Schurter announces its latest IEC appliance outlet with insulation displacement contact (IDC) terminals, the 4710. The new outlet provides increased power ratings over the popular 6610 series for heavier duty PDU applications.

The 4710 is a J style outlet according to IEC 60320, rated 20 A @ 250 VAC by UL/CSA and 16 A @ 250 VAC by ENEC. The lower current version, 6610 series, is a style F outlet, rated 15 A @ 250 VAC and 10 A @ 250 VAC respectively. The 4710 provides IDC terminals for 10 AWG / 6.0 mm2 in addition to 12 AWG / 4.0 mm2, which is the standard wire size for the 6610. The new wire option allows for larger diameter wire for the 4710's increased power capabilities. The Snap-in outlets fit panels with a thickness between 0.8 mm and 3 mm.

The 4710 and 6610 outlets are qualified for use in applications designed to IEC/EN 60950. Ideal for use in power distribution units, and other equipment where multiple outlets are banked in series, these IDC outlets allow wires to be bussed across the terminals, thereby connecting common terminals all at once and significantly reducing labor costs. The IDC terminals are arranged either along or across the connector pin axis for a horizontal or vertical mounting orientation. Wires are pressed into place with the protective back cover or with a tool. Versions with combination IDC and a quick-connect or solder terminal, for separate wiring of the line connection, are also available.

The outlets are offered with light pipe options for status indication. They also mate with V-Lock latching cordsets designed to prevent unintentional disconnection from the power. Approvals include cURus, ENEC and CCC.

Technical Data:

*  Standards: IEC 60320-1, UL 60320-1, CSA C22.2 no. 60320-1-11
*  Approvals: ENEC, UL, CSA
*  Nominal ratings IEC/CCC: 16 A / 250 VAC, 50 Hz
*  Nominal ratings UL/CSA: 20 A / 250 VAC, 60 Hz
*  Permissible operating temperature: –25 °C to 70 °C
*  For solid wires with cross-sections 10 AWG / 6.0 mm2, 12 AWG / 4.0 mm2 and 2.5 mm2

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Metal Line Switches with Multicolor Illumination

and Variable Input Voltage

Schurter is expanding its PSE, piezo metal switch and MCS 30, mechanical metal switch series, with new illumination possibilities powered by variable input voltages. Based on the used RGB color technology, it’s now possible to indicate up to seven illumination color options with just one switch. The variable power supply offers a homogenous and brilliant illumination within a voltage range of 5 to 28 VDC.

The new multicolor illumination of the PSE and MCS 30 series is made easy using convenient color-coded wires in each of the illumination colors. Each color is given a specific voltage between 5 to 28 VDC. The constant brightness intensity is maintained regardless of applied voltage. The standard version is offered in red, green, and blue. Additional color options include yellow, cyan, magenta and white, which can be made through additive color mixing. As soon as the 2 or 3 wires are supplied with the applied voltage at the same time, the result is a mixed color. The traffic light colors of red, green and yellow (RGY) for status indication are also available as a standard version. No additive color mixing is required to produce the color yellow.

The new RGB multicolor illumination option greatly expands the application range of the PSE and MCS 30 button style switches. The PSE is available in 22 / 24 / 27 / 30 mm diameters; the MCS 30 is available with a 30 mm diameter. The PSE has an IP69K ingress protection rating. It has no moving actuator and is thus absolutely impervious to any leaks or accumulation of dirt underneath or around the switch surface. This technology is ideal for hygiene-related applications such as medical equipment, food processing equipment and outdoor applications subject to vandalism such as ticketing machines.

The MCS 30 is an alternative to the highly robust, solid state PSE. It is also designed for demanding applications, although it uses a tactile switch that provides a clear haptic feedback. It has a lifetime rating of one million actuations, as opposed to the PSE's 20 million operations. The switch contacts are sealed from the front and rated IP65.

Technical Data:
- Variable input voltage from 5 – 28 VDC
- Multicolor Illumination with 7 different colors
- Red, green, yellow configuration for status indication
- Customer specific adjustments are possible
- IP69K for the piezo switches
- Easy to clean

Applications:
- Medical equipment
- Public applications
- Industrial applications
- Household appliances
- Design sensitive applications

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Schurter expands its wide range of current compensated chokes with high current types for PCB mounting. The new DKIH series are available 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 arise. It also becomes increasingly challenging to meet EMC requirements with a filter package due to the resulting space constraints; therefore a filter on PCB with discrete components is a good solution. Next, the capacitors and a common mode choke, with asymmetrical effective inductance, are very effective to dampen EMI noise.

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).

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, making them suitable for many applications.

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 on request.

Technial Data 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: 0.15 to 0.80 mH
- Other pin outs available on request

Technical Data DKIH-3:
- Rated voltage: 600 VAC
- Rated currents: 10 to 50 A at 40°C
- Rated inductance: 0.08 to 1.10 mH
- 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 expands the UMT-H range with the rated currents 12.5A and 16A. The compact SMD fuse stands out with its high breaking capacity of 1500A at rated voltage. With its square, compact design, the UMT-H is the space saving alternative to classic cylindrically shaped cartridge fuses (e.g. 5x20 mm) and also suited for more cost-effective, automated assembly.

Features:
* High voltage ratings up to 277 VAC / 250 VDC
* 19 rated currents from 160 mA to 16 A
* High breaking capacity of 1500 A
* Safe interruption at line voltage
* Smaller alternative to cylindrical 5 x 20 mm fuses
* Applications in explosive environments (IEC60079-11)

Applications:
* Primary protection on SMD PCBs
* Industrial electronics
* Sensors
* Power supplies
* Equipment subjected to explosion proof testing
* Lighting and other appliances connected to single phase 277 VAC in US market

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The UMT-H range will be extended next year by the rated currents 20A, 25A and 32A.

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Schurter expands the SHT 6.3x32 range of high voltage fuses with the rated currents 12.5A and 16A.

The high breaking capacity of 1500 A at 500 VAC allows for interesting possibilities in new applications and protects people and electronic systems from overcurrent and potential fire outbreaks in case of short circuits.

Overview:
* Primary protection up to 500 VAC
* High breaking capacity of 1500 A @ rated voltage
* Time-lag (T) characteristic according to UL 248-14
* Wide range of fuse holders and clips available
* Dimensions: 6.3 x 32 mm
* Standards: UL 248-14
* Soon to announce rated currents 20A, 25A and 32A.
* Applications: 3-phase systems, photovoltaic, Building automation (HVAC), frequency converters and power electronics

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Schurter is pleased to announce, that its power entry module, series 5707, now offers IP 54 protection with V-Lock cord sets at the power input, in addition to IP 65 protection to the equip-ment. The sealed module is ideal for use in medical equipment exposed to leaks, drips and spills, as well as equipment subject to routine washing.

The compact module combines an appliance inlet, fuseholder, and standard or medical EMC filter rated up to 8 A at 250 VAC. The original 5707 offers IP 65 seal protection at the panel opening, around the fuseholders, and between the inlet and connector pins. The module can also be fitted with an additional gasket in the inlet cavity for IP 54 protection between the inlet and the cord connector. A V-Lock cord set prevents unintentional disconnection.

The 5707 is cURus and ENEC approved. The appliance inlet complies with IEC/EN 60320-1; Fusehold-ers are shock-safe according to IEC/EN 60127-6, PC2. The module offers pre-wired electrical connec-tions, using 6.3x0.8 quick connect terminals. Variations include: Class I, C14, or Class II, C18 appliance inlet; 1- or 2- pole fuseholders; front or rear mount mounting; capacitors class X1 and Y1 for increased voltage withstand; black or white plastic socket.

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Schurter expands its range of practical fuse kits. These popular accessories, especially in laboratory and development environments, simplify the selection of the appropriate fuse in the design of electronic circuits. Now the fuse kits for SMD Fuses UMT-H, UMT 250 and UMF 250 are available.

The square-shaped, high-performance SMD fuses are a space-saving alternative to conventional cylindrical fuse links (eg 5x20 mm) and are, because of their design, optimized for print placement by pick-and-place machines.

Furthermore, the established fuse kits of 5x20 fuses and micro-fuses (MST, MSF) are offered.  Thus, nine different fuse kits are now available.

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Schurter's 6610 series appliance outlet according to IEC 60320-2-2, Style F, is now available with an integrated light pipe. The fiberglass light pipe indicates operational status, or other function status, as an optional feature to standard connectors. It is designed to channel light from LEDs on the pc board to the front of the connector.

The new technology offers flexible design options including the number of light pipes, 1-4, as well as options for light pipe lengths and diameters. The flexibility of design allows for efficient customer-specific solutions, while enabling increased
opportunity to signal status information from the power grid to the user.

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Compact, High Performance Fuse is Optimal for Intrinsically Safe Applications

Schurter's Universal Modular fuse, UMT-H, offers a 1500 A breaking capacity at rated voltages of 277 VAC / 250 VDC. The compact, high performance fuse now has VDE approval in addition to UL approval. This time-lag fuse provides overcurrent and short circuit protection in various industrial control applications, including intrinsically safe applications.

The "intrinsic safety" method is one of the most common techniques used for achieving safety protection with lower voltage or power equipment. This method restricts the available electrical and thermal energy in a system so that ignition of a hazardous atmosphere (such as explosive gas, dust, or electrical arcing) cannot occur. The UMT-H's high breaking capacity of 1500 A, plus the >10 mm spacing between end caps, combined with the ability to be impermeable to conformal coating makes the fuse suitable for use in such intrinsically safe applications.

The UMT-H fuse is available in a total of 19 rated currents between 160 mA and 10 A at voltages up to 277 VAC and 250 VDC. The UMT-H measures at 5.3 x 16 mm, which is a smaller alternative to the classic cylindrically-shaped cartridge fuses (e.g. 5 x 20 mm). The smaller footprint saves valuable board space, allowing for further downsizing of equipment. With its square design, the UMT-H is also suited for more cost-effective, automated assembly. The high breaking capacity fuse meets the IEC 60127-7/1, UL 248-14 and CSA C22.2 standards along with its VDE and UL approvals. Additional applications include power supplies, electromobility, medical and telecommunication applications as well as 277 VAC utility-connected equipment.

Features/benefits:

- Certification according to IEC 60127-7/1, UL 248-14, CSA C22.2 no. 248.14
- High breaking capacity (H) of 1500 A at rated voltage
- High rated voltages up to 277 VAC / 250 VDC
- 19 rated currents from 160 mA to 10 A
- Time-lag (T) characteristics
- Optimal suited for automated assembling because of square design
- Suitable for intrinsically safe applications

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Schurter is expanding its range of block filters for single-phase systems with its new FMAB NEO series. This range of single-phase filters combines a compact design with a high level of performance. The use of large X capacitors permits high symmetrical attenuation.

The new FMAB NEO filter series boasts a compact design combined with high performance. All versions come with large X capacitors, which ensure high symmetrical attenuation in the lower frequency range. Symmetrical interferences can occur because of phase-angle controllers or semi-conductor relays, for example. When the power semiconductors switch, they generate interference currents between the phase conductor and the neutral conductor. These are known as symmetrical interferences, which the X capacitors positioned between these conductors can help reduce effectively.

The filters in the new series have a shiny steel housing with a closed filter base. The filter is thus effectively and completely shielded, no matter 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 such as professional coffee machines, devices with water heaters, and all types of industry electronics. The compact filters are also suitable for medical equipment and household appliances.

The filter series is available with plug-in connections or thread bolts (30 A version). A version with wire connection is also available. They have a metal flange for easy screw-on mounting on the housing.

The series of devices is designed for current levels from 1 A to 30 A at 250 VAC according to IEC and UL standards. It 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:
- 250 VAC single-phase block filter
- Single-stage filter with large X-capacitors
- Excellent symmetrical attenuation
- Filter available ins standard or medical M5 / M80 version
- Rated currents: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 30A (ENEC / UL / CSA) at 40°C
- Chassis: Screw-on mounting, from top
- Quick connect terminals 1 – 20A, nut and bolt 30A, optional wire leads

Application:
- For applications with high symmetrical interferences
- Industrial applications
- Household appliances
- Datacom equipment
- Medical equipment

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