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EXPLORA
EXPLORA
EXP Series EXPlora - Hazardous Area
Terminals
Terminals
Sealing Gasket
O Ring
O Ring
O Ring
O Ring
Contact Insert
Contact Insert
Locking Ring
Main Body
Gland Nut
Cable Gland
Gland Cage
Panel Body
Retaining
Nut
ᔢATEX approval for Zone 2 and Zone 22 applications
ᔢIndependently tested
ᔢATEX Coding: II 3 GD
ᔢATEX Classification: Ex nA IIC T6 Gc
Ex tc IIIC T85˚C Dc
ᔢATEX Certificate No: Baseefa09ATEX0232X
ᔢIP68 rating tested at 1.054kg/sq cm (15lb/sq in)
10m depth for 2 weeks
ᔢUp to 18A, 600V ac/dc rating
ᔢ2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10 pole
ᔢLeading earth contact for 3, 4, 5 & 7 pole versions
ᔢTrailing Neutral on 5 pole
ᔢPlug or socket connection in each body style
ᔢWater and dustproof to IP68 when mated
ᔢ‘Scoop proof’ contacts
ᔢField termination - screw terminations
ᔢPositive locating keyways - cannot be
mis-connected
ᔢSealing caps available to maintain IP68 rating of
unmated connectors
ᔢCompact design
ᔢEasy assembly - no special tools required
ᔢSingle or 3 phase applications
ᔢCost effective solution
ᔢCable acceptance from 7 to 22mm O/D
ᔢTwo cable connector versions for 15mm and 22mm
(maximum) cable diameters
ᔢSeparate strain relief on large cable version
IP68
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EXP Series EXPlora - Hazardous Area Connector
EXP-0911
ᔢMates with in-line flex or
panel mounting versions
ᔢPositive, fast acting locking
ring - can be turned with a
gloved hand
ᔢPlug or socket versions
ᔢEXP-0 Series13-15mm cable
dia. acceptance as standard,
7-13mm with additional
gland pack
ᔢEXP-A Series 20-22mm cable
dia. acceptance as standard,
14-20mm with additional
gland pack
ᔢStrain Relief Clamp
(EXP-A Series only)
Standard Cable Large Cable Description Standard Cable Large Cable Description
EXP-0911/02/P EXP-A911/02/P 2 pole Plug EXP-0911/02/S EXP-A911/02/S 2 pole Socket
EXP-0911/03/P EXP-A911/03/P 3 pole Plug EXP-0911/03/S EXP-A911/03/S 3 pole Socket
EXP-0911/04/P EXP-A911/04/P 4 pole Plug EXP-0911/04/S EXP-A911/04/S 4 pole Socket
EXP-0911/05/P EXP-A911/05/P 5 pole Plug EXP-0911/05/S EXP-A911/05/S 5 pole Socket
EXP-0911/07/P EXP-A911/07/P 7 pole Plug EXP-0911/07/S EXP-A911/07/S 7 pole Socket
EXP-0911/10/P EXP-A911/10/P 10 pole Plug EXP-0911/10/S EXP-A911/10/S 10 pole Socket
Standard Cable Large Cable Description Standard Cable Large Cable Description
EXP-0921/02/P EXP-A921/02/P 2 pole Plug EXP-0921/02/S EXP-A921/02/S 2 pole Socket
EXP-0921/03/P EXP-A921/03/P 3 pole Plug EXP-0921/03/S EXP-A921/03/S 3 pole Socket
EXP-0921/04/P EXP-A921/04/P 4 pole Plug EXP-0921/04/S EXP-A921/04/S 4 pole Socket
EXP-0921/05/P EXP-A921/05/P 5 pole Plug EXP-0921/05/S EXP-A921/05/S 5 pole Socket
EXP-0921/07/P EXP-A921/07/P 7 pole Plug EXP-0921/07/S EXP-A921/07/S 7 pole Socket
EXP-0921/10/P EXP-A921/10/P 10 pole Plug EXP-0921/10/S EXP-A921/10/S 10 pole Socket
EXP-A911
Flex Cable
In-Line Flex Cable
EXP-0921
EXP-A921
ᔢMates with either EXP-0911
or EXP-A911 connectors
ᔢPlug or socket versions
ᔢEXP-0 Series13-15mm cable
dia. acceptance as standard,
7-13mm with additional
gland pack
ᔢEXP-A Series 20-22mm cable
dia. acceptance as standard,
14-20mm with additional
gland pack
ᔢStrain Relief Clamp
(EXP-A Series only)
FLEX CABLE CONNECTOR
IN-LINE FLEX CABLE CONNECTOR
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EXP-0941
ᔢMates with EXP-0911 and
EXP-A911 connectors
ᔢSupplied with high grade
sealing gasket
ᔢSupplied with sealing
grommets for panel fixing
screws (M6 thread
recommended)
Flange Mounting
EXP-0941/02/P 2 pole Plug EXP-0941/02/S 2 pole Socket
EXP-0941/03/P 3 pole Plug EXP-0941/03/S 3 pole Socket
EXP-0941/04/P 4 pole Plug EXP-0941/04/S 4 pole Socket
EXP-0941/05/P 5 pole Plug EXP-0941/05/S 5 pole Socket
EXP-0941/07/P 7 pole Plug EXP-0941/07/S 7 pole Socket
EXP-0941/10/P 10 pole Plug EXP-0941/10/S 10 pole Socket
Panel Mounting
EXP-0931/02/P 2 pole Plug EXP-0931/02/S 2 pole Socket
EXP-0931/03/P 3 pole Plug EXP-0931/03/S 3 pole Socket
EXP-0931/04/P 4 pole Plug EXP-0931/04/S 4 pole Socket
EXP-0931/05/P 5 pole Plug EXP-0931/05/S 5 pole Socket
EXP-0931/07/P 7 pole Plug EXP-0931/07/S 7 pole Socket
EXP-0931/10/P 10 pole Plug EXP-0931/10/S 10 pole Socket
EXP-0931
ᔢMates with EXP-0911 and
EXP-A911 connectors
ᔢSingle hole fixing
ᔢAnti-rotation key
ᔢHigh grade sealing gasket
ᔢ3-7mm panel thickness
EXP Series EXPlora - Hazardous Area Connector
PANEL MOUNTING CONNECTOR
FLANGE MOUNTING CONNECTOR
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EXP Series EXPlora - Hazardous Area Connector
EXP-0990, EXP-0991, EXP-0992
ᔢHeavy duty sealing caps to
maintain IP68 rating of
unmated connectors, with
stainless steel straps
Sealing Caps
EXP-0990 Heavy duty sealing cap for use with
EXP-0911/xx/x and EXP-A911/xx/x
EXP-0991 Heavy duty sealing cap for use with
EXP-0921/xx/x and EXP-A921/xx/x
EXP-0992 Heavy duty sealing cap for use with
EXP-0931 and EXP-0941
Gland Packs
EXP-0980 Pack of 3 additional cable glands for
EXP-0911 and EXP-0921 to suit cable sizes;
11-13mm, 9-11 and 7-9mm dia.
EXP-A980 Pack of 3 additional cable glands for
EXP-A911 and EXP-A921 to suit cable sizes;
18-20mm, 16-18 and 14-16mm dia.
ACCESSORIES
E X P- 0 9 x x / x x / x / x
PART NO SYSTEM
Series Designation
09 = Standard Cable Accommodation (7-13mm)
A9 = Large Cable Accommodation (14-22mm)
Body Styles
1 = Flex, 2 = Flex In-line,
3 = Panel, 4 = Flange Panel
Contact Termination
1 = Screw Terminal
Number Contacts
02 = 2 pole, 03 = 3 pole, 04 = 4 pole,
05 = 5 pole, 07 = 7 pole, 10 = 10 pole
Contact Type
P = Plug, S = Socket
Cable Acceptance
EXP-0 version:
Blank = 13-15mm Yellow cable gland (standard)
3 = 11-13mm Black cable gland
2 = 9-11mm White cable gland
1 = 7-9mm Dark Grey cable gland
EXP-A version:
Blank = 20-22mm Yellow cable gland (standard)
9 = 18-20mm Black cable gland
8 = 16-18mm White cable gland
7 = 14-16mm Dark Grey cable gland
Example:
EXP-0911/07/P/3 = Flex cable connector with standard cable accommodation body, seven
pin contacts, with gland to suit 11-13mm cable.
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EXP Series EXPlora - Hazardous Area Connector
Electrical:
No Poles: 2, 3, 4, 5 7 10
Current Rating: 18A 16A 10A
Voltage Rating:
600Vac/dc 430Vac/dc 250Vac/dc
Contact Resistance: <10mΩ(initial)
Insulation Resistance: >106MΩ(@ 500V dc)
Dielectric strength: 2.2kV ac min
AC Breakdown voltage: 6kV
Ambient Temperature Range: –20°C to +55°C
Standards: ATEX Zone 2 and Zone 22
IEC60079-0:2007
IEC60079-15:2005
ATEX Coding: II 3 GD
ATEX Certificate No: Baseefa09ATEX0232X
ATEX Classification: Ex nA IIC T6 Gc
Ex tc IIIC T85˚C Dc
Mechanical:
Sealing: IP68, EN60529:2001 tested @
1.054kg/sq.cm. (15lb/sq.in.) 10m depth for
2 weeks
Cable Acceptance: EXP-0911 - EXP-0921 13 - 15mm O/D standard,
7-13mm with gland pack
EXP-A911 - EXP-A921 20 - 22mm O/D standard,
14 - 20mm with gland pack
Contact Accommodation: 2.5 to 4mm2(13 to10AWG) conductor,
single or multi stranded
Termination: Axial screw terminals
Cable Retention force: 22mm dia, 150N
15mm dia, 150N
7mm dia, 80N
Gland Nut Torques:
EXP-0 range
13-15mm (Yellow - std.) 3.16Nm (28 lb/in)
11-13mm (black) 3.16Nm (28 lb/in)
9-11mm (white) 3.16Nm (28 lb/in)
7-9mm (dark grey) 3.16Nm (28 lb/in)
EXP-A range
20-22mm (Yellow - std.) 3.16Nm (28 lb/in)
18-20mm (black) 3.16Nm (28 lb/in)
16-18mm (white) 3.16Nm (28 lb/in)
14-16mm (dark grey) 3.16Nm (28 lb/in)
Tightening Torques:
Panel mount nut 2.25 Nm
Flange & Bulkhead
fixing screws 0.9 Nm
Materials:
Body Mouldings: Polyester
Flammability Rating: UL94V-0
UV Resistance: To EN50021:1999
Contacts: Machined Solid Brass, Nickel plated
O Rings: Nitrile
Panel Sealing Gasket: Silicone Rubber
Compliant
SPECIFICATION
Dimensions:
Overall dimensions of connectors when mated together
EXP-0911 + EXP-0921 230 mm max.
EXP-A911 + EXP-A921 270 mm max.
EXP-0911 + EXP-0931 135 mm max. (to panel)
EXP-A911 + EXP-A931 175 mm max. (to panel)
EXP-0911 + EXP-0941 145 mm max. (to panel, mid point on flange)
EXP-A911 + EXP-A941 174 mm max. (to panel, mid point on flange)
CONTACT LAYOUT
2 pole 3 pole 4 pole
5 pole 7 pole 10 pole
