Rugged industrial, transportation power and data connectors for harsh environments introduced by L-com

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand in North Andover, Mass. is introducing power entry modules, circular power connectors, circular data connectors, push-button switches, battery holders and fuse holders for use in harsh environments.

Most of L-com's new Bulgin products offer ingress protection ratings such as IP69K, IP68, and IP66, and are for applications such as industrial, commercial, marine and wastewater, transportation, medical, agriculture and food processing.

The flange-mount power entry modules (PEMs) are C14 style AC outlets with a choice of 6.3-millimeter quick-connect or 2.8-millimeter solder terminal connections. Each has a spare fuse-holder for replacement.

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The Bulgin circular power connectors come in mating plug-and-socket pairs, with options for 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, or 25 contact configurations. They have either an IP68 or a food-processing-grade IP69K rating with waterproof wiring. They handle current as strong as 12 amps and 277 volts.

The circular data connectors are inline or chassis-mount and come in Ethernet or USB versions. They have either an IP68 or IP69K rating with waterproof wiring. Other advantages include a damage-resistant alignment feature and EMI protection for noise immunity.

The Bulgin panel-mount push-button switches are panel-sealed to IP66 or IP68 specifications. They are a single-contact push design, have integral supply resistors and TVS protection, and are vandal-resistant. Their bright daylight LEDs come in several color options and LED ring illumination.

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The removable latching drawer-style battery holders include options for AA, C, D, or nine-volt (PP3) batteries, and they can be wired in series or in pairs. Mounting options cover circuit board, panel, or base. There are multi-up versions for holding several batteries at once.

The snap-fit-mount Bulgin fuse-holders handle fuse sizes 5 x 20-millimeter and protect them with panel-sealed IP68 or IP66 ratings. They feature a captive drawer, integral protection against electric shock, and bayonet screwdriver release.

For more information contact L-com online at www.l-com.com.