Panel receptacle features safety interlock switch

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Nov 21, 2000

A new 7-16 panel receptacle that features a safety interlock switch which prevents people from touching a live high power, high current RF contact is being introduced by Tru-Connector.

The Tru-Connector 7-16 Interlock Switch Panel Receptacle only completes a circuit when the male center contact is fully seated and the plug is mated per DIN 47223 specifications.

Providing a fail-safe way to prevent people from touching a live contact, this panel receptacle is defaulted to the off position and is less cumbersome than using safety covers and other devices.

Simple to install and use, the Tru-Connector 7-16 Interlock switch panel receptacle operates on 4 to 24 VDC and is constructed with either gold or silver centre conductors, beryllium-copper contacts, Teflon insulators, and brass bodies, either silver- or TruLustrea (tri-metal) plated.

Rated for 5000 Watts, it has a dielectric withstanding voltage of 4000 VRMS.

The Tru-Connector 7-16 Interlock Switch Panel Receptacle is priced at $89.00 (list) depending upon quantity.

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