CLIFF™ Electronic Components Inc.

Introduction

Intended for any application where a high quality, reliable, locking, touch-proof connector system is required. The CliffCon® range of connectors are tough and durable multi-pole plugs and sockets. Designed for high power applications, contacts are touch-proof and meet the safety requirements of IEC 65/348. Features include an easy, foolproof locking mechanism and high reliability wiping contacts.

Models

• 4 PC series - 4 pole straight or 90° plugs, for high or low voltage and either chassis or PCB mounting sockets.
• 8 PC series - 8 pole 90° plug and chassis mounting socket with optional dust cover.
• Miniature ZC series locking multipole (2 to 8) shielded connectors.
• Line connectors for coupling two plugs in cable extensions (4 pole).

General Features

• Touch-proof contacts to EN60065, IEC348, IEC 1010-1.
• Safety leading ground pin which makes first and breaks last to prevent damage from arcing if disconnected under load.
• Built in cable clamp from 6 to 15mm.
• Combination Faston® quick disconnect and screw / solder connections with clearly marked pin identification inside the line connectors.

CliffCon® 4 Pole Power Connectors

Our range of 4 pole Cliffcon®s are available in straight or 90° versions and have now been designated low voltage (blue) and high voltage (red).

CliffCon® Blue (LV) is for uses under 120V AC such as speakers, amplifiers, battery chargers and vehicle use. Maximum current at pole is 20A, (30A).

CliffCon® Red (HV) is for uses up to 250V AC such as lighting and power connections. Maximum current at pole is 20A, (30A).

Only plugs and sockets of the same colour color are compatible, so red plugs cannot be plugged into blue sockets and vice versa. This allows the use of both kinds of connector on the same equipment with no chance of mismatching the connections. Convenient Faston, screw and solder connections. Chassis connectors are air-tight and fit the same cut-outs as our XLR connectors. Our original black version remains available. However, we suggest users change to the HV and LV versions for new designs.

Electrical Specification

• Rated Current: 4 pin 20 A RMS @ 80°C, 30 A RMS @ 20°C (5% usage).
• Rated Voltage: Blue (LV) 120 V;  Red (HV) 250 V AC maximum, (connections electrically identical, only the designation is LV and HV).
• Contact Resistance New: < 3 mΩ.
• Capacitance between Terminals: < 1.5 pf.
• Insulation Resistance: > 20 MΩ @ 4000 V.
• Inrush Current: > 30 A / 20 mS.
• Operating Voltage: -20 °C to +80 °C.
• Recommended Wiring: 1+, 1- CH A (L) 2+, 2- CH B (R) pin 1 designated for earth ground (+ inphase, - ground).
• Contacts: gold plated.
• Maximum Wire Size: 6 mm² / 10 AWG (solid); 4 mm² / 12 AWG (stranded).

See the PDF data sheet: Cliffcon 4 Pole Connectors

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  4PC/P/LV Cliffcon 4 pole, low voltage connector plug, (FCR2066).

   

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  4PC/P90/LV Cliffcon 4 pole, low voltage, right-angled connector plug, (FCR20663).

   

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  4PC/S/LV Cliffcon 4 pole, low voltage, connector socket, (FCR2068).

   

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  4PC/P/HV Cliffcon 4 pole, high voltage connector plug, (FCR2067).

   

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  4PC/P90/HV Cliffcon 4 pole, high voltage, right-angled connector plug, (FCR20673).

   

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  4PC/S/HVPC Cliffcon 4 pole, high voltage, connector socket, (FCR2069).

   

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  90° adapter Fits on to 4 pole cliffcon plugs to allow 90° PCB mounting, (FCR6929).

   

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  4PC/L Cliffcon Line Connector, (FCR2065).

   

CliffCon® 8 Pole Power Connectors

Our CliffCon® 8 pole connectors are intended for any application where a reliable, locking, touch-proof connector system is required and are ideal for lighting, chargers and instrumentation.

Rated maximum 30A 250V AC. These have a tough, durable construction with an easy locking mechanism, integral cable clamp and touch-proof contacts to EN60065, IEC348 and EN61010-1.

General features are similar to our 4 pole version. The 8 pole line connector is only available in a 90° black version. A dust cover is available for the chassis socket. Connections to the socket may be made by soldering or Faston receptacle and to the plug by soldering or screw.

Features

• Safety leading ground pin which makes first and breaks last to prevent damage from arcing if disconnected under load.
• Faston® quick disconnect on panel mounting socket.
• Choice of flat head screw / washer or solder tag connections in cable plug.
• Integral cable clamp for 6 to 15mm diameter cable.
• Panel mounting connector is airtight.
• Plug and socket mated meets IP55 minimum.

Electrical Specification

• Rated Current: 8 pin 10 A RMS @ 80°C, 15 A RMS @ 20°C, (same current on all 8 pins flowing through both plug and socket).
• Rated Voltage: 250 V AC maximum.
• Contact Resistance New: < 8 mΩ.
• Capacitance between Terminals: < 3.5 pf.
• Insulation Resistance: > 20 MΩ @ 1000 V.
• Inrush Current: > 30 A / 20 mS.
• Operating Voltage: -20 °C to +80 °C.
• Recommended Wiring: pin 1 designated for earth ground.
• Contacts: tin plated.
• Maximum Wire Size: 6 mm² / 10 AWG (solid); 4 mm² / 12 AWG (stranded).

See the data sheet: Cliffcon 8 Pole Connectors

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  8PC/P Screw Cliffcon 8 pole connector plug, (FCR2072).

  8PC/PS Solder Tag Cliffcon 8 pole connector plug, (FCR2073).

   

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  8PC/S Cliffcon 8 pole connector socket, (FCR2074).

  8PC/S/PC Cliffcon 8 pole connector socket, (FCR20742).

   

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  8PC/C Cliffcon protective cover assembly, (CL2070).

   

CliffCon® S Audio 4 and 8 Pole Connectors

The Cliffcon® S range is designed for audio applications. Also available are 4 and 8 pole standard Cliffcon® designed for power applications.

See the PDF data sheet: Cliffcon S Audio 4 and 8 Pole Connectors

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  FM1245 4 pole plug with PVC cable grommet. With a blue nut as standard, other colour color options are available to order.

   

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  FM1250 4 pole plug without PVC cable grommet.

   

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  FM1255 4 pole cable socket with PVC cable grommet.

   

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  FM1260 8 pole plug without PVC cable grommet.

   

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  FM1270 4 pole chassis socket compatible with all CliffCon® S 4 pole plugs.

   

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  FM1275 4 pole chassis socket, (large square type), compatible with all CliffCon® S 4 pole plugs.

   

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  FM1280 4 pole chassis socket, (round type), compatible with all CliffCon® S 4 pole plugs.

   

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  FM1285 8 pole chassis socket, (round type), compatible with CliffCon® S FM1260 8 pole plugs.

   

CliffCon® Miniature ZC Series

Our ZC series, miniature, locking, multi-pole, shielded connectors are available in a range of 2 to 8 pole plugs and sockets. These are primarily intended for low voltage and signal applications. Contacts are tin plated and other metal parts are nickel plated brass or Mazac. There are also 90° versions of the plug available to order.

Specification: Rated 1A / Pin - 48V max.

See the PDF data sheet: Cliffcon Miniature ZC Series Connectors