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International Amperages – UniGard™Series Specifications
Performance - Electrical
Dielectric Voltage Withstand 3000 Volts for 1 minute per IEC309-1, Clause 19
Maximum Working Voltage 690VAC/250 VDC (minimum creepage and clearances per IEC)
Current Interrupting/Load Breaking Tested to 125% rated current at 110% rated voltage per IEC309-1 clause 20.
Temperature Rise Maximum 50°C rise at rated current per IEC309-1
Clause 22, Table 8
Endurance with Load 16 Amp: 5000 cycles; Load only
Per IEC309-1 Clause 21 32 Amp: 1000 cycles - Alternating load
63 Amp: 1000 cycles - Alternating load
100 Amp: 250 cycles - Alternating load
Performance - Mechanical
Cold (-25°C) Impact Resistance Per IEC309-1 Clause 24; (-25°C) with 75cm drop
Cable O.D. Accommodation Round portable service cords from 14.5mm O.D. through 50mm O.D.
Terminal Identification In accordance with IEC309-1 standards; as L1-L2-L3-N-G
Cable Pull-Out Force In accordance with IEC309-1, Clause 23
Product Identification Molded-in product Trademark(s) and CE Mark on packaging
Performance - Environmental
Moisture Resistance Per 309-1; Watertight flap/screw cover on IP67 devices or flap cover on
IP44 devices
Flammability Per IEC 695-2-1; Housing glow wire tested to 650°C;
Contact carrier insert tested to 850°C
Operating Temperatures Maximum Continuous 90°C/194°F, Minimum -25°C/-13°F with impact
Chemical Resistance Resists standard industrial hydrocarbons, acids, bases and solvents
Corrosion Resistance All metallic components stainless steel or nickel plated brass
Sleeve pressure rings of zinc plated steel
UV Resistance External Thermoplastic components are UV stabilized
IP67 Series 2 is suitable for outdoor use
Materials
Housing Valox®
Contact Carriers Valox®
Cable Gland Nut Valox®
Cable Bushing Solid neoprene, onion ring type
O-Ring, Seals & Gaskets Solid neoprene
Pins & Sleeves Nickel plated brass
Sleeve Force Ring Zinc plated steel
Terminal Screws Nickel plated steel
Flap/Screw Cover Springs Stainless steel
EZ Clik™Spring Stainless steel
Mounting Flanges Valox®
Cast Enclosures/Adapters 2 Layer Electrostatic epoxy coated, copper-free aluminum enclosures
(Valox®Euro style NM available)
E205590
Unigard Washdown / Light Marine