Chain Pilot Box

The non-sequential
safety box

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The freedom to decide
your sequence

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.

Product overview

- 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.

Technical features

- 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.

Technical data

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

All the options you need

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.

1.
Choose your connector style

The PowerSyntax Chain Pilot connectors are available in Panel Drain e Panel Source versions.

Panel drain

With microswitch

On the panel drain, the spring device activating the microswitch is placed outside the mating part of the connector's shell.

Panel source

With microswitch

On the panel source, the spring device activating the microswitch is placed inside the mating part of the connector's shell.

2.
Choose the number of poles

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.

5-poles version

4-poles version

3.
Choose the color coding

The PowerSyntax Chain Pilot connectors can be coded for Europe, UK (old), Australia and U.S.A. color schemes.

Identification color codes
(5-POLES)

Ground Neutral Line 1 Line 2 Line 3
Europe & UK
UK (old)
Australia
U.S.A.

Identification color codes
(4-POLES)

Ground Line 1 Line 2 Line 3
Europe & UK
UK (old)
Australia
U.S.A.

4.
Choose the contact's terminal

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 extended threaded post

Exclusive design

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

Standard contact

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.

5.
Choose the box height

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.

Box height: 2U

Box height: 2,5U

Overall dimensions

Type	Poles	Units	Contact	A	B	C	D	E
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

The IP67 caps are supplied as a standard

IP67 protection of the Chain Pilot Box is fully ensured when all the connectors are mated or all the environmetal caps are fitted.

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