Schaffner, an international leader in the fields of electromagnetic compatibility and power quality, announces the availability of the latest addition to its extensive range of IEC power connectors. The new IL13P-S is a C14/C20 IEC dual locking power connector offering an innovative solution to prevent accidental disconnection in data centers, PDUs, servers, industrial equipment, medical devices, audio/broadcast, and other critical power systems.
The C14/C20 IEC dual locking connector was designed to enhance Schaffner’s locking connector functionality with two locking mechanisms incorporated into one combined connector. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of standard non-locking C13 socket outlets including inlet filter types: IL 13, IL 13 P, and IL 19. It will mate with any Schaffner IEC C14/C20 inlet filter and is a simple retrofit for any IEC C14/C20 inlet.
The new connector incorporates the following features:
- The load side connector is a new IEC LOCK C13+ SLIMLINE version. It is a slimmer, more compact IEC LOCK C13+ connector with two locking mechanisms.
- The line-side connector is made from the field-proven IEC lock C14 connector.
- Rated current up to 10 A (C13 plug), up to 15 A (C13P plug), and up to 20 A (C19 plug)
- Maximum pin temperature +70°C
- Various power line plugs are available for international usage
- The cable safety certifications are valid for Europe, USA, Canada, and Australia making the assembly suitable for global applications.
- Available with cable lengths of: 0.5 m, 1.0 m, 1.5 m, 2 m, 2.5 m, and 3 m.
- 4 cable colours may be specified – black, white, red, and blue.
The locking system has a tensile force of typically 200 N and it is recommended to use it with flange mount filters.
