
POWER TRIPLE LOCK
Connector System
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q1. What are the operating temperature requirements?
The POWER TRIPLE LOCK connector oers all V-0 materials, with standard product made from a PBT material, rated at 105°C. For
high temperature applications, like cooking, materials are available for 150°C.
Q2. What is the benefit of choosing glow wire housings?
The POWER TRIPLE LOCK connector oers glow wire housings that allow manufacturers of home appliances to comply with the
IEC 60335-1 standard.
Q3. What are the current and voltage requirements for your application?
The POWER TRIPLE LOCK connector has a maximum current rating of 20 amps per line and is rated for 600 VAC or VDC. Refer to
product specification 108-106118 (plugs/caps) / 108-32090 (headers) for de-rating chart.
Q4. What are the wire size requirements?
The POWER TRIPLE LOCK connector can accommodate single wire ranges from 12 AWG to 22 AWG, and double wires from 2X18
AWG to 2X22 AWG.
Q5. In what circuit count is the POWER TRIPLE LOCK connector oered?
The POWER TRIPLE LOCK connector is available from 2 to 15 positions, with both free hanging and panel mount housings; the
printed circuit header version from 2 to 5 positions.
Q6. Do I need to use the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) device and the Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) device?
The CPA and TPA devices are oered for this POWER TRIPLE LOCK connector as options. Many customers are now asking for
these devices in some or all of their applications as added security to help ensure the connector halves remain together once mated
and ensure contact retention in each circuit cavity.
Q7. Do you oer Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) devices for Matrix (3 row) housings?
Yes. The Matrix housings are designed to accept 1 single row and 1 dual row TPA.
Q8. What connector keying options are oered for the Power Triple Lock connector?
The POWER TRIPLE LOCK connector is available in 4 keying options for all connector ranges. This means that the same position
size connector can be used in dierent harnesses, but with dierent keying to prevent mismating and dierent colors to facilitate
identification.