3pin 20A 250VAC male A-type blue Neutrik NAC3MPXXA powerCON panel mounted power input connector *new*

This is one of the most popular type of an audio connectors in use when connecting power into and between equipment. This is perhaps one of the best reasonable priced connectors available on the market.

This is a new connector model which is replacing the old NAC3MPA-1 model, but it's still fully compatible replacement for the old one.

Here is a few good properties regarding this connector:

• Coupling is made with one hand
• Connection is locked by turning connector clockwise and opening by releasing the locking clip and rotating counter clockwise
• Shocking hard 20A continuous current capability, with vibration resistant spring loaded contacts
• Good strain relief and sturdy lead connection
• Field installation is possible with the help of a screw driver and a side pliers (also Leatherman or similar multitool will do)
• Durable construction (if these withstand in the hands of a band’s bass player then surely they will withstand in your use)
• Idiot proof, connectors do mate only with the opposite gender connectors (no sexual minority like connections) and connectors connections are protected from touching from electrical point of view.
• Yet another idiot proof feature thanks to the color coding (and related connector keying) which prohibits user to perform output to output and input to input connections. This also prevents different phases getting mixed up in larger installation, which depending on the supply side schuco connector's position in the socket will get phase connected to neutral or in worst case phase connected into phase, which results in nice 400VAC high voltage spark.
• This new updated model permits mating and disconnecting while the load is connected. Despite this you should try to avoid this habit.

Connector’s technical details:

• Max rated voltage:
  • 250VAC
• Connector type:
  • A-type blue color coded male powerCON power connector (appliance power input)
• Gender:
  • Male
• Material:
  • Contact plating:
    • 2µm Ag (silver)
  • Contacts:
    • Bronze (CuNi1Si0.2)
  • Locking element:
    • Steel Ck67
  • Shell:
    • Polyamide 6 30% GR (PA 6 30% glass-fiber reinforced)
• Mounting method:
  • Front mounting with 2x 3.3mm countersunk holes
• Chassis shape:
  • D (referring to datasheet and it is compatible to the old model)
• Compatible lead size:
  • 2,5mm² (14AWG) (can be connected with smaller wires as well, but max power rating will get smaller)
• Compatible counter part:
  • A-type blue color coded female powerCON power connector (appliance power input)
• Nominal rated current per contact:
  • 20A RMS (continuous load)
• Lead connection method:
  • 3pcs 5x0.45mm blade connectors with insulation barriers. Wires can also be soldered into connectors.
• Strain relief:
  • There is no
• Connector min installation hole diameter:
  • 23.25mm
• Connector overall length:
  • 37.3mm
• Rectangular dimensions:
  • 25.8x30.8x4.5mm (+2.5mm protruding circular part’s height)
• Lifetime:
  • >1000x mating cycles
• Operating temperature range:
  • -30...+80°C

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