2. Usually, you must take into
account that only useful contacts are counted. 2.Criteria for Selecting Connectors 23
2 Criteria for Selecting Connectors
2. For all other (not standardized) rectangular connectors, the
number poles can chosen freely. The assumed conductor cross-sections
can found the derating diagram (power loss curve).
The manufacturer’s specification relates the current, which all connector
contacts can carry simultaneously.1 Electrical Criteria
2.1.1: Han® 108 Fig. the connector has a
protective contact (PE), should counted separately.
Examples
Fig.
DIN 43652 specifies the design and number contacts for only four types
of connectors.
. Also, certain arrangements have
become common.2 Current
The rated current (current-carrying capacity) another selection criterion.1.2: Han® 3A
(108 contacts contact) (108 contacts contact)
2.1 Number Contacts
The pole number (number contacts) important consideration when
selecting connector for certain application