Terminal block guarantes correct fuse insertion: News from Camden Electronics

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Camden Electronics has launched a modified version of its CFTBN fused terminal block featuring double polarisation of the fuse carrier to ensure correct insertion of fuses. CFTBN fused terminal blocks are available with a one- to five-pole terminal strip plus 5 x 20mm fuseholder to IEC257. The interlocking fuseholder (CFTBN/1) now has polarisation features on the moulding to ensure the fuse is correctly inserted.

The new features prevent fuse contacts within the terminal blocks becoming bent and provide positive feedback that the fuse has been inserted properly.

Meeting IEC creepage and clearance requirements (8mm), the CFTBN's specifications include IP20 finger protection, 4mmı cable entry and 16mm fixing pitch.

Screw/dust protection covers are also available as an option.

Camden Electronics' CFTBN fused terminal block module was the first of its kind to get full UL approval opening up new markets for the component.

The connector simplifies manufacturing of products such as security equipment, emergency lighting, power supplies, luminaires and fluorescent fittings with the terminal strip featuring an integrated fuse holder.

In addition, customising the connector is a simple task enabling users to produce multi-pole fused units thanks to the terminal block's unique interlocking system.

The standard terminal options of single to five-pole terminal strips are rated at 440V and the fuse module is uniquely able to take glass or ceramic-bodied types.

Individual fuse modules can easily be interlocked onto the standard fused part of the block allowing construction of any number of additional fused lines, as required.

Standard versions cover one to five poles with earth screw and without wire protectors.

Additional versions encompass blocks with or without earth and with or without wire protectors on all poles.

Perfect for protecting lighting equipment, power supplies, fire and security systems and domestic control applications, the range has IMQ, SEMKO, FIMKO, DEMKO, VDE and UL approval.

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