release of the SBS®75x Connector. The patented connector provides power contacts rated up to 110A and the touch-safe design provides protection to the user by eliminating finger contact with live circuits per UL1977, section 10.2.

The SBS 75x is recommended for use with hazardous dc voltages in systems operating from 50 to 600V, where risk of shock can be health threatening. In addition, the housing accepts up to four auxiliary contacts for applications requiring signal capability. The male signal contacts (6.4 to 9.3mm) are available in four lengths for when sequencing is required and provide a make last/break first connection in relation to the power contacts. The SBS 75x utilizes APP’s Flat Wipe Contact Technology for the power contacts allowing it to be rated for circuit interruption (hot plugging) under load when no auxiliary contacts are used.

The SBS 75x’s slim, ergonomic design is contoured to fit the operator’s grip, allowing for greater ease during connection/disconnection.. Molded side grooves allow secure panel mounting for panel thickness of .048 to .062" (1.22 to 1.57mm), while using minimal real estate.