
Chain Pilot Box
The non-sequential
safety box
New product, available in 128 models
Stay tuned for more information, new models coming soon !
New product, available in 128 models
Stay tuned for more information, new models coming soon !
The PowerSyntax Chain Pilot box features
5 or 4 PowerSyntax Chain Pilot connectors (depending on the version chosen), each with
its built-in microswitch.
The connector’s microswitches control an auxiliary circuit connected to an
external device (breaker, contactor, etc.), so that the system will only be
activated once all the mechanically keyed cable connectors have been
inserted in the corresponding panel-mount connectors on the Chain Pilot Box. So there is no need to respect a sequential order when mating or unmating your connecotrs.
All connectors will de-energise should one become
disconnected when in use.
- Insert all the cable connectors to activate
the breaker or protection device.
- All connectors will de-energise should one
become disconnected when in use.
- Built-in microswitch for electrical interlock on
all connectors.
- No mechanical locks / longer lifespan.
- Ensures safe connection of all phases, neutral
and earth.
- Electrical safety guaranteed.
- International patent on connectors
Supply notice
- Environmental caps supplied as a standard to ensure IP67 even when connectors are unmated.
- Intermateable with standard PowerSyntax or
other powerlock-style connectors.
- Microswitch-controlled auxiliary circuit ensures
that the system will only be energised when
all 5 connectors on the box have been mated.
- Total electrical safety as all connectors are
de-energised should one become disconnected.
- Color coded connectors.
- 5-pole (E-N-L1-L2-L3) or 4-pole (E-L1-L2-L3) system with Panel Drain or Source connectors.
- Mechanically keyed connectors to
prevent mating errors.
- Secondary lock for added mechanical safety.
- IP2X finger-proof protection.
- 2U 19” rack-mountable box.
- IP67 rating on connectors’ front mating side.
- Microswitch-controlled auxiliary circuit ensures that the system will only be energised when all connectors on the box have been mated.
Rated current: | 480amp or 750amp |
Rated voltage: | 1000V AC / 1500V DC |
Color coding: | EUROPE: color coded connectors and panel inscriptions (E-green, N-blue, L1-brown, L2-black, L3-grey) UK (old): color coded connectors (E-green, N-black, L1-red, L2-yellow, L3-blue) AUSTRALIA: color coded connectors (E-green, N-black, L1-red, L2-white, L3-blue) USA: color coded connectors (E-green, N-white, L1-black, L2-red, L3-blue) |
Model: | source or drain |
Contact material: | silver plated copper |
Box material: | high temperature thermoplastic |
Rack space: | 2U or 2.5U |
Endurance: | 500 + connection cycles |
Degree of protection (connectors front side): | IP67 when mated of with environmetal caps fitted (IP67 caps supplied as a standard) |
Degree of protection (connectors without caps): | IP2X finger-proof |
Flammability: | UL94 - V0 |
Operating temperature: | -30°C to +85°C |
Safety notice: | The PowerSyntax chain pilot box should only be installed and operated by suitably qualified persons |
Configure your own Chain Pilot Box choosing between a wide range of options: 4 or 5 poles, color coding by geographical region, source or drain connectors, up to 480A or up to 750A, 2U or 2,5U of box height and contact type, threaded post or threaded hole.
The PowerSyntax Chain Pilot connectors are available in Panel Drain e Panel Source versions.
On the panel drain, the spring device activating the microswitch is placed outside the mating part of the connector's shell.
On the panel source, the spring device activating the microswitch is placed inside the mating part of the connector's shell.
The Chain Pilot Box can be ordered with the standard 5-poles (G - N - L1 - L2 - L3) or in the 4-poles (G - L1 - L2 - L3) version.
The PowerSyntax Chain Pilot connectors can be coded for Europe, UK (old), Australia and U.S.A. color schemes.
Ground | Neutral | Line 1 | Line 2 | Line 3 | |
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Europe & UK | |||||
UK (old) | |||||
Australia | |||||
U.S.A. |
Ground | Line 1 | Line 2 | Line 3 | |
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Europe & UK | ||||
UK (old) | ||||
Australia | ||||
U.S.A. |
The PowerSyntax Chain Pilot Panel connectors in the Chain Pilot Box are equipped with different contact types, depending on current rating (480amp or 750amp) and cable terminations.
M12 threaded-post contact, up to 480 amp or 750 amp (all-copper contact). Lug terminal retained through M12 nut. Longer contact allows connectors mating without interfering with the microswitch's contacts.
M12 threaded-hole contact, up to 480 amp or 750 amp (all-copper contact). Lug terminal retained through M12 bolt. Used as an alternative for M12 threaded-post contacts on SPX 4 and SPX 7 panel-mount connectors.
Pick the right box for your rack, we can provide two options: 2U and 2.5U. Both choices are available for the 4-poles or the 5-poles versions.
Type | Poles | Units | Contact | A | B | C | D | E |
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Drain | 4 | 2U | M12 post | 88 mm | 349,5 mm | 57 mm | 46 mm | 161 mm |
Drain | 4 | 2U | M12 hole | 88 mm | 349,5 mm | 57 mm | 16,3 mm | 131,3 mm |
Drain | 4 | 2,5U | M12 post | 108 mm | 349,5 mm | 57 mm | 46 mm | 161 mm |
Drain | 4 | 2,5U | M12 hole | 108 mm | 349,5 mm | 57 mm | 16,3 mm | 131,3 mm |
Drain | 5 | 2U | M12 post | 88 mm | 432 mm | 57 mm | 46 mm | 161 mm |
Drain | 5 | 2U | M12 hole | 88 mm | 432 mm | 57 mm | 46 mm | 161 mm |
Drain | 5 | 2,5U | M12 post | 108 mm | 432 mm | 57 mm | 46 mm | 161 mm |
Drain | 5 | 2,5U | M12 hole | 108 mm | 432 mm | 57 mm | 16,3 mm | 131,3 mm |
Source | 4 | 2U | M12 post | 88 mm | 349,5 mm | 35 mm | 46 mm | 139 mm |
Source | 4 | 2U | M12 hole | 88 mm | 349,5 mm | 35 mm | 16,3 mm | 109,3 mm |
Source | 4 | 2,5U | M12 post | 108 mm | 349,5 mm | 35 mm | 46 mm | 139 mm |
Source | 4 | 2,5U | M12 hole | 108 mm | 349,5 mm | 35 mm | 16,3 mm | 109,3 mm |
Source | 5 | 2U | M12 post | 88 mm | 432 mm | 35 mm | 46 mm | 139 mm |
Source | 5 | 2U | M12 hole | 88 mm | 432 mm | 35 mm | 16,3 mm | 109,3 mm |
Source | 5 | 2,5U | M12 post | 108 mm | 432 mm | 35 mm | 46 mm | 139 mm |
Source | 5 | 2,5U | M12 hole | 108 mm | 432 mm | 35 mm | 16,3 mm | 109,3 mm |
IP67 protection of the Chain Pilot Box is fully ensured when all the connectors are mated or all the environmetal caps are fitted.