conduc<strong>to</strong>r connectionsRemovable crimp contacts Removable crimp contacts Removable crimp contacts(with retainer device) (with retainer device on contacts) (with retainer device inside insert)generaldescription description descriptioninserts: MIXO 100AThis layout enables <strong>the</strong> wires <strong>to</strong> be connected <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>socket and plug insert removable contacts by crimping<strong>the</strong>m with a crimp <strong>to</strong>ol and its locating turret.This innovative insert design, patented by ILME,allows crimped contacts <strong>to</strong> be quickly fitted and removed.The special plates provided fasten <strong>the</strong> contact holder;after <strong>the</strong> insert has been mated <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r inserts andis inserted in <strong>the</strong> MIXO frame, connection is ensuredand is extremely resistant even <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> mostinsidious strains, such as vibrations. Contacts can beremoved without having <strong>to</strong> use any specific <strong>to</strong>ols,but by simply using a screwdriver.inserts: CD - CDD - CX - MIXOThe connections of <strong>the</strong> conduc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> removablecontacts of <strong>the</strong> male and female inserts are made viacrimping with a crimping <strong>to</strong>ol and loca<strong>to</strong>r.The crimped connections are <strong>the</strong>n inserted (with afitting <strong>to</strong>ol for sizes 1 and 2, without any <strong>to</strong>ols for sizes2, 3, 4 and 5) in <strong>the</strong> above mentioned sizes and arekept firmly in place by means of <strong>the</strong> flexible devicefitted on <strong>the</strong> contacts. The wire housing entry on <strong>the</strong>contact is tapered <strong>to</strong> facilitate wire insertion and <strong>to</strong>avoid any damages occurring after <strong>the</strong> crimpingoperation. To remove connections, a special extrac<strong>to</strong>r<strong>to</strong>ol must be used.inserts:CQ - CQE - CCE - CDC - CMCE - CX - MIXOThe connections of <strong>the</strong> conduc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> removablecontacts of <strong>the</strong> male and female inserts are made viacrimping with a crimping <strong>to</strong>ol and loca<strong>to</strong>r.The crimped connections are <strong>the</strong>n introduced (withouthaving <strong>to</strong> use any <strong>to</strong>ol, except for size 1, which requires<strong>the</strong> use of a fitting <strong>to</strong>ol) in <strong>the</strong> inserts of <strong>the</strong> abovementioned series and are firmly held in place bymeans of a retainer device fitted on <strong>the</strong> insert whichholds down <strong>the</strong> contact.The contact can be removed by simply using a fla<strong>the</strong>ad 3mm screwdriver through <strong>the</strong> openings providedin <strong>the</strong> inserts (CDC, CMCE 16+2, CX 8/24 series) or bymeans of special extrac<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong>ols, <strong>to</strong> unlock <strong>the</strong> retainerdevice and release <strong>the</strong> contact (CQ, CCE, CMCE,CQE, CX, MIXO series).The wire housing entry on <strong>the</strong> contact is tapered <strong>to</strong>facilitate wire insertion and <strong>to</strong> avoid any damagesoccurring after <strong>the</strong> crimping operation.10A max contactsconduc<strong>to</strong>r sectionnumber(mm 2 ) AWG identification16A max contactsconduc<strong>to</strong>r sectionthroat(mm 2 ) AWG identification0.14 ÷ 0.37 26 ÷ 2210.5 200.5 2020.75 180.75 1821 181 1831.5 161.5 1642.5 142.5 1454 12Contacts are supplied in <strong>the</strong> silver or gold plated versionThe contacts are supplied in <strong>the</strong> silver or gold platedversion. Male contacts in <strong>the</strong> “advanced” (shortenedcontact) version can also be supplied.100A max contactswire sectionidentification(mm 2 )AWG16 6 - 5 Ø hole 5.5 mm25 4 - 3 Ø hole 7.0 mm35 2 Ø hole 7.9 / 8.2 mmContacts are supplied in <strong>the</strong> silver plated version only40A max contactsconduc<strong>to</strong>r sectionidentification(mm 2 )AWG1,5 16 Ø hole 1,75 mm2,5 14 Ø hole 2,25 mm4 12 Ø hole 2,85 mm6 10 Ø hole 3,5 mmThe contacts may be supplied silver plated only20
enclosures versions and applicationsstandard versioninsulated 830V versiongeneraldescriptiondescriptionChangeover from Pg threads <strong>to</strong> M metric threadsAfter 31st December 1999, <strong>the</strong> German safetystandard DIN VDE 0619 (1987-09) and <strong>the</strong>standards it refers <strong>to</strong> - DIN 46319 for dimensionswith metric threads and DIN 46320 (T1-T4), DIN46255 and DIN 46259 for dimensions with Pgthreads (Pg= Panzerrohr-Gewinde: literally"threads for armoured pipes") - were withdrawn andEuropean standard EN 50262 "Metric cablegrippers for electrical installations" has been inforce since 1st January 2000. This standard defines<strong>the</strong> new sizes with metric threads for cable grippersaccording <strong>to</strong> EN 60423 and establishes <strong>the</strong> safetyprescriptions. Conversely, it does not specify <strong>the</strong>dimensions, such as <strong>the</strong> size of <strong>the</strong> tighteningwrench, <strong>the</strong> diagonal dimension, or <strong>the</strong> dimensionsof <strong>the</strong> tightness seals, as was <strong>the</strong> case in <strong>the</strong>withdrawn DIN for Pg cable grippers.The standard came definitively in<strong>to</strong> force on 1stApril 2001, when <strong>the</strong> contrasting national standardswere withdrawn. It is valid in all member countriesof CENELEC (European Electrical StandardisationCommittee) and its publication has led <strong>to</strong> a broadeningof <strong>the</strong> supply of enclosures for multi-pole connec<strong>to</strong>rsfor industrial use, <strong>to</strong> include new enclosureversions with cable entry suitable for metric cablegrippers. Cable gripper producers have introduced<strong>the</strong> new metric series <strong>to</strong> add <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Pg size series,<strong>to</strong> gradually replace <strong>the</strong> latter type. The transitionperiod indicated in <strong>the</strong> new standard should haveended on 1st March 2001, after which date <strong>the</strong> useof entry devices for Pg cables and, as a result,enclosures with Pg thread, should have ended innew installations. Never<strong>the</strong>less, both <strong>the</strong> cableentry devices and <strong>the</strong> relevant enclosures with Pgthread, may continue <strong>to</strong> be used as spare parts.For <strong>the</strong> CE marking of <strong>the</strong>se items, observance of<strong>the</strong> safety conditions specified by <strong>the</strong> Low VoltageDirective is sufficient. To distinguish mobile andfixed wall-mounted enclosures with metric outletsfrom <strong>the</strong> relevant Pg versions (marked with a Cpre-code), <strong>the</strong> ILME metric types are marked withan M pre-code.The transposition table below indicates <strong>the</strong>correspondence rule adopted in most cases byILME for creating <strong>the</strong> new metric versions.Transposition Pg ➔ metricPgmetricPg 11 M 20Pg 13.5 M 20Pg 16 M 20Pg 21 M 25Pg 29 M 32Pg 36 M 40Pg 42 M 50This series has been developed for applicationin electric and electronic machinery, controlunits, electric panels, control equipment, industrialenvironments, and in general, wherever asectional and reliable connection is required forpower and signal circuits.The inserts of <strong>the</strong> CMCE series (excepting <strong>the</strong>16+2 poles) and of <strong>the</strong> CMSE series may usestandard enclosures also for uses of up <strong>to</strong> 830V.UL certified for USA and Canada for NEMA 4,NEMA 4X and NEMA 12 protection ratings,printed on <strong>the</strong> packaging.IP65, IP66 and IP69K protection ratings (IP44and IP67 for CK and MK series).Note: <strong>the</strong> enclosures are currently printed with<strong>the</strong> wording IP65.Characteristics of <strong>the</strong> materials used:CK, MK and CQ series- in self-extinguishing grey RAL 7035 or black<strong>the</strong>rmoplastic material for insulating enclosures(in <strong>the</strong> CQ version, only available in black) ormetallic enclosures- metallic enclosures with epoxy-polyester powdercoating- gaskets in anti-aging, oil-resistant, greaseresistantand fuel-resistant vinyl nitrile elas<strong>to</strong>mer- monoblock locking device in stainless steel orgalvanised stainless steel for metallic enclosures- monoblock locking device in self-extinguishing<strong>the</strong>rmoplastic material for insulating enclosuresCZ, CH, CA and MZ, MH, MA, MF, MZF series- In die-cast aluminium alloy- with epoxy-polyester powder coating- gaskets in anti-aging, oil-resistant, greaseresistantand fuel-resistant vinyl nitrile elas<strong>to</strong>mer- locking device with levers, springs and pegs instainless steel- monoblock lever handles in stainless steel (forCZ and MZ enclosures)- lever handles in self-extinguishing <strong>the</strong>rmoplasticmaterial reinforced with glass fibres, UL approved(for CH, CA and MH, MA enclosures)Applications as for <strong>the</strong> standard version.The enclosures do not have tabs and allow <strong>the</strong>insertion of inserts with rated voltage up <strong>to</strong> 830V(series CME).The enclosures contain supplementary insulatingstrips inside.UL certified for USA and Canada for NEMA 4,NEMA 4X and NEMA 12 protection ratings,printed on <strong>the</strong> packaging.IP65, IP66 and IP69K protection ratings.Note: <strong>the</strong> enclosures are currently printed with<strong>the</strong> wording IP65.Characteristics of <strong>the</strong> materials used:CM, CMA and MM, MMA, MMF series- In die-cast aluminium alloy- with epoxy-polyester powder coating- gaskets in anti-aging, oil-resistant, greaseresistantand fuel-resistant vinyl nitrile elas<strong>to</strong>mer- locking device with levers, springs and pegs instainless steel- lever handles in self-extinguishing <strong>the</strong>rmoplasticmaterial reinforced with glass fibres, UL approved- supplementary insulation inside enclosures21