Schurter expands its wide range of current compensated chokes with new customer specific variants for 4-wire-applications on PCB. The new DKIH series is now available with ferrite or nanocrystalline ring core. The new product is designed for three phases plus neutral wire applications with rated currents from 10 A to 50 A. Due to its open design, the chokes are light weight and compact, ideally designed to suppress EMC noise caused by power applications on the PCB.

Like all other aspects of electronic design, the power portion is often built today using discrete components on printed circuit boards. With the trending integration of components, to achieve smaller and smaller form factors, thermal problems and high currents on the PCB can become a challenge. The resulting EMC interferences can affect adjacent modules because of the lack of spatial separation. Therefore, a compact filter on the circuit board with discrete components is often the best solution. A current-compensated choke with capacitors is the most efficient measure for the suppression of EMC interferences.

The DKIH-4 series is suitable for three phases AC and neutral wire applications from 10 A up to 50 A. The common mode chokes are also designed according IEC 60938 and are rated 600 VAC making them suitable for many applications such as UPS systems, switching power supplies, charge stations for electric vehicles and frequency converters for energy storage. The DKIH-4 has a wide temperature range of -40 °C to +100 °C. They are available with a standard pin configuration or customer specific ones. Variations in the winding are also available upon request.

Technical Data
- Rated voltage: 600 VAC
- Rated currents: 10 to 50 A at 40 °C
- Same dimensions and weight for ferrite and nanocrystalline versions
- customer specific pin outs available on request

Application
- Frequency converters for photovoltaic or energy storage
- Charge stations for electric vehicles
- UPS systems
- Switching power supplies

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Schurter reduces the weight of the high current filters FMER SOL and FMCC SOL.  The successful AC and DC filter series with currents up to 2500 A have big housings and heavy weights. The product weight was significantly reduced with an optimized potting compound. In the FMER SOL series, filters with a rated current higher than 250 A are able to benefit from this weight reduction, while in the FMCC SOL series all variants do.

The FMER SOL filters are designed for rated currents from 25 A to 2300 A at 55°C ambient temperature, and voltages up to 1200 VDC. The filter series is suited for use on the DC side of the inverter in photovoltaic and other DC systems.

The very high performance FMCC SOL 3-phase high current filters are designed to handle currents from 150 to 2500 A at an ambient temperature of 50 °C. With a voltage rating of 520 VAC or 760 VAC, they can be used in all high performance systems such as inverters for photovoltaic and wind power systems. Despite their high performance, they feature a compact, lightweight design.

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The New and Inexpensive 2.5 A Appliance Inlet of the Type 2570 in Diverse Variants

The appliance inlet series of the type 2570 by SCHURTER provides diverse mounting variants and terminal options. Because of its cost effective design and the wide range of approval certificates for Europe, America and Asia, is the C8 inlet best suited for both industrial and consumer appliances.

The appliance connector for snap-in mounting is available with solder-, quick connect- or PCB-terminals. The PCB-terminals in combination with the sandwich mount are specially for the application on printed circuit boards. This way the board can be fully equipped and tested before being mounted. The mounting is done by introducing the connector into the back wall, and placing the appliance housing into the groove on the inlet.

Thanks to the use of rolled contact pins, the variants with solder or PCB terminals are very inexpensive and therefore suitable for consumer goods. Nevertheless do they comply with all the security requirements and are approved by all the relevant international standards.

Technical Data / Approvals
*  Ratings IEC/CCC 2.5 A / 250 VAC; 50 Hz
*  Ratings UL/CSA 2.5 A / 250 VAC; 60 Hz
7 A / 125 VAC; 60 Hz
*  Operating Temperature from -25 °C to 70 °C
*  Variants for Sandwich- or Snap-in Mounting
*  Solder-, Quick Connect- or PCB- Terminals

Application
With the complete approvals for Europe, America and China, as well as the low sales price, the 2570 Series can be sold to all industries. The Variants are applicable in medical-, audio- and industrial equipment.

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Schurters's new High Current Fuse, HCF, is an extremely robust SMD fuse, designed using solid-state / thin-film technology. The HCF is especially suited for use in particularly harsh applications, where the reliable interrupt of high currents is critical.

Schurters's experience, acquired from the development of solid-state fuses for the space industry, and the cooperation with ESA, have led to the development of the HCF. The new HCF has a similar structure as the two ESA-certified types Schurter MGA-S and HCSF. Fuses used in Space applications meet the most rigorous performance requirements, with only the most advanced, most reliable technologies available. However, the intensive screening of each individual fuse, which is essential requirement for space applications, is not necessary with the HCF for non-Space applications. This leads to a substantial reduction in the cost per fuse.

Solid State / Thin Film Technology
In contrast to conventional fuses with a melting wire, the HCF has a metallic thin film layer. With this manufacturing technique, a metal layer is applied in conjunction with a so-called sputter. The two form on a glass substrate in an exact micrometer thickness. The resulting fuse element is enclosed with a ceramic housing, that guarantees the necessary stability and interrupt capacity. No harmful substances escape in solid or gaseous form during cutoff of the fuse. This technology also makes the SCHURTER HCF completely impermeable to potting compound, which can be used to achieve a hermetic seal e.g. for use in intrinsically safe applications according to ATEX and IECEx requirements.

High Breaking Capacity
The Schurter HCF has a high breaking capacity of up to 1000 A at 125 VAC resp. 125 VDC with fast response. It covers a rated current range from 5 A to 15 A.

Application Areas
Due to its robust design, the HCF fuse is particularly suited for applications which offer high reliability under particularly difficult conditions (thermal and mechanical shock, cycle endurance, etc.). Examples of possible applications: ATEX- and offshore oil and gas applications, equipment operated in sub-arctic regions, aviation electronics, and certain medical technology, where robust and space saving fuse performance is required. The temperature from -50 °C to 125 °C, as well as a vibration resistance – tested up to 1600g – make the HCF ideal for the most demanding high-performance applications under the most adverse conditions.

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Schurter expands its MSM Metal Line range with a pushbutton switch series capable of multiple illumination possibilities. The illumination provides a homogeneous quality in a ring illuminated style, or complete actuator area illumination. Status indication is possible in 7 different colors in a single product.

The setting of the individual colors is particularly easy to realize by means of the wire connectors, which are conveniently coded. Three flat plug connectors are used to control the colors red, green and blue. By combining several flat plug connectors, the additive colors cyan, magenta, yellow or white can be created.

The new MSM Multicolor family offers the same diameters as the standard ring illuminated version in 19, 22 and 30 mm. The switches with area illumination use a scratch resistant ceramic actuator and have housings with diameters of 19 or 22 mm. Housings are made of robust stainless steel for both ring and area illuminated versions.

High seal protection and impact resistance ratings of IP67 and IK07, make the switches particularly suitable for use in equipment subjected to harsh environmental conditions, or applications that require protection from vandalism.

The MSM series provides a moving actuator, which is ideal for use in applications where both status indication and tactile feedback are desired. In addition to the MSM series, as well the MCS series also with a mechanical actuator, SCHURTER's piezoelectric (PSE) and capacitive (CPS) switches include options for multicolor illumination. Through a complete offering, Schurter provides various technologies in metal line pushbutton switches for a host of specific applications.

Technical Data / Approvals
- Switching function: momentary
- Supply voltage: 24 VDC
- Switching voltage: max. 250 VAC / 30 VDC
- Switching current: max. 10 A / 100 mA
- Switching power: max. 2500 W / 3 W
- Resistance when open: > 100 MΩ
- Resistance when closed: < 30 mΩ / < 50 mΩ
- Actuation force: 4.5 N - IK protection: IK07
- IP protection: IP67
- Operating temperature: -25 °C to +85 °C

Application
- For indoor and outdoor applications
- Industrial applications
- White goods
- Commercial kitchen equipment
- Food industry
- Lab equipment
- Vendor and ticket machines
- Elevator control panels

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10 A IEC Appliance Outlet Type F with integrated light pipes and V-Lock cord retention for smart PDUs

Schhurter improves upon a classic product: the new 6600-5 series IEC outlets are available with integrated light pipes. An intelligent, space and cost-saving solution for PDUs used in data
centers and other multi-distributed power applications.

The human need for information continues to expand at record pace, while continual advancements in information and communications technology (ICT), strive to keep pace with this demand. New data centers continually appear in the most unconventional of places to support this growing demand. These data centers are under constant pressure to improve upon efficiency and reliability under growing regulatory requirements to reduce energy use and cost. Meanwhile, the demand for reliable transmission with increased speed must keep pace. At the base of this modern day economic demand and supply phenomena is an intelligent, reliable power supply and – at the base of that – a simple connector. Schurter is pleased to introduce its IEC outlets with integrated light pipes, which bring a simple yet improved solution to intelligent power distribution.

Today, PDUs often use LEDs mounted in between outlets to display a current status. The high packing density of servers in modern data centers demands the same of power distribution units. With Schurter’s appliance outlet, the integrated light pipes provide space and assembly cost savings over conventional strip designs. Service technicians are able to clearly see which systems are working properly, or respond to required maintenance adjustments. The triggering of the LEDs is freely configurable, wherein each state can be clearly and independently represented. An outlet could, for example, signal an outage with a red LED, or a critical power consumption pattern with a yellow LED.

Optionally the SCHURTER 6600-5 is also available with only one or without light pipe.

In order to prevent against unintentional removal of a power cord, the new sockets offer a pull-out safety device. Depending on the arrangement of the sockets in the bar (horizontally or vertically) the Schurter V-Lock or other cord retention systems with side latches can be used. Both systems are possible with outlets the 6600-5.

The outlet’s snap arms are currently designed for front panel dimensions of 1.7 or 2.0 mm. Versions for 1.0, 1.5 and 2.5 mm will follow shortly.  A 16 A version of the device socket with up to 4 light pipes will be launched in the near future as well.

Technical Data / Approvals
• Ratings IEC 10 A / 250 VAC; 50 Hz
• Ratings UL/CSA 15 A / 250 VAC; 60 Hz
• With one, two or without integrated light pipes for status display
• Compatible for V-Lock cord retention and other systems with side latches
• Operation temperature -25 °C bis 70 °C
• Snap-in mounting and PCB terminals

Application
Typical applications are in smart Power Distribution Units (PDU) used in Data Centers, IT- & Telecom systems, where the power or other status indication per each outlet is monitored.

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Schurter is launching its new series of momentary and latching push button switches with capacitive touch sensor technology inside. With this new product family, SCHURTER enters the
latest technology trend in push button products on the market, while incorporating new and innovative features. With their elegant and modern look, these products are the perfect choice
where ever a high quality-aesthetic appearance plays a role. Besides a predefined standard offering, there are many visual and functional options available to choose from. These features
allow the customer to adapt the push button, or the switch in general, to their individual electrical and mechanical requirements.

The new CPS family of switches from SCHURTER is available with 16 mm, 19 mm and 22 mm diameter housings. The series is made of high-grade stainless steel. The CPS uses capacitive sensor technology, whereby a touch of the finger on the sensor area causes a change in the electrical field which in turn causes the switch to change its state; this occurs without any pressure on the actuator. The capacitive touch technology eliminates the need for any moving parts, hence making the CPS a long-life product capable of an unlimited number of actuations. The design of the CPS has a high-end look and elegant appearance as it is well-known to SCHURTER’s Metal Line. The CPS actuator expands further on actuation options with a so-called finger guide, which is designed to enhance the user experience.

The customer can choose from a wide range of illumination options, starting with the selection of a ring illuminated or area illuminated version. The area illuminated version is made of scratch-resistant biocompatible ceramics. The customer then selects a single color, bi-color, or multicolor configuration. Besides the basic colors red, green, and blue, the CPS also offers additive colors like cyan, magenta, yellow, and white for custom color variations.

Besides a set of predefined standard variations, the CPS can easily be customized to specific customer requirements by simply choosing from a list of options in the configurator list provided
in the data sheet. Further customer specific adaptions, which are not listed in the data sheet, can be requested as well. With standard and customized options, the CPS is suitable for many
different applications in various industry sectors, like industrial automation, food processing, lab equipment, door and access control panels, white goods, various electronic equipment, just to name a few.

Technical Data
- Switching function: momentary or latching
- Supply voltage: 5 V – 28 VDC (variable input voltage)
- Switching voltage: max. 42 VAC / 60 VDC
- Switching current: max. 100 mA
- Switching power: 1 W
- Resistance when open: > 10 MΩ
- Resistance when closed: < 20 Ω
- Actuation force: none
- IK protection: IK09
- IP protection: IP67
- Operating temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C

Application
- For indoor applications
- Industrial applications
- White goods
- Commercial kitchen equipment
- Food industry
- Lab equipment
- Vendor and ticket machines
- Elevator control panels
- Medical equipment

Common For All Variants:
- housing material: stainless steel
- switching current: 100 mA
- supply voltage (DC): 5 V - 28 V
- IP protection: IP 67
- IK protection: IK 09
- connection terminals: wires (8 wires for multicolor, 4 wires for all others)

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Schurter expands its wide range of power entry modules to include versions, without ground pin, for use in Protection Class II double-insulated applications. The 5145 power entry module is already popular for use in Protection Class I equipment, due to its circuit breaker and EMC filter functions integrated into one compact package. The new Protection Class II version is perfectly suited for medical equipment used at home where the medical standard prescribes the use of Protection Class II design.

The new 5145 Class II version is according to IEC 60320-1, style C18. It is particularly well suited for use in medical equipment according to the IEC standard 60601-1-11, which outlines additional safety measures specific to medical equipment intended for use in the home. There is increasing demand for such equipment as populations around the world age and healthcare costs continue to rise.

Protection Class II equipment, in contrast to Protection Class I equipment, generally has no metal case. This category of equipment is called double insulated, and requires higher safety levels for energized components relative to exposed surfaces. The 5145 Class II power entry module provides double insulation between energized components and exposed parts. This reinforced insulation is tested with a voltage of 4000 VDC between the energized conductor (L) and the neutral conductor (N) relative to the filter case.

The EMC filter is available in medical and low leakage, M5, versions. This integrated filter at the power input provides highly effective interference suppression, which results in optimized electromagnetic compatibility. Current ratings range from 1-10 A at 250 VAC. Versions with quick-connect or solder terminals are available.

The 5145 Class I and Class II are ENEC and cURus approved. They are suited for use in equipment according to IEC 60950, IEC 60601-1, in addition to IEC 60601-1-11.

Technical Data / Approvals
- IEC C18 power-inlet connector with TA45 circuit breaker and a filter
- M5 medical filter
- Rated currents: 1, 2, 4, 6, 10A (ENEC), 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 15A (UL/CSA) at 40°C
- Screw mounting

Application
- For totally insulated equipment according to IEC 61140
- Suited for medical equipment according to IEC 60601-1
- Especially suited for use in medical equipment intended for use in the home according to IEC 60601-1-11

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With the new FUS fuseholder, Schurter is building on its successful FUL series for high-performance applications and presents the first dust and water-proof fuseholder with ingress degree of protection IP67 especially for rough applications.  The snap-in fuseholder series guarantees fast and tool-free assembly.   The carrier is available in both versions with slot and fingergrip and can accommodate fuse sizes 5 x 20 mm or 6.3 x 32 mm.

Thanks to the high IP67 degree of dust and water protection, the FUS series fuseholders can be used wherever high-performance applications are exposed to potentially adverse environmental influences, such as outdoor applications or in the oil and chemical industry, marine, laboratories and mining. In addition, the FUS series fuseholders are also used where the highest ingress protection against liquid and particles is required, as for instance in medical and food production equipment.

Made of halogen-free plastic, the side metal snap brackets act as heat dissipaters and are designed for fast snap-in mounting. Wires are terminated with quick-connect or solder connections. The newly styled fuse carriers accept 5 x 20 mm or 6.3 x 32 mm fuses, and provide slot or fingergrip removal for fuse replacement.

The FUS series already complies with the increased glow-wire material requirements outlined in the new IEC 60127-6 and IEC 60335-1 standards developed for unattended devices in use.  The FUS fuseholders are characterized by a particularly high-quality design and a good price / performance ratio.

Technical Data
• Fuse holder according to IEC 60127-6 / UL 4248-1
• Rated specifications: IEC 16A @ 500 VAC (4 watt) / UL 32A @ 600 VAC / VDC
• Quick-connect connections 6.3 x 0.8 mm or solder connections
• Ambient temperature: -40 ° C to + 85 ° C
• Complies with the requirements of IEC 60335-1 for unattended devices in operation. This includes the stringent glow wire requirements according to IEC 60695-2-12 and -13

Applications
Equipment exposed to harsh industrial environments or the outdoors, measurement, laboratory and medical equipment, marine, dairy and food industries, robotics, controls in mining and underground.

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Schurter’s SHF 6.3x32 fuse provides higher voltage overcurrent and short circuit protection up to 1500 A @ 500 VAC / VDC within a wide range of rated currents in a universally accepted compact package size 6.3x32 mm, ¼” x 1 ¼”. The compact high performance fuse is ideally suited for primary AC circuit protection in 3-phase systems, HVAC systems, lighting and other industrial building and automation systems. The new VDC and current ratings up to 32 A provide primary protection in DC power systems for intelligent buildings, telecom centers, server farms and related peripheral systems. The combined AC and DC voltage ratings along with a detailed listing of breaking capacity ratings, and other precisely defined performance specifications, offer a highly reliable fuse approved for use in both alternating or direct current power applications.

The SHF 6.3x32 is available as a standard fuse link in 16 rated currents from 1 to 32 A. Versions up to 8 A are offered with pigtail leads for direct mounting on printed circuit boards. The standard fuse links can be used in a variety of panel or board mount fuse holders or clips for easy fuse replacement. SCHURTER also offers a full range of high current fuse holders and clips, compatible with the SHF, as well as its time-lag counterpart series SHT.

Direct compatibility with the most important competitive products, together with exceeding performance, makes the SHF 6.3x32 a form, fit, and function substitute product, as well as a fuse that fulfills newly defined application requirements, particularly those applications found in the area of DC power. The SHT 6.3x32 fuse is cURus approved and conforms to RoHS.

Technical Data / Approvals:
• Certification according to UL 248-14, CSA C22.2 no. 248.14
• High breaking capacity (H) up to 1500 A at rated voltage
• High rated voltages up to 500 VAC / VDC
• 16 rated currents from 1 A to 32 A
• Fast-acting (F) characteristics

Applications:
• High-power 3-phase systems
• Building automation: heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
• Photovoltaic: protection between inverter and grid
• Frequency converters and ballasts
• Power distribution and uninterruptible power supplies in datacenters
• Higher voltage DC telecom and intelligent commercial building applications

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