10 Amps/Series 3300 Pre-grounding Connectors

Category: Connectors, Electronics, Molex

Overview

The datasheet presents the 10 Amps/Series 3300, introducing the safety benefits and applications of the Vernitren pre-grounding plug and socket connectors. These connectors feature a unique pre-grounding capability, due to an extra long grounding contact that engages before any other active contacts, eliminating the need for manual contact trimming and ensuring lowest installed cost. The connectors are designed for both chassis and cable mounting and are compatible with Series 300 type connectors.

Specifications and Compliance

Compliant with U.L. recognition and CSA certification, the connectors are described in detail in this catalog’s introduction (referenced as pages 2 through 4). Key specifications include a 10 ampere, 750 volts RMS rating per individual contact, and adherence to application-specific guidelines for currents exceeding 250 volts AC or DC based on operating temperatures.

Applications

The 3300 series is versatile, suitable for office machines, communication equipment, security systems, machine controls, vending machines, medical equipment, amusement devices, test and measuring instruments, data processing units, and educational machines.

Mounting Hardware

Beau 3300 connectors allow for efficient mounting via SCC C-clips, which significantly reduce installation time due to the lack of need for drilled holes, screws, bolts, or rivets. The C-clips slot easily onto the connector, sitting in a groove and tightly gripping the body parallel to the molded face flange. SCC Tools are provided for easier C-clip insertion, available in three sizes tailored to different contact numbers within the series.

Contact Orientation and Polarization

For correct installation, socket polarization arrangement numbers are provided, as viewed from the wiring side, with the opposite arrangement for plugs. A heavy-duty polarizing/ground contact is assigned to specific positions depending on the model number within the series (e.g., position 14 for Nos. 3324, 3327, 3330, and position 17 for No. 3333).

Detailed Information

Further, detailed information on sizing and dimensions for these connectors is listed on pages 8 through 12 for grounding connectors, and pages 10 and 11 for mounting hardware sizes and dimensions within the same datasheet.