http://altpwr.net/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Sebi 2026-07-15T18:58:33Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.32.2 http://altpwr.net/index.php?title=Connectors&diff=182 2019-08-29T19:13:38Z

<p>Sebi: Add Hirschmann plugs</p> <hr /> <div>One current problem we need to address is to choose a capable standard connector so that everyone can participate and prepare equipment before the next camp so that time is not wasted trying to connect everything together.<br /> <br /> The discussion tab can be used to debate the various types of connectors.<br /> <br /> It would be worth listing the connectors that have been tried but are not suitable with reasons too, for example, car cigarette connectors. Although rated for 10A, [https://altpwr.net/index.php?title=File:20190822_174525.jpg this] happened at 30V@5A.<br /> <br /> So far, the following connectors have been proposed:<br /> <br /> == [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MC4_connector Multi-Contact 4] ==<br /> <br /> Technical Specifications:<br /> * Max Amps:<br /> * Max Volts<br /> <br /> Pros:<br /> * Waterproof<br /> * Fairly cheap<br /> * Difficult to disconnect by accident<br /> * While not recommended, designed to stop potential arcing on disconnect (an advantage over the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MC3_connector MC3 connectors])<br /> Cons:<br /> * + and - connectors are separate cables.<br /> * Can be difficult to disconnect without tools<br /> <br /> == [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qEdysiZAYZ4 XT60] ==<br /> <br /> Technical Specifications:<br /> * Max Amps: 60A<br /> * Max Volts: <br /> <br /> Suggested by [https://wiki.munichmakerlab.de/wiki/DC_Microgrid Munich Maker Lab] during camp<br /> Page creator has no experience with this type of connector.<br /> <br /> Pros:<br /> * Cheap<br /> * Small<br /> * one connector does both + and - wires<br /> <br /> Cons:<br /> * No waterproof variant has been found<br /> <br /> == [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speakon_connector Speakon] / [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PowerCon PowerCon]] ==<br /> <br /> Technical Specifications:<br /> * Max Amps: 20A<br /> * Max Volts: 250V<br /> <br /> Pros:<br /> <br /> Cons:<br /> <br /> == [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XLR_connector#Four-pin_(XLR4) XLR-4] ==<br /> <br /> Technical Specifications:<br /> * Max Amps: <br /> * Max Volts: <br /> <br /> Pros:<br /> * Extra wires could be used for signalling<br /> Cons:<br /> * Could be confused with stage equipment already in use at festivals<br /> <br /> == [https://m.reichelt.de/index.html?ACTION=7&amp;LA=3&amp;OPEN=0&amp;INDEX=0&amp;FILENAME=C152%2FRST16I2_B1_DB_DE.pdf RST16i2] ==<br /> <br /> Technical Specifications:<br /> * Max Amps: 16A<br /> * Max Volts: 250V<br /> <br /> == [http://www.hirschmann.de/en/Hirschmann_Produkte/Industrial_Connectors/Power_Connectors/CA_Series/index.phtml Hirschmann CA Series] ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Hirschmann CA-Series.png|thumb]]<br /> <br /> Technical Specifications:<br /> <br /> Protection: IP65, IP67<br /> <br /> 4 pole<br /> * Max Amps: 16 A AC/10 A DC<br /> * Max Volts: 400 V AC/230 V DC<br /> 7 pole<br /> * Max Amps: 230 V AC/DC<br /> * Max Volts: 10 A AC/DC<br /> <br /> Pros:<br /> * Extra wires could be used for signalling<br /> Cons:<br /> * Costly? (7€ plug, 3€ socket for 4 pole, 10€ plug, 7€ socket)</div>

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<p>Sebi: </p> <hr /> <div>Plugs and sockets of the Hirschmann CA-Series plugs</div>

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