Modular and Scalable High Voltage Connector Series
Expanding our ever-growing HIVONEX portfolio, our PowerTube connector series is the right choice for high-power E-mobility applications in industrial and commercial vehicles. It is built to handle large electrical loads (up to 580 A continuous current — depending on wire size and temperature — and 1000 V) and multiple wire sizes between 35 mm² to 150 mm². The robust design withstands engine-level vibration and circular 360° shielding (shield current up to 30% of the main current) helps ensure high EMC performance.
New to HIVONEX Portfolio: PowerTube Connectors Series
Designing for an electrified future requires laying the right foundations now. In the industrial and commercial transportation market, this means vital components of a vehicle must withstand years of operation and service in the elements without failing. Whether it’s an e-motor, inverter or battery pack, subsystems within the vehicle must operate safely and reliably for a long time regardless of external conditions, and so must any connections inside them. The PowerTube connector series is a modular, scalable and immensely powerful solution to enable the future of E-mobility in trucks, buses, construction and agricultural vehicles and equipment.
Manufactured with scalability and modularity in mind, the PowerTube header is available in either 180° or 90° orientations, as well as up to 3 positions per connector. This is complemented by a unique cube-shaped bus bar interface that allows connectivity independent of bus bar orientation. Along with its modularity, a refined circular design greatly simplifies cable routing and connector assembly, helping to lower the total applied system cost. The PowerTube connector helps ensure reliable, safe connectivity thanks to IP6K9K dust and water ingress protection, Connector Position Assurance (CPA) and a High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL) safety feature in each pin.
PowerTube Connectors Benefits
High performance in every environment
Circular 360° shielding and engine-level vibration performance
Modular and scalable
180° and 90° orientations and up to 3 positions per connector
Reduced total applied system cost
Enabled by simple routing and connector assembly
PowerTube Connectors Features
The PowerTube connector system is available in two series — PowerTube 1000 (HVP-HD 1000) and PowerTube 14000 (HVP-HD 1400) — to meet your current level needs.
| Description | PowerTube 1000 (HVP-HD 1000) |
PowerTube 1400 (HVP-HD 1400) | |
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| Voltage level | Up to 1000 V | ||
| Dielectric strength | 4000 VDC, 5500 m altitude | ||
| Current level | 300 A for connector system (depending on wire size and system temperature) |
580 A for connector system (depending on wire size and system temperature) | |
| Terminal size |
10 mm round pin |
14 mm round pin |
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| Wire size |
35 mm², 50 mm², 70 mm² |
70 mm², 95 mm², 120 mm², 150 mm² |
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| Shielding* | 360° shielding (shield current up to 30% of the main current) |
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| Vibration | ISO 16750-3 profile 7 and profile 9 | ||
| Pin count |
1/2/3 pin on the header side, 1 pin on the connector side | ||
| Orientation | 180° and 90° | ||
| Sealing | IP67, IP69K, IPX8 | ||
| Safety | HVIL for each pin, IPXXB, IPXXD | ||
| Coding | 12 color-codings | ||
| Corrosion resistance |
VDA233-102 salt spray test |
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| Others | CPA, tool, and finger access | ||
PowerTube Connectors Applications
- E-motor
- Batter pack
- Power distribution
- On-board charger
- High power auxiliaries
- Inverter
HIVONEX Connector and Charging Solutions
Our extensive HIVONEX portfolio includes modular, scalable, and immensely powerful solutions for every high-voltage application, throughout every phase of the E-mobility lifecycle, today and tomorrow. Behind every solution are decades of engineering experience and expertise.
