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Key sections include the safety classification according to DIN EN 61984/VDE 0627, detailed electrical and mechanical characteristics, approved ratings, and derating curves. The document also lists typical industrial, medical, and telecommunications applications and provides part numbers for male and female receptacles.
| Number of contacts | 3+ PE |
|---|---|
| Rated insulation voltage | 400 V |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage | 6000 V |
| Pollution degree | 3 |
| Overvoltage category | II |
| IP protection rating | IP65 / IP67 |
| Operating temperature range | -40 °C … 100 °C |
| Housing material | Polyamid 6.6 |
| Contact plating | Silver plated / gold plated |
| Current carrying capacity (3+PE) | 16 A @ +55 °C |
The connectors achieve IP65 and IP67 protection in the mated condition according to IEC 60529.