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Overview
Insulation Piercing Connectors: Street Lighting
Product Features
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Street Lighting Connector Technology: Piercing
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Lighting Connector Type: Insulation Piercing Connector
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Flexibility: Flexible
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Mechanical Reinforcement: Fiber-Reinforced
Overview
Insulation Piercing Connectors EP type is specifically designed for connecting a street lighting conductor from an LV ABC to a lamp wire.
EP Connectors can also be used with 1500V DC considering that the maximum carrying capacity of the EP connector is 63A RMS.
These connectors are made of :
- Two bodies in anti UV black resistant thermoplastic fiberglass reinforced
- Two connecting blades in tinned copper
- One protected steel bolt M6 equipped with a metallic shear head nut of
- 10 mm is a standard version or 13 mm if requested
- One flexible fixed end cap that allows inserting small lamp wires
- Seal compound to improve the water-resistance integrity
Key Features
- Resistant to 6 kV one minute after immersion in water for 30 minutes
- All components are secured
- Metallic shear head designed to allow reliable installation
- Flexible end cap is a tube which guides small wire
- Low applied torque allows easy installation by linemen and avoids damage to cable
Insulation Piercing Connectors
Improving Grid Connectivity
Our Street Lighting Connectors
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Are EP Type Insulated Piercing Connectors part of the installation training schedule from TE?
Answer: Yes, our Insulation Piercing Connectors are part of our training program. We can offer different installation training options depending on your needs. This ranges from on-site product demonstrations to complete training courses at one of our global training facilities. Learn more on TE.com/trainingcenter.
Question: Is there a risk to be energized by touching an exposed metallic part of the Insulation Piercing Connector EP type?
Answer: No, by construction, all exposed metallic parts are out of potential during and after connector installation.
Question: Is it possible to reuse TE's EP Insulation Piercing Connector already installed?
Answer: No, our EP connectors are not designed to be reused after dismantling.
Question: Do I need to strip the cable before installing EP IPC in order to connect the street light?
Answer: No, EP connectors are equipped with metallic baldes which will pierce the insulation of the cables and establish a reliable electrical contact between the conductors.
Features
Please review product documents or contact us for the latest agency approval information.
Product Type Features
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Piercing Blade Base Material Tinned Copper
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Street Lighting Connector Technology Piercing
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Lighting Connector Type Insulation Piercing Connector
Configuration Features
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Number of Bolts 1, 2
Electrical Characteristics
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Current Rating (A) 63
Body Features
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Flexibility Flexible
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Product Weight (g) 48, 50
Mechanical Attachment
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Mechanical Reinforcement Fiber-Reinforced
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Shear Head Breaking Torque (Nm) 7
Dimensions
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Conductor Range (Main) (AWG) 14 – 00, 6 – 2, 8 – 4
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Conductor Range (Main) (mm²) 16 – 120, 16 – 95, 2.5 – 35
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Conductor Range (Tap) (mm²) 1.5 – 10, 1.5 – 6
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Shear Head Size (Across Flats) (mm) 10, 13
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Accepts Wire Insulation Thickness (Max) (mm) 1.8, 2
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Accepts Wire Insulation Thickness (Max) (in) .071, .079
Usage Conditions
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Installation Temperature Range -20 – 55 °C [ -4 – 131 °F ]
Industry Standards
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Compatible With Approved Standards Products EN 50483-4, GB 2317, GB 9327, NFC 33 020
Product Availability
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Product Availability Americas, ANZPAC, Asia, China, EMEA, Worldwide
Reference Number
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TE Internal Number CAT-IPC-EP
