After launching the first 400 VDC connectors (GP21 and GS21) in accordance with IEC TS 62735, Schurter is now adding models GC21 and GH21/GI21 on the device side.
The GI21 model is designed for pure DC operation, while the GH21 is a hybrid version accepting AC and DC. Schurter also offers the rewireable GC21 connector to match the appliance inlets. A cord retention system ensures safe operation in everyday use. All three new products are made from bio-based plastic.
With a pure DC supply, cost-intensive and failure- prone transformations and conversions, including their components, are eliminated. Operational reliability increases with improved efficiency. Climate- friendly technologies that generate direct current are becoming established in energy generation.
Due to its properties, the standards for direct current (2.6 kW) require a more complex connector design as DC arcs must be avoided when disconnecting the supply. Another highlight is the extended temperature range of the connector pins from -5 to 105°C.