Powerful design,

trusted brand,
evolution at its best
New Range of IP66 Plugs & Connectors 16A & 20A

MACTRO™ Technology
A revolutionary cord clamp and cable seal system

Quick Connect Terminals

Positive connection – proven technology

Snap-Shut Bodies
Screw-less assembly using a unique latching spring

Ergonomically Superior
New lock-ring, improved plug shape, easier to use

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Snap-Shut Bodies MACTRO™

Screw-less assembly using a ‘latching’ spring Technology
A revolutionary cord
• FAST clamp and cable
• Improved reliability seal system
• Speed & simplicity
• FAST
• Product strength
• Locks shut
• Fewer parts
• Stronger than the
existing cord clamp
• Patented – designed
in NZ for NZ
• Negates the
‘onion ring’ approach
Press (clip) Twist & click ‘Latching’ • Reliable
Cross-section
remove (driver) locks shut spring clip
& twist (body)

Quick Connect Terminals Ergonomically Superior

Positive connection – proven technology New lock-ring, improved plug shape, easier to use

Existing

Positive FAST New

connection
Cannot
Existing ‘rattle – out’
& proven
technology – Cannot
25 years plus over-tighten
termination

Longer lock-ring, Clean lines, Better grip

easier access minimising dirt for users
Note: Screwed terminal versions available
& operation build-up areas

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How they work Performance

MACTRO™ Cord Clamp & Seal Designed and developed in
conjunction with practising
OPEN electrical contractors, as well as
dozens of factory visits reviewing
usage and user requirements.

No need to remove the Weak areas improved:

cable nut! It can stay on • A stronger cord clamp
as you feed the cable. • A stronger body and sleeve
connection
PRESS (Spring) UNLOCK UNSCREW
• New connector flap and
& REMOVE – lock tab – cable nut
latch design
(Driver)
Difficult areas improved:
CLOSE • Easier to unscrew from sockets
– a longer lock-ring
• Easier access for maintenance
• Better cable entry set-up
(no more onion rings!)
The clamp grips the cable better than any • Less parts
traditional cord clamp, and is locked in place • Easier to grip – promoting
by a locking tab, preventing users from proper use
SCREW UP LOCK
– cable nut – lock tab unscrewing.
50% Time Reduction* for
Installation (approximately).
* Time studies on independent
contractors after learning new
Quick Connect Terminals assembly technique

To Terminate:
1) Push driver into slot to open terminal
2) Insert stripped, untwisted cable into
terminal, & release driver from slot.
DONE
To Release:
1) Push driver into slot to open terminal
– pull out cable. DONE
The terminals act on
spring tension and
clamp the cable in place.
Testing
They do this in a more
Full Standards and Safety
consistent and reliable Testing Completed. Compliant
manner than traditional with AS/NZS3123, AS/NZS3100,
screwed terminals. AS60529, and IEC60309

Endurance Testing*:
Snap-Shut Bodies • QC terminals
– withdrawal force
OPEN approximately 5 times above
standards requirements
• Snap-shut bodies
The ‘latching’ spring clip – 800+ operations
PRESS clip stays down once it is • MACTRO™ cord clamp and
REMOVE driver pressed, so it is just a cable seal
TWIST body left to open simple PRESS & TWIST. – operation in extreme heat
(+55°C), and in extreme cold
CLOSE (-40°C)
Could not be easier! In-house testing*
ALIGN arrows
The spring clip when shut (compared to existing):
TWIST body right and does not exert any stress on • Strength – cord clamp
CLICK to close the housings, thus resulting up to 12% stronger
Note: the click may not be audible so give in a stronger body and • Strength – snap-shut body
a light twist in either direction to check sleeve connection area. clips => 18% stronger
• Chemical resistance –
body & sleeve area
=> withstands where existing
Materials fails (cracks)
• Impact test (destructive)
As with the existing 56 SeriesTM plugs and connectors the same materials have => various tests results in
been maintained within these new products as we know they have a proven equal to or better than the
existing
performance history.
In-field testing:
PLASTICS – industrial grade resins with superior high-impact strength, • Prototypes and production
and UV protection. Fully orange plugs & connectors are available and use samples have found their
a specially formulated chemical resistant material. way to some of the harshest
environments NZ can produce.
METALS – corrosion resistant stainless steel parts using proven grades of materials. *This is only a snap-shot of the full
High conductivity brass pins on the plugs and sockets. testing programme carried out

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The Products
All existing stock codes with screwed terminals, and 10 new items with QC terminals:
NEW NEW NEW NEW
Cat No (Straight) 56P320 56P320QC 56P416 56P416QC 56P416K 56P420 56P420QC 56P516 56P516QC
Cat No (Angled) 56PA320 56PA320QC 56PA416 56PA416QC 56PA416K 56PA420 56PA420QC 56PA516 56PA516QC
Rated Operational Voltage
Ue (~50Hz) Volts 250 250 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Rated Thermal Current
Enclosed Amps 20 20 16 16 16 20 20 16 16
Number of Pins
(Including Earth ) 3 (Rnd) 3 (Rnd) 4 4 4 4 4 5 5
Pin Configuration
(See Pg 51 of 56 Series Cat) f f h h i j j n n
Cable Entry Diameter mm Min 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Max 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
Terminal Capacity mm2 Min 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Max 6 4 6 4 6 6 4 6 4

NEW
Cat No (Straight) 56P520 56P520QC 56P616 56P716 56P720 Dimensional Drawings
Cat No (Angled) 56PA520 56PA520QC 56PA616 56PA716 56PA720
Rated Operational Voltage
Ue (~50Hz) Volts 500 500 500 500 500
Rated Thermal Current
Enclosed Amps 20 20 16 16 20
Number of Pins 78 53
(Including Earth ) 5 5 6 7 7
Pin Configuration
(See Pg 51 of 56 Series Cat) o o s t u
167
Cable Entry Diameter mm Min 7 7 7 7 7
Max 16 16 16 16 16
56P320 to 56P720 (16A~20A)
Terminal Capacity mm2 Min 1 1 1 1 1
Max 6 4 6 6 6
Auxiliary Pins C1–C2
Maximum Current 10A 10A 10A

Cat No 56CR320 56CR416 56CR420 56CR516 56CR520

126.5
Rated Operational Voltage
Ue (~50Hz) Volts 250 500 500 500 500
Rated Thermal Current
Enclosed Amps 20 16 20 16 20
Number of Pins 158
(Including Earth ) 3 4 4 5 5
56PA320 to 56PA720 (16A~20A)
Pin Configuration
(See Pg 51 of 56 Series Cat) f h j n o
Cable Entry Diameter mm Min 7 7 7 7 7
Max 16 16 16 16 16
Terminal Capacity mm2 Min 1 1 1 1 1
Max 6 6 6 6 6 89.5

IP Rating IP66 IP66 IP66 IP66 IP66

Important Notes: 77
1) QC = Quick connect terminals
2) K = Special keyway for high cycle applications
3) All products in Orange/Clear as standard, for chemically resistant orange 89.5 48.5
order with a ‘V’ in the part number. Eg: 56PAV320 These plugs are fully orange
4) QC plugs are not available in chemically resistant orange or 6 & 7 pin plugs
5) 56CRs not available in QC 173
6) 56CRs suit Cat 56SHM for suspension – replacing 56POK
56CR 16A to 20A
7) New products will be differentiated with new carton labels, and installation
instructions.

Schneider Electric products are available through electrical wholesalers New Zealand wide.
All PDL Electrical Products are designed to ISO 9001.
Freecall 0800 652 999 Freefax: 0800 101 152
Email: sales@nz.schneider-electric.com Online product detail: www.pdl.co.nz
© Schneider Electric 2008
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