PQ50 Series High-Power Connectors

Hirose's PQ50 series rugged high-power connectors for industrial environments are available in lightweight plated plastic resin or zinc die-cast shell with ratings up to 600 V. These connectors have a highly reliable 2-point contact design, which is beneficial when used in high vibration industrial applications, such as robotics, high-precision processing machinery, nanotechnology manufacturing equipment, wafer/LCD carrier machines, and more.

The high-power connectors are also available in a water-resistant version. The PQ50W is IP65-rated for harsh environment applications, including assembly and food processing. With a flexible coding key system that prevents incorrect mating, the PQ50 series connectors support in-line and panel mount interconnect options. A reliable side latch or interlock lever/cam offers a rugged locking option with a clear tactile click. The cable clamp design provides a pull strength of 98 N minimum.

Offering panel attachment flexibility and simplicity, the same female receptacle supports both front and rear attachment. Ground contacts connect to the plate's resin shell to quickly and easily provide secure grounding.

Rated at 600 V, the PQ50 supports NFPA79 compliant cables for industrial machinery, which ensures safeguards for industrial machinery to protect operators, equipment, facilities, and works-in-progress from fire and electrical hazards.

The PQ50 series have an operating temperature range of -40°C to +105°C and a rated current of 9 A per pin when all 20 pins are used, or 19 A maximum in single pin configurations.