Neutrik has expanded its speakON range with upgrades to its 2-pole and 4-pole audio cable connector portfolio in the form of the new NL2FXX and NL4FXX, now adding a locking bushing that protects against unintended opening, among several new features. The Liechtenstein-based company also introduced new powerCON XX series connectors for the live performance and entertainment industry, being now the first manufacturer offering fully IEC/UL60320-1 certified mains power connector products.
Neutrik has expanded its speakON range with upgrades to its 2-pole and 4-pole audio cable connector portfolio in the form of the new NL2FXX and NL4FXX, now adding a locking bushing that protects against unintended opening, among several new features. The Liechtenstein-based company also introduced new powerCON XX series connectors for the live performance and entertainment industry, being now the first manufacturer offering fully IEC/UL60320-1 certified mains power connector products.
"These new models affirm Neutrik’s continuing commitment to the highest quality standards of engineering and performance, and meeting the latest international standards and safety regulations. Thus making it easy for our customers to design-in our products to support a trouble-free certification process," Neutrik states.
New features of the NL2FXX and NL4FXX include a locking bushing that protects against unintended opening – uniquely providing locking bushing and strain relief for cable diameters of 6mm to 12mm in the S variant connectors, and 10 to 16mm in the L variant connector – and a unique two compound housing to improve the handling in daily operation.
The new connectors are easier to assemble, as the strain relief chuck mechanically snaps to the insert and aligns with the housing; allowing for faster, smoother assembly of the connector. Other superior features include up to 37A rms current rating; IEC 61984, UL 1977 and CSA C22.2 No.182.3 certification, ensuring component acceptance for cable assemblies and equipment in compliance with various AV and IT international safety standards, such as IEC/UL 62368-1; Simple and reliable twist locking system; Improved kink protection with two-component bushing.
Updated powerCON Cable Connectors
Neutrik has also introduced the new powerCON XX series of single-phase (3 conductor) lockable, rugged power connectors with Circuit Breaking Capability, certified to comply with the latest relevant worldwide device safety regulations for mains supply connectors.
powerCON XX further extends Neutrik’s unique position as the only supplier of fully 60320-1 compliant indoor and outdoor power connectors covering the range of 6 to 16mm cable O.D. and wire gauges of AWG12 to AWG16, respectively 2.5mm2 to 1.5mm2; with variants NAC3FXXA/B-W-S supporting cables of 6 to 12mm, and NAC3FXXA/B-W-L supporting 10 to 16mm diameter cables.
The connectors' blue power-in and grey power-out color coding is coupled with discrete power-in and power-out keying to prevent the intermating of power cables. The simple, reliable twist locking system works together with Neutrik’s unique locking bushing and strain relief features to provide an exceptionally robust interconnect; wherein dual component bushing additionally improves cable kink protection.
Together with Neutrik’s general standards of high quality, robust and reliable construction, these features provide for an exceptionally rugged connector component, with an ergonomic design that features a slip-proof two-compound molded housing that is easy to assemble, with the strain relief mechanically locking with the insert to align with the housing.
powerCON XX connectors are fully compliant with latest device standards, such as IEC62368-1, IEC60799 or UL817, in the EU, UK, US and Canada, and meet relevant global safety regulations for mains power connectors in accordance with IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60320-1, relating to true breaking CBC functionality. Certification to IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60320-1 assures powerCON XX as components for cord sets according to IEC 60799 and UL817 (when used in combination with Neutrik NAC3MPXXA and NAC3MPXXB receptacles), as well as for other equipment according to IEC 62368-1.
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