Anderson PP120 Powerpole Manual

Powerpole® connectors provide cost-effective reliability, design flexibility and safety for your products' manufacture, installation and maintenance. Powerpoles are stackable and color-coded for easy customization into multipole blocks. The housings are modular and genderless. Powerpole® connectors provide 600 Volts continuous AC or DC operation. Wire sizes range from #2 to #8 AWG (33.6 to 8.4 mm²).


Anderson PP120 Powerpole Manual - cover page
Brand
Anderson
Category
Other
Document type
Product Leaflet
Language
English
Pages
2
File format
PDF
File size
327 KB
Published
08 May, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

The PP120 Powerpole connector from Anderson Power Products is a genderless, modular, and color‑coded connector designed for reliable, stackable power distribution. It features a flat wiping contact system that reduces contact resistance and molded‑in dovetails that lock connectors into keyed assemblies.

The document lists detailed product specifications, including UL ratings, wire size compatibility, temperature range, and mechanical data, as well as part numbers for housings, retaining pins, and tooling. Contact and mounting clamp ratings are presented in tables for various pole configurations.

What's inside

  • Features
  • Product Specifications
  • Part Numbers
  • Contact Ratings
  • Temperature Range
  • Wire Size Compatibility
  • Housing Colors
  • Contact Retention Force

Specifications

UL Current Rating (Amperes)120
UL Voltage Rating (Volts)600
Contact Barrel Wire Size (AWG)#2 to #8
Operating Temperature Range (°C)-20 to 105
Maximum Wire Insulation Diameter (inches)0.600
Flammability Rating of Housing MaterialUL94 V-0
AVG Contact Resistance (µΩ)136
Contact Retention Force (lbf)100
No‑load Contact/Disconnect CyclesUp to 10,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum voltage rating for the PP120 Powerpole connector?

The PP120 Powerpole connector is rated for 600 V continuous AC or DC operation.

What wire sizes can be used with the PP120 connector?

It supports wire sizes from #2 to #8 AWG.

How many contact/disconnect cycles can the PP120 handle without load?

The connector is rated for up to 10,000 no‑load contact/disconnect cycles.

What is the operating temperature range of the PP120 connector?

The connector operates from –20 °C to 105 °C.

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