Difference between revisions of "Connectors"
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| + | 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. | ||
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So far, the following connectors have been proposed: | So far, the following connectors have been proposed: | ||
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* Can be difficult to disconnect without tools | * Can be difficult to disconnect without tools | ||
| − | == XT60 == | + | == [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qEdysiZAYZ4 XT60] == |
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| − | Max Amps: 60A | + | * Max Amps: 60A |
| − | Max Volts: | + | * Max Volts: |
Suggested by [https://wiki.munichmakerlab.de/wiki/DC_Microgrid Munich Maker Lab] during camp | Suggested by [https://wiki.munichmakerlab.de/wiki/DC_Microgrid Munich Maker Lab] during camp | ||
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* No waterproof variant has been found | * No waterproof variant has been found | ||
| − | == Speakon == | + | == [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speakon_connector Speakon] / [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PowerCon PowerCon]] == |
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| − | Max Amps: | + | * Max Amps: 20A |
| − | Max Volts: | + | * Max Volts: 250V |
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* Extra wires could be used for signalling | * Extra wires could be used for signalling | ||
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| − | * Could be confused with stage equipment in use at festivals | + | * Could be confused with stage equipment already in use at festivals |
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| + | == [https://m.reichelt.de/index.html?ACTION=7&LA=3&OPEN=0&INDEX=0&FILENAME=C152%2FRST16I2_B1_DB_DE.pdf RST16i2] == | ||
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Revision as of 19:43, 29 August 2019
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.
The discussion tab can be used to debate the various types of connectors.
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, this happened at 30V@5A.
So far, the following connectors have been proposed:
Multi-Contact 4
Technical Specifications:
- Max Amps:
- Max Volts
Pros:
- Waterproof
- Fairly cheap
- Difficult to disconnect by accident
- While not recommended, designed to stop potential arcing on disconnect (an advantage over the MC3 connectors)
Cons:
- + and - connectors are separate cables.
- Can be difficult to disconnect without tools
XT60
Technical Specifications:
- Max Amps: 60A
- Max Volts:
Suggested by Munich Maker Lab during camp Page creator has no experience with this type of connector.
Pros:
- Cheap
- Small
- one connector does both + and - wires
Cons:
- No waterproof variant has been found
Speakon / PowerCon]
Technical Specifications:
- Max Amps: 20A
- Max Volts: 250V
Pros:
Cons:
XLR-4
Technical Specifications:
- Max Amps:
- Max Volts:
Pros:
- Extra wires could be used for signalling
Cons:
- Could be confused with stage equipment already in use at festivals
RST16i2
Technical Specifications:
- Max Amps: 16A
- Max Volts: 250V
