LV500 – Charging connectors for industrial trucks

Charging connectors for 500 A comply with UL 1977 for a higher current-carrying capacity

LV500 Series

Schaltbau LV500 Series charging connectors assure safe operation and high reliability in the long term.

Delivering maximum performance and working in harsh environmental conditions requires reliable, durable and safe products. It is exactly these requirements that are met by the new Schaltbau charging connector. The low-maintenance and high-performance connector fulfils the expectations of the contemporary user: Modern fast chargers recharge vehicle batteries in short time or traditionally over night.

Features

Higher current-carrying capacity: The new LV charging connectors comply with UL 1977 for a higher current-carrying capacity.
High-quality, screw-machine power contacts: Due to an improved design, the contacts feature a higher current-carrying capacity, minimum contact heating and a continuous low contact resistance. With constant contact force over its working life, the connector is less susceptible to wear and tear while mating and unmating.
Modular design: Standardized individual components can be used across the entire connector series. They allow for a customized and cost-effective realisation of your applications, and avoid unnecessary stocking of items.
Integrated lock function: The mated shells of the LV Series connectors provide positive locking resistance to shock, vibration and other decoupling forces that may occur under normal conditions of use.
High resistance to acids and extremes of temperature: The material used for the connector shells including strain relief is highly resistant to sulphuric acid of high concentration. The proven housing material makes for the connector’s ruggedness and suitability for use with temperatures ranging from -30° C to +130° C.
Auxiliary contacts, air tube adapter / additional pilot contact adapter:
Auxiliarycontacts: Can be used for the function of the battery management system, which constantly monitor the condition of the battery, thereby guaranteeing maximum battery life.
Schaltbau LV500 series charging connectors can be equipped with an additionall air tube or pilot contact adapter.
Air tube adapter: For use with batteries with electrolyte circulation system or
Pilot contact adapter: To be fitted with 2 optional pilot contacts which provide a data link between the battery management system and the charger.

Applications

The connector is typically used for industrial trucks and lifting devices, vehicle batteries, battery chargers and backup systems of UPS units.

Stock items

Ordering code	Description
LV500-0-P4/0AWG-2-2-L0-H0	Charging plug with 2 pilot and 2 auxiliary contacts, no handle
LV500-0-S4/0AWG-2-2-L0-H3

List of spare parts

Ordering code	Description
LV500 D	Clamp
LV500 G-P	Plug shell
LV500 G-S	Receptacle shell
LV500 H3	Handle, snap-on, black
LV500 P10/AWG4/0	Pin contact
LV500 S10/AWG4/0	Socket contact
LV320/400 S	Slider

Specifications

LV500

Number of contacts	2  main contacts, 2  aux. contacts, optional: 2 pilot contacts or air tube adapter or multifunctional adapter
Current rating main contacts	500 A according to UL 300 A according to CSA
Current rating pilot contacts	20 A according to UL 1 A according to CSA
Rated voltage at PD3, altitude correction factor 1 (IEC 60664-1)	150 V DC according to UL and CSA
Keying to DIN VDE 0623-589	—
Rated voltages for keying	—
Main contacts, wire gauge	AWG4/0
Aux. and pilot contacts, wire gauge	2,5 mm²
Modular adapter	Yes, adapters for pilot contacts or optional air tube adapter or multifunctional adapter
IP rating (IEC 60529)	IP23
Temperature range	-30° C … +130° C
Contact terminal type	Main contacts: W-crimping, aux. and pilot contacts: crimping
Contact material	E-Cu, silver plated
Material, shells	PBT GF30 (free of PBB and PBDE) with integreated strain relief
Shells, flammability rating	UL 94-V0
Handle styles	Plastic
Handle, colour	Black
Coupling	Integrated interlocking