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Contentsflex 7 interconnection system 1flex 7 hub units, single sockets 2flex 7 first-in-line units 3flex 7 flexible interconnection units, multi circuit units 4flex 7 single extender leads 5flex 7 twin extender leads 6flex 7 modular chains 7flex 7 panel mount plugs and sockets 8Technical information 9Ordering flex 7 interconnection productsQuotations serviceC o n t e n t sFlex 7 interconnection products are suppliedthrough electrical wholesalers. To order, contactyour local wholesaler or visit our website atwww.flexconnectors.co.uk for a list of stockists.Most of the interconnection products in thiscatalogue are ex-stock and are usually suppliedwithin 2–3 days of receipt of order. For urgentorders, we can often arrange next day delivery.We can also create special variations of ourinterconnection products for you. If a standardproduct does not suit your installation, contact uson 020 8580 1066 to discuss your requirementsand find the right solution.Technical adviceIf you have questions on any aspect of theFlex 7 interconnection range, or would like adviceon product selection or usage, please call us.We also have a team of specification engineerswho are happy to visit your organisation todemonstrate Flex 7 products and work with you tofind the most effective solutions to your current orfuture requirements.For larger projects, we offer a quotations serviceusing either drawings or detailed specifications.As well as suggesting the most appropriateproducts, we prepare a product schedule and cansupply the products packaged and labelled to suitthe installation requirements.Contact usFlex Connectors LimitedUnit 8, The Gate CentreSyon Gate WayBrentfordMiddlesexTW8 9DDTel: 020 8580 1066Fax: 020 8580 1062Email: info@flexconnectors.co.ukwww.flexconnectors.co.ukInformation given in this catalogue is for guidanceonly, as our policy is one of continuous productdevelopment and specifications may change.Flex Connectors Limited is not liable for claimsarising from product misuse.

T y p i c a l a p p l i c a t i o n sTypical applications for the flex 7interconnection range

The systemThe Flex 7 interconnection system combinestotal design flexibility with simpleplug-together installation to produce an efficientand cost-effective modular solution.Connecting Flex 7 interconnection units withinterconnection extender leads creates acomplete, flexible, plug-together, connectionunit based system. Using our twin extendersystem or modular chains provides an alternative‘piggy-back’ installation approach.Whichever solution you select, or whetheryou choose to mix them, everything just plugstogether. If pre-wired hub units are selectedfor initial connection, they only requiretermination at the distribution board. Thesystem can also be connected to the fixedwiring via single outlets for conduit or trunkingbox mounting or by using a first-in-lineconnection unit.By factory producing, fully testing anddelivering individually tailored systems, Flex 7interconnection eliminates the uncertainty ofon-site interpretation. Wastage and re-workingare minimised, whilst layout alterations arequickly and easily accommodated thanks tothe system’s flexibility.The compact and lightweight componentsare clearly and comprehensively labelled,making on-site installation simple and fast.Some Flex 7 interconnection products aremanufactured to special order, so pleasecontact us to discuss your requirements.Key features of the flex 7interconnection system• Simple plug-together installation.• Plug-in control devices.• Rated at 16A.• Interconnection and connection up toseven poles.• Substantial savings in installation time.• Flexible products that can be adaptedfor individual projects.• Special product design andmanufacturing service.• A projects quotation service.• A company that works with you tomeet your requirements and exceedyour expectations.Interconnection systemT h e s y s t e mPanel mountplugs and socketsSingle extender leadsTwin extender lead7 pole single socketsHub unitFirst-in-line unitMulti circuitinterconnection unitFlexibleinterconnection unit1

flex 7 hub unitsHub units and single socket outletsThe 6-outlet hub unit is the most effective toolfor initiating a Flex 7 interconnection system,with up to six circuits plugging-in for connection tothe distribution board.Each hub outlet has seven poles, allowing centralswitching and emergency test configurations, aswell as the integration of control or signal cables.The completely separate terminations for eachoutlet permit connection back to more than onephase at the distribution board. A large capacityearth terminal bar gives a choice of earthingarrangements.Whilst hubs can be supplied unwired, ordering themwired with a SWA home-run tail (to your specifiedsize and length) allows us to undertake full factorytesting for you. Both hubs and tails have clearcircuit identification labelling – all that is neededon site is connection to the distribution board.Ordering flex 7 hub unitsfhu066 outlet hub unit, no cableFor pre-wired hubs, please contact us to discuss your requirements.flex 7 single socket outletsThe 16 amp rating enables theFlex 7 socket to cope safelywith the inrush current whenlights are first switched on,making it particularly suitablefor the initial connection to anyinterconnection circuit.Large capacity terminalsand substantial wiring space,combined with a simple-toremovecover, make the socketquick and convenient to install,particularly where space is at apremium. Removing the covergives access for inspectionwithout disturbing the wiring.The socket has 50.8mmfixing centres for conduit boxmounting and the Flex 7 trunking mount plateprovides a simple way to mount single outlets totrunking, cable basket or tray. Supplied in theKey features• Six individually wireable 7-pole socketsrated at 16A.• Easy to fix and wire or test.• Choice of unwired or pre-wired with SWA tail.• Substantial earth block included.• Supply and signal wiring can be suppliedfrom the same outlet.• Fully compatible with all Flex 7 plugs andextender leads.same colour as the socket with a 25mm holeas standard, you can also order it blank or witha 20mm hole.Key features• 7-pole sockets, rated at 16A.• Large, simple to wire terminals with easyaccess for power screwdrivers.• 50.8mm/2" fixing for conduit box mounting.• Supplied with M4 captive fixing screws.• Also available with trunking mount plate (plainor pre-punched with 20mm or 25mm hole).Ordering flex 7 single socketsfts07/bfts07/tm/b7 pole single socket, black7 pole trunking mountsocket, blackOther colours available on request.www.flexconnectors.co.uk2

flex 7 first-in-line unitsFlex 7 first-in-line units are supplied with asocket for through connection and with fiveterminals for supply connection. They aresupplied with ten 7-pole socket outlets forplugging-in luminaires or control devices.Control signals can only be connected viaplug-in devices.All subsequent units plug into the first-in-line unitusing Flex 7 extender leads (see pages 4 and 5).Key featuresOrdering flex 7 first-in-line units• Seven contacts per outlet, rated at 16A.• End cap outlet for extender lead connection.fi10t10 way unit, 5 terminals• Ten outlets for luminaire or control deviceconnection.• Slot on top edge for standard drop rodfixing, plus brackets on two sides.F i r s t - i n - l i n e u n i t s6 way outletinterconnection unitinterconnectionextenderOccupancy sensor12 way outletinterconnection unitSwitchdropLuminaire withpanel mount plugOccupancysensorMetal or plasticflexible conduit8 way outletinterconnection unitTwinextenderLuminaireFlexible twinextender6 way hubELV switchFirst-in-lineinterconnection unitSinglesocket 3

flex 7 flexible interconnection unitsTo provide contractors with the maximumflexibility when positioning lights, the Flex 7system has been enhanced by the introduction ofunits compatible with special extender leads. Therange consists of flexible interconnection units withup to 20 outlets.The units are pre-fitted with plug and socketinterfaces, which means any length of pre-wiredextender lead can be used for interconnection.The number of conductors in the pre-wiredlead is then selected according to the type ofinterconnection required.I n t e r c o n n e c t i o n u n i t sKey features• Supplied unwired.• Pre-fitted with plug and socketinterconnection interfaces.• 2 – 20 way outlets.Ordering flex 7 flexible interconnection units02 2 way outlet04 4 way outlet06 fl575pvc2/b 6 way outlet08 8 way outletfie10 10 way outlet12 12 way outlet16 16 way outlet20 20 way outletLeadflex 7 flexible multi circuit unitsIn response to the increasingly complex lightinginstallations which public buildings such asschools and hospitals now require, special multi-unitsfor up to four switch or sensor controlledsub-circuits are now part of the Flex 7 range.Available as interconnection units, 2, 3 or 4 pairsof outlets allow up to four switch drops, ELVKey features• Pre-fitted with plug and socket interfaces.• Ready configured for multiple control circuits.• 2, 3 or 4 pairs of outlets.43-core4-core5-coreApplicationPower connections only, each interconnectionunit must have local switching and emergencytest facility plugged-in.Common emergency test but each unit musthave local switching facility plugged in.Both switching and emergency test arecommon for the circuit.Ordering flex 7 interconnection singleextender leadsfi3 3-core4 4-core5 5-core150lsf /bfiLength in metresswitches or occupancy sensors to be plugged into control four chains of twin extender sockets orinterconnection units. This means up to four rowsof lights can then be controlled separately.Ordering flex 7 flexible multi circuit units04 4-way interconnection unit – 2 circuits06 6-way interconnection unit – 3 circuits08 8-way interconnection unit – 4 circuitsmThese units are also available with other configurations or withterminals – please contact us to discuss your requirements.www.flexconnectors.co.uk

flex 7 extender rangeFlexibility, adaptability and ease of installation– all the benefits associated with Flex 7 lightingconnection are an integral part of the new Flex 7extender range.Consisting of single and twin extender leads andpanel mount plugs and sockets, all items feature theunique Flex 7 interface and are 16 amp rated.Designed – like every Flex 7 product – specificallyfor industrial and commercial use, the Extender rangeplugs together quickly and easily. Fewer connectionsand less hard wiring reduces the likelihood oferrors, saving time – and therefore cost – on theinstallation.M o d u l a r c h a i n sflex 7 single extender leadsPlugging a Flex 7 single extender into a lightfitting means there is no need to hard wireterminations to luminaires. The result is increasedflexibility of installation and reduced time and coston site.Luminaire manufacturers and electrical contractorsno longer have to wire a lead to a luminaire beforeinstallation – with the risk that the lead may be toolong or, more problematically, too short – becausethe correct length is selected and fitted after theluminaire is in place.The luminaire manufacturer simply installs a flushmounting, panel mount plug into the fitting (seepage 8). This also minimises packaging and storage,as the plug and lead no longer need to be included.Where an installation requires even greater flexibilityof luminaire siting, a short plug and lead can still befitted to the luminaire.Ordering flex 7 single extender leads 3 3-core4 4-core5 5-core6 6-core7 7-corewrbWhiteRedBlack100 1.00mm 2150 1.50mm 2fs lsf / 2 2 metre3 3 metre5 5 metreFor interconnection systems, special Flex 7 extenderleads pre-wired with 1.50mm 2 conductors makethe connections between interconnection units(see page 4 for selection and ordering criteria).The Flex 7 single extender is available in a choiceof: white, red or black; pre-wired with 1.00mm 2and 1.50mm 2 ls0h flexible cable; 3-core to 7-core;and in 2m, 3m and 5m lengths. Other lengths areavailable to special order, as are metal or plasticflexible conduit and Flexishield leads.Key features• Colours – red, white and black.• Pre-wired with 1.00mm 2 or 1.50mm 2flexible cable, 3-core to 7-core and in 2m,3m or 5m lengths.• Other lengths, metal or plastic flexibleconduit and Flexishield leads available tospecial order.5S i n g l e e x t e n d e r l e a d s

flex 7 twin extender leadsThe Extender range provides additional lightingconnection solutions through the use of atwin-outlet extender. With all the advantages of thesingle outlet, the twin version has a second outletavailable to continue the circuit to the next fitting,using a second lead. This solution is particularlyuseful where luminaires are sited in rows, suchas in corridors or open plan offices, or where thespecification requires the luminaire to be sited nextto its connecting socket.Where other products have a separate T-connector– doubling plug and socket connections andtherefore potential faults – the Flex 7 twinextender benefits from an integral perpendicularsecond socket. Metal clips (part no. fb009) forsecuring the linked sockets to the building fabricare also available.T w i n e x t e n d e r l e a d sA further option is available with the Flex 7 twinflexible extender. Whilst similar to the standardOrdering flex 7 twin extender leadsfd twin extender leadff flexible twin extender leadAdd l if 5-core leads arerequired for plug-in switching150lsf /b3 3-core2 2 metre4 4-core3 3 metre5 5-core5 5 metre6 6-core7 7-core6twin extender, this version has the second extendersocket on a 1m flexible lead. This eliminates theneed for a pre-wired luminaire lead or a singleextender lead for final connection to a luminairewhen the luminaire is pre-assembled with a Flex 7panel mount plug.For systems with plug-in switching, a specialFlex 7 twin extender lead is used. A luminaire,an occupancy sensor or an ELV switch can beplugged-in to any outlet on the circuit.5-core special leads are available for usewhen plug-in switch, sensor or emergency testunits are required. 7-core leads should beused for dimming circuits.The Flex 7 twin extender is available in black,pre-wired with 1.50mm 2 ls0h flexible cable in achoice of: 3-core to 7-core; and in 2m, 3m and5m lengths. Other lengths are available to specialorder, as are metal or plastic flexible conduit andFlexishield leads.It is recommended that a single extender lead is used to connect to thefinal luminaire in a row if a control device is not to be fitted.Key features• Colour – black.• Pre-wired with 1.50mm 2 flexible cable,3-core to 7-core and in 2m, 3m or5m lengths.• Other lengths, metal or plastic flexibleconduit and Flexishield leads available tospecial order.www.flexconnectors.co.uk

flex 7 modular chainsThe Flex 7 modular chain allowscomplete, pre-wired chains ofoutlets to be factory assembled.Whilst chains created using twinextender leads are pluggedtogether, Flex 7 single socketoutlets are permanently connectedtogether, the required distanceapart, in order to allow completeruns of lighting points to be installedin one piece.M o d u l a r c h a i n sThe 3- and 4-core versions are suitablefor standard switched and emergency lightingconnection, whilst the 5-, 6- and 7-core versionsare versatile enough to cater for digital andanalogue dimming connection, multi-circuitswitching and control network connection.Standard wiring is 1.50mm 2 LS0H flexible cablealthough larger cable sizes are possible; sockets arespaced 2, 3, 4 or 5m apart; and chain lengths can befrom 2 to 16 outlets. Mixed and special spacing arealso available – please contact us for details onLuminaires are pre-wired with Flex 7 plugs and 020 8580 1066.leads of the required length, firmly secured intothe Flex chain outlets by means of their stronglatches. Circuit control can be provided byOrdering flex 7 modular chainshard-wired switching or by allowing an extra socketoutlet to plug-in one of the large range of Flex 72 2 metre cablecontrol devices.3 3 metre cable4 4 metre cable5 5 metre cableKey features• Up to seven poles per outlet.fmc /• Contacts and outlet rated at 16A.3 3-core02 2 outlets• Standard versions from 3-pole to 7-pole.4 4-core03 3 outlets5 5-core04 4 outlets• Plug in luminaires using Flex 7 plugs or6 6-coreup topre-wired leads.7 7-core16 16 outlets 7M o d u l a r c h a i n s

flex 7 flush panel mount plugs and socketsFlush panel mount plugs and socketsAvailable in 3-, 4- and 7-pole versions, the panelmount units enable the Flex 7 interface to beadded to luminaires or other equipment, allowingFlex 7 leads to connect to and from the equipment.Designed with a minimal thickness front plateand a strong snap fixing, the panel mountsnaps-in to a rectangular hole in materials from0.5mm – 1.50mm thick.Panel mount plugs and sockets are supplied withscrew terminals. However, they can easily bepre-wired with your required cables – contact uson 020 8580 1066 to discuss your requirementsand obtain a quotation.Aperture size823.5mm84.5mmKey features• Available in 3-, 4- and 7-pole versions.• Minimal thickness front plate.• Strong snap fixing.• Screw terminals.Ordering flex 7 panel mount plugsand socketsfms Panel mount socketfmp Panel mount plugflex 7 interconnection product detailsConnectors230V, 16A ~BS 5733All contacts rated at 16A3, 4 or 7 poles per outlet using Flex 7 outlet formatInformation given in this catalogue is for guidance only, as ourpolicy is one of continuous development and specifications maychange. Flex Connectors is not liable for claims arising fromproduct misuse.Conduits and cablesLS0H flexible cable/b03 3-pole04 4-pole07 7-pole1.50mm 2 to BS7211 dimensions to BS6500 Table 27LS0H flexible conduitNylon corrugated, high strength flexible conduitLow fire hazard -40°C to 120°C. Colour: blackBS EN 50086.1 Class 2 250N BS EN 50086.2.3Internal cables 6491B LS0H to BS7211 – normally 1.50mm 2Metal flexible conduitGalvanised steel helically wound flexible conduit.Colour: zinc self-colourBS EN 50086.1 BS 731Internal cables 6491B LS0H to BS7211 – normally 1.50mm 2www.flexconnectors.co.uk