With a long history of innovation in the connector and EMC marketplace, Schurter expands its range of power entry modules with the introduction of the FMAD and FMAB CEE Connectors, featuring a first of its kind integrated line filter for 1- and 3-Phase industrial and power distribution applications. The integrated filter optimizes suppression of conducted emissions by eliminating cables between the inlet and filter.

The CEE connectors according IEC 60309 are used all over the world for industrial applications and power distribution. The single and three phase connectors can be used for any application with a detachable power cord. Today, noise generating electronics used in machines drive demand for EMI
suppression filters in order to meet international EMC standards. This filter is typically mounted on the metal chassis for optimal performance.

Traditionally, wires are used to connect the power inlet to the EMI filter mounted separately on the chassis. These wires can vary in length and can cause EMC problems with electromagnetic fields generated by a noise source inside the equipment bypassing the filter! The new CEE connector with integrated filter solves this problem by eliminating these wires and making a direct connection between the filtered connector and its metal shield, which is grounded to the panel cut-out. The fully integrated unit can be front or rear panel mounted directly where the power comes into the equipment.

The new FMAB CEE series is suitable for single phase AC applications. It extends the power entry module concept outlined in IEC 60320, where power input is limited to 16 A. Both the FMAB CEE and the FMAD CEE, which is designed for three phase applications, are rated from 16 up to 32 amperes. They are designed and approved according IEC 60309, UL 1283 and CSA 22.2 no. 8. The voltage rating is 250 VAC (IEC, UL, CSA) and 110 / 125 VAC (UL, CSA). The new filter series are suitable for use in industrial appliances exposed to temperatures ranging from -40 to +85C. Screw terminals provide for ease of installation.

Technical Data / Approvals
FMAB CEE (1-Phase)
- Rated voltage: 110 / 125 VAC (UL, CSA), 250 VAC (ENEC, UL, CSA)
- Rated currents: 16, 30 A (UL, CSA) / 16, 32 A (ENEC, UL, CSA) at 40°C
- Leakage current: max. 0.5 / 1.0 mA
- Operating temperatures: -40 – 85 °C

FMAD CEE (3-Phase)
- Rated voltage: 277 / 480 VAC (UL, CSA), 240 / 415 VAC (ENEC, UL, CSA)
- Rated currents: 16, 30 A (UL, CSA) / 16, 32 A (ENEC, UL, CSA) at 40°C
- Leakage current: max. 10.0 mA
- Operating temperatures: -40 – 85 °C

Application
- Equipment with detachable power cord
- Industrial machines
- Electrical tools
- Power distribution

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The fuseholder standard IEC/EN 60127-6 has been revised to improve fire safety. Effective in October 2017, manufacturers of fuseholders will only be permitted to market products that have been tested and authorized in accordance with the updated standard. Schurter will offer its customers upgraded solutions by the deadline.

Requirements defined for the household appliance standard IEC 60335-1 are also being applied to the fuseholder standard IEC 60127-6. So the requirement with regard to the glow-wire resistance of the material is being increased. Schurter has planed the adaption of the products and its requalifying
and is currently deploying it. That means used materials has to be tested and if necessary replaced with new glow-wire resistant material. Thus these components can be used in unattended electrical household appliances after the change-over.

Besides the fuseholders, IEC appliance inlets and power entry modules with and without EMC filters are also affected if they have a fuse drawer. The order number of the products are not touched. Therefore manufactures using Schurter products do not have to change the approvals.

Detailed information about the revised fuseholder standard and Schurters plan for implementation are available upon request.

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Brighter and Richer Colours Create an Even More Attractive Product.

Schurter is expanding its existing MSM CS and MSM CS LA series with stronger illumination colors.

The MSM CS and MSM LA CS series is available in the diameters of 19 mm and 22 mm. The switching function of the MSM CS series is momentary, while the switching function for the MSM LA CS is latching. The scratch resistant ceramics surface is also great for laser lettering. Now, SCHURTER expands the attractive MSM CS and MSM LA CS series with three more bright illumination options: Rich green, red, blue and bright white.

This new illumination options offers a more prominent illumination in customer applications. The standard illumination voltage is 24 VDC as usual. Other voltages are available on request, on a customer specific base.

Technical Data / Approvals
- Brighter and richer colors, available for blue, red, green and white
- Available in the diameters 19 mm and 22 mm
- Available as momentary and latching switch
- Illumination voltage is 24 VDC
- Switching current MSM CS: 0.1A and 10A
- Switching current MSM LA CS: 12A

Application
- Medical equipment
- Industrial applications
- Design sensitive applications

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Schurter expands the SHT 6.3x32 range of high voltage fuses with the rated currents 20A, 25A and 32A. The high breaking capacity of 1500 A at nominal voltage allows for interesting possibilities in new applications and protects people and electronic systems from overcurrent and potential fire outbreaks in case of short circuits.

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Nanocrystalline Common Mode Chokes for 1 and 3-Phase Applications Mount on PCB

Schurter expands its wide range of current compensated chokes with high current types for PCB mounting. The new DKIH series is now available with a nanocrystalline ring core, offering 8 times higher inductance performance than ferrite core versions in the same compact dimension. The new product is designed for single and three phase applications with rated currents from 10 to 50 amperes. Due to its open design, the chokes are light weight and compact, ideally designed to suppress EMI noise caused by power applications on the PCB.

Like all other aspects of electronic design, the power portion is oftentimes 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.
Traditional block filters might well address these challenges, but their larger package size also presents challenges due to the mentioned space constraints; therefore an asymmetrical effective common mode choke and capacitors mounted on the PCB is a better solution.

The new DKIH-1 series is suitable for single phase AC or DC applications from 10 up to 50 amperes. Light weight and compact, the common mode chokes are easily placed on the PCB with through hole technology (THT). They are designed and approved according IEC 60938, UL 1283 and CSA 22.2 no. 8. The voltage rating is 300 VAC (IEC, UL) and 250 VAC (CSA) with an inductance range of 1.6 to 6.9 mH.

The new DKIH-3 series is suitable for three phase AC applications from 10 up to 50 amperes. The common mode chokes are also designed according IEC 60938 and are rated 600 VAC with an inductance range of 0.7 to 10.8 mH, 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-1 and -3 have a wide temperature range of -40 to +100 °C. They are available with a standard pin out or customer specific pin out. Variations in the winding are also available upon request.

DKIH-1
- Rated voltage: 300 VAC (UL, ENEC), 250 VAC (CSA), 425 VDC
- Rated currents: 10 to 50 A (ENEC / UL / CSA) at 40 °C
- Rated inductance: ferrite: 0.15 to 0.80 mH, nanocrystalline: 1.4 – 6.9 mH
- Same dimensions and weight for ferrite and nanocrystalline versions
- Other pin outs available on request

DKIH-3
- Rated voltage: 600 VAC
- Rated currents: 10 to 50 A at 40 °C
- Rated inductance: ferrite: 0.08 to 1.10 mH, nanocrystalline: 0.7 – 10.8 mH
- Same dimensions and weight for ferrite and nanocrystalline versions
- Other 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 is expanding its successful single-phase filter family, FMAB NEO, with new design series P and Q. This range of single-phase filters combines high performance in a compact design. The new series extends the range of current ratings up to 60 A, with extended temperature range from -40°C to 100°C.

The new FMAB filter family offers 3 different levels of design flexibility. FMAB NEO design N comes with two large X capacitors, that offer high symmetrical attenuation in the lower frequency range. The new filter design P contains two standard X capacitors for high symmetrical attenuation, while Design Q offers one X capacitor for good symmetrical attenuation. With the extended temperature range from -40 to 100°C, all filters are suitable for applications used in harsh environments.

The FMAB NEO filters have a polished steel housing with a closed filter base. The filter is thus effectively and completely shielded, regardless of how it is mounted. The filter series is particularly suitable for equipment with high symmetrical interferences, such as devices with semiconductors that control high-power equipment, including professional coffee machines, devices with water heaters, and all types of industrial electronics. The compact filters are also suitable for medical equipment and household appliances.

The filter series is fitted with plug-in connections or threaded bolts. A version with wire connections is also available. The metal flange provides easy screw-on mounting.

The series of filters is designed for current levels from 1 A to 60 A at 250 V AC according to IEC and UL standards.The FMAB NEO has ENEC and cURus approvals and is suited for applications according to IEC 60950. Versions are available with small leakage currents <80 μA (M80) or without leakage current <5 μA (M5) for medical equipment according to IEC/UL 60601-1.

Technical Data / Approvals
- 250VAC single-phase block filter
- Single-stage filter with good or standard attenuation
- Filter available ins standard or medical M5 / M80 version
- Rated currents: 1, 3, 6, 10, 12, 16, 20, 30, 60A (ENEC / UL / CSA) at 40°C
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 100°C
- Chassis: Screw-on mounting, from top
- Quick connect terminals 1 – 20A, nut and bolt 30, 60A, optional wire leads

Application
- for applications with low ambient temperatures
- Design P for applications with high symmetrical interferences
- Industrial applications
- Commercial kitchen equipment
- Datacom equipment
- Medical equipment

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Protects From Dirt and Liquids and Ensures a Hygienic Surface Due to the Antibacterial Material

Schurter is expanding its accessory range with an antibacterial cover for the MSM 19 and MSM 22 series. The new cover is made of antibacterial material and is tested according to ISO 22196. The cover prevents the ingress of liquids and dirt between the housing and the actuator.

The MSM series is already sealed according to IP67 to the electrical contacts. With the MSM cover, Schurter ensures that no liquids or dirt can enter the space between the housing and the actuator.

Technical Data
- Tightness according to IP 68
- Avoids the Ingress of Dirt
- Improves Hygiene
- Available for the MSM Sizes 19mm and 22mm

Application
- Medical Equipment
- Industrial Applications
- Commercial Kitchen Appliances
- Food Processing

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With the two appliance inlets series 2577 and 2579 SCHURTER expands the product range of the 2.5 A products in protection class II with polarized versions for snap-in and screw-on mounting.

The polarized appliance inlets ensure the position of the LIVE contact from the main socket into the appliance when cordsets with polarized main plugs are used, e.g. NEMA or UK plugs. However, these cordsets must be equipped with polarized connectors C7p. The polarized inlets can also be used with
the common C7 connectors, however, the polarization is not ensured.

Type 2577 is designed for screw-on mounting, type 2579 for snap-in mounting. Both types are
configurable with solder, quick connect or PCB terminals in various shapes and orientations. Besides the
preferred color black, the appliance inlets are also available in white or gray.

Technical Data / Approvals
- IEC Appliance Inlet C8p (polarized)
- Rating: IEC/UL/CSA: 2.5 A @ 250 VAC, UL/CSA: 7 A @ 125 VAC
- Solder-, quick connect and PCB terminals
- Snap-in and screw-on mounting

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Schurter, a leading provider of fuseholders, expands its CSO heavy duty fuse clip family with a cost-effective tin-plated version. The CSO clip, designed for 10.3 mm diameter fuses, is suitable for applications with voltages up to 1500 VAC/VDC and currents to 32A. These unique characteristics are SCHURTER’s response to the increasing photovoltaic system voltage requirements.

The CSO clip is available in solder and screw/rivet versions. The solder version allows direct mounting on a printed circuit board by means of through-hole technology. The screw/rivet version provides additional flexibility for basic designs. Due to the special copper alloy all versions are characterized by a strong clamping force resulting in minimal power loss.

The CSO fuse clip is ideal for a wide range of PV and other DC applications including inverters, battery charge controllers, and string fuse holders. Furthermore, the CSO is well suited for applications in the e-mobility and industrial electronics sectors. The fuse clip conforms to RoHS specifications and is currently the only photovoltaic clip on the market with cURus approval.

Schurter also offers the ASO 10.3x38 PV fuse to fit the new CSO fuse clip. The fuse clip also supports other fuses with a 10.3 mm diameter of any length. This includes, for instance, 10.3x85 mm fuses for higher voltages.

Technical Features and Benefits:
- High rated voltage of 1500 VAC/VDC
- High rated current of 32 A
- Minimal power dissipation due to strong clamping force (special copper alloy)
- Solder, screw or rivet mounting
- cURus approval

Applications:
- Photovoltaic inverters
- String fuse holder
- Battery charge controllers
- DC applications
- Industrial electronics
- Drives

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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 KMF power entry module is already very popular for use in Protection Class I equipment, due to its high functionality in a 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 KMF 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 KMF 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 mounting panel.

The KMF line switch is available with a 2-pole line switch and a 1- or 2-pole fuse holder. For medical applications an “extra-safe” fuse holder is available that can only be opened with the aid of a tool. 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. Connections is taking place with quickconnect terminals 4.8 x 0.8mm.

The KMF Class I and Class II are ENEC, cURus and CCC 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 / Prices
- IEC C18 power-inlet connector with 2-pole switch, 2-pole fuse holder and a filter
- M5 medical filter
- Rated currents: 1, 2, 4, 6, 10A (ENEC / UL / CSA, CCC) at 40°C
- Snap-in mounting 1.0 – 2.5mm
- Faston connectors 4.8 x 0.8mm

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

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