HQ-008/0 crimp inserts provide eight contacts plus protective earth for the HC enclosure platform. Male MC and female FC versions have different mating faces. Select the enclosure material and conductor arrangement together with the insert.
Model selection
| Male insert | Female insert | Contacts | Enclosure platform |
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| SO-HQ-008/0-MC | SO-HQ-008/0-FC | 8+PE | HC |
Electrical ratings and enclosure conditions
| Condition | Current | Voltage | Impulse voltage | Pollution degree |
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| Insert rating | 16A | 500V | 6kV | 3 |
| Mounted in a metal hood | 16A | 230V conductor-to-earth / 400V conductor-to-conductor | 4kV | 3 |
The rated voltage according to UL/CSA is 600V. Apply the metal-hood rating when selecting a metal enclosure.
Conductor selection
| Connection | Conductor cross-section | Wire size | Condition |
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| Crimp contacts | 0.14-2.5mm² | 26-14AWG | Standard conductor range |
| Crimp contacts | Up to 4mm² | Up to 12AWG | Partially loaded inserts only |
| PE screw terminal | 2.5mm² | 14AWG | Protective-earth connection |
Materials and operating limits
| Property | Specification |
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| Contact material | Copper alloy |
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| Contact finish options | Hard-silver plated or hard-gold plated |
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| Contact resistance | ≤1mΩ |
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| Insulation resistance | ≥1010Ω |
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| Insert material and colour | Polycarbonate, RAL 7032 light grey |
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| Temperature range | -40°C to +125°C |
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| Flammability according to UL 94 | V0 |
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| Mechanical life | ≥500 mating cycles |
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Associated hoods and housings
| Property | Plastic enclosure | Metal enclosure |
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| Housing material | Thermoplastic | Metal |
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| Locking element | Polyamide | Stainless steel |
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| Seal | NBR | NBR |
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| Temperature range | -40°C to +125°C | -40°C to +125°C |
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| Protection when coupled, according to IEC 60529 | IP65 | IP65 |
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| Plastic housing flammability according to UL 94 | V0 | Not applicable to metal |
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Outline and contact arrangement
The male and female drawings show the numbered 1-8 contact arrangement, PE position and mounting geometry. Use the drawing for the selected gender when checking the mating face and installation space.
