IEC Appliance Inlet secures power components to PCBs.
Press Release Summary:
Compact GSP4, IEC C20 appliance inlet features PCB terminals for L, N, and E and 6.3 x 0.8 mm quick connect or solder tab for additional grounding to chassis. Unit is snapped in or screwed on to PCB before soldering. Included stabilizing posts absorb withdrawal and insertion force. Unit carries ENEC and CCC approvals for 16A / 250 Vac, is UL approved for 20 A/250 Vac, and is CSA approved for 18 A/250 Vac while fulfilling glow-wire test requirements for equipment according to IEC 60335-1.
Original Press Release:
IEC Appliance Inlet GSP4 for Printed Circuit Boards
New IEC C20 inlet for split panel or screw-on mounting
Santa Rosa, California – SCHURTER has developed a new IEC C20 appliance inlet for efficient printed circuit board mounting. The GSP4 appliance inlet can be easily sandwiched between split enclosures and tested before it is installed in the equipment. Stabilizing posts provide quick snap-in assembly to the PCB. A version with screw mount stabilizers is also available.
The new GSP4 appliance inlet offers a compact solution for IEC C20 inlets used in applications where power components are board mounted. Equipped with PCB terminals for L, N, and E, and a 6.3 x 0.8 mm quick connect or solder tab for additional grounding to the chassis, the GSP4 can be securely snapped in or screwed on to a printed circuit board before soldering. This is achieved by means of robust stabilizing posts, which also serve to absorb withdrawal and insertion force. Rear mount styles are also available with or without mounting ears. An optional back cover is available for protection against accidental contact. The GSP4 is compatible with V-Lock cord sets. The V-Lock retaining system provides a safe and secure power connection by preventing unintentional disconnection of the power cord from the inlet. The GSP4 can also be supplied in a Protection Class II version, IEC C24 style inlet.
The GSP4 follows SCHURTER's already successful C14 version GSP2, The GSP2 is according to IEC 60320 C14 and the GSP4 according to IEC C20. The GSP4 carries ENEC and CCC approvals for 16A / 250 VAC. It is UL approved for 20 A/250VAC, and CSA approved for 18A/250 VAC. The appliance inlets are suited for applications according to IEC/EN 60950 and fulfill the enhanced glow-wire test requirements for equipment according to IEC 60335-1. Other applications include power supplies, IT equipment, medical electrical equipment, lighting systems as well as test and measurement systems.
More information on SCHURTER's new GSP4 can be found at http://gsp4.schurter.com/. Pricing for the GSP4 starts at about $1.97 each for 100 pieces. Contact Cora Umlauf at 800 848-2600 or info@schurterinc.com for sales and product information.
About SCHURTER Inc.
SCHURTER is a progressive innovator and manufacturer of Circuit Protection, Connectors, Switches, and EMC Products to the electronic and electrical industries worldwide. SCHURTER's three divisions: Components, Input Systems and Electronic Manufacturing services are formed to provide customer specific products and services, which focus on clean and safe supply of power and making equipment easier to use. These core competencies bring a high degree of innovation to SCHURTER’s main markets IT / Telecom, Medical, Space and Renewable Energy.
SCHURTER meets its customers' highest demands through certified quality, environmental and safety management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and highly developed processes (Six Sigma method). Excellent services are upheld through the consistent application of an all encompassing quality management system.
SCHURTER Inc., Santa Rosa, California is the exclusive North America sales and distribution office for the SCHURTER Group.
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