LV320/400, LV160/250, LV80/120 – Charging connectors

High Power Connectors for faster charging of industrial trucks

LV320/400 Series

Schaltbau LV series connectors meet the requirements of charging connectors featuring a higher current-carrying capacity in compliance with the EN 1175 and DIN VDE 0623-589 standards.

They are available with the option, as patented by Schaltbau, for batteries featuring a commercial electrolyte circulation system and meet all current demands of manufacturers and users of modern battery-powered machines and systems, such as materials handling and lifting vehicles, vehicle batteries, battery chargers, and backup systems of uninterruptible power supplies.

A red keying plug is used for charging wet batteries with 120 A, 250 A and 380 A, respectively and prevents mismating of the connector effectively.

The high power connectors are, therefore, ideally suited for modern fast chargers as used for industrial trucks, thus catering to the intersts of the material handling industry which aims at shortening the times for charging the vehicle battery. Charging faster means reducing downtime and saving costs.

Features

Higher current-carrying capacity to DIN VDE 0623-589:
- 120 A
- 250 A
- 380 A
High-quality, solid power contacts
High resistance to acids and extremes of temperature
Option for electrolyte circulation systems
Modular design
Integrated interlocking
Keying to DIN VDE 0623-589 for 120 A
Intermateable with connectors to DIN VDE 0623-589 of other manufacturers
UL/CSA-listed, File No. E242089

Spare part list

Drawing
LV series – individual components and spare parts, see catalogue A84

Specifications

LV320/400 – LV160/250 – LV80/120

Number of contacts	2 main contacts, 2 aux. contacts, optional: 2 pilot contacts or air tube adapter or multifunctional adapter
Current rating main contacts	LV320/400: 380 A max. to DIN VDE 0623-589, 400 A to UL, 260 A to CSA LV160/250: 250 A max. to DIN VDE 0623-589 LV80/120: 120 A max. to DIN VDE 0623-589
Current rating pilot contacts	20 A to DIN VDE 0623-589
Rated voltage at PD3, altitude correction factor 1 (IEC 60664-1)	150 V DC to DIN VDE 0623-589, EN 60664-1, UL, CSA
Keying to DIN VDE 0623-589	«R» (red) wet-cell battery with rated current II, «N» (grey) wet-cell battery, «T» (green) dry-cell battery, «U» (yellow) vehicle universal
Rated voltages for keying	24 / 36 / 48 / 72 / 80 / 96 V
Main contacts, wire gauge	series specific: 16/25/35/50/70/95 mm²
Aux. and pilot contacts, wire gauge	2.5 mm² (AWG 13)
Modular adapter	Yes, adapters for pilot contacts or air blow-in system opional
IP rating (IEC 60529)	IP23
Temperature range	-30° C … +90° C
Contact terminal type	Main contacts: W-crimping, aux. and pilot contacts: crimping
Contact material	E-Cu, silver plated
Material, shells	PBT GF30 (PBB and PBDE free) with integreated strain relief
Shells, flammability rating	UL 94-V0 at PBT
Handle styles	Screw-on handle / snap-on handle
Handle, colour	Black / red (emergency cutout)
Coupling	Integrated interlocking